Unit 3: Laugh Out Loud

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Complete the sentences with one of these words:

1. Someone who can speak both Arabic and English is bilingual.
2. Someone who is amazed at something is astonished.
3. Something that is incredible can also be called remarkable.
4. Someone who is confused by something is puzzled.
5. Someone who is annoyed at something is irritated.
6. Someone who is very interested in something is fascinated.

B. Comprehension. Answer the questions.

1. How is the word “bilingual” used in a humorous way in the joke about the mice?

It implies that "cat" and "mouse" are two different languages.

2. Why was the student at the lecture theatre amazed by the parrot?

The parrot showed human reactions to the lecture, as if he understood everything.

3. Why was the parrot owner surprised? Why is this funny?

The owner was surprised that the parrot liked the lecture so much since he didn't like the class. It's funny because we don't expect a parrot to attend classes.

4. How did the second truck driver misinterpret the first truck driver’s request?

He took the penguins to the zoo for a visit, rather than leaving them there to be an exhibit.

5. Why shouldn’t the snail and grasshopper have sent the centipede out for the pizza?

Because it takes a long time for the centipede to put shoes on his many feet.

3. Grammar

A. Complete the sentences with the present or past participle of the verb in parentheses.

1. When Jack found out that he wasn’t accepted to his first choice of university, he was disappointed. The news was disappointing. (disappoint)
2. Calling someone by the wrong name is embarrassing. I did it last week with a new friend and I was terribly embarrassed. (embarrass)
3. People who talk about themselves all the time are irritating. I used to have a friend like that, who irritated me all of the time. (irritate)
4. I’m never frightened by noises in the dark. It surprises me that other people think they are frightening. (frighten)
5. Many people find winter to be a depressing season. Months of rain and snow can make people feel depressed. (depress)

B. Complete each sentence with the correct form of get + an adjective or past participle from the box.

1. Gisele was supposed to be home an hour ago. I’m getting worried.
2. I prefer to use the gym early in the morning. It gets crowded in the afternoon.
3. I got confused and accidentally showed up for the appointment on the wrong day.
4. You know winter is coming when it starts getting dark earlier.
5. I think I may have the flu. I’m tired and I’m starting to get dizzy.
6. Kevin got engaged when he was twenty-four and was married six months later.
7. We’re going on vacation next week. We’re getting excited about it.
8. I’d recommend not buying white shoes. They get dirty so quickly.
9. “Setting up your own business is a good way to get rich,” said the business man.
10. Dale gets frightened when he rides the roller coasters at the park.

C. Finish each sentence with a the…the comparative.

2. The better my English gets, …

The better my English gets, the easier it is to understand it.

3. The more TV I watch,…

The more TV I watch, the less I like it.

4. The earlier the class,…

The earlier the class, the more tired I am.

5. The farther we run,…

The farther we run, the slower we get.

6. The richer you are,…

The richer you are, the happier you are.

7. The older I get,…

The older I get, the smarter I become.

8. The more sleep I get,…

The more sleep I get, The better I feel.

9. The warmer the weather gets,…

The warmer the weather gets, the nicer it is for swimming.

10. The quicker we work,…

The quicker we work, the more money we earn.

D. Write a story about the picture. Use past and present participial adjectives, get + adjective, get + past participle, and the…the comparatives.

There was a reckless driver who was driving fast in the public streets. The police officers were chasing him while other drivers were getting frightened.

The fast the driver drives, the fast the police officer's drive.

The reckless driver got arrested after a long chasing process.

4. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. Why is Charlie telling Hashim jokes?

Because, he is feeling a bit down because he thinks the weather is getting to him, he is tired of all the rains.

2. What is Hashim’s reaction to the jokes?

He is not a big fan of jokes, but he felt better because his friend is trying to cheer him up.

7. Vocabulary Building

A. You will see these words in the reading on pages 40 and 41. Match the words with their meanings.

1. i cardiovascular
2. e equivalent
3. c hearty
4. g antibodies
5. d podiatric
6. b stimulates
7. f enhances
8. h prompt
9. a genuine

8. Reading

After Reading

Answer true or false.

1. true Laughter increases oxygen levels in your body.
2. false People with lower stress levels tend to get sick more often.
3. false Clowns are a common sight in hospital emergency rooms.
4. true the first laughter club was started by an Indian doctor.
5. false Fake laughter does not produce the same health benefits as genuine laughter.
6. false There are about 800 laughter clubs in the world today.

9 Speaking

1. Work in pairs or groups. Brainstorm ways of bringing more laughter into your life.
2. Complete the chart with your notes and use it to help you talk about your ideas in class.

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Use the verb wish to complete the sentences. In some cases, more than one answer is possible.

1. I feel down. I think the weather is getting to me. It is so cold and wet.
I wish it wasn't so cold and wet.

2. He is stressed and run-down. He gets sick easily.
He wishes he wasn't so run-down and stressed.

3. Your parents won’t let you go out tomorrow night.
I wish my parents would let me go out tomorrow night.

4. You borrowed your brother’s cell phone without asking for permission. Now he’s angry.
I wish I hadn't taken my brother's cell phone without asking permission.

5. They won’t stop laughing. It’s annoying me.
I wish they would stop laughing.

6. You want to buy someone a present, but you don’t have enough money.
If only I had enough money to buy that present.

7. Everyone watched the TV sitcom last night. They are all talking about it today.
You didn’t watch it.
I wish I had watched the TV sitcom.

8. The clown was not funny. The children didn’t laugh at his jokes.
If only the children would laugh at the clown's jokes.

B. Match the sentences. Then use these ideas to write one sentence with so…that or such…that.

1. d I’m having a good time.
2. a the food was spicy.
3. f Emma is a popular name.
4. c the school is selective.
5. g the company received many complaints.
6. b My brother has won many sports trophies.
7. e You have made a big meal.

C. Write sentences to speculate about the situations. Use can’t, could, couldn’t, must, may or might in your sentences.

1. fans / happy

The fans look happy. Their team must have won the game. They can't have lost.

2. Nawal / angry

Nawal looks angry. Her daughter must have done something terrible.

3. parents / sad

His parents are sad, He must be going to college.

4. officer / surprised

The officer is surprised. The boy have crashed into him.

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