EXPANSION Units 4–6

1. Language Review

A. Give your advice or opinion about the following. Use should or shouldn’t.

1. You think it’s a good idea for your friend to take a math course.

You should take a math course.

2. You don’t think it’s a good idea for Saif to skate without a helmet.

You shouldn't skate without a helmet.

3. You think it’s a good idea for the police to do something more about crime.

The police should do more about crime.

4. You don’t think it’s a good idea for your friends to travel without a hotel reservation.

You shouldn't travel without a hotel reservation.

B. Now rewrite the sentences above using had better.

1. You'd better take a math course.
2. You'd better not skate without a helmet.
3. The police had better do more about crime.
4. You'd better not travel without a hotel reservation.

C. Complete the sentences or write sentences using ought to.

1. She has an important exam tomorrow, so She ought to study for it tonight.
2. Faisal, aren’t you freezing in that T-shirt? You ought to put on a jacket.
3. It’s past midnight. Don’t you think You ought to go home?
4. That car just went through a red light. The driver ought to get a ticket.

D. Complete the sentences with reflexive pronouns.

1. I finished the project all by myself. Nobody helped me.
2. If you want to make sure that nothing goes wrong, do it yourself.
3. The students organized the project themselves.
4. The president himself said he was going to solve the problem.
5. The airbag itself was OK, but the triggering mechanism didn’t work.
6. We painted the house ourselves, so we didn’t have to spend any money on labor.

E. Substitute the words in parentheses with one of the following two-word verbs:

break down, get along, give up, put off, take up, throw away, turn down.

1. His friend gave up smoking several years ago. (stopped)
2. I took up swimming in order to keep fit. (started)
3. Mr. Johnson turned down an offer to work in Paris. (refused)
4. The meeting was put off until further notice. (postponed)
5. My business partner and I didn't get along, so we went our separate ways . (were not friendly)
6. Don’t throw away your old bottles! Give them to us for recycling. (discard)
7. The president arrived late for the opening ceremony because the limo broke down. (stopped running)

F. Complete the ad using the correct passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

Paradise Resort

• This award-winning resort is located (1. locate) on Paradise Island and has been built (2. build) only recently.
• Guests are offered (3. offer) a unique setting and a wide choice of rooms that are decorated (4. decorate) magnificently.
• The hotel is on a quiet beach, and it is surrounded (5. surround) by palm trees.
• Our staff are dedicated (6. dedicate) to meeting your every need.
• Exquisite gourmet dishes are prepared (7. prepare) for our guests by our international chefs.
• Paradise Resort focuses on the exotic.
• Relaxation and healing techniques from cultures around the globe are used (8. use) to help guests renew themselves.

Personal Fitness Training

A program to develop your endurance, strength, and flexibility for your mind and body will be designed (9. will–design) for you personally by our highly qualified fitness experts.

Nutritional Consultation

• In order to benefit from a complete fitness program, a healthy diet will be created (10. will–create) for you by one of our nutritionists.
• With our program, your concentration will be improved (11. will–improve), and your stress will be reduced (12. will–reduce).

2. Reading

After Reading

A. Match the words with the meanings.

1. d strain
2. f adapt
3. c carefree
4. e self-esteem
5. a peer
6. b perception

3. Writing

Write two or more important things that cause stress in your peers. Give some advice for handling these things. Copy the organizer below into your notebook and write your notes in it. Then use it to help you write.

Vocabulary

A. Guess the meaning of the following words and expressions.

1. the latest fad Something that is well known as trend.
2. the entire clan All members of a family.
3. they’re tops They are elite.

B. What does the expression “Everyone’s Flippin’ with flops everywhere” mean? Choose the answer.

a. everyone is walking

b. people are crazy about flip-flops

c. everyone turns upside down

Comprehension

Answer the questions about the chant.

1. What is the latest craze?

Wearing flip-flops.

2. What are flip-flops made of?

Flip-flops are made of plastic, leather, or rubber.

3. Who wears them?

Anyone could wear them.

4. Where can they be worn?

They can be worn anywhere.

5. Project

In a group, prepare a chant to advertise a product. Present your chant to the class. Copy the organizer below in your notebook and write your notes in it. Then use it to help you write.