Complete the conversation. Use the present progressive or simple present form of the verbs in parentheses.

Adel: Excuse me. What is happening (1. happen)?

Greg: They are making (2. make) a TV series.

Adel: What kind of series is it?

Greg: It’s a detective story.

Adel: Oh, I love (3. love) detective stories.

Greg: Eric McGuire is the director. That’s him over there.

He is talking (4. talk) to Brad Novak, the actor.

Adel: Who is that tall guy over there?

He is wearing (5. wear) a raincoat.

Greg: Oh, that’s Adam Scott. He usually plays (6. play) a smart detective. In this scene, he hears (7. hear) an explosion and goes to investigate.

Adel: Oh, look. They are starting (8. start) to film.

Unit 2: What Are They Making?

Quick Check eq

A. Vocabulary. Find words to express approval and disapproval.
B. Comprehension. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. The actor at the food stand e
2. The director c
3. The man near the pond d
4. The man on the wall a
5. The old man b

2 Pair Work

A. Ask and answer about the people in the TV studio.

Sample answers:

1. The old man is holding a cell phone.

2. The man on the wall is wearing sneakers.

3. The actor at the food stand is eating soup with a fork.

3 Grammar

A. Complete the conversation. Use the present progressive or simple present form of the verbs in parentheses.

Adel: Excuse me. What is happening (1. happen)?

Greg: They are making (2. make) a TV series.

Adel: What kind of series is it?

Greg: It’s a detective story.

Adel: Oh, I love (3. love) detective stories.

Greg: Eric McGuire is the director. That’s him over there.

He is talking (4. talk) to Brad Novak, the actor.

Adel: Who is that tall guy over there?

He is wearing (5. wear) a raincoat.

Greg: Oh, that’s Adam Scott. He usually plays (6. play) a smart detective. In this scene, he hears (7. hear) an explosion and goes to investigate.

Adel: Oh, look. They are starting (8. start) to film.

B. Look at the picture, and answer the questions.

1. Where are they filming?

They are filming at an outdoor TV studio.

2. What is the detective doing?

He is reading a script.

3. What is the crew painting?

They are painting the building.

4. What are the men carrying?

They are carrying lights.

5. What game are the people on the street playing?

They are playing basketball.

6. Who is the director talking to?

He is talking to the camera operator.

7. What are the men in the café doing?

They are drinking coffee.

8. What is the waiter doing?

He is talking to the customers.

4 Listening

Look at the picture above again. Listen and match with the person. Write the correct sentence numbers.

4 one of the people watching
5 one of the basketball players to the other
2 the director to the cameraman
6 one of the painters to the other
1 the actor playing the detective
3 the waiter to a customer in the café

6 Conversation

About the Conversation

1. What kind of project is Jet working on?

He's working on a documentary series about martial arts.

2. Where are they filming the documentary?

They are filming the documentary in the studio in Hong Kong and in locations all over Asia.

3. Is Jet using a stuntman?

No, he isn't.

4. What does Jet say about karate today?

Karate isn't about fighting. It's about physical strength and balance.

5. Are they planning a lot of episodes?

Yes, they are, if the first episode is successful.

Your Turn

Role-play with a partner. Imagine you are a reporter interviewing Jet Chang. Then change roles.

Reporter: So, Ahmed, how is the new project going?

Ahmed: It is going very well.

Reporter: Tell me about it.

Ahmed: It is a big water park with high security and safety.

Reporter: Are you planning to make a restaurant in addition to chalets?

Ahmed: Sure, I am planning to make a hotel and restaurant in addition to chalets.

Reporter: How about the period of this project?

Ahmed: Three years according to the feasibility of the project.

8 Reading

After Reading

Answer yes or no.

1. no Teachers usually use webcams in the classroom.
2. yes, More and more people are learning online.
3. no You need to pay to use video websites.
4. yes You can probably learn how to fix a bike on the Web.

9 Writing

A. Match each idea on the left with the supporting detail or example. Note how the words in bold help connect the idea to the example.

1. d Many teachers today show web videos in their classrooms.
2. e More and more students are taking online lessons.
3. a The Internet is a valuable tool that makes learning interactive and entertaining.
4. f There are thousands of resources available online.
5. c It is fast and easy to find up-to-date information on almost any topic.
6. b The Internet is like a global database of information.

B. How is the Internet useful for students? Write your ideas in the chart. Then, think of details or examples and write them next to each idea.

C. Describe how the Internet is a useful tool for students. Use your notes from the chart in exercise B and other ideas from this unit.

Many people use internet for different purpose and different needs. The Internet is a great platform for students to learn throughout their lifetime. Teachers can also use the internet to teach students around the world.

11 Form, Meaning and Function

A. Write the negative imperative.

1. It’s not lunch time yet! Don't eat lunch.
2. Why are you feeding the fish? Don't feed the fish.
3. Why are you running away? Don't run away.
4. Help! He’s breaking my ladder. Don't break my ladder.
5. No! You’re doing that wrong. Don't do that.

B. Write the correct prepositions.

1. The cameraman is filming the scene. He’s standing behind the camera.

2. The thieves are getting away in a fast car.

3. They are filming the talk show live inside the television studio.

4. They are making a documentary about dolphins under water.

5. In this scene, the stuntman is jumping over a wall.

6. The actors are ready to perform in front of the camera.

7. They are filming the scenes outside on location in the desert.