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Unit 1Making friends in the neighborhood

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Objectives: At the end of the unit you will be able to:

Recognize combinations of oral and written language related to professional and academic background. Make plans for the weekend and invitations by listening and reading content-related texts within a multiple time framework.

Produce oral and written sentence-level texts, by the combining and recombining of acquired vocabulary. Know how to state information on professional and academic background. Make plans for the weekend and invitations to neighbors within multiple time frames.

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In this unit, you will learn to give information and to ask questions about professions and occupations. You will also learn expressions used to make formal and informal invitations and how to accept or refuse those invitations. This unit will focus on the neighborhood setting. Throughout the unit you will have the opportunity to create your own resume in English, as you will be given ideas in each of the five lessons.

In this unit you will work on the project called “My resume”. You will collect personal information throughout the unit in order to make your resume. The final product of this project will be your resume, written in English. It will be useful for you when applying for a job position in which English is required.

Unit guidelines

Introduction: Hands on!

Grammar Vocabulary

Pronunciation

ListeningSpeakingReading Writing

Lesson 1

Professional and academic background of relatives and

neighbors

Lesson 2

Plans for the weekend

Lesson 3

Expressions to make formal and informal

invitations, expressions to

accept and refuse formal and informal

invitations

Lesson 4

Directions in the neighborhood

Lesson 5

Locations in the neighborhood

Unit 1

Making friends in the

neighborhood

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Unit One Lesson 1Getting started!

What do you do?

Achievement indicators I can select, give and elicit information about people’s professional

and academic backgrounds.

¿Qué ocupación te gustaría tener en el futuro?

¿Qué habilidades necesitarás para desempeñarte en esa ocupación?

¿Qué oportunidades deberás buscar para llegar a desempeñar esa ocupación?

¿Para que necesitas un curriculum vitae?

Conversation and more Listen to and read the conversation between Doris and Fred as they talk about their jobs. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Where do you work, Fred?B: I work for TACA International. I’m a

flight attendant. A: How do you like your job?B: I love it! What about you? Do you have a job?A: Yes, I do. I have a part time job. I’m a receptionist at

a lawyer’s office. I’m a student, too. B: That’s great! And what are you studying?A: Literature. I want to be a teacher in the future.

Decide whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Fred is a flight attendant.2. Doris is a teacher. 3. Doris is a student, too.

I can identify information about people’s professional and academic backgrounds in job application forms, records and resumes.

Remember “a” is used before nouns beginning with a consonant. For example: a doctor, a secretary, a nurse. “An” is used before nouns beginning with a vowel. For example: an accountant, an engineer, an actor.

Don’t forget!

Activity 1

UNIT 1


Enrich your vocabularyWhat do they do? Study the following ocupations.

Complete the sentences. Follow the examples.

Examples: Flight attendant: Fred’s a flight attendant. He works in American airline.

Receptionist: Doris is a receptionist. She works in an office.

Waitress: Betty is a waitress. She works in a restaurant.

1. Nurse: Carlos’s a __. He __.2. Doctor: Frank __ a __. He __.3. Taxi driver: Luis __ a taxi driver. He __.4. Graphic designer: __________________.5. Architect: ______________________.6. Teacher: _______________________.7. Salesperson: _____________________.8. ___________ : I__ a/an __. I work __.

Complete the sentences based on the pictures above.

1. Daniel is a __. He sells computers.2. Ricky is a __. He operates on patients at a hospital.3. Elizabeth is a __. she works at a bilingual school.

She teaches English.4. Karla is a __. She designs books. 5. Judy is a __. She helps peolple organize their vacations.6. Angie is a ___. She answers phone calls and

greets visitors.

Activity 2

Activity 3nurse doctor teacher

graphic designer taxi driver

travel agent salesperson

waiter architect receptionist

UNIT 1


Time to readRead the following passage. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

What’s a resume?Your resume is the single-biggest factor that will determine whether you will even “get your foot in the door” or have the possibility to be considered for that all-important job that you so desperately want. In fact, your resume, or curriculum vitae, combined with the cover letter are the keys to opening the prospective employer’s mind so that you can proceed to the next step in the process - the big interview!

Decide whether the following statements are true or false according to the previous passage.

1. Writing a resume is important to get a job.2. It’s necessary to write a cover letter for the resume. 3. Everybody needs a resume in order to get a job. 4. A prospective employer is a possible employer.5. A resume is the same as a curriculum vitae.

Complete the following sentences. Follow the example below.

Example: Elizabeth works at the hospital. She’s a nurse.

1. Daniel works in a computer center. He’s a __.2. Carmen works in the Trade Center. She’s an __.3. Ricky works at a school. He’s a primary school __.

Describe your relatives’ and friends’ occupations. Follow the examples below.

Examples: My wife is a nurse. She works in the hospital. She takes care of sick people.

My neighbor is a salesperson. He sells computers.

1. My daughter/ son 2. My brother/ sister 3. My friend4. My neighbor

Fill in the blanks with the words given below. You’ll use one word twice.

1. You have to write your __ to apply for a job.2. You need to include a __ with your resume.3. During the __ you can speak about your

experience and ask questions about the position you’re applying for.

4. The first step is to write a resume, and the second step is the __.

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Activity 5

cover letter interview resume

UNIT 1


What do you need a resume for? Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up any new words in a dictiorary.

A: Good afternoon, my name’s Robert Clark. I’m the manager here. What’s your name?

B: Nice to meet you! My name’s Ruben Brown. I’m here for an interview.

A: What position are you applying for?B: I’m applying for the janitor position. I read in the

newspaper that you need one for the afternoon shift. I thought it was a good opportunity for me since I’m available at that time.

A: I have your resume here, and I see you have some previous experience. You have studied up to ninth grade. Do you have any references?

B: Yes, I do, but not with me. I can send them to you if it’s necessary.

A: No, thank you. We’ll call you in two weeks. I still have to interview some other applicants. Thank you very much! It was nice talking to you.

B: Thank you. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you.

Conversation and more

Answer the questions using information from the previous conversation.

1. What’s the manager’s name? 2. Is Ruben interested in working as a janitor? 3. Do you think he’ll get the job? 4. Why do you think so?5. Do you think Ruben fulfills the requirements for

the position? 6. Is Mr. Clark going to call Ruben? 7. Would you like to be in Ruben’s place?

“I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you” means “I’ll be excited and waiting to talk to you.”

Don’t forget!

To ask about an occupation or profession use the questions “What do you do?” or “What’s your occupation?” For both questions you can answer “I’m a nurse” or “I’m an accountant” or any other occupation.

What for?

The heading of a resume includes all necessary contact information. It is placed at the top of your resume, usually in the center. The heading should include: your full nameyour addressyour home and cell phone numbersyour email address

Hands on! 1A

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Glossary:Job interview: the formal meeting a person has with the prospective employer in order to exchange information related with the applicant’s information and the job description.

Employer: the person, organization or company that offers jobs and hires new employees.

Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

1. Why don’t you talk to the manager again because the secretary position is still __. Don’t forget to tell her you’re bilingual.

2. I plan to study next semester, but I need to change my work __ first.

3. What positions did you __ for?4. Getting that job seems very difficult because there

were about 40 __ for the position.5. I think I have an advantage over the rest of the

applicants because I have __ experience.

applicants apply shift

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UNIT 1



What does an academic record include? Listen to and read the following conversation that takes place in a registrar’s office. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hello! May I help you?B: Yes, please. I just graduated from law school, and I

need a copy of my transcript. How can I get it?A: There is a fee of $3.25 for transcripts, so you have

to pay the fee first. B: How long will the process take? I’m applying for a

scholarship and the due date is in two weeks.A: Don’t worry. The process takes 5 days after

paying the fee. If you bring the receipt today, your transcript will be ready by Friday.

B: Thank you very much!A: You’re welcome!

Match the following words on the left with their meanings on the right.

Words Meanings1 registrar A To give or concede, especially officially; “grant a degree”.2 seal B To be present at, go to.

3 mark C a device with a cut or raised emblem, symbol or word used especially to certify a signature or authenticate a document.

4 degree D A symbol used to represent a teacher’s estimate of a student’s work or conduct; grade.

5 grant E An officer in a university who keeps enrollment and academic achievement records.

6 attend F a title given to students by a college, university or professional school on completion of a program of study.

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A transcript is a grade certification which contains academic information and it can be attached to your job application. Normally it contains:

the number of hours of study for each course for each term or year,

the grades obtained for each course, the name of the degree and the date (day,

month, year) on which it was granted, the dates which the student attended school.

Academic documents must come directly from the institution or university and contain the official seal of the school.

What for?

GlossaryFee: charge for professional services. Registrar: the person in charge of keeping a university enrollment and academic achievement records.

Scholarship: a grant of financial aid awarded to a student for the purpose of attending a university.


1. This conversation takes place in a classroom.2. The student is asking for a copy of his diploma.3. The student needs the transcript because he’s

applying for a scholarship.4. The transcript will be ready in 5 days after paying

the fee.5. The student is a graduate from the medicine school.

UNIT 1


Language in useInformation questionsTo ask questions about professions, occupations and work places, you can use the following forms:

Write 5 sentences asking about the tasks of professions and occupations. Then write 5 sentences answering the questions like the examples above.

What’s your opinion about these jobs? Complete the following chart by putting an “x” in the boxes that describe the occupations. After completing the chart, write 5 sentences of your own. Follow the example below.

Example: I think that working as a painter is relaxing and easy.

Jobs dangerous easy difficult boring stressful relaxing exciting

painter X Xfire fighter

cashier

nursedoctor

engineerwelder

brick layersinger

soccer player

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Questions AnswersWhat do you do? I’m a dentist.What’s your occupation? I’m an engineer.What does Maria do? She’s a pharmacist.What does Luis do? He’s a soccer player.Who does natalia work with?

she works with her mother.

Questions AnswersWhat do they do? They’re football players.Where do you work? I work in a clinic.Where does she work? She works in a drugstore.Where does he work? he works for a famous

soccer team.When does adan work? He works from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.

UNIT 1


Rodrigo QuinterosCalle Principal, Casa # 8, San Vicente

home: (503) 2389-1234 cell: (503)7123-4567

email: [email protected]

Education and TrainingCentro Escolar San Antonio, San Vicente, 2002-2006.Computer Training Course, Infocentros, San Vicente, 2007.

Work ExperienceSales Associate, The Retail Store, San VicenteJune 2005 – Present

Maintain and restock inventory. Provide customer service. Operate computerized cash register system.

Child Care, San Vicente 2002 – Present

Provide child care for several families in afternoons, weekends and during school vacations.

Achievements National Honor Society: 2004, 2005, 2006 Academic Honor Roll: 2002 - 2006

Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet

Activity 14Look at and study the example resume. Use this format to begin making your own resume in English.

Lesson core

Has aprendido cómo preguntar y responder sobre ocupaciones, profesiones y lugares de trabajo. También sabes ahora ,qué es un resume, su importancia en el proceso de búsqueda de trabajo y la información que debe contener. Igualmente, aprendiste qué es una certificación de notas academic transcript.

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2 4

MISSION AND CULTURE OF A JOB

Answers:1. b 2. a 3.c 4. a

Your job exists for a reason – this will

ultimately be determined by the strategy of the organizational unit you work for. This strategy is often expressed in a mission statement. In some way, what you do should help the organization achieve its mission (and if it does not, you have

to ask yourself how secure the job is!). Make sure you understand and perform the tasks that

contribute to the strategy. Check to see that your priorities are consistent with this mission

statement and the company culture.

Where do you work? a) At a bank.b) Yes, I do. c) No, I don’t.d) I study English.

What does your father do? a) He’s a pilot.b) He isn’t here.c) He needs money.d) He’s at work.

What does your mother do? a) She’s here.b) She’s home.c) She’s a nurse.d) She’s at the park.

What do you do?a) I’m sick.b) I’m a student.c) I’m at the bank.d) Yes, I am.

Choose the letter that best answers each question.


Unit One Lesson 2What are you doing this Weekend?

Getting started!

¿En qué actividades puedes participar los fines de semana?

¿Es importante participar en actividades recreativas? ¿Por qué?

¿Crees tú que es importante que los jóvenes se involucren o participen en actividades recreativas? ¿Por qué?

Achievement indicators I can identify and express plans for the weekend stressing the

relevance of socialization among peers and neighbors and the practice of meaningful activities.

I can recognize plans for the weekend in a simple text.

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi, Elizabeth! What are you doing forthe weekend?

B: Hi, Lucy! I don’t have any plans for the weekend yet. What about you?

A: My parents are going to leave for Guatemala on Friday, so I’m going to watch movies with some of my friends on Saturday evening. Why don’t you join us? We’re going to have fun.

B: That’ll be great! Thank you.A: See you then.

Choose the word that completes the following sentences.

1. (Lucy / Lucy’s) parents (is / are) going to go to Guatemala for the weekend.

2. Lucy (is / isn’t) going to have fun with her friends.3. Elizabeth (is /isn’t) going to come to Lucy’s house

on the weekend.4. Elizabeth and Lucy (are /aren’t) going to have a

great time together.

I can write about plans for the weekend using proper grammar and assertive language.

To speak about future activities use: I’m, he’s, she’s, we’re, they’re + going to + verb.

Don’t forget!

Activity 1

UNIT 1


Enrich your vocabularyDo you feel like going out this weekend?Look at the following activities. Can you think of any other activities to do on weekend? Look at the pictures with the different activities that can be

done on the weekends. Then choose 5 of them and write what you and your friends are going to do. You may use the time expressions from the box.

Example: We’re going to have a picnic in the park on Sunday.

Activity 3

Answer the question using the information below. Follow the example.

What are you going to do?

Example: Buy birthday gift/ tomorrow I’m going to buy a birthday gift for my girlfriend tomorrow.

1. Go dancing / Friday 2. Study for an exam / on the weekend 3. Visit my sister / next vacation4. Go to bed early / tonight 5. Stay home and clean my room / next weekend

Activity 2

go to the movies go to a concert

go to a museum wash laundry

on Saturday on the weekend tomorrow

tonight next weekend on Sunday

UNIT 1


Time to readRead the following passage. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Why do leaves change color in the fall?Have you seen leaves with different colors? Which is your favorite color? Brown? Yellow? Red? If you are lucky, you live in one of those parts of the world where nature has one last fling before settling down into winter’s sleep. In those lucky places, as days shorten and temperatures become crisp, the quiet green palette of summer foliage is transformed into the vivid autumn palette of reds, oranges, golds, and browns before the leaves fall off the trees. On special years, the colors are truly breathtaking.

Listen to Peter, Susan and Ann talking about their plans and decide whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Peter and Ann are going to go to the beach with Susan.

2. Ann isn’t going to go to the beach with Peter.3. Susan is going to go to the theater.4. It’s going to be a boring evening for all of them.

Find the meanings of the following words in a dictionary.

1. shorten (v.)2. crisp (adj.)3. palette (n.)4. foliage (n.)5. fall off (v.)

Answer the following questions with information from the previous reading.

1. What happens to the leaves before they fall off the trees?

2. What do you understand from the expression “the colors are truly breathtaking”?

3. Do trees exist with leaves of colors other than green in our country?

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A resume should include a section that lists your education and training. In it you should list the schools you attended with the year you graduated and the city where the school is located. Include the degree or diploma you received. You may also include in this section any trainings that you participated in. For example: Computer training course, Infocentro, San Vicente, 2007.

Hands on! 1B

The weather is a very important topic for English speaking people, and this topic is often used to break the ice, that is to start a conversation. People use expressions such as: “What a lovely day! Right?” or “The weather s terrible, isn t it?”

What for?

Activity 4

UNIT 1


Language in useFuture with be going to and willUse be + going to + base form of the verb to talk about definite future plans. Use will + base form of the verb to talk about future plans you haven’t made plans yet.

Affirmative statements

Subject pronoun Am/ is/ are Going to Base form Complement

i am

going to

buy the English book tomorrow.you are need some help to finish this exercise.she

isbe

happy as soon as she learns about the news.he tonight. It’s very dark.it rain this weekend.

theyare

ask for help.We stay home this weekend.

Negative statements

Subject pronoun

Am not / isn’t / aren’t Going to Base form Complement

i am not

going to

miss classes tomorrow.you aren’t bring your homework assignment tomorrow.she

isn’tfeel comfortable with these comments.

heit be windy tonight.

theyaren’t

arrive to classes on time.We make comments about this incident.

To form questions move the form of the verb be to the beginning: Are you …? Is he …? Are they …?

Use of will

Subject pronoun Will Base form Complement

i

will

try to do it.

i give you a call.

she probably leave

by the end of march.

the students won’t ask for help.

A contraction is made with “will + not” to form “won’t”.

To speak about the future you can add expressions such as next week, next month, next weekend, tomorrow, or tonight to your sentences.

What for?

UNIT 1


Enrich your vocabularyStudy the following table about weather.

Listen to the following weather reports. Then answer the following question. What’s the weather like in each of the reports?

Asking about the weather

What’s it like outside?

It’s beautiful outside.Oh, it’s lovely weather today.

What’s the weather like?

It’s horrible. It’s raining and it’s extremely cold.

is it raining?Gosh! Yes! It’s pouring.

Yes, it is. There’s heavy rain and severe gales.

is it snowing? Yes, it’s snowing. It’s very cold.

is it sunny out there? Yes, the sun is shining brightly.

Match the following words on the left with their meanings on the right.

Words Meanings1 weather girl /man A Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold2 fog B Cool or cold enough to cause shivering

3 scattered shower C a strong wind

4 chilly D a person on a television or radio program who gives the weather forecast

5 sticky E Condensed water vapor in cloudlike masses lying close to the ground and limiting visibility

6 cool F isolated shower

7 gales G Warm and humid; muggy

windy cloudy

sunny

It’s raining.

It’s snowing.

Glossary:Feel like: it ’s an expression used to express likes and dislikes. For example: I feel like going out tonight. I don’t feel like going out tonight.

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It ’s pouring: it ’s raining very heavily.

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Prepare a diary with a list of 5 activities that you are going to perform next week. Then write sentences using those activities.

Example: I’m going to work on my resume tomorrow.

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Conversation and moreHow about planning the activities for the weekend?Listen to the following conversation between Melanie and Paul talking about their plans for the weekend and the next week.

Listen to the conversation between Melanie and Paul again and complete Melanie’s diary.

Complete the sentences with a form of be +going to + verb.

Example: I’m not going to start working early tomorrow. (Negative)

1. I __ ask for my transcript next week.2. My sister __ apply for a scholarship after she

finishes high school.3. The teacher __ give us the scholarship information

in the next class.4. All of us __ study to become professionals.5. Some of us __ start working as soon as we finish

high school. (Negative)

6. __ you __ study and work at the same time? Yes, I am. I need to make some money.

7. Where __ you __ continue studying? I don’t know yet.

8. __ your friend __ work with you tomorrow? 9. No, he isn’t. He __ take care of his kids.

Answer the following questions about the conversation between Melanie and Paul.

1. What’s Melanie going to do on Monday?2. What’s she doing on Wednesday?3. Is she going out with Paul?4. What do you think Paul is going to do after talking

to Melanie?

Activity 9

Be + going to + verb is used to refer to actions that will take place in the future.

Don’t forget!Activity 10

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UNIT 1


Con esta lección has aprendido a hablar de planes para el fin de semana y la diferencia entre el uso de “be going to” y “will” para referirse a actividades que realizarás en el futuro, cuando ya tienes planes reales y cuando no los tienes aún. Habrás reconocido también la importancia que tiene el tema del clima para la planificación de actividades.

Lesson core

Mark the activities that these people are going to do over the weekend.

Activities You Your friend

Your brother or sister

Your boyfriend or girlfriend

1 go out for dinner2 play sports

3 stay home

4 go to an art exhibition5 go to the theater6 watch a movie7 go shopping

Write 5 questions and answers using the information from the chart above. Follow the example below.

Example: What are your brother and sister going to do on the weekend? They’re going to stay home.

Put the following words in the correct order to form sentences or questions.

1. participate / going / the / Is / Carmen / to / in / drama / ?

2. this / Whose / is / handbag / ?3. her / bring / going / Mary / isn’t / to / CD

player / .4. is / weather / The / to / nice / be / next / week/

going / .5. am / home / tonight / going /to / I / be / .6. afternoon / The / won’t / be / in / the / school /

in / the / principal / .7. tickets / you / the / for / the / Will / play / get / ?

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Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes each statement. Use the words in the box below.

1. A: Are you going to go to the concert tonight? B: No, I think it’s going to __. I’m not feeling very

well, and I don’t want to get wet.2. A: Are we going to have the picnic this weekend? B: Sure. It will be __.3. A: Are you going out tonight? B: No. It’s going to be too __ for me. I feel like I’m

getting the flu.4. A: Are we going to go sledding this week? B: Yes! It’s going to __ tomorrow!

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rain cold sunny snow


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NO TIME TO RELAX

The weekend has long been considered sacred by many paid workers. It is supposed to be

the golden time when most of us don’t have to adhere to the company’s schedule or answer our boss’ demands. However, changes in the way we

live — from more women working full-time to 24-hour just-in-time production schedules and

the growth of self-employment —have changed many people’s schedules on Saturday and

Sunday. It often seems that the work week has invaded the weekend, since chores and errands that are no longer done between Monday and Friday get deferred to Saturday and Sunday.

Somebody’s knocking on the door. ___ you answer it, please.a) Areb) Willc) Isd) Do

The weather is beautiful outside!a) Yes, it’s raining.b) Yes, it’s snowing.c) Yes, it’s dark outside.d) Yes, the sun is shining.

What are you going to do after finishing high school?a) I study.b) I work.c) I’m going to look for a job.d) I look for a new job

What are you going to do on Saturday?a) I rest.b) I’m going to rest.c) I do rest.d) I’ll rest.

Choose the letter that best answers each question or statement


Unit One

Getting started!

Lesson 3WouLd you Like to join us?

Getting started!

¿Sabes como disculparte cuando no puedes aceptar una invitación?¿Con qué frecuencia aceptas o rechazas invitaciones?¿Qué tipo de actividades recreativas se realizan en tu comunidad?

Achievement indicators I can recognize and infer ideas of acceptance or refusal of invitations. I can invite someone formally or informally to share meaningful

activities for the weekend.

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi, Betty! This is Charlie. How are you?B: Great. What a nice surprise! How are you?A: Fine, thank you. I have two tickets for a play

tonight. Would you like to go?B: I’m very sorry, but I already have plans for tonight.

I’m having a special dinner for some friends.A: Oh, that’s too bad. Maybe some other day, right?B: Yes. Thank you. Bye!A: Bye!


1. Betty is going to the play with Charlie.2. Betty was expecting Charlie’s invitation. 3. Betty refused Charlie’s invitation.4. Betty is staying home tonight.

I can respectfully accept or refuse invitations. I can elaborate invitations (notes, cards, flyers) with appropriate word

choice and grammatical accuracy.

Activity 1

You can use the formal phrase “Would you like to go dancing…?” or the less formal phrase “What about going dancing?” to invite somebody out.

Don’t forget!

UNIT 1


Enrich your vocabularyIs it necessary to make a reservation?Study the following special occasions.

Listen to the following short conversations and write the special occasion that they refer to.

Conversation 1Conversation 2Conversation 3Conversation 4

Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. What’s your favorite kind of book? 2. What’s your favorite T.V. show?3. What’s your favorite kind of movie?4. Who’s your favorite actor or actress?

Write short conversations with the following phrases inviting somebody to do the following activities with you. Follow the examples below.

Examples:See a horror film with me Question: Would you like to see a horror film with me? Answer: I’d love to. Thank you.

Watch a documentary on TVQuestion: How about watching a documentary with me? Answer: I don’t think so. Bob and I have plans for tonight.

Activity 2 Activity 4

Activity 3

Polite ways to refuse invitations include: I’m sorry, I already have other plans, maybe some other day, or no thank you.

What for?

1. Listen to pop music2. Go dancing3. Go out and have dinner with me4. Go to a live rock concert with me5. Go to my nephew’s baptism6. Go shopping for a new dress7. Study English

baptism first communion graduation marriage

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Time to readRead the following passage about Lake Coatepeque. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Santa Ana is a cute, little town which is about 10 minutes from Lake Coatepeque. It’s town square is a snap shot of Salvadoran life outside the big city. There are lots of restaurants lining the square. When you visit Santa Ana, make sure not to miss a trip to the theater, the ancient building has been wonderfully preserved. Try to get a ticket and watch a Spanish play. You may only want to take a peek inside, which will cost you $1 and the profits go to its restoration.

Lake Coatepeque is a volcano crater, and it’s a beautiful weekend destination for many Salvadorans. The lake is very large and offers many locations to stop and have a bite to eat. The best restaurant you’ll find is at the Lake Coatepeque Hotel. This location has a great view of the entire lake. The lake also offers great diving.

Activity 5Answer the following questions about the previous passage.

1. What is the passage about?2. If you would go to Santa Ana, who would you go with?3. What can you see in Santa Ana?4. Is it a good idea to go to the theater in Santa Ana?5. Has the theater been preserved?

Choose the best answer to complete the following statements.

1. We’re going to go to the Costa del Sol. It’s a beautiful ___ in El Salvador.

A. volcano B. theater C. park D. beach

2. We have decided to go to the San Andres ___. A. beach B. city C. lake D. ruins

3. A: Why are you going to do at the National Theater? B: We’re going to ___ .

A. see the film “Angels and Demons” B. watch the play “Les Miserables” C. buy souvenirs D. get copies of the latest movie

4. They’re going to go ___ because they need to relax, breathe clean air and be surrounded by nature.

A. dancing B. surfing C. camping D. hiking

5. He says he’s going to work on his ___. He has a job interview next Monday.

A. resume B. project C. homework assignments D. mathematics


1. What are you going to do after you finish the 9th grade?2. Are you going to look for a job or are you going to

keep studying?3. What are you going to do during the vacation period?4. Are you and your friends going to do something

together on Saturday?5. Are you going to be with your family this

coming weekend?

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The next important part of a resume includes past work experience. Here you should list 3 or 4 of your most recent jobs. Include your job title, the name of the business or company you worked for, the city you worked in, and length of time you worked there. If you currently have a job, make this the first entry. For example: English Teacher, Centro Cultural Salvadoreño, San Salvador, 2006 – present.

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Accepting and refusing invitationsListen to the following invitations. Check the corresponding box. Explain your answer.

Identify the topic of the invitation cards from the list. Then answer the questions for each one. Fill in the blanks with original information of your own.

A. A weddingB. A graduation C. A baby shower

Card 1:1. What’s the date of the event?2. What time is the event going to be?3. Where’s the event going to be?

Card 2:4. What’s the date of the event? 5. What time is the event going to be?6. Where’s the event going to be?

Card 3: 7. What’s the date of the event? 8. What time is the event going to be?9. Where’s the event going to be?

Conversation Accepts Refuses Why do you think so?

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Now choose two celebrations and design two invitation cards on your own.

Activity 8

Glossary:RSVP: this acronym is commonly used in invitations, and it means please replay. When this acronym is in the invitations, the person who receives it has to inform the host whether or not he or she accepts.

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Enrich your vocabularyThere’s a card for every occasion. Below you’ll find some cards with their names and what they’re used for.

Condolence cards are used to express your support to somebody who’s grieving.Thank you cards are used to show appreciation to people who have been very supportive to you.Apology cards are used for saying sorry to someone special.Thanksgiving cards are sent to friends on Thanksgiving Day to share and spread happiness.Valentine’s cards are sent to your beloved ones on Valentine’s Day.

Activity 10Read the following sentences and decide which type of card should be used for each one.

1. For that special someone.2. May your Thanksgiving be blessed with the bounty of the season!3. Thank you very much for your help. 4. My deepest sympathy at this moment of grief. 5. Please, forgive me.

Choose the letter that best completes the following statements.

Activity 12Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. Do you like to receive cards?2. What kind of cards do you prefer to receive?3. Do you like to send birthday cards to your relatives?4. Did you receive any cards for your last birthday?5. Do you send Christmas cards to your friends?

1. Our friends’ son died last night. We should send him __ card.

A. an apology B. a thank you C. a condolence D. a Valentine’s 2. You know, Karla has supported me greatly after my

divorce. I want to send her __ card. A. a thank you B. a Valentine’s C. an apology D. a condolence

3. I couldn’t go to my niece’s gradation celebration, so I’m going to send her a gift and __ card.

A. a thank you B. an apology C. a condolence D. birthday

Activity 11

RSVP is sometimes included on invitation cards. It stands for the French phrase “Répondez S’il Vous Plait”, and it means “please reply” in English.

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Language in useUses of “s” to show possession

Use “s” (’s- singular; ’- plural ) to show possession for: A. Humans and animals. For example: John’s car, the cat’s milk, the dog’s tail. B. For groups and institutions. For example: the government’s proposals, the company’s policy .

2. Use the “of the” phrase to show possession for non-living things: the door of the house.

To show possession Examples

Add -’s to a singular noun (the possessor) even if the noun ends in “s” my dad’s car ross’s new hat

Add -’s to an irregular plural posserssor that doesn’t end in the letter “s”. the children’s room the mice’s hole men’s clothes

add only the ‘ (apostrophe) to a plural possessor when it ends with the letter “s”

my friends’ letters the students’ notebooks

for compound words add ‘s to the last part of the noun my sister-in-law’s wallet my mother-in-law’s

add -’s or only the apostrophe to the last element when there’s more than one possessor and they posses something jointly.

karl and anne’s wedding jim and joe’s parents

add the -’s or only the apostrophe ‘ to each element when two or more people or things possess something separately.

the smiths’ and the jones’ houses

Complete the following sentences. Follow the example below.

Examples: My dad’s car My dad’s car is blue.

1. My friends’ letters __. 2. The mice’s hole __.3. My sister-in-law’s wallet __. 4. The children’s room __.5. Jessica and Aaron’s house __.

Possessive pronouns

Subject pronouns

Possessive pronouns

Example: Whose glasses are these?

i mine They’re mine.

you yours They’re yours.

he his They’re his.

she hers They’re hers.

we ours They’re ours.

they theirs They’re theirs.

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El tema de esta lección ha sido la aceptación o rechazo de invitaciones formales e informales. Hemos aprendido que hay formas tanto para aceptar invitaciones a celebraciones o alguna actividad en particular como para rechazarlas, evitando que la persona que invita se sienta rechazada. Hemos leído también el texto de algunas invitaciones y hemos creado nuestras propias tarjetas.

Lesson core

Choose the correct possessive pronouns to complete the sentences below.

1. I love my job, but Carlos is always complaining about (he’s / his).

2. I found my wallet, but Karen couldn’t find (her / hers).3. That’s a very old car. (Our / Ours) is brand new.4. Robert finished his English assignment on time. I

couldn’t finish (my / mine).5. The teacher lent me Lorena’s dictionary. She didn’t

lend me (her / hers).6. The boys used the girls’ colors. They didn’t use

(them / theirs).

Think of three things you would like to do with someone else. Write three conversations inviting someone to do something with you.

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Activity 15Use the following words in sentences using the possessive form.

Example: witch / hat The witch’s hat is black and big.

1. woman / waist2. butcher / knife3. Herbert / car4. Mrs. Jones / husband5. teachers / duties6. dog / hair

Answer the following questions by accepting or refusing

1. Would you like to go to the theater to see a play with me tonight?

2. What about going to the park and have some ice cream?

3. Would you like to be part of my project team?4. What would you say if I invite you to the movies?5. I’d like to invite you to my birthday party. Would

you accept the invitation?

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CELEBRATION CAKES

Cakes are a must for all sorts of celebrations. In fact, many times the success of a party depends on

the kind of dessert that is served by the host. To have a memorable party, choose a cake that is not just yummy to eat but also “interesting” to look at.

Whether it is a birthday, marriage, or festival, you can opt for cakes that can pep up the moods of invitees. For example, for birthdays choose a cake depicting something that the birthday boy or girl is fond of. It will definitely make the person feel extra special.

I have tickets for tonight’s concert. Would you like to come with me?a) Uh, I’m afraid I can’t. b) Yes, I got the tickets.c) Yes, I’m going to the concert with

my girlfriend.d) Yes, I would love to.

______________? In Mary’s house.a) Where does Mary live b) Where’s Maryc) Where is the anniversary party going

to bed) Where is the school located

Is this your umbrella?a) No, it’s new.b) No. It’s Miriam’sc) No. I don’t want to buy it.d) Yes, I need a new umbrella.

Whose backpack is this?a) It’s blue. b) It’s mine. c) It’s big. d) Wow!

Choose the letter or letters that best answer each question.


Unit One

Getting started!


1. Lucy has a serious problem.2. Lucy is going downtown by bus.3. Ann knows where the bookstore is.4. It’s difficult to get to the bookstore.

Lesson 4Can you teLL Me hoW to get there?

En tu opinión, ¿Será importante aprender a leer mapas para tener una mejor orientación?

¿Conoces otros instrumentos que sirvan para orientarse en determinado lugar?

¿Alguna vez te has desorientado en algún lugar?

¿Qué has hecho para encontrar el lugar que andabas buscando?

Achievement indicators I can give directions in the neighborhood and in a building showing

respect, support and friendliness. I can read neighborhood maps and building plans.

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation between Ann and Lucy. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi, Lucy! How are you?B: Just fine. What about you?A: Great! I was looking for you because I need you to

help me.B: What is it? Is there any problem? What can I do

for you?A: No, there isn’t any problem. Don’t worry. I just

need you to tell me how to get downtown from here. I need to buy some books.

B: Ok. Are you going by bus or on foot?A: On foot. I prefer to walk as I understand it’s not far

from here.B: You’re right. It’s a 15-minute walk from here. So go

along this street for seven blocks. Turn right. Walk two more blocks. The bookstore is on the left in front of a fast food restaurant. You won’t miss it.

A: Thank you, very much. See you later.B: Bye. Have a nice day!

I can draw original maps or plans with creativity. I can follow written directions and write directions to get to places in the

neighborhood and in a building with accurate vocabulary and grammar.

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If you want to know where a place is, you can ask questions such as: “Where’s the library?” or “Where’s the library located?”

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Enrich your vocabularyPlaces and activities Look at the following places and activities that are done there. Can you add more activities to the list?


1. Where do you buy your shoes?2. Where do you buy your clothes?3. Where do you buy the newspaper?4. Do you work? Where do you work?5. Where do your parents buy the groceries?6. Where do you pay the electricity and telephone bills?

Gym Bank Office supply store Beauty shop Hotelexercise deposit money buy pencils get a haircut eat a meal

lift weights cash a check make copies get your nails done stay the nightswim get a loan buy a computer get your eyebrows waxed check in/ check out

do aerobics pay your bills buy office/ school supplies get a massage go swimming

Listen to the following conversations, and decide where the people are going and why they‘re going there.

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Activity 4Complete the following sentences with the names of the places. You may refer to the table above.

1. I’m going to the __ to pay my bills and cash a check.2. Why don’t you go to the __. You can find

everything your son needs for school there.3. You look very tired. Why don’t you go to the __ to

get a massage?4. We have to check out from the __ before 3:00 p.m.5. Karla and José are doing aerobics at the Power __.

Activity 5Choose the letter that best completes each statement.1. I have to go to the bank to __ the money my

brother sent me last week in my savings account. A. deposit B. cash C. pay

2. Ana always goes to the beauty shop to get __, and she usually wears acrylic ones.

A. a massage B. her nails done C. her eyebrows waxed

3. The last time we went to Costa Rica, we __ at the Hotel Real Intercontinental. The bedrooms were so comfortable.

A. ate a meal B. stayed the night C. went swimming

4. A: Why are you going to the office supply store? B: Because I need to __.

A. eat a meal B. make copies and buy some envelopes C. get a loan

It’s important to know where the places in the community are located. It’s also very helpful to learn the names of the streets and to understand the street signs to be able to give or follow directions.

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Words Meanings

1 get(ting) lost A

a device used in an aircraft to measure how high it is from the ground

2 surrounding B something that helps

3 altimeter C

a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one which you can use to judge where you are

4 aids D a long walk, especially in the countryside

5 hike Enot knowing where you are and how to get to a place

6 landmarks F

the place where someone or something is and the things that are in it

Read the following article. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

How to Avoid Getting Lost, by Hal Lillywhite

How can a person avoid getting lost? This is a good question and there is probably no simple answer, except never leaving home. However, there are some techniques that help. If you learn these and use them, you will greatly reduce your chances of getting lost. I divide this subject into two categories:

1) Developing a “feel” for the land, a sort of mental map. We all do this more or less with our home territory. We know which streets intersect and approximately how they relate to each other. Most of us have little trouble finding our way around in the neighborhood. When we arrive in unfamiliar surroundings, it helps to quickly start developing a mental picture of the territory.

2) “Formal” navigation using compass, altimeter or other aids (including some natural ones). This is the technique that allows a person to go from one place to another, based on information from a map or directions from someone else. This can be anything from following a road map to an unfamiliar town or to a complicated cross- country hike with many intermediate landmarks, requiring compass bearings etc. This type of navigation seems less natural and usually requires more effort to learn.

Time to read

Answer the following questions based on the previous article.

1. How can a person get lost?2. What will never happen if you never leave home?3. How can people find their way around in

the neighborhood? 4. What does the article recommend when somebody

gets to an unfamiliar area?5. Do you get lost frequently?

Match the words on the left with the meanings on the right.

Additional sections on your resume might include: objectives, achievements, computer skills, languages, or others. But don’t include all of these sections, choose the ones that show you are the best candidate for the job. A resume should be no longer than two pages!

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