TOUCHSTONE 04 - HOMEWORK 4 - 9

TOUCHSTONE 04

HOMEWORK

LESSON A.

Ex: 01.

1. is supposed to

    is supposed to

2. is supposed to

    was going to

3. were coming

    wasn't doing

Ex: 02.

1. get out of coming ......... get off work

2. get through the week

3. get over their sky ness

4. get out of an invitation ......get away with it

5. get through your email  ....... get around to answering

6.get around to it

Ex: 03.

These, this, these, these, this

 Ex: 04.

1. I have been studying English for five years.
2. No. I have not lived in another country.
3. I'm listening to pop music these days.
4. I watch a Fashion show.
5. I went to Korea and played golf with my friends.
6. I was studying English lesson.

LESSON B.

Ex: 01. Get away with

Get away with

get around to

get out of

get over

get it

get away of

get out

get the feeling

get to know, get over, get through

get going

B-1B

1. A: get going

    B: get out of

    B: get it, get off

2. A: get off

    B: get out of, get around to

    A: get used to

 B-2 I have the feeling

get over her fear, get through a day

get out of it, get off work, get away with it

get around to paying, get away with paying, get used to eating

B-3 About you

I haven`t gotten around to cleaning my room

I bought the car that took time to get used to it

I always try to get out of doing my laundry

I found hard to get through withstanding events

Normally i get off work 5 pm

It took 10 days to get over last cold I caught

LESSON C.

C-1 So, you`re throwing a party

It is you right?

You`re still working that software company right?

 So, you haven`t told them yet?

You`re still working that software company right?

So, They don`t know you`re here right?

You didn`t hear about that huh?

C-1B Complete the conversation with the statement questions from part A.

Dan: It is you right?

Eva: You`re still working that software company right?

Dan: You didn`t hear about that huh?

Dan: So, You teach teenagers?

Eva: So, They don`t know you`re here right?

Eva: So, You haven`t tell them yet

C-2

 1, 3, 2, 4

C-3

A late night

Phil: You stayed out pretty late huh?

Phil: You had a good time right?

Keith: You didn't do anything?

Phil: You`re not going out again tonight?

Phil: So, You`re not too tired to go out tonight?

LESSON D.

D-1 A

You meet a lot of people quickly in one place on one evening.

D-1 B

1-f, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-g, 6-a, 7-e

D-1C

-F, write on your card

-F You can meet up to 10 people

True

F Your contact information is given out only to people you want to meet again

True

D-2 As an introvert

Being an introvert, I have hard time meeting new people. I usually don`t like to go to parties where there are lots of people I don`t know.

When I travel, though, I’m less shy. I find I can talk to people while I wait to go get on a plane or train. Maybe I feel more comfortable, while I’m away from home and I can be who I want to be. But when I get back home, I’m shy again.

Lesson A Coincidences

1 b.

1.      Because he hadn’t spoken to anyone in days.

2.      Because he had gone on the trip by himself.

3.      Yes, but they hadn’t seen or spoken to each other in years.

4.      He had moved to Spain years ago.

2 a.

1.      1. hadn’t called, threw away, didn’t, called, had loosen, found

2.      2. called, left, didn’t know, came, had found, was

3.      3. decided, had helped, got, had seen, had opened, laughed, had bought

Lesson B Superstitions

1 b.

It’s good luck to …

-          find a green tea leaf floating upright.

-          pick up any coins you find.

-           put clothes on inside out.

-          stand between two people with the same name.

-          dream of a snake holding you tightly.

It’s bad luck to …

-          leave your purse on the floor.

-          sweep over an unmarried woman’s feet with a broom.

-          give a boyfriend or girlfriend a pair of shoes.

-          if a bride wears pearls.

-          see a crow in the morning.    

4 a.

1.      I think it’s silly to be superstitious. So do I.

2.      I don’t know anyone who is superstitious. Neither do I.

3.      I didn’t know the superstition about spilling salt. So did I.

4.      I walk under ladders all the time. Neither do I.

5.      I’m usually a very lucky person. So am I.

6.      I’ve never found a four-leaf clover. So have I.

Lesson C. Weird and off the wall

1 b.

1.      1. Nightmares can be very scary, you know. They can be really terrible.

2.      2. I think other people’s dreams are really interesting. Really fascinating.

3.      3. Dreams have no meaning. They’re just weird, unusual thoughts.

4.      4. Insomnia must be awful. I mean, not being able to sleep must be crazy.

5.      5. Most kids are afraid of the dark at some point. They all get scared.

6.      6. Sleepwalking is pretty common. It’s nothing frightening.

2.

1. Stronger   

2. Softer     

3. Softer  

4. Softer  

5. Softer     

6. Stronger

Lesson D. An amazing story...

1 c.

1. Adriana’s mother, Dianna Scott told her they had adopted her.

   Tamara learned about Adriana shortly after her adoptive father

    had died at age 58.

TOUCHSTONE 04 Vocabulary notebook

TOUCHSTONE 04

Vocabulary notebook

1.   1. agree to lend.

       2. intend to do, bother to start.

              3. stop doing , enjoy doing.

              4. keep on trying.

              5. consider taking.

              6. seem to be.

       

        2.   1. given up trying.

              2. promise to do 

              3. put off the meeting

              4. refuse planning permission.

1.         1 person: baggy, turtleneck, long sleeved, wool
            2 person: fitted, flare, polka-dot, short-sleeved, silk
            3 person: V-neck, floral-print, cotton, short-sleeved, turquoise
            4 person: dark brown, long sleeved, striped, suede, leather
            5 person: neon orange, light blue, cotton, short-sleeved

2.         -ankle-length - шагай давсан
            -beige - хул өнгө
            -crew-neck - дугуйрсан зах
            -gold - алтлаг
            -navy blue - хар хөх
            -plastic - хуванцар
            -tweed - даавуу

1. bowing
2. to shake hands
3. eating
4. to take off
5. to hold hands
6. standing
7. kissing
8. walking around barefoot
9. to show
10. to keep your voice down
11. having an argument

1.         1. get going

2. get to know

3. get off

4. get out of it

5. get used to

6. get it

7. get over it

8. get away with it,

1. Crime                           Criminal                                   Activity

Burglary                      burglar                       breaks  into a building to steal

Vandalism                   vandal                        paints on public buildings

Murder                       murderer                     kills or murders people

Shoplifting                  shoplifter                     steals from stores

2. crime                           criminal                                   activity

arson                          arsonist                        sets fire consciously

blackmail                    black                            threats someone

hijacking                     hijacker                        hocks airplane

mugging                     mugger                         robs someone in the street

racketeering                racketeer                       takes money from someone illegally  

1. Love

Dream of a snake, and you’ll find your soul mate

Money

Pick up any coins you find, you’ll soon come into money.

Good luck – find a tea leaf floating upright

Bad luck

see a crow in the morning

2. Finding a ladybug is very good luck and is a sign of good fortune coming your way.

If you open an umbrella indoors, bad luck will rain on you.

Cut your nails on Friday, cut them for woe.

Bringing a new broom into a new house is for good luck.

Putting your clothes on with your left arm first bad luck will attend you.

Leaving a house by the same door means that you take with you what you brought.

1. There is a big leak in the wheel of Mark’s mountain bike. It’s leaked.

There’s a dark stain on his T-shirt. It’s stained.

His shorts are torn. There’s tear in them.

His sunglasses are scratched. They have a scratch on them.

There’s a dent in his water bottle. It’s dented.

1.         1. My friend has a lot of self-confidence.

2. My sister is very good at controlling her anger.

3. Our teacher has no sympathy for people who complain a lot.

4. My husband has the motivation and determination to do well at work.

2.         1. My sister says she feels guilty when she eats too much chocolate.

TOUCHSTONE CHECKPOINT UNITS 1 – 3

TOUCHSTONE CHECKPOINT

UNITS 1 – 3

1.      Is it polite?

A.     Complete the questions with the correct forms of the verbs

1.      Would you ever consider not tipping a server in a restaurant?

2.      Do you remember staring at people when you were little?

3.      Do you its rude not saying hello to your neighbors?

4.      Is holding hand OK on a first date?

5.      Do you bother barging with street vendors when the items are already very cheap?

6.      Do you ever offer help to people on the bus or subway with the bags?

7.      Have you and a friend ever ended up arguing in public?

8.      Have you ever offended someone without intend to be rude?

2.      Think, Bob, think!

A.     Complete the conversation with the correct forms of the verbs

           Officer .Have you seen these people before?

               Bob .Yes, they’re my neighbors. They live upstairs.

           Officer. How long have they been living there?

               Bob. I guess know them for six months. They moved here in August

            Officer. When did you last see them?

               Bob. Um, about a week ago, I think .Last Tuesday.

            Officer. What where they doing when you saw them?

               Bob. Well, as I came home, they were carrying a big suitcase to the car.

             Officer. Did you speak to them?

               Bob. I said “Hi! Where are you going?”

                        And they replied, “On vacation,”

              Officer. What time did they finally leave?

               Bob. Oh, um, it was pretty late, around 11 at night, I guess.

             Officer. Can you remember what they wearing?

                Bob. Let me think.

B.     Write Bob’s answer to the police officer’s last question.

How much detail can you give? Compare with a partner 

3.      Can you complete this conversation?

A.     Complete the conversation with the words and expressions in the box.

Practice the conversations

Definitely        don’t you think           now     of course         these    this      to be honest    

                 Anna.   Bella used to live in Japan. You loved living there, right?

                  Bella.  Oh definitely.  I lived there for nine years.

Working for a Japanese advertising company.

                 Chris.   Nine years? Wow! Didn't you get homesick?

                  Bella.   Occasionally, But to be honest. I didn't really miss living at home. I was too  

                               Busy. I mean  now   I missed my  family 

                  Chris.   Oh, I bet you did don’t you think   how did you get that job?

                               Did they hire you over here, or…?

                   Bella. Actually, I was already in Japan on an exchange program, staying whit this  

                              family. And the father starts bringing home all these   documents from his  

                              work to translate into English, Anyway. I started helping him, and his 

                              company ended up hiring me.     

                  Anna.  And they transferred her here. It’s a cool story of course     

B.      Pair work   choose a topic and have a conversation.

Ask and answer questions.

       Something difficult you did once                              a time missed someone

       An interesting experience you had                           an unusual person you once met

4.      As bad as that?

Baked potatoes / fries:

                                 

A. Baked potatoes aren't as tasty as French fries. Don’t you think?

B. Trust me, baked potatoes are the best, and as tasty as French fries.

Old buildings / new buildings:   

                                      

A. Now. a days in Mongolian construction companies are as many as everywhere. This could be a danger.  

B. Exactly isn't it little to much for them to be thinking of only profit and as stubborn human being.

Cheap watches / watches:

A. Expensive watches look way different than cheap ones and Expensive it’s not as breakable as cheap watches.

B. Don’t you think won’t break as easy you think if you care for it.

5.      Guess the dish!

1.      Slurfees are eaten hot or cold, which one is it? Ever since it came out, it was eaten cold.

2.      When is it healthy for your stomach to eat? I would say in the morning .

3.      How is French fries cooked. I've seen it many times but never tried to make it.

4.      Kimbab what is it made with. Rich, sea weed and some other vegetables.

5.      What is it served with. I would consider kimbab as one of side dishes.

6.      What is it called that round white thing you guys live in? Oh you mean her or it as called yurt.

       

                                

                                

           

                                 

       

                                

                                

           

                                 

TOUCHSTONE CHECKPOINT UNITS 4 – 6

TOUCHSTONE CHECKPOINT

UNITS 4 – 6

1.      What are you supposed to do?

What do these signs mean? Write one or two sentences for each sign using supposed to or not supposed to. Where might you see these signs?

A. This one means you’re not supposed to use your cell phone. You’re supposed to turn it off.

B. Yeah. You’re   supposed to turn cell phones off in hospitals, l think. And on planes.

1.  It can be shown in public places like theatrical plays, movie theatres and on an airplane. It means turn off or mute your cellphones.

2. This one means that there is no food or drinks allowed. It can be seen   in grocery stores or maybe libraries.

3.  This shows that the person must wear helmets. It can be shows at constructing   buildings or different kinds of factories.

4.  It shows that no photos must be taken. It can be spotted at museums, art galleries and at other private places.

5.  This one means you’re not supposed to walk on grass. It can be seen at gardens, parks.

2.      You can say that again?

A. can you complete the second sentence so that it repeats the main idea of first sentence?  Add just to make the meaning stronger or softer. Compare with a partner.

1.      I really enjoy going to parties. I just love going to parties.

2.      I sometimes get a bit nervous when l meet new people. I don’t like meeting new people makes me nervous.

3.      I don’t go out every night because it’s too expensive. It costs me must me much money to go out every night.

4.      I’m never on time when l have to meet friends. I always get lake when. I’m meeting my friends.

3.      Crime doesn't pay

A .how many ways can you complete the sentences below? Make true sentences.

People who are convicted of stealing usually get arrested. I think thieves should be arrested.

People who are convicted of robbery usually get arrested. I think robbers should be arrested.

4.      A. weird week

      A. read the story and answer the questions below. Use the past perfect in your answers

Last week, Eric had some bad luck and some good luck. Monday was bad day. First, he saw a crow on his car when he left for work. After work, he went shopping with his girlfriend. She spent all her to buy them both dinner. In the restaurant, Eric yelled at her for spending so much money, and she got very angry. On Tuesday, Eric bought her a gift to apologize-some sneakers-but she was still mad, and on Wednesday, she broke up with him. On Thursday, Eric had a strange dream about a snake winding itself tightly around his leg. He didn't sleep well and overslept on Friday morning. He got dressed in a hurry and accidentally put his sweater on inside out. Later, while he was waiting in line at the bank, a women behind him said, “excuse me .your sweater is inside out.” He turned around and realized she was his old college friend, Sarah. He hadn't seen her since their graduation six years ago. What a nice surprise? Eric remembered his dream and suddenly thought, “this is the women I ‘m going to marry”.

1.      Why did Eric have to pay for his girlfriend’s dinner?

1.      Because she spent all her money on an expensive sweater.

    2. Why did Eric want to apologize?

              2. What Eric did was rude and wrong.

3. Why did he oversleep on Friday morning?

             3. He had a strange dream, so he didn't sleep well.

4. Why was his sweater inside out?

           4. He was in a hurry because he overslept.

5. Why was it a surprise to see Sarah?

            5. He didn't see Sarah for six years since graduation.

6. Why did Eric have that last thought?

    6. He remembered his dream last night.

5.      Get this?

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the get expressions in the box. Then practice.

Get around to                                 get over                             get through

Get it                                              get the feeling                    get used to

Ann:  My sister and her boyfriend just broke up. She’s so upset.

Bill: I don’t get it .they were the perfect couple.

Ann: I get the feeling that she was expecting it. She’ll get around to it soon.

Bill: did they ever get engaged? Or didn't they get through.

Ann: they did, but she’ll soon get used to being single again.

Bill: it’s a tough time, but she’ll get over it.

6. Things in common?

Complete the sentences and compare with a partner. Say if you are the same or different. If you are the same, use so or neither.

I believe in…….          I don’t believe in………..                 I was going to…………….

Once I tried……          I’m not a fan of……….                     I’m not supposed to……………

I believe in god.

Once I tried to jump 10 feet over water.

I don’t believe in ghosts.

I’m not a fan of soap operas.

I was going to pick up my Laundry.

I’m not supposed to break any rules at.