Unit 9: All Kinds of People

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Look at the picture for 10 seconds. Then close your book. Write down a list of things you saw in the street Compare with a partner.

A man who was dressed in black

The pedal cab.

The watches that the man was selling were fakes.

The tourists guide.

The man who was hailing a taxi.

B. Comprehension. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. The people who live in the city D
2. The man was talking on the phone E
3. The officer who was on duty A
4. The man who was hailing the taxi B
5. The man was giving directions C

3 Grammar

A. Complete the definitions by matching the two parts.

1. An athletic person is someone who h
2. A talkative person is someone who d
3. An efficient person is someone who f
4. A rude person is someone who g
5. A clever person is someone who b
6. A fashionable person is someone who c
7. A funny person is someone who a
8. A friendly person is someone who e

B. Complete the sentences.

1. We were waiting for the bus when A man was dressed in black.
2. I was crossing the street when the pedal cab.
3. They were sitting in the café when the watches that the man was selling were fakes.
4. Adnan was buying ice cream when the tourists guide.
5. You were sleeping when the man who was hailing a taxi.

C. Work with a partner. Make sentences to describe the actions in the pictures.

1. Faisal was listening to the football game while he was studying.

2. Mr. Lewis was reading while he was eating breakfast.

3. The people were talking while they were waiting for the bus.

4. Fatima was talking on her cell phone while she was shopping.

5. The couples were watching TV while they were cooking.

6. Hameed was looking out the window while he was riding the bus.

D. Complete the sentences with who or that.

1. The neighbour who lives downstairs is very quiet.
2. The flowers that grow in the city garden are very colourful.
3. I’d like to introduce you to the person who organized the conference.
4. That isn’t the camera that is on sale.
5. The actor who was playing the lead role was very funny.
6. Isn’t that the book that you were reading last week?
7. The clothes designer who made this dress was very creative.
8. Mom, may I eat the mango that is in the refrigerator?

E. Complete the sentences with your ideas.

1. I like cars that are small and energy efficient.
2. I like people who are friendly and open.
3. I like books that have happy endings.
4. I like clothes which are on sale.
5. I like weather that is warm and sunny.
6. I like games that are challenging and fun.
7. I like stores that offer sales and inexpensive clothes.
8. I like foods that are healthy.
9. I like friends who are helpful and dependable.
10. I like teachers who explain things clearly.

5 Listening

Listen. Look at the picture of a gallery opening. Who said what? Write the numbers in the boxes.

The man who is taking a snack 1

The person who is taking the photo 3

The waiter who is carrying the tray 6

The man who is leaving the gallery 2

The artist who is talking about his painting 5

The man who is talking to a reporter 8

The man who spilled his coffee 7

The man who is complimenting the artist 4

4 Language in Context

Work with a partner. Give a definition of an adjective from the words in the box to describe a person.
Your partner guesses the adjective. You can use a dictionary for help.

absentminded = someone who doesn't remember things.

athletic = someone who is good at sports.

clever = someone who is smart.

friendly = someone who likes to be with others.

funny = someone who makes others laugh.

generous = someone who gives freely.

hardworking = someone who works a lot.

honest = someone who tells the truth.

kind = someone who is nice to other people.

lazy = someone who doesn't like to do work.

optimistic = someone who looks on the positive side.

patient = someone who waits calmly and doesn't get angry or annoyed quickly.

persuasive = someone who gets others to do what he/she wants or to think a certain way.

pessimistic = someone who looks on the negative side.

polite = someone who says ''please'' and ''thank you''.

quiet = someone who doesn't make a lot of noise.

reliable = someone who can be trusted.

rude = someone who is not polite.

selfish = someone who cares only about him/herself.

serious = someone who doesn't laugh a lot.

talkative = someone who speaks a lot.

8 Conversation

About the Conversation

Answer true or false.

1. Colin Parker is the man who has his own airline company. True
2. Tony was the director of a British TV station. False (He is the editor of Success magazine)
3. Ken worked with Tony while he was in London. True
4. Tony is talking to a reporter. False (He's talking to a football player)
5. B.W. is the man who is wearing a turtleneck sweater. True

After Reading

A. Choose the correct meaning according to the text.

1. poverty (line 2) b. being poor
2. to rely on (line 9) c. to depend on
3. loan (line 13) a. money you borrow
4. to establish (line 20) a. to create
5. unemployment (line 21) c. lack of jobs
6. to reduce (line 27) c. to make less

B. Answer the questions about the reading.

1. Why did Yunus receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

He received it for his work against poverty.

2. What work was he doing when he thought of the idea?

He was an economics teacher.

3. How did his system work?

He lent poor people small amounts of money to use for their own small businesses.

4. How long has he had the Grameen Bank?

He has had the Grameen Bank since 1976.

5. Why was Jameel named ''Saudi Volunteer of the Year''?

He established job creation programs in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

6. What did Jameel learn from his father?

He learned that life is about helping others.

7. What is the purpose of J-PAL?

J-PAL does research and tries to reduce poverty by finding scientifically-based solutions.

8. What kind of projects does ALJCI support?

ALJCI supports projects in job creation, business financing, education and training, health, and art and culture.

12 Form, Meaning and Function

Complete the telephone conversations. Then practice them with a partner.

A. Asking for information

A: Good morning. Greenwich Bank.
B: Hello. (1) May/Could/Can I please speak to the manager?
A: (2) I'm sorry, the manager is busy at the moment. (3) May/Could/Can I help you with something?
B: No, thank you.
A: Well, if you (4) would like/want to leave your name and phone number, I will ask him to call you.
B: Sure. My name is Khalid Jamal Hamza. He can reach me at 0687647328827.

B. Making a reservation

A: Wyatt Hotel. Good afternoon.
B: Hello. I (1) would like/want to book a room for May 14th and 15th.
A: (2) Certainly/ Of course. And how many guests will that be for?
B: Just one. (3) Could/Can/May I also have breakfast, please?
A: Sure. The price is two hundred$ per night. (4) May/Could/Can I have your name and credit card number, please?
B: My name is Mashary Al Rajhi. My visa card is 0806409972554.

C. Ordering a taxi

A: Speedy Cabs. How (1) can/may/could we help you?
B: Hello. I (2) would like/want a taxi to the airport, please.
A: (3) Could/Can you give me your address?
B: Yes, it’s 15th main street.
A: All right. A driver will be there in ten minutes.
B: That’s great. (4) Thank you.

D. Making an appointment

A: Pinewood Medical Clinic. Lisa speaking.
B: Hello. My name is Rabab Sameh. I’m Dr. Green’s patient. (1) Ali Could/Can/May I make an appointment to see the doctor on Tuesday morning?
A: (2) I'm afraid that we don’t have any available appointments on Tuesday.
B: How about Wednesday morning?
A: Let me see. (3) Would you like/Do you want to come at nine o’clock?
B: Yes. That (4) would/will be fine. Thank you.