EXPANSION Units 9-12

A. Dad, Jenny, and Lee want to do something special for Mom. Write sentences about what they have already done and what they haven’t done yet. Use the present perfect. Use already and yet.

1. Dad has already bought Mom a gift.

2. Dad hasn't bought Mom flowers yet.

3. Jenny and Lee have already baked a cake.

4. Jenny and Lee haven't bought Mom a gift yet.

5. Jenny and Lee haven't cleaned the house yet.

6. Jenny and Lee have already made Mom a card.

B. Complete the sentences using a verb in the gerund form.

1. Imad hasn’t gone out with his friends in two weeks. He misses going out with his friends.

2. I don’t like to eat carrots. In fact, I can’t stand eating carrots.

3. Ahmed painted his bedroom this week. Finally, late Thursday night, he finished painting his bedroom.

4. My friend and I didn’t study much for the test, and we didn’t do well on it. So I suggested studying more for the next test.

C. Write sentences about the chores or other things a mother wants her child to do. Use two-word verbs.

1. turn off Turn off the TV.

2. clean up Clean up the kitchen.

3. turn on Turn on the computer.

4. throw away Throw away the newspapers.

5. hang up Hang up the jackets.

6. take out Take out the garbage.

D. Complete the conditional sentences with your own ideas. Use may or might, the future, or the simple present.

1. If I study a lot, I'll do well in school.

2. If I go to college, I might study biology.

3. If I don’t have much time to see my friends, I will be sad.

4. If the temperature outside is zero degrees, It's cold.

5. If it rains a lot, the roads might be dangerous.

6. If I don’t do my homework, my teacher will be upset.

7. If I work all the time, I might make a lot of money.

8. If the sun sets, it gets dark.

9. If my family eats dinner in a restaurant, will spend a lot of money.

10. If I go to the beach, I might go surfing.

E. Write answers to what you would rather do.

1. read a book / watch TV

I'd rather read a book than watch TV.

2. hang out with your friends / surf the Internet

I'd rather hang out with my friends than surf the Internet.

3. work a lot and be tired all the time / work less and enjoy my free time

I'd rather work less and enjoy my free time than work a lot and be tired all the time.

4. buy a new camera / save my money

I'd rather save my money than buy a new camera.

5. travel and make new friends / stay home and work

I'd rather travel and make new friends than stay home and work.

6. study and pass a test / cheat and pass a test

I'd rather study and pass a test than cheat and pass a test.

7. live in a big city / live in a small town

I'd rather live in a small town than live in a big city.

F. Complete the email. Use gerunds or infinitives of the verbs in parentheses.

Hi Ali,

Going (1. go) to England on a language course was such a great idea! I’ve really enjoyed meeting (2. meet) new people. In fact, I don’t want to leave (3. leave), so I’ve decided to stay (4. stay) here for the summer.

I never expected to like (5. like) it here so much. At first, I missed hanging out (6. hang out) with my friends, and I avoided talking (7. talk) to others because I thought my English was bad. Then one day, a few classmates invited me to join (8. join) them for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

I agreed to go because I couldn’t stand eating (9. eat) the food in the cafeteria. Going out (10. go out) was a lot of fun, and we spent the entire evening laughing (11. laugh). I didn’t even mind speaking (12. speak) in English.

So, you see, I’ve managed to make (13. make) new friends, and I’ve learned to speak (14. speak) English much more confidently. I promise to write (15. write) again soon.

Take care,
Saeed

G. Complete the conversations.

1. Maha: It’s polite to say ''please'' and ''thank you''
Badria: And be sure to say ''you’re welcome,'' too.

2. Noura: It’s rude to talk while someone else is talking.
Sabah: So try to listen while someone is talking to you.

3. Yahya: It’s common to miss your family and friends when you go away to college.
Majid: But be sure to make new friends as soon as you can.

4. Saeed: It’s a good idea to bring some food and water on a long hike.
Adel: Remember to take some fruit, too.

5. Fadwa: It’s wrong to take something from a store without paying for it.
Aisha: Be sure to call the police if you see someone do this.

H. Look at each of the photos. What advice is being given? Write two expressions of advice for each photo.

1. Be sure to throw the ball straight.

2. Remember to aim the ball at the center pin.

3. Don't forget to wear your helmet.

4. Try not to go too fast bike!

I. What’s the best way to deal with culture shock? Complete the chart with ideas on how to deal with these common cultural differences.

Cuisine

taste new dishes at least once.

follow table manners.

Language

learn to speak the language.

don't be afraid make mistakes.

Gestures

avoid rude gestures.

ask politely if you don't understand.

J WRITING

Now write a paragraph with advice on how to deal with culture shock.

How to Deal with Culture Shock

Assimilating into a new culture can be difficult. Here is some advice on how to best deal with culture shock. First, make sure to learn as much as possible about traditions and respect the local customs.

The food might be very different, but you should try new dishes at least once.

Watch what others do while eating and follow their table manners. It's important to practice speaking the language, so don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Try to avoid using rude gestures. When you don't understand a gesture, it's best to ask someone what they mean.

Finally, be patient and you'll learn how to fit in.