Book Answer Key Unit No place like home TEST YOUR GRAMMAR (SB p 2) Answers My parents met in Paris in the 1970s/years ago/during a snowstorm They never/frequently/sometimes travel abroad They were working in Canada when I was born/in the 1970s/for years/recently/for a year I was born in Montreal in the 1970s/years ago/during a snowstorm My grandparents have never/recently lived in Ireland./My grandparents have lived in Ireland for years/recently/for a year/since I was a child I never/frequently/recently/later/sometime s wrote to my grandmother./I wrote to my grandmother in the 1970s*/ frequently/for years*/years ago/the other day/recently/ during a snowstorm/later I’m going to work in the U.S in two weeks/for a year/later I’m never going to work in the U.S My brother’s frequently flying to Argentina on business./ My brother’s flying to Argentina on business tonight/in two weeks/later He’s recently been learning Spanish./He’s been learning Spanish for years/recently/for a year/since I was a child 10 I’ll see you tonight/in two weeks/later/frequently/ sometimes/never * These are grammatically correct, but borderline in terms of sounding natural Answers What kind of text is this? A series of electronic messages that tell about a student’s trip to London Where is Tyler from? The U.S What does he find strange in London? The name of where his friend Dave lives, why people say “cheers” all the time, food called “black pudding” that looks like a sausage, how people drive on the wrong side of the road What kind of person you think Tyler is? Probably an outgoing, fun, naive, adventurous teen Students listen and check their answers Answers and audio script Where is Tyler spending his junior year? In London Is this his first trip abroad? No, it isn’t He’s been abroad once before Last year he went to Mexico Where does Dave live? In north London How long is Tyler going to stay with Dave? A few days Why did the guy say “cheers” to Tyler? Because he held the door open for him Does he like his host family? Yes, he does They seem very nice What are they doing on Sunday? They’re visiting Shakespeare’s hometown Students listen and check their answers Answers and audio script How long has Teresa been in Africa? Since last September What time does she start work? Early, at seven o’clock What did she just buy? A “piki-piki.” It’s a little motorcycle Where did she go last Sunday? To a really awesome beach What is she going to bring home? Her collection of shells How many shells has she collected already? Hundreds What did they at the beach? They barbecued fish and swam until the sun went down What is she sending to her parents? A photo of the sunset Unit No place like home GRAMMAR SPOT (SB p 3) Answers Tyler’s tweets Present Continuous to talk about a temporary situation Present Simple to express a state/Present Perfect to talk about an experience with indefinite time/Past Simple to talk about a finished action Present Simple to express a state Present Continuous to talk about a temporary situation Past Simple (the auxiliary verb did in questions and short answers) to talk about something previously referred to as definite past/Past Simple to talk about a finished action Present Simple to express a state Present Continuous to talk about a future arrangement Teresa’s e-mail Present Perfect Simple to talk about something that started in the past and continued to now Present Simple to express a state Past Simple to talk about a finished action Past Simple (the auxiliary verb did in questions and short answers) to talk about something previously referred to as definite past Present Continuous to talk about a future arrangement Present Perfect to talk about present results of past actions Past Simple (the auxiliary verb did in questions and short answers) to talk about something previously referred to as definite past Present Continuous to talk about something that is happening now Answers Here my buddy means friend, I don’t get it means I don’t understand, this stuff means a type of food, and totally psyched means very excited about something, in this case visiting Shakespeare’s hometown Examples in Teresa’s e-mail: junky fans = fans that don’t work well But hey = however cool news = exciting/interesting news getting around = going from place to place Don’t freak = don’t get upset/worried headed up = traveled to picnic stuff = items used at a picnic, e.g., a blanket, a basket of food, utensils, cups, drinks, etc Missing you tons = missing you very much The missing words are subject pronouns and auxiliary verbs For example: (I) Always love news from home (I) Wish we had air conditioning (It’s) Great for getting around (I’m) Missing you tons (I) Can’t wait to see you PRACTICE (SB p 4) Identifying the tenses Answers Active Simple Continuous Present he works we are working Past she worked I was working Future they will work you will be working Present Perfect we have worked she has been working Past Perfect I had worked you had been working Future Perfect they will have worked he will have been working Passive Simple Continuous Present it is made they are being made Past it was made it was being made Future they will be made Present Perfect they have been made Past Perfect it had been made Future Perfect they will have been made Unit No place like home Answers Bianca comes from Rio (Present Simple: to talk about a fact that is always true Bianca was born in Rio or usually lives there.) Bianca is coming from Rio (Present Continuous: to talk about something that is happening now/in progress.) You’re very kind Thank you (Present Simple: a fact that is always true.) You’re being very kind What you want? (Present Continuous: a temporary activity happening now.) What were you doing when the accident happened? (Past Continuous: to ask about the activity that was in progress in the past when the accident happened.) What did you when the accident happened? (Past Simple: to ask about the next action that happened as a result of the accident.) I’ve lived in Singapore for five years (Present Perfect: to talk about the unfinished past.) I lived in Singapore for five years (Past Simple: to talk about a finished action in the past.) When we arrived, he made lunch (Past Simple: to say what happened next.) When we arrived, he’d made lunch (Past Perfect: to say what happened before.) We’ll have dinner at 8:00, right? (Future Simple: to express a spontaneous intention.) Don’t call at 8:00 We’ll be having dinner (Future Continuous: to talk about a temporary action that will be in progress at a time in the future.) How much are you paying to have the house painted? (Present Continuous active: a temporary activity or situation that is true now or recently.) How much are you being paid to paint the house? (Present Continuous passive: a temporary activity or situation that is true now or recently.) How you do? (Present Simple: used as a greeting after you have been formally introduced to a stranger.) How are you doing? (Present Continuous: used informally to ask how a friend is, and how life is going.) Talking about you Answers and audio script Possible context: Sales assistant and customer Present Continuous passive and active Possible context: Friends gossiping Past Simple and Present Perfect Continuous she’s (she has) been seeing Possible context: Two friends or colleagues talking Future Continuous and Future Simple I’ll (I will) be seeing and I’ll tell Possible context: Friend telling a story about another friend, or perhaps someone in the news Past Continuous and Past Simple Possible context: Somebody telling or recalling the story of when she met somebody from her past Past Perfect and Past Simple Hadn’t (had not) seen and she’d (she had) changed Possible context: A person describing someone they know Future Simple, Present Simple, and Present Simple passive He’s (He is) and isn’t (is not) believed Possible context: Somebody saying they are waiting to be told something, probably whether they have gotten a job Present Perfect passive, Present Perfect, and Future Simple passive Haven’t (have not) been told, I’ve (I have) got, and I’ll (I will) be told Possible context: Somebody talking to somebody from the post office Present Simple question form and Past Simple passive CD1 A Are you being helped, sir? B Just looking, thank you I heard that she’s been seeing a lot of Patrick recently I’ll be seeing Bill this afternoon—I’ll tell him the good news then Apparently, he was doing 70 miles per hour around a curve when they stopped him I hadn’t seen her since she was a little girl, and she’d completely changed Nobody will listen to him He’s the kind of guy who isn’t believed by anyone I haven’t been told yet if I’ve got it I’ll be told in writing sometime next week Do you have any idea which address it was sent to? Discussing grammar Unit No place like home CD1 CD1 A On weekends I often don’t bother getting up till lunchtime B Absolutely! Why bother if you don’t have to? A My parents have never ever had an argument B Really? Mine are at it all the time A I don’t think I’ll ever master this DVD player B Well, don’t ask me I can’t even find the on/off button A I was saying to a friend just the other day that I hadn’t seen you for ages B I know How long has it been? A I hate Mondays because nothing ever goes right on a Monday B Just Mondays, eh? Aren’t you the lucky one! A I’d just returned home last night when I realized I’d left my briefcase on the bus B Well, you won’t see that again A I was just getting ready to go out today when my grandmother called to chat It’s so frustrating! B I know, and you feel really bad if you say it’s not a good time A I’ve been told that our teacher wears purple pajamas in bed! B Who on earth told you that? A In my very first English class I was taught to introduce myself and say “hello.” B I was taught to say “the cat runs after the mouse” and stuff like that—useful, huh? 10 A The reason I’m studying English is because it’s spoken all over the world B True But isn’t Chinese spoken by more people? Answers (Have you) Heard about Jane and John splitting up? (Are you) Leaving already? What’s wrong? (Have you) Failed again? How many times is that? (I’m) Sorry I’m late (Have you) Been waiting long? (Are you) Doing anything interesting this weekend? (I) Like the car! When did you get it? Bye, Joe! (I’ll) See you tonight (I’m) Just coming! Hang on (Do you) Want a ride? Hop in 10 (Have you) Seen Jim lately? A Heard about Jane and John splitting up? B No! Really? I always thought they got along really well A Apparently not John’s been seeing his ex-girlfriend A Leaving already? What’s wrong? B I just have a headache, that’s all A Failed again? How many times is that? B OK, OK You don’t have to rub it in! They say the best drivers fail three times A Sorry I’m late Been waiting long? B No, I just arrived myself Got caught in traffic A Doing anything interesting this weekend? B Yeah, if you call housework interesting I’ve just got to clean my apartment this weekend A Like the car! When did you get it? B Had it awhile, actually Runs pretty good A Bye, Joe! See you tonight B OK I’ll come over about eight! A Just coming! Hang on B Get a move on, or we’ll go without you A Want a ride? Hop in B Great Can you drop me off downtown? 10 A Seen Jim lately? B No, I haven’t I wonder what he’s up to these days A long-distance phone call Unit No place like home Answers and audio script Commonly used tenses Present Simple, e.g., And the buses and trains come so regularly Present Continuous, e.g., How’s it all going? Past Simple, e.g., I lay awake all night Present Perfect Simple, e.g., I’ve seen a bit Present Perfect Continuous, e.g., I’ve been trying to find out Future Continuous, e.g., Will you be moving somewhere else? CD1 D Hello? C Dad! It’s me, Cara D Cara! How are you? How’s it all going? C I’m fine but still a bit jet-lagged D I can imagine What exactly is the time difference over there? C It’s 16 hours ahead I just can’t get used to it Last night I lay awake all night, and then today I nearly fell asleep at work in the middle of a meeting D You poor thing And what’s work like? C It’s early, but I think it’s going to be really good It’s a big company, but everybody’s being so kind and helpful I’ve been trying to find out how everything works D And what about Seoul? What’s it like? Have you seen much of the city yet? C I’ve seen a bit It just seems like such a big, busy city I don’t see how I’ll ever find my way around it D I know Big cities can seem really strange and frightening at first Is it anything like Denver? C No, it’s nothing like Denver It’s like nowhere else I’ve ever been—huge buildings, underground shopping centers, lots of buses, taxis, and people—so many people—but it’s so clean No litter on the streets or anything D And where are you living? What kind of housing you have? C Well, for the time being I’ve been given a tiny apartment, but it’s in a great part of town D What you mean “for the time being?” Will you be moving somewhere else? C That’s right I won’t be living here for long I’ll be offered a bigger place as soon as one becomes available, which is good ’cause this one really is tiny But at least it’s near where I’m working D How you get to work, then? Do you walk? C Walk! You’re kidding! It’s not that close It’s a short bus ride away And the buses and trains come so regularly—it’s a really easy commute, which is good ’cause I start work very early in the morning D It all sounds really interesting, but are you enjoying yourself? C Again, it’s too early to say I think I really will be enjoying it all soon I’m sure it’s going to be a great experience It’s just that I miss everyone at home so much D Oh, we miss you too, very much Make sure you e-mail us regularly—it’s the best way to keep in touch C I will I promise And you e-mail me back with all your news I just love hearing from home Give everyone my love Bye D Bye, sweetheart It’s been great talking to you WRITING (SB p 106) Applying for a job Answers (from top to bottom) Objective, Education, Work experience, Interests, Achievements, Skills, References Ask students to discuss the questions in pairs Answers Boston University Psychology and education One of Kate’s references No Discuss the question as a class Ask students to read the advertisement Then discuss whether Kate is well qualified for the job Ask students to read Kate’s cover letter Put students in pairs and have them replace the informal parts of the letter with the words to the right Answers Dear Mr Smith, I am applying for the position of camp leader, which I saw advertised in this Sunday’s Boston Globe Enclosed please find my resume I feel I have many of the relevant qualifications needed for this job I have worked extensively with young adults, organizing a variety of activities They generally respect my leadership abilities, and we manage to establish a good working relationship Having studied psychology and education in college, I have a strong understanding of the behavior of kids I am very interested in sports and have considerable experience organizing sporting events I am a very practical person, easygoing, and I find it easy to make friends I have traveled widely and enjoy meeting new people I look forward to hearing from you Sincerely, Kate Henderson (SB p 6) A home away from home Answers C K C K C K K C Answers Ian He went to Chile because he had “itchy feet” (he wanted to travel), and he wanted to escape an exgirlfriend Four years He works at Paranal Observatory as part of the I.T team, making sure the computers run He has a wife, Andrea, who is probably Chilean It is a mining town, and not very attractive There is a pleasant walkway along the seafront, and the beach has been improved Yes He lost his baggage when he first arrived He spoke little Spanish when he arrived, and still cannot communicate on a “deeper level.” He has a long drive to work, and misses his wife when he is away working shifts Paranal, where he works, is up a mountain in the desert No He doesn’t feel he belongs in Chile, and misses the culture and greenery of the U.K He likes Andrea, his wife He doesn’t like traveling to work, or working away from Andrea on shifts 10 He misses the culture and greenery of Britain Daniel He went to Hugoton, Kansas in the U.S His father got sick of leaving for work so early and getting home so late, so he got another job in the U.S Six months He is a school student His father gets home from work earlier now His mom can’t work because of the visa she’s on, so she tidies the house and messes around on the Internet His sister Rebecca is 10 and loves animals His sister Scarlet is and whinges His older brother is annoying His house has a basement for shelter from tornadoes Yes There’s a language barrier He’s used to having relatives around, and they won’t take the 12-hour flight to Kansas for just one day Yes He really likes living in Kansas The people are really nice He likes the snow School is better than in England 10 He misses fish and chips and soccer Language work Answers Ian in Chile Driving two hours to Paranal takes a toll on Ian and on his relationship with Andrea Computers operate for 24 hours a day, days a week He gets out of breath when he first arrives and when he exercises in Paranal because it is 2,600 meters above sea level He got “itchy feet” because he wanted to travel His own culture still fits him like winter gloves Daniel in Kansas He’ll probably mess around inside as there’s meant to be eight inches of snow Daniel was actually sick No, he doesn’t They think this is funny because it sounds strange No, he doesn’t What you think? Unit No place like home Answers Home: homework*, homemade, homemaker, homesick, hometown*, homecoming, homeless, homegrown, homebound House: housework, houseplant, housesit (verb), housewarming * Words marked with * are nouns The rest are adjectives Answers Two neighbors—one is asking the other to water their houseplants while they are away Compounds: houseplants, housework Mother is telling her daughter (Julie) that her sister (Anna) is returning home from Hong Kong Compounds: homecoming, homemaker, homemade, homegrown Someone is inviting a friend to a housewarming party Compounds: housewarming, housework Teenager asks friend if they are going to Carly’s party Compound: homebound Audio script (see SB p 120) Answers houseplants housework homecoming homemaker, homemade, homegrown housewarming housework homebound VOCABULARY AND PRONUNCIATION (SB p 9) House and home Compound nouns and adjectives Answers Nouns: lifestyle, life expectancy, life insurance Adjectives: lifelong, life-size Answers ••••••••• lifestyle lifelong life-size life expectancy life insurance Ask students to skim the texts on SB pp 6– 8, and find compounds Let the students check what they have found with a partner before discussing the answers as a class Answers Ian mining town 25-year-old two-hour ex-girlfriend 12-strong tourist destination ground station hometown desktop municipal beach sea level seafront Daniel snowman country music tumbleweed main town farming company football job interview car sick language barrier Answers bookcase, book bag, bookshelf, computer bag, computer software, computer program, airline, airmail, airway, junk mail, junk food, food poisoning, tea bag, teapot, sleeping pill, sleeping bag, doorway, doorbell, doorstep, open air, open house, fire escape, fire alarm, headline, headway, head case (slang for a crazy person), headlight, head office, headrest LISTENING AND SPEAKING (SB p 10) Things I miss from home Answers WHAT DO THEY MISS? WHAT DO THEY DO? Andrew Eating healthy He googles supermarkets near his hotel so that he can pick up lots of fresh fruit to keep in the hotel fridge Gabriele Her two cats She sets up a webcam at her house so she can watch them online Paul A comfortable pillow He takes his own pillow with him Anna American pizza She eats foreign pizza anyway Sylvia Her children and She watches her favorite a particular TV news anchorwoman on a anchorwoman laptop Chris A lazy Saturday morning: He orders hotel room newspaper, bagel, service and checks out pot of coffee some headlines on the Internet, but it just isn’t the same Audio script (See SB p 121) Answers Gabriele Them refers to her cats Anna It refers to pizza Sylvia It refers to missing the way the news is read where she’s from Andrew There refers to a supermarket near his hotel Paul This one refers to the pillow he takes with him Chris It refers to his relaxing routine on Saturday mornings EVERYDAY ENGLISH (SB p 11) Social expressions and the Music of English Answers b d e a c g h f CD1 11 A Great to see you Come on in B Thanks I was just passing through and thought I’d drop by A Excuse me, don’t I know you from somewhere? B No, I don’t think so A What you mean you’re not coming to my party? B Well, I’m just not up for going out tonight A I think I’ll have the chocolate cake What about you? B Let me see No, actually, I think I’ll pass on dessert A My roommate can’t make it to your party B Really? That’s too bad I was hoping to meet her A How come you’re not going on vacation this year? B Because we just can’t afford it A You’ll get yourself sick if you keep working at that pace B That may be, but I have to get this finished by Friday A I got you the last two tickets for the show B Fantastic! I knew you’d come through for us MUSIC OF ENGLISH CD1 Answers Nouns: lifestyle, life expectancy, life insurance Adjectives: lifelong, life-size Audio script (See SB p 149) Sample answers Two strangers meet, and one thinks he recognizes the other A friend or neighbor is visiting a friend Answers and audio script A Excuse me, don’t I know you from somewhere? 10 B Actually, I don’t think so A Weren’t you at Gavin’s party last week? B Not me I don’t know anyone named Gavin A Well, someone who looked just like you was there B Well, that may be, but it certainly wasn’t me A I am sorry! A Tony! Hi! Great to see you! B Well, I was just passing through, and I thought I’d drop by and say “hello.” A Come on in! Tell me what’s new! B You’re sure? You’re not too busy? A Never too busy to talk to you B Thanks It’d be really nice to have a chat A Fantastic! Let me take your coat 16 As soon as YDAY ENGLISH (SB p 97) Moans and groans Answers e a test a e-mail g a bookcase h a TV program b boots c a package f a leather jacket d ordering by phone CD3 22 A I could kick myself As soon as I’d handed it in, I remembered what the answer was B Oh, I hate it when that happens! But you think you still passed? A I can’t believe it! I’ve spent all morning trying to send this, and all I get is, “Ooops! Your message wasn’t sent Try again later.” B What a pain! Have you tried calling the computer helpline? A These instructions don’t make any sense to me at all If you can follow them, you’re a genius B Don’t ask me! I had exactly the same trouble trying to put together a nightstand A It’s not fair I’d been looking forward to watching it all day and then the phone goes and rings! B Typical! And who was it? Anyone interesting? A How many times I have to tell you? Take them off before you come into the house! B Go easy on me! I was in a hurry Anyway, they’re not that muddy A You’ve got to be kidding You promised you’d deliver it by Thursday at the latest Now you’re saying next week! B I’m very sorry, sir I’m afraid there’s nothing I can 92 about it It’s out of my hands A I went away to think about it, and of course, when I went back it was gone I wish I’d just bought it then and there B It’s such a shame It would have gone so well with your white jeans A What a waste of time! Ten minutes listening to music and, “All our lines are busy Thank you for waiting.” B I know, it drives me crazy But worse still is that you never get to speak to a real person anyway! MUSIC OF ENGLISH Unit 12 It’s never too late TEST YOUR GRAMMAR (SB p 98) Answers My grandfather used to be a judge He retired the year before last He decided to go on an ocean cruise He enjoyed the cruise very much He sailed all around the world He met an attractive widow He invited her to have dinner with him They got along really well with one another My grandfather says you can find love at any age 10 They were married by the captain of the ship Answers and audio script (Extra information is in bold.) My grandfather, who’s a widower, used to be a judge, and when he retired the year before last, he decided to go on an ocean cruise He enjoyed the cruise very much He sailed all around the world, and it sounded like a great experience Anyway, the most interesting thing about this cruise was that he met an attractive widow, I think she’s pretty rich, too She’s from California Well, my grandfather invited her to have dinner with him, and they got along really well with one another And, would you believe it, my grandfather fell in love? No kidding! He says that you can find love at any age And the next thing we knew, he’d asked her to marry him Apparently, they were married by the captain of the ship It’s so romantic The whole family’s amazed, but we’re all 93 very happy for him ’cause he’s been pretty lonely since my grandmother died I just hope I find love one day like Grandpa THE PACE OF LIFE (SB p 98) Articles and determiners Answers to quiz Mostly a answers You’re a daydreamer Did you actually manage to finish the quiz? You have little control over your life Chaos surrounds you Perhaps you tell yourself that you are being creative, but the truth is you are frightened of failure so you don’t try Your abilities remain untested and your dreams unfulfilled Mostly b answers You represent balance and common sense Your ability to manage your life is impressive, and you know when to relax You understand that the best decisions are never made in an atmosphere of pressure You are able to meet deadlines and look ahead to make sure crises don’t happen Mostly c answers You live in hope that something or somebody will make everything in life work out for you “I’ll get around to it,” you tell yourself What you don’t tell yourself is that you alone can manage your life You are expert at putting things off till later and finding excuses when you so Forget these excuses The right time is now Mostly d answers You are certainly an achiever Superman or superwoman You know how to get a job done and you are proud of the way you manage your life You are obsessive about putting every second of the day to the best use and get irritated by people who are not like you and prefer to take life at a slower pace Learn to relax a little Remember, stress kills Answers (determiners below can be followed by plural or uncountable nouns unless otherwise stated) enough time the whole time (followed by singular noun) all the other stuff enough time each item (followed by singular noun) plenty of things a great deal of enthusiasm several things (followed by plural noun) None no uncompleted projects each of my projects (of + plural noun) most people no patience a little of this a little of that a few hobbies (followed by plural noun) few hobbies (followed by plural noun) little leisure time (followed by uncountable noun) all of my time (of + singular noun) several ways (followed by plural noun) most of the time Answers I leave enough time for relaxation Nonstop the whole time Plenty of things A great deal of enthusiasm Hardly any, just one or two minor things There are no uncomplicated projects I see each of my projects through to the end before I start the next I have no patience I have few hobbies and little leisure time 10 In several ways 11 In any way 12 Most of the time by e-mail Answers 94 A few and few are followed by a plural noun I have a few hobbies (I’m happy—I enjoy having several hobbies) = the meaning is positive I have few hobbies (I need more—my life is dull) = the meaning is negative A little and little are followed by an uncountable noun I have a little leisure time (I’m happy—I enjoy this time) = the meaning is positive I have little leisure time (I need more—I work too much) = the meaning is negative Answers I completed each project = each particular, individual one I completed every project = all the projects in the group We use each when there are two or more things and every when there are three or more things Both can be used to mean that he had lots of projects GRAMMAR SPOT (SB p 99) Answers the other book/books/good book another book/good book many other books his only book/good book such a good book what a book/good book both books neither book each/every book/time little time all books the whole book/time no book/books/time Answers both of the/my/those books neither of the/my/those books each of the/my/those books all of the/my/those books all of the/my book/time some of the/my/those books some of the/my book/time none of the/my/those books none of the/my book/time Both my parents are Canadian All my friends like dancing Every person in my class is friendly Answers and audio script A Do any of your friends like dancing? B What you mean, any? All my friends like dancing We go every Saturday night A What are the people in your class like? B They’re great Every person in my class is really friendly We all get along really well together A I just sent my nephew $10 for his birthday B Well, I have five nieces I gave $10 to each one for Christmas And then I had nephews, cousins, in-laws, godchildren It cost me a fortune A I only have the one nephew for now Thank goodness A Did you know Bob’s training to be a vet, and he doesn’t even like animals? B That’s strange Don’t you think a love of animals is vital for a vet? A Of course I guess Bob wanted to be a doctor, but he failed the exams A Isn’t your mother Canadian? B Actually, both my parents are Canadian My father was born in Montreal, but he moved to New York when he was 18 A What you think the most important thing in life is? B I think love is everything If you can find true love, you’ll be happy forever A I bet you’ve told lots of girls that you love them B This time it’s different The love I have for you is forever I’ve never felt like this before A It’s very kind of you to offer, but I can’t take your car You might have to use it this afternoon B Look, I have two cars Borrow either one I don’t mind I 95 probably won’t be using either anyway A There was quite a crowd at your birthday party, wasn’t there? B Yeah, it was great to see everyone, and I think they all had a good time PRACTICE (SB p 99) Talking about you Possible answers I have no/some/enough time to relax All (of)/None of/Some of my friends think I work too hard All (of)/None of/Some of my teachers think I work too hard I spent all/some of the weekend relaxing I have some/no/many interests and hobbies All (of)/None of/Some of my hobbies are sports Both (of)/Neither of my parents look like me All (of)/Some of/None of my relatives have fair hair My aunt gives each of/all of us birthday presents My grandparents watch TV all of/some of/most of the time Discussing grammar Answers all the students (I spoke to the whole class as a group) each student (I spoke to individual students, one by one) None of them (not one individual in a group of three or more) Neither of them (not one of two individuals) The doctor’s here (we know which doctor—the doctor we know or expect) A doctor’s here (we don’t know which doctor—it could be any doctor) There’s a man (a man—we don’t know which one) There’s some man (used to refer to a person or thing without being specific—here, the implication is that you don’t know who it is or why he’s here) a pair of socks missing (two matching socks) a couple of socks (two socks that don’t match) Whole families (everybody in each family—mom, dad, kids, grandma) All the families (the total number of families in the area) Answers Would you like an egg? Do all birds lay eggs? Where did I put the egg? I have two cars Borrow either one It was great to see everyone I have five nieces I gave $10 to each one Love is everything A love of animals is vital for a vet The love I have for you is forever SPOKEN ENGLISH: Demonstratives and Determiners Using Answers each: the things you have to each day, after each item is completed, I see each of my projects through, every: not enough time to every little thing all: all the things you have to do, all the other stuff Demonstratives— this/that/these/those Answers and audio script What’s that song you’re singing? Look at this ladybug on my hand! Did you hear that storm in the middle of the night? Mmm! These strawberries are delicious! Take those dirty shoes off! I’ve just cleaned in here I can’t stand this weather It’s really getting me down 96 Who was that man you were talking to this morning? Do you remember when we were young? Those were the days! Children have no respect for authority these days, they? Determiners—each, every, or all Answers and audio script Talking about a meal, probably in a restaurant Somebody has done something wrong in front of a large group of people at a party or wedding Talking about a group of students who have taken an exam Someone is collecting for a charity Talking about traveling to a destination Friend or colleague invites someone for a meal in a restaurant CD3 28 A What was the meal like? B It was disgusting, every bit as bad as you said it would be A Did you apologize to all the guests? B Each and every one of them I felt like I had to A They didn’t all pass, did they? B All but three did Three out of 20, that’s not bad A Sorry, I only have 50 cents on me B Don’t worry Every little bit helps, you know A When you think you’ll get there? B If all goes well, we should be there about six A Want to grab a bite to eat? B If it’s all the same to you, I’d rather not WRITING (SB p 119) Adding emphasis in writing Possible answers Section Here, the word order is changed to introduce Michelangelo’s talents right away Section Great is changed to the stronger word tremendous Section It was his work at St Peter’s Basilica Section Michelangelo belongs to this group Possible answers It’s the president’s policies (that) they don’t understand What they don’t understand are the president’s policies What makes Norah Jones’ voice so special is its softness It’s the softness of Norah Jones’ voice that makes it so special What I admired about Mother Teresa was her courage It was Mother Teresa’s courage that I admired What was amazing was the way Pele could head a soccer ball What amazed me was the way Pele could head a soccer ball ENING AND SPEAKING (SB p 101) Happy days Sample answers Students’ own ideas However, here are some suggestions for the stages of life and typical behaviors infancy 0–5 (playing, crying, learning to walk and talk) childhood 5–12 (going to school, playing) teenage years 13–19 (going out with friends, using cell phones, listening to music) young adulthood 18–25 (getting a job, getting a boy/girlfriend, traveling) middle age 45/50–late 60s (retiring, gardening, traveling) old age 70+ (going for walks, sleeping) Answers teenage years middle age childhood old age teenage years 97 middle age/old age childhood could be young adult, middle age, or old age Answers Bernie middle age 2 and Typically, he talks about his wife and children and working Atypically, because he has had a lifesaving operation, he talks about being happy to be alive and what a gift life is in a way that is more typical of older people Being alive makes him happy, and his children Hayley teenage years and Typically, she talks about dancing, going to parties, talking with girlfriends, and says she wants to see the world before settling down Atypically, she says that she doesn’t want to be tied down by having a boyfriend Dancing and talking with friends makes her happy Talking about football is boring Tony old age and Typically, he goes for walks with his dog, putters in the garden, has aches and pains and gets tired, and criticizes politicians and thinks the world has gone to pot Perhaps less typically, he and his wife often go out for lunch with friends, or have friends come and stay for the weekend happy: gardening, walking, watching sunset, entertaining friends unhappy: politicians Tommy childhood and Typically, he likes beaches and playing with his brother happy: Bigbury beach, the sea tractor, playing unhappy: dead birds Audio script (See SB p 134) You’re never too old Answers Students’ own answers Most of the activities in the list are typical of old people, with the exception of going to college, studying foreign languages, living in the center of the city, and using the Internet Answers having trouble sleeping liking routine going to college studying foreign languages (Russian, ancient Greek) talking about the past living in the center of a city “A Life in the Day” suggests that a person’s life can be shown by one of their typical days It is a play on the common phrase, A day in the life of Answers Learning ancient Greek—because it is a dead language that no one speaks “It” is breakfast Marcus Aurelius’ philosophy helped Mary get through the death of her son in a motorcycle accident Translating (Pushkin) It implies that she doesn’t need to work for money, but that she likes to keep busy and loves her work “He” is Pushkin She (Mary) is “some old bat” (“an old bat” is used humorously or in a derogative way to describe an eccentric old lady) The cerebral abscess and resulting disability was hell for 98 Neil, her husband Mary looked after Neil, and later wrote novels After 28 years, she left him It was Neil’s weekly 50-minute music therapy session Mary wrote her novel during it It’s a good time For Mary it was when she studied Russian at the University of London Because she goes to Moscow at the coldest time of year TV She doesn’t like being passive, watching TV 10 The radio She dreams of anxiety and loss—probably as a result of the death of her son and the difficult times she had with her disabled husband Language work Answers back to bed (we say, go to bed, get into bed, etc We are interested in the activity, not the specific bed.) was a talented musician (we say a with professions) You’ve got only one opportunity (being specific about the number—one not two) at the University of London (we say the University of London but Yale University) in the coldest weather (we use the before a superlative) a bit of life (life in general) over the country (the country as opposed to the town, not a country meaning “a nation”) because my feet are awful (showing possession) What you think? Suggested lists The disadvantages of being young You don’t get much respect Lack of rights—can’t drive before 16, vote before 18, and so on No money Difficult to find a job Have to study Peer pressure You are immature and inexperienced The advantages of being old Can what you want Don’t have to work May have plenty of money if you’ve saved for retirement Mature Experienced Wise Don’t need to worry about looking good, making an impression, and so on, anymore VOCABULARY AND LISTENING (SB p 104) Hot words—life and time CD3 30 (Expressions from Exercise are in bold.) A I can’t believe it I failed again B Don’t worry You’ll have better luck next time A But that was the second time B Well, maybe you’ll pass next time You know what they say—third time’s the charm A Come on Get up! Get a life! B What you mean? A Well, it’s high time you did something other than watch soap operas all day B Like what? A I dunno Travel, see the world Live life B Boring A I give up Be a couch potato if that’s what you want A Oh no! We missed it It must have left right on time B I thought we’d just make it A What we now? There isn’t another until one o’clock B That’s nearly two hours to kill! A More shopping? B Not on your life I’m shopped out! Let’s just get a cup of coffee There’s a cafe on platform A How’s it going? B Well, they’ve finished at last but not on time—almost four weeks late A And how much is it all going to cost? B We haven’t gotten the final bill yet— 99 A Well, you can bet your life it’ll be more than they estimated B I know We were going to have the kitchen decorated, too, but enough’s enough for the time being A How come Dave has such a cushy life? He never seems to any work B Didn’t you know? He won the lottery A You’re kidding I had no idea I play the lottery every week and never win a thing B Me neither But that’s life A song Answers not on your life (= no chance) you can bet your life (= definitely) take your time ( = no need to hurry) better luck next time get a life (= your life is dull and boring— you need to get some new interests and activities) get a new lease on life (= get the chance to live longer, with a better quality of life) kill time (= waste time waiting for something) third time’s the charm it’s high time (= something needs to happen now) for the time being (= temporarily) no time to lose (= hurry, it’s urgent) stand the test of time (= last a long time without going out of date) that’s life (= there’s nothing we can to change the situation) live life on time in the nick of time (= just in time) any old time (= any time you want) right on time (= exactly on time) a cushy life (= an easy, undemanding life) make good time (= get somewhere quickly) Answers No need to hurry Take your time For goodness sake hurry up There’s no time to lose The operation was so successful that Grandpa got a new lease on life Shakespeare’s writing is still relevant today It’s really stood the test of time I got to the bank in the nick of time It was just about to close You can give them back any old time I’m not going skiing again until next year CD3 Answers and audio script Taking a driving test Parent or housemate telling son/daughter/housemate to something more useful than watch TV all day Two friends have just missed a train home after going shopping Talking about having part of the house redecorated Talking about Dave—a lottery winner Answers and audio script (The differences are in bold.) That’s Life That’s life, that’s what people say You’re ridin’ high in April, Shot down in May But I know I’m gonna change that tune, When I’m back on top in June That’s life, funny as it seems Some folks get their kicks, Steppin’ on dreams; But I don’t let it get me down, ’cause this ol’ world keeps spinnin’ around I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, A poet, a pawn, and a king I’ve been up and down and over and out And I know one thing: Each time I find myself flat on my face, I pick myself up and get back in the race That’s life, I can’t deny it, I thought of quitting, But my heart just won’t buy it 100 If I didn’t think it was worth a try, I’d roll myself up in a big ball and die EVERYDAY ENGLISH (SB p 105) Linking and commenting Answers Bernie Anyway, I had the transplant This time though, after Eventually I started working Hayley Well, actually, most of us Honestly, the best times I’ve had Tony I suppose And then Honestly! Suddenly, I could The first thing we did was Having said that, we go out Answers apparently, Actually Personally, However, Anyway Hopefully, After all, Basically All the same, If you ask me, Honestly Definitely, surely, Obviously, basically, Ideally Audio script (See SB p 135) Sample answers They had a dreadful vacation Apparently, it rained every day It should have been a happy marriage After all, they had so much in common I know you don’t want to go to Harry’s party All the same, you should go for an hour or two I had the interview yesterday Hopefully, I’ll get the job I’d rather you didn’t let this go any further Obviously, it is private information I couldn’t believe it, he just walked out and left her Presumably, he was having an affair I don’t like flying very much As a matter of fact, I’m terrified of it So that’s that All’s well that ends well Anyway, how are things with you? 101 Answer Keys Answer Keys 141 forgotten was traveling, caught woke up, was standing had read, lent was hit, was walking continued, ’d filled up 10 ’d been standing, was 11 knew, ’d made, saw 12 opened, realized, had been snowing Vocabulary 1 d c a g f h e b make make do make make bag air office way mail escape software 10 pill alarm 11 line shelf 12 food Spoken English I’ll Have you Do you Are you Have you I Are you 10 I’m I Stop and Check General review forever 16 less much 17 full of trip 18 ’s going a bit of 19 most of lots 20 ’ll be ’re going to get 21 ’m meeting plenty of 22 are thinking of leaves going ’ll check in 23 off 10 a couple of 24 won’t be 11 much 25 ’ll 12 no 26 is 13 almost all 27 ’ll have had 14 taking 28 ’ll 15 ’re going to 29 sample 30 ’ll close Question forms Who is she going out with now? What you want to talk about? Extra Ideas Units 1–3 Song Don’t Leave Home The singer has a child False The singer is in love True The singer isn’t serious about the relationship False ghost heart getting cold miss 10 low 102 blinds 11 little cold 12 clear low 13 cold weaker 14 low Students’ own ideas Students’ own ideas Units 10–12 Song One of These Things First Students’ own ideas Students’ own ideas The song is probably regretting not being a more reliable, supportive lover/partner in a relationship book through rock boot how rock more near end Students’ own ideas However, the third opinion is probably most accurate Suggested answers: a sailor = knows how to navigate the seas of life, always comes home with interesting stories a cook = provider of good nourishment a signpost = reassuringly points the way a clock = tells the time /reliable a kettle = reliable/makes comforting hot drinks a rock = always there/strong/ unmoveable a pillar = strong/holds things up/ supportive/can lean on it a door = strong/opens things up for you a statue = strong/can lean on it/always there a whistle = useful when you’re in trouble a flute = soothing and nice to listen to a boot = strong/comfortable/protects your feet from contact with the hard world Stop and Check General review you come from grew up ’ve been finished noticed ’d been looking for was offered flew in ’ve been trying 10 are you staying 11 is being redecorated 12 ’ve just been told 13 will finish / will have finished 14 means 15 have been living 16 ’ve been trying 17 Have you checked out 18 ’ll be listed 19 said 20 ’d seen 21 was advertised 22 ’re still trying 23 was thinking about 24 heard 25 ’ll find out 26 ’ll call 27 ’ll still be working 28 leave 29 won’t be able to 30 ’re always paid 31 ’s the job going 32 has been 33 ’ve been taken out Present Perfect: simple and continuous b a a b (a is possible, but b is better for stressing the length of time) a b Narrative tenses were sitting, started returned, had borrowed was shopping, was stolen didn’t arrive/hasn’t arrived, ’d 4729130_AH2e_TB4_zBM3 p141-158.indd 141 2011/11/15 4:13:58 PM 142 Answer Keys How often you think he visits his parents? How come you never seem to any work? Do you know what kind of flower that is? How long will it take him to fix it? Short questions f c a b g h d e Future forms are going to build ’m meeting will win ’ll take leaves We’re going Expressions of quantity With countable nouns: several, a few, not one, the majority of, fewer, not a single, only a couple of With uncountable nouns: a little, less, a great deal of, a huge amount of, not much, a bit of, far too much With either: most, almost all, no, hardly any, enough, a lot of, plenty of, lots of Vocabulary 1 j e a l n b o m d 10 f 11 h 12 p 13 g 14 i 15 k 16 c unkind irresponsible insincere immature dishonest illegal take it back take it in put you off put it away put it on put it out Stop and Check 103 General review or 17 ’re able to may 18 who should 19 refuse who 20 always be leaving to living 21 won’t very 22 may might 23 ’d better not along 24 who’s that 25 which 10 nerves 26 listening 11 that 27 that 12 extremely 28 pretty 13 likely 29 which 14 like 30 allowed 15 not 31 don’t have to 16 what 32 when Modals and related verbs permission probability unwillingness willingness request advice no obligation ability prohibition 10 obligation Expressing habit usually would used to use to is used to get used to Relative clauses are the people who shouted at , whose favorite color is red, loved , which is in the town center, where I saw , who’s 17 today, is having , when it’s hot, we go to that bit , where it seldom rains, there’s whose car is badly 10 when we go -ed or –ing? hurting relaxed embarrassed 10 challenging exhausted 11 painted relaxing 12 interesting amusing 13 bored depressing 14 depressed Printed 15 exhausting disappointed 16 shocking Vocabulary 1 gotten over got through got through getting at got at get around get up get through got out 10 got out absolutely priceless very clever absolutely hilarious very interesting very surprised absolutely awful hole allowed sale knew bored waste rode 10 peace wore 11 higher Stop and Check General review have 15 some a 16 would have called may have been 17 had been Although 18 could have had the 19 would have found the 20 had been forced a 21 all that 22 this a 23 of 10 of 24 may 11 the 25 neither 12 not 26 is used to 13 of 27 sound 14 might 28 the Modals in the past She may have forgotten You shouldn’t have looked It must have been him Could they have known? He might have been lying She can’t have told him You shouldn’t have waited I didn’t have to stay Won’t/Wouldn’t he have gone? 10 They would have been arrested wish and if only could come with us weren’t any rocks on the beach ’d seen the warning sign weren’t shouting hadn’t gone to bed so late last night didn’t have to clean up every day my parents weren’t always arguing I’d been wearing my seat belt at the time of the accident you’d stayed longer 10 we’d been given all the information Conditional sentences hadn’t rescued, would’ve drowned would’ve set out, ’d known ’d asked, wouldn’t have said wouldn’t have failed, hadn’t crashed might’ve won, had allowed hadn’t spotted, could have been would you have done, ’d been attacked hadn’t been sleeping, would’ve heard Articles and determiners a health clinic ✓ ✓ a chemical engineer the bus plenty of ✓ a few ✓ 10 104 Answer Keys 143 Expressing quantity nearly everybody most of the people more than half the people several people a few people hardly anybody Compound words and affixes homesick unkind unhappy homework lifestyle improvement dislike successful unfair 10 encouragement 10 Everyday English Could I speak to the manager, please? Same to you, too! Bye, Julia Do you happen to know where the office is? Would you like me to carry your suitcase? Great! It’s a deal It’s yours! Sorry, can you repeat that last part? We just can’t afford it What awful weather! Progress Test Grammar and vocabulary which the the had would which who no of 10 have 11 get 12 which 13 would/might/could 14 there 15 not 16 should 17 the 18 when 19 which / that 20 had 21 described 22 in 23 rather 24 in 25 which 26 taking 27 to 10 a very intelligent girl 11 such a lovely day 12 ✓ 13 speak to one another 14 a tooth 15 ✓ 16 an important feature a c b c Vocabulary Negatives 1 on its last legs went to his head face the fact a heart of gold getting back on her feet an excellent head for business pulling my leg give me a hand put on a brave face 10 shake hands (correct order within pairs essential) by and large ins and outs odds and ends give and take sick and tired now and then ups and downs peace and quiet slowly but surely 10 sooner or later 11 all or nothing 12 more or less fat describe tasty beginning help appalling not to make ✓ must not copy haven’t cleaned my room yet ✓ I hope not ✓ I don’t agree Progress Test 1 Tenses was getting didn’t believe was talking suspected was walking came was had been ’ve been / was 10 ’m going 11 was raining 12 were 13 had acquired 14 are you doing 15 was given 16 dropped 17 ’ve been walking 18 did he look like 19 was wearing 20 looked at 21 was found 22 had been left 23 was received 24 had been stolen 25 was observed 26 was described 27 has been seen 28 ’re taking / ’re going to take 29 get 30 ’ll tell Future forms c b a b 105 Question forms about kind of books often you long does it take it is look like Countable or uncountable? furniture crime traffic money luggage fruit / food Numbers four million, nine hundred and fortyone thousand, two hundred and eight the nineteen nineties October fourteenth three-quarters or three-fourths seventy-two percent thirty-four point five seven seventeen eighty-nine seven three oh, sixty five hundred put and take took part take a risk take responsibility put yourself in my shoes took offense take place take any notice Take my word put a stop to 10 put her foot in her mouth 4729130_AH2e_TB4_zBM3 p141-158.indd 143 2011/11/15 4:13:58 PM 144 Answer Keys 28 can 29 amount 30 of Participles a dog barking The figures given Cars parked Employees handling Products made The money spent Passengers arriving Unnecessary words of of it 10 ✓ of 11 also must 12 that ✓ 13 ✓ ✓ 14 which a 15 of can Linking a d b c d d a d a 10 d 11 d 12 b Hypothesizing ’d rather you stayed ’s time you gave up only Kim hadn’t arrived should have paid wish I’d been rather you hadn’t is time something was supposing we had (lost) used to a b a b b b Homonyms book bear fit fine cool date 106 park bank Meanings of get I’ve got no got getting getting get it getting get along gets on my nerves Everyday English stand the sight of him/her totally out of line madly in love hit the roof worship the ground you walk on dying for a cup of coffee ... company football job interview car sick language barrier Answers bookcase, book bag, bookshelf, computer bag, computer software, computer program, airline, airmail, airway, junk mail, junk food, food... particular time Answers I’ve read that book It’s good The reading of the book is finished I’ve been reading a great book I’ll lend it to you when I’ve finished The reading of the book is not finished... Title Witness Setting The Amish community Characters A detective/city cop, an Amish child/boy, the boy’s Amish mother Plot A detective goes to an Amish community after an Amish boy witnesses a murder,