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Grammar the infinitive

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She went to the library to borrow a book1 .

2 .

3 .

4 .

5 .

�b Why did she go there? Write sentences with to + a phrase from the box.

buy some bread send some e-mails go for a walk get some exercise book ticketsget some money buy some new clothes borrow a book get some gas

�a Complete the sentences with to + a verb.

not lose pass be see take photos shut build sell do not tell

to pass1 It’s difficult your driving test.

2 Promise our secret to anyone.

3 It was really nice you again.

4 We’ve decided our house.

5 Who forgot the door?

6 It’s important your ticket. It has your seat number on it.

7 Did you remember your homework?

8 They’re planning a garage next to their house.

9 Don’t pretend happy if you aren’t.

10 Is it possible in here?

6 .

7 .

8 .

9 .

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Grammar the infinitive5A

American English File 2 Worksheet Activities

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Grammar infinitive or verb + -ing?

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� Complete the sentences with the infinitive or verb + -ing.

to be1 I can’t promise (be) on time.

Swimming2 (swim) is better exercise than running.

3 Would you like (come) to my party?

4 Do you mind (not talk) so loudly?

5 It was very interesting (see) my old school again.

6 He worked weekends (earn) more money.

7 She likes and (relax, not do) anything on Sundays.

8 We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered (give)

us a free dinner.

9 Is it difficult (learn) Japanese?

10 He’s very competitive. He thinks (win) is the most important thing.

11 She tried (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.

12 They spent all night (drink) coffee and studying.

13 Do you need (go) to the bathroom?

14 They drove without (stop) for fourteen hours.

15 We’re thinking of (go) to Paris for our vacation next year.

16 I’m very happy (be) here again.

17 I decided (go) camping because I didn’t have much money.

18 (eat) too much candy and junk food will make you unhealthy.

19 He pretended (not understand) the police officer.

20 Are you good at (remember) people’s names?

16–20 Excellent. You can use the infinitive and verb + -ing very well.

11–15 Good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book page 134)and look at the exercise again.

1–10 This is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (StudentBook page 134). Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do theexercise again at home.

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Grammar infinitive or verb + -ing?5b



Grammar have to, don’t have to, must not

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5C

�b Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the signs and remember the sentences.

�a Complete the sentences with have to / must not / don’t have to + a verb from the box.

come pay smoke touch drive wear spend park play be turn off wear

must not touch1 You this door.

2 Children .

3 You in here.

4 You in one direction.

5 You a jacket.

6 You to class on Saturdays.

7 You any money now.

8 You sneakers in here.

9 You your car here.

10 You over 18 to see this movie.

11 You your computer.

12 You soccer here at night.


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Grammar have to, don’t have to, must not5c



Grammar verbs and prepositions

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over1 The police helicopter flew the houses.

2 The rock star threw a television

the window.

3 A bird flew the bridge.

4 They danced the fire.

5 He walked the saloon.

6 The cat ran the wall.

7 The highway goes that town.

8 A spider is climbing the wall.

9 He jumped the swimming pool.

10 The policemen fell the stairs.

11 The dog swam the river.

�a Complete the sentences with a preposition of movement.

out of over along up down across through into under toward around

�b Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the pictures and remember the sentences.


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Grammar verbs and prepositions5d



Grammar first conditional

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If I 17 you with your homework, you18 it yourself. (help, not do)

If you 19 it yourself, you 20

anything. (not do, not learn)

If you 21 anything, you 22

your exams. (not learn, not pass)

If you 23 your exams, you 24

to college. (not pass, not go)

If I 9 you $1,000, you 10 a

new guitar. (lend, buy)

If you 11 a new guitar, you 12

a band. (buy, start)

If you 13 a band, you 14 a job.

(start, never get)

If you 15 a job, you 16 me the

money back. (not get, never pay)

talkIf I 1 to you now, I 2 the bus.

(talk, miss)

If I 3 the bus, I 4 late for

work. (miss, be)

If I 5 late for work, my boss 6

angry with me. (be, be)

If my boss 7 angry with me, I8 my job. (be, lose)

� Complete the stories with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.


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Grammar first conditional6A



Grammar second conditional

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6B

�a Write second conditional sentences for thepictures.

8 What / you do if you / win the lottery

?

�b First or second conditional? Complete thesentences with the correct form of the verb.

pays1 I’ll be surprised if he (pay) you back tomorrow.

2 If I were you, I (not go) toAlaska in the winter.

3 What (you / do) if you saw asnake in your bed?

4 If I don’t see you this evening, I (see) you on Friday.

5 Where will we go tomorrow if it (rain)?

6 She’d pass the tests if she (study) harder.

7 If you asked her nicely, she (lend) you the money.

8 If you (not hurry up), we’llmiss the train.

7 I / ask somebody if I / speak Japanese

.

6 If she / not be sick, she / go to class

.

5 You / feel better if you / exercise more

.

4 If I / can remember her name, I / talk to her

.

3 / you clean my room if I / give you a dollar

?

2 I / not do that if I / be you

.

1 If I / have more money, I / buy that dress

If I had more money, I’d buy that dress.


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Grammar second conditional6b



Grammar may or might ?

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6C

1 A Where are you going for your vacation?

B I don’t know. I’m really busy at work, so I

might not take a vacation this year.

2 A Look, Mom, I can ride a bicycle without

using my hands!

B Oh, be careful! You !

3 A What’s this? It looks very strange.

B It’s a special dish from my country. Try it,

you it.

4 A Can I speak to Jack Linden, please?

B I’m sorry, he’s in a meeting until 4:00.

He free after that. I’ll

just check his schedule.

5 A I think I this T-shirt.

B Don’t be silly, it’s too small for you.

6 A Do you have any plans for this weekend?

B We’re not sure yet. We

to the mountains.

7 A I to class tomorrow.

I think I’ll have to work late.

B OK, but don’t forget to do the

homework.

8 A Are you going to be in this evening?

B I’m not sure. I some

friends for a drink.

9 A Are you going to send them an e-mail?

B No, I think I them.

10 A How are you getting home tonight?

B It depends. If it’s raining, we

a taxi.

11 A Let’s go to that nice new restaurant.

B Oh, no. My ex-girlfriend

there! It’s her favorite

place to have dinner.

12 A What are you going to do with your

old car?

B I don’t know. I it, but I

probably won’t get much money for it.

� Complete the conversations with may or might + a verb.

call be (x2) sell go meet not come like take take buy fall


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Grammar may or might?6c



Grammar should or shouldn’t ?

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6D

should buy1 He a new car.

2 She so long on

the telephone.

3 She the volume.

4 He to the hairdresser.

5 He that shirt.

6 They their bags on the

ground.

7 She earlier.

8 You your English more.

9 He games on his

computer all day.

10 He to cook.

11 You this movie. You’d love

it!

12 She careful with her

umbrella.

�a Write sentences giving advice for the people in the pictures. Use should / shouldn’t + a verb.

play leave buy turn down see go wear spend be learn get up practice


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5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12


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Grammar should or shouldn’t?6d



Grammar present perfect + for and since

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have lived1 A How long you here? (live)

’ve lived sinceB We here 2001. (live)

2 A How long they each other? (know)

B They each other years. (know)

3 She three o’clock. (not eat)

4 They 1972. (be married)

5 A How long you your cat? (have)

B I it April 4th. Itwas a birthday present. (have)

6 He three months. (not work)

7 They at school eight o’clock. (be)

8 A How long she in Paris? (work)

B She there twoyears. (work)

9 A How long you on this team? (be)

B I for the Yankees I was a teenager. (play)

10 It a long time. (not rain)

�a Complete the sentences with the present perfect + for or since if necessary.

�b Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the pictures. Can you remember the sentences?

7 8 9 10

1 2 3

4 5 6

2001 years 3 o’clock

1972

8 o’clock two years I was a teenager a long time

April 4th three months


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Grammar present perfect + for and since7A



Grammar present perfect or simple past?

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7B

have been1 A How long you (be) a Star Wars fan?

B Since I (be) five. I (see) all the movies many

times. In fact I (see) Phantom Menace on DVD last week.

2 A you (ever be) to the US?

B Yes, I (take) a language course at NYU two years ago.

A Really? How long the course (last)?

B A month. I (learn) a lot of English there.

3 A How long you (know) Bill?

B We (be) friends for a long time. For more than 20 years.

A you (meet) at school?

B No, we (work) at the same restaurant in 1985.

4 A Where do your parents live?

B They (live) in Miami since last year. But before that they

(live) in Chicago.

A Why they (leave) Chicago?

B Because my dad (retire).

5 A You look tired. How long you (be) at work today?

B Since eight o’clock this morning.

A you (not go) out for lunch with the others?

B No, I (not have) time.

6 A Is your sister married?

B Yes, she (be) married for a long time. About ten years.

She (get) married when she was only 18.

�b Practice reading the conversations with a partner.

�a Complete the conversations with the present perfect or simple past.


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesGrammar present perfect or simple past?7b


Grammar used to

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7C

7 a tattoo.

8 glasses.

9 the guitar.

10 dresses.

11 the piano.

12 a motorcycle.

He used to wear1 jeans.

2 long hair.

3 meat.

4 a tie.

5 an artist.

6 tennis.

� Look at how Katie and Tony have changed. Write six sentences for each personabout what they were like in the past.

Tony in 1998 Tony now

Katie in 1998 Katie now


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Grammar used to7c



Grammar passive

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is pronounced1 How it ? (pronounce)

2 It’s a very old movie. It

in 1942. (made)

3 Nowadays all bags

at airports. (check)

4 This by Picasso.

(paint)

5 All the instructions

in Chinese! (write)

6 This door at night.

It’s the emergency exit. (not lock)

�a Look at the pictures. Complete the sentences with present or past passive.

�b Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the pictures. Can you remember the sentences?

7 A man by a shark

yesterday. (bite)

8 When the house ? (sell)

9 This dress by Marilyn

Monroe. (wear)

10 The Pyramids nearly

5,000 years ago. (build)

11 I it for my birthday.

(give)

12 I forgot to turn my lights on and we

by the police. (stop)

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Grammar something, anything, nothing, etc.

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anywhere1 A Are you going this summer?

B We haven’t decided yet. But my wife wants to go nice and hot.

2 A Why are you looking out of the window?

B I think there’s in the house across the street.

A But has lived there for years!

B I know, that’s why I’m looking.

3 A I’m so bored. There isn’t to do in this town!

B That’s not true. There are lots of things to do.

A But there’s for young people to go.

4 A I called your office at 2:00 today, but answered.

B Sorry. We were all at lunch.

5 A I’m hungry, I need to eat.

B Well, there’s food in the refrigerator.

6 A Where did you go last night?

B I didn’t go . I was too tired. I stayed home.

7 A told me that their new CD is very good.

B Really? I don’t know who likes it.

8 A Did you buy this afternoon?

B No, . I didn’t see I liked.

� Complete the conversations with a word from the box.

somewhere nowhere somebody anybody nobody something anythinganywhere nobody anything somebody anywhere nothing anything


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Grammar something, anything, nothing, etc.8A



Grammar too, too much / many, enough, etc.

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8B

1 How much / many milk do you drink?

2 He knows a lot of / lot of important people in the company.

3 “How much exercise do you get?” “None / Any.”

4 I think I have enough money / money enough to pay for this.

5 I don’t drink no / any alcohol.

6 You should be friendly, but not too / too much friendly.

7 Could I have a little / a few water, please?

8 She spends too many / too much on shoes.

9 There were too many / too much mosquitoes outside.

10 I didn’t like my last teacher. She was too much / too impatient with me.

11 It isn’t safe enough / enough safe to walk here at night.

12 I can’t hear you. The children are making too many / too much noise.

13 Try not to spend too many / too much time on the homework.

14 You would get the job if you had enough experience / experience enough.

15 I have too many / too much clothes. I can’t decide what to wear.

16 We’re buying a few / a little things for our new apartment.

17 We stopped driving because it was too / enough foggy.

18 I’m going to have very little / very few free time this weekend.

19 There’s too many / too much pollution in this city.

20 He buys too many / too much books. He’ll never read them all.

� Choose the correct word or phrase for each sentence. Cross out the wrong form.


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Grammar too, too much / many, enough, etc.8b



Grammar phrasal verbs

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8C

fill go look write try look put turn take pick

off down out up up up back for on away

filling out1 She’s a form. 6 He’s his new suit.

2 He’s her books. 7 They’re their cleats.

3 He’s his pen. 8 She’s a new word.

4 She’s the glasses. 9 They’re the questions.

5 She’s the volume. 10 She’s to Italy.


�c Are the phrases right (✓) or wrong (✗)? Correct the wrong phrases.

1 Here’s the form. Please . ✗

2 I’m waiting for an important call on my cell phone, so I can’t .

3 When are you going to ?

4 This cell phone doesn’t work. I’m going to to the store.

5 I know these are the right translations because I .

6 Oh no! Look at all those CDs on the sofa! Could you , please?

7 I’m in class right now. Can you ?

8 He never .

9 She lost her bag and she spent hours .

10 He .gets along with her very well

looking it for

throws anything away

call back me

put away them

looked them up

take back it

pay back them

turn it off

fill out it

highlighted

�a What are the people doing? Complete the sentences with phrasal verbs.

1 2 3

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Grammar phrasal verbs8c



Grammar So do I / Neither do I

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8D

1 A I don’t like our new boss much.

Neither doB I. She’s very unfriendly.

2 A I’d like a drink.

So wouldB I. I’m really thirsty.

3 A I can’t swim.

B I. Maybe weshould learn.

4 A I’m not sure where we are.

B I. Let’s asksomeone.

5 A I passed the test!

B I! I got 92%.

6 A She didn’t send any postcards.

B I, but I sent afew e-mails.

7 A Mark has graduated from college.

B I. We’ll have tostart looking for a job now!

8 A She was born in 1975.

B Really? I.

� Complete the conversations.

9 A That shirt’s too expensive. I wouldn’t buy it.

B I. It’s a horriblecolor, too.

10 A I’m going to catch the last bus.

B I.

11 A I have to go to work tomorrow.

B I. I hate workingon Saturdays.

12 A He’s not a very hardworking student.

B I! I prefer seeingmy friends.

13 A I was hoping to go the party.

B I, but I was sickand I couldn’t go.

14 A They got married in 1998.

B I. But I gotdivorced a year later.

15 A We haven’t seen the Eiffel Tower yet.

B I. I only arrivedin Paris yesterday.

16 A I want to go to the beach.

B I. It’s a beautiful day.

17 A He’s going to study in Canada.

B I. Which city ishe going to?

18 A I won’t lend him any money.

B I. He never paysit back.

19 A I threw away my notes.

B I. I didn’t thinkwe needed them.

20 A I can’t give up coffee.

B I. I have to havea cup to wake me up in the morning.


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Grammar past perfect

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got1 When they (get) to the station the

had already lefttrain (already leave).

2 She (be) very cold because she

(not take) her coat.

3 The printer (not work)

because he (not turn it on).

4 The fire engine (arrive) after

the fire (go out).

5 They (never fly) before

and they (be) very nervous.

6 I (not can) take a photo

of the crocodile because it

(disappear) into the water.

7 She (just have) dinner, so

she (not be) hungry.

8 The waiter (run) after her

because she (not pay)

the check.

9 When he (arrive) at the pool, he

realized he (not bring)

his swimsuit.

10 She (have to) pay again

because she (lose) her ticket.

11 They (can) speak French

because they (study) it at school.

12 She (be) tired because she

(be) in line all night.

�b Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Lookat the pictures and remember the sentences.

�a Look at the pictures and complete the sentences. Use the simple past and the past perfect.

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Grammar reported speech

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9B

she was at the right party1 She asked if .

2 He told me .

3 He said .

4 He asked us if .

5 He asked her .

6 She said .

7 He told him .

8 She asked him .

�a Change the direct speech to reported speech.

1 He asked him if he could turn off his cell phone.

“Can you turn off your cell phone?”2 He told them it was his mother’s car.

3 She said that she was staying in that hotel.

4 He told her he had never been in love before.

5 He said that he would be back.

6 He asked her if she wanted some chocolate.

7 They asked me if I had seen anything strange.

8 He said that he couldn’t swim.

�b Change the reported speech to direct speech.

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

Am I at theright party?

They lost the game.

Do you speak English?

Why are you angry?

It’s too crowded. The police are coming!

When will you be home?

I’ve found the key!

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Communicative Language school party5A

You are a/an .

You are learning English because

.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?

That’s interesting.

Do you like your job?

Why are youlearning English?

I love your … Where did youget it / them?

Excuse me. I needto …

You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






You are a/an .


.

Hello, I’m .

Nice to meet you.

What do you do?

Really?






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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Language school party5A


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Communicative Find someone who …5B


Find someone who … Student’s name More information

1 enjoys cooking.

2 doesn’t like shopping for clothes.

3 has stopped smoking recently.

4 thinks watching soccer is boring.

5 doesn’t mind doing housework.

6 is good at dancing.

7 likes getting up early.

8 spends a lot of time driving.

9 can’t study / work without listening to music.

10 thinks eating meat is wrong.

11 has started getting more exercise recently.

12 is afraid of flying.

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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Find someone who …5b


�a In pairs, read the sentences about the US and decide if you think they are true or false.

�b Check with your teacher. Are they true or false in your country?

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Communicative US rules, OK?5C

True False

1 You must not play loud music in your house after 9:00 p.m.

2 Children only have to stay in school until they are 14.

3 If you have a dog, you must have a dog license.

4 If you have a cat, you must have a cat license.

5 All cyclists have to wear a helmet.

6 You must be over 12 years old to have a cell phone.

7 TV programs before 9:00 p.m. must not include bad language.

8 All stores except newsstands must close on Sundays.

9 In most states, bars must not serve beer to anyone under 21.

10 You don’t have to study a foreign language at school.

11 In most states, you don’t have to wear seat belts in the back of a car.

12 Female senators have to wear skirts or dresses.

13 Parents don’t have to send their children to school.

14 In some states, you don’t have to be 18 to drive a motorcycle.

15 In some states, parents must not leave children under 12 alone at home.


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative US rules, OK?5c


Can you think of …?

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Communicative Prepositions race5D


�? 2 places you can swim across

�? 2 places you can walk through

�? 2 sports where you hit something over a net

�? 2 places where you can go up and down

�? 2 places you can’t go into without a ticket

�? 2 games where you move pieces across a board

�? 2 places you can drive into

�? 2 sports where you go around a track

�? 2 jobs where people take things from one place to another

�? 2 countries you have to fly over to get from your country to the US

�? 2 things you put into (and take out of) your pocket / bag every day

�? 2 places you go past on your way to this school

�? 2 things you can stand under when it’s raining

�? 2 things a cat can walk along but a person can’t


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Prepositions race5d


A

1 If we don’t hurry up, .

2 You won’t pass the test if you don’t study.

3 If I don’t have time to do it today, .

4 If you don’t take a jacket, you’ll be cold.

5 If you don’t drive more slowly, .

6 If you give me your e-mail address, I’ll write to you.

7 I’ll wash the dishes if .

8 If you don’t do your homework, the teacher will be angry.

9 We’ll have the party inside if .

10 Will you pay me back tomorrow if I lend you some money?

B

1 If we don’t hurry up, we’ll be late.

2 You won’t pass the test if .

3 If I don’t have time to do it today, I’ll do it tomorrow.

4 If you don’t take a jacket, .

5 If you don’t drive more slowly, you’ll have an accident.

6 If you give me your e-mail address, .

7 I’ll wash the dishes if you cook.

8 If you don’t do your homework, .

9 We’ll have the party inside if it rains.

10 Will you pay me back tomorrow if ?

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Communicative Guess my sentence6A


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Guess my sentence6A


A �a Complete the sentences about B.

1 If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, I think you’d go to .

2 If you won a trip to London for two people, I think you’d take .

3 If you decided to learn another language, I think you’d learn .

4 If someone invited you to a very expensive restaurant, I think

you’d order .

5 If you could meet a famous person, I think you’d choose .

6 If you went to a karaoke evening, I think you’d sing “ .”

7 If you could play any musical instrument, I think you’d choose .

8 If someone offered to buy you a new car, I think you’d choose .

�b Read the sentences to B. Were you right?

�c Listen to B’s sentences about you. Tell him / her if they are right or wrong, and why.

B �a Complete the sentences about A.

1 If you won a lot of money, I think the first thing you’d buy would be .

2 If you could live anywhere in the world, I think you’d choose .

3 If somebody offered to teach you a new sport, I think you’d choose .

4 If you could appear on a TV program, I think you’d like to be on “ .”

5 If a friend wanted to buy you a pet, I think you’d ask for a .

6 If you could choose your ideal job, I think you’d be a .

7 If you could have something to eat or drink right now, I think

you’d have .

8 If you decided to go to an English-speaking country on vacation, I think you’d

go to .

�b Listen to A’s sentences about you. Tell him / her if they are right or wrong, and why.

�c Read your sentences to A. Were you right?

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Communicative I think you’d …6B



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8A

American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative I think you’d …6b


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Communicative It might rain6C


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative It might rain6c


I want to improve my English pronunciation.

What should I do?

I’d like to learn another language.

Which one should I learn?

I want to see a good movie this weekend.

What movie should I see?

I’d like to go on vacation somewhere relaxing this year.

Where should I go?

I want to buy a new car.

What car should I buy?

I need to buy my father a birthday present.

What should I buy?

I can’t sleep at night.

What should I do?

I want to take some foreign visitors for a fantastic meal.

Where should I take them?

I want to buy my teacher a present.

What should I buy him / her?

I want to get in shape quickly.

What should I do?

I want to feel more relaxed.

What should I do?

I’d like to go to a new show or exhibition.

Where should I go?

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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative What should I do?6d


1 Who has lived in their house / apartment the longest?

2 Who has had their car / motorcycle the longest?

3 Who has had their computer the longest?

4 Who has lived in this town / city the longest?

5 Who has had their backpack / bag the longest?

6 Who has been in this school the longest?

7 Who has been awake today the longest?

8 Who has been married the longest?

9 Who has worn glasses the longest?

10 Who has had their cell phone the longest?

11 Who has been a parent the longest?

12 Who has known their best friend the longest?

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Communicative Class survey7A


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Class survey7A


A �a Read the biographies. Complete questions 1–7 to find out the missing information about Keira Knightley.

1 born? 5 school?

2 a lot of problems at school? 6 How many since 1998?

3 when she made her first movie? 7 How long ?

4 When ?

�b Ask B the questions and write the answers in the blanks in the biography. Answer B’s questions aboutOrlando Bloom. What do the actors have in common?

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Keira Knightley was born in 1 ,England, in 1983. She has an older brother,Caleb. At school she had a lot of problemsbecause 2 . Keira made her firstmovie when she was only 3

years old. She became famous in 4 , when shewas chosen for the Star Wars movies. She played the part ofthe double of the heroine, Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman).The two girls looked so similar that after makeup their motherscouldn’t tell which was their daughter. She left school in5 , when she was only15, to concentrate onacting. She has made 6 movies since then.Some of the most famous are the Pirates of the Caribbeanmovies. Keira has lived in London 7 .

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Orlando Bloom was born in Canterbury,England, in 1977. He has a sister, who istwo years younger than him. When hewas a child, Orlando thought his fatherwas Harry Bloom, his mother’s husband,

who died when he was only four. But the truth was thathis father was a family friend. He went to school inCanterbury but he left when he was 16 years old (hewas dyslexic). He then moved to London, where hetrained with the British American Drama Academy. Hisfirst film was Wilde, about the Irish writer Oscar Wilde. Hebecame really famous in 2001, when he played LegolasGreenleaf in The Lord of the Rings movies. He has made11 movies since then. He has lived in London since 1993.

Orlando Bloom was born in 1 ,England, in 1977. He has a sister, who is twoyears younger than him. When he was a child,Orlando thought his father was Harry Bloom,his mother’s husband, who died when he was

only four. But the truth was that his father was 2 .He went to school in Canterbury but he left when he was3 years old (he was dyslexic). He then moved toLondon, where he trained with the British American DramaAcademy. His first film was 4 , about the Irishwriter Oscar Wilde. He became really famous in5 , when he played Legolas Greenleaf in TheLord of the Rings movies. He has made 6 moviessince then. He has lived in London since 7 .

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Keira Knightley was born in Teddington,England, in 1983. She has an olderbrother, Caleb. At school she had a lot ofproblems because she was dyslexic. Keiramade her first movie when she was only

nine years old. She became famous in 1999, when shewas chosen for the Star Wars movies. She played the partof the double of the heroine, Queen Amidala (NataliePortman). The two girls looked so similar that aftermakeup their mothers couldn’t tell which was theirdaughter. She left school in 1998, when she was only 15,to concentrate on acting. She has made 22 movies sincethen. Some of the most famous are the Pirates of theCaribbean movies. Keira has lived in London all her life.K

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B �a Read the biographies. Complete questions 1–7 to find out the missing information about Orlando Bloom.

1 born ? 5 When ?

2 father? 6 How many since 2001?

3 when he left school? 7 How long ?

4 first movie?

�b Ask A the questions and write the answers in the blanks in the biography. Answer A’s questions about Keira Knightley. What do the actors have in common?

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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Two movie stars7b


�b Compare your circles with a partner’s. Ask for / give more informationabout how and why you’ve changed.

�a Write a name or phrase in as many circles as you can.

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1 A sport you used to play but don’t now.

2 A singer or band you used to listen to butdon’t now.

3 A kind of food or drink you didn’t use tolike but like now.

4 A game you used to play a lot but don’t now.

5 A pet you used to have but don’t have now.

6 Something you used to wear but don’t now.

7 A TV show you used to watch a lot butdon’t now.

8 Something you didn’t use to do onweekends but do now.

9 An actor / actress you used to like butdon’t now.

10 A bad habit you used to have but don’tnow.


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative How have you changed?7c


What’s it famous for?A building in your town that was built more than 200 years ago.

A movie that was directed by somebody from your country.

A competition that was won by a person or team from your country.

Something that was invented by a person from your country.

Something that is made in your town / region.

A famous picture that was painted by somebody from your country.

A famous dish that is eaten a lot in your town / region.

A building that was designed by someone from your country.

A well-known movie that was made in your country.

A famous book that was written by someone from your country.

A place that was discovered by somebody from your country.

A wild animal or plant that is only found in your country.

A piece of music that was composed by somebody from your country.

A fictional character who was created by somebody from your country.

A well-known song that was written by someone from your country.15

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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative What’s it famous for?7d


�a Read the sentences. Check (✓) the ones that are true for you.

�b Talk to your partner. Read the true sentences and give more information. Correct the wrong sentences.

Sentence 1 is true. No one in my family has long hair.OR Sentence 1 isn’t true. My sister has very long hair.

�c Listen to your partner. Ask for more information.

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1 No one in my family has very long hair.

2 Somebody in my family speaks English very well.

3 I didn’t go anywhere last night.

4 I didn’t come to school with anybody today.

5 I saw something good on TV last night.

6 I bought something for somebody yesterday.

7 Nobody in my family smokes.

8 I went somewhere nice last weekend.

9 I didn’t speak to anybody before the class started.

10 I didn’t have anything for breakfast today.

11 I didn’t read anything in English yesterday.

12 There’s nothing I really want to buy right now.

13 I’m not planning to go anywhere this summer.

14 I like relaxing and doing nothing on the weekend.

15 If I need information about something, I always look on the Internet first.


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Is it true?8A


�a Complete the sentences. Try to write something positive after “But on the other hand, …”.

�b Compare what you’ve written with a partner. How similar are you?

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Communicative But on the other hand …8B


On TV / the radio

There aren’t enough shows about

.

There’s too much .

There are too many .

But on the other hand, .

My town / city

There are too many .

There’s too much .

There aren’t enough .

My town is too .


My diet

I don’t eat enough .

I eat too much .

I eat too many .


My lifestyle

I think I too much.

I don’t enough.

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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative But on the other hand …8b


� Ask and answer with a partner. Ask for more information.

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Communicative Phrasal verb questions8C

What do you think is the best way

to give up coffee?

Do you enjoy trying on clothes

when you go shopping?

Do you normally

look up new words

when you read

something in English?

Do you throwold clothes away

or do you give them

to other people?When do you put

your clothes away?

How often

do you putsunscreen on?

When was the last time you

filled out a form?

Do you often go away on the weekend?

Have you taken anything back to a store recently?

Do you usually

write down what you

have to do the next day

(or what you need

to buy)?

Have you ever forgotten to

turn your cell phone off in the movie theater?

Do you always call people backwhen they leave you a message?

How many things in your house do you

turn on with a remote control?

Do you get along with everybody

in your family?

Do you usually stay up late

the night before a test?

How many nights

do you go outin a typical week?


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Communicative So do I!8D


my family languages tomorrow

food and drink daily routine TV

movies my house / apartment clothes

last night breakfast free time

music sports

school / collegeanimals


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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative So do I!8d


I couldn’t go in the ocean because …

I couldn’t find the restaurant because …

I didn’t recognize my friend because …

I couldn’t sleep because …

I couldn’t use my cell phone because …

I turned on the TV to watch football, but …

I couldn’t read the menu because …

I argued with my husband because …

I couldn’t eat the fish because …

I failed the test because …

I couldn’t find my car because …

I didn’t wake up because …

… I hadn’t studied enough.

… I’d drunk too much coffee.

… I hadn’t charged the battery.

… the chef had put too much salt on it.

… she had changed the color of her hair.

… I hadn’t looked at the map.

… I hadn’t set the alarm.

… I hadn’t brought my swimsuit.

… I’d forgotten where I parked it.

… I’d left my glasses at home.

… the game had finished.

… he hadn’t washed the dishes.

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American English File 2 Worksheet ActivitiesCommunicative Match the sentences9A


�a Match sentences 1–6 with the people in the picture. Write the sentence in the speech bubble.

1 I can’t see the board. 3 Can I open the window? 5 What page is it?

2 I missed the bus. 4 I left my book at home. 6 Have you done the homework?

�b Who said what? Can you remember? Complete the sentences in reported speech.

A Ana said that . D The teacher asked .

B Susana asked . E Thelma said .

C David said . F Miriam asked .

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Communicative Review questions9

Family

Do you have any brothers andsisters? What do they do?

Who do you get along withbest in your family?

Have you ever had a bigargument with someone inyour family?

Describe a person in yourfamily.

1 Personality

Are you an optimist or apessimist?

Do you know anyone who’svery stingy? Describe him/her.

Who are you most similar to in your family?

What kind of personality wouldyour “perfect partner” have?

2 Sports

Do you play any sports orexercise?

What sport do you likewatching on TV?

What’s the most exciting sportsevent you’ve ever seen?

What sport would you like tobe good at?

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Music

What kind of music do youlike to dance to?

What’s the best concertyou’ve ever been to?

Do you like listening to musicwhen you’re studying?

If you had to do karaoke, what song would you sing?

4 Clothes

Where do you usually buyclothes?

What would you wear if youhad an important interview?

Do you ever borrow clothesfrom friends or family?

Have you ever boughtsomething but never worn it?

5 Animals

Do you have any pets?

Did you use to have any petswhen you were a child?

Would you like to go on asafari?

If you could be an animal,which animal would you be?

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School

Where did you go toelementary school?

Did you like it? Why (not)?

Describe the best teacheryou’ve ever had.

What’s (or was) your favorite subject at school?

7 Vacations

When did you last go onvacation? Where?

Did you have a good time?Why (not)?

What do you like doing when you’re on vacation?

What’s the best vacation you’ve ever had?

8 Health and diet

How much do you walk every day?

What do you eat too much of?

What don’t you eat enough of?

Do you think you’re verystressed? Why (not)?

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Time

Do you have more or lessfree time than two years ago?

How long does it take you toget to this school?

How much time a week doyou spend doing homework?

What would you like to havemore time for?

10 Towns and cities

What are the best and worstthings about your town?

Do you like it, or would youlike to live somewhere else?

What town would you mostlike to visit? Why?

What’s the most beautifultown you’ve ever been to?

11 Movies

How often do you go to themovies?

What’s the next movie you’regoing to see?

What’s the best movie you’veever seen?

Who’s your favorite director?

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