READING SECTION

Chapter 1

WHO ARE YOU ?

Ann: Hello! Dan: Hello! Who are you? Ann: Im Ann Smith. Dan: Whos he? Ann: Hes my brother. His names Dave. Dan: Whos she ? Ann: Shes my sister. Her names Rosie. Dave: And who are you? Ann and Donna: Yes, who are you? Dan: Im Dan Palmer.

WHERE AM I ? Dan: Where am I ? Ann: Youre in our garden. Dan: And wheres my motorbike? Donna: Its in our house. Dan: In your house? Dave: Yes, look! Dan: Oh, dear! Im very sorry.

HOW ARE YOU ?

Ann: Hello. 235 6471. Dan: Hello, Ann. This is Dan. Ann: Who? Dan: Dan Palmer. Ann: Oh! Hello, Dan. How are you? Dan: Im very well, thank you. And you? Ann: Im very well. Ann: Hows your motorbike ? Dan: Its fine now. Dan: Hows your door? Ann: Its fine now, thank you.

WHAT TIME IS IT ?
Its .oclock. Its . oclock. Its .oclock. Its . o clock.

Chapter 2

THEY ARE IN SPAIN

Mr. and Mrs. Smith are on holiday. Theyre in Spain. Mr. Smith: Hello. Im Tom Smith. This is my wife, Tina. We are on holiday. Were in Spain. Mrs. Smith: Its very nice here. Its hot and sunny. Mr. Smith: And its quiet too. Because Ann and Dave and Donna are at home in Leeds. QUESTIONS Where are Mr. and Mrs. Smith? Why is it quiet? Are Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Spain ? Yes, they are. Are they in England ? No, they arent. Is Ann in Spain? No, she isnt. Is she in England? Yes, she is. Is Dave on holiday? No, he isnt. Is he at home? Yes, he is.

Practice Where are you? Example: A: Are you in Spain ? B: No, Im not. Im in France. Ask Are you Is A Are A and B at home? at school ? in Italy ? in France ? on holiday ? I am. he is. she is. they are. Im not. Im he isnt. Hes she isnt. Shes they arent. Theyre

Answer Yes, or

No,

TASTE THIS !
Ann, Dave and Donna are at home. And heres Charlie. Dave: Hello, Dan. Come in. Dan: Hello. How are you ? Dave: Were fine, thank you. Ann: Hey, Dan. Taste this. Is it nice? Dan: Ugh! Ni, it isnt. Dave: Oh, dear! Its our dinner.

Dan: Wheres your mother? Ann: She isnt here. Our parents are on holiday. Ann: Hello, Dan. Hows our dinner, Dave? Is it ready? Dave: Yes, it is. But. Ann: Oh good. Hey, Dan. Have dinner here.

WHERE IS LONDON ?
Ask Wheres Answer London? Paris?

Its in
Ask Is Answer Yes, it is. No, it isnt. Rome Madrid in

England. France.

Italy? Spain?

Chapter 3 WHAT S THIS?

Dan: Uncle Bob, this is Ann. Ann: Hello, Mr. Palmer. Uncle Bob: Hello, Ann. This is my shop. Come in. Ann: Whats this, Mr. Palmer. Uncle Bob: Its a camera. Ann: A camera? Uncle Bob: Yes, look!

Ann: Hey, Dan! Whats that? Dan: Its an umbrella. Ann: Really? Dan: Yes, look! Ann: What are these, Dan? Dan: Theyre cups. Pam: Cups? Dan: Yes, look! Ann: Look! What are those? Uncle Bob: There are bones? Ann: Bones? Uncle Bob: Yes. And this is Arthur, my dog. Ann: Hello, Arthur! TASK1 QUESTIONS : What is it/ this/ that? It/ this/ that is a/an .. What are these/ those? These/ those are..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Dan and uncle Bob are at home. Its eight oclock. Dan: Good morning, uncle Bob.

Uncle Bob: Hello, Dan. Whats that? Dan: Its a parcel. Uncle Bob: Is it for you? Dan: No, it isnt. Its for you. Uncle Bob: For me? Really? Dan: Yes.

Uncle Bob: What is it? Dan: Its a surprise. Uncle Bob: Its a pipe. And its from you, Dan. Thank you very much. Dan: Happy birthday, uncle Bob!

WHAT TIME IS IT ?
Its three oclock. Its five past three. Its ten past three. Its quarter past three.

Its twenty past three. Its twenty- five past three. Its half past three. Its twenty- five to four.

Its twenty to four. Its quarter to four. Its ten to four. Its five to four.

Chapter 4 WHOSE HAT IS THIS?

Ann: Dave, this is your hat? Dave: No, it isnt. Its Charlies hat. Ann: Whose apple is that? Dave: Its Anns apple. Ann: Ugh! Whose socks are these? Dave: Theyre dads socks. Ann: Whose shoes are those? Dave: They re my shoes. Dave: Oh dear! Whose record is this ? Ann: Its my record!

LOOK AT THEIR CAR!

Mr. and Mrs. Smith are at home again. Look at their car! Mrs. Smith: Look at our car! Dave: Go to Dans garage, Mum. Mrs. Smith: Whos Dan ? Ann: Hes our friend. Hes a mechanic.

His garage is in Park Street. At Dans garage. Mrs. Smith: Good morning. Are you Dan? Dan: Yes, I am. Good morning. Mrs. Smith: Im Mrs. Smith. Thats my car ! Dan: oh dear! Go to my uncles shop, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith: Is he a mechanic too? Dan: Erno, he isnt. Hes a junk collector!

WHAT ARE THEIR JOBS?

Whats Mr. Smiths job? Hes a vet. Whats Mrs. . Job? Shes a receptionist. Whats his job? Hes a policeman. Whats job? Hes a politician. Whats her job? Shes a secretary. Whats . job? Shes a teacher. What are their jobs? Theyre doctors. What are . jobs? Theyre farmers.

Chapter 5

WHERE ARETHE KEYS?

Daves brother, Mike Smith, is in front of the supermarket. And heres his wife, Jenny. Jenny: Hello, Mike. Wheres the car? Mike: In the car park. Jenny: Wheres the car park? Mike: Its over there, behind the cinema. Mike and Jenny are in the car now. Mike: Wheres the ticket, Jenny? Jenny: Its on the floor, under your foot. Mike and Jenny are at their flat Mike: Where are the keys, Jenny? Jenny: They arent in my pocket, and they arent in my bag. Jenny: Oh dear! Theyre in the basket. Theyre under the shopping.

BE QUIET !
Its twelve oclock. Pam and Dave are in the street, near their house. Ann: Wheres our house? Dave: Sssh! Be quiet! Its very late. Ann: Oh yes! Ann: Wheres the door? Dave: In front of you. Ann: Where are the keys? Dave: In my pocket. Ann: Hurry up! Dave: Wheres the keyhole?

Ann: Here! Look under my finger! Ann: Now, wheres the light switch? Dave: Here it is. Ann: Oh! Hello, Mum.

WHAT COLOURS MISS SMART ?

This is Miss Smart. Shes on holiday. Its Monday. It isnt sunny. Miss Smarts white and her dresss yellow. Its Tuesday. Miss Smarts in a boat. Its windy. Shes green. Its Wednesday. Its cold and windy. Miss Smarts blue. Its ten oclock on Thursday, and its sunny. Miss Smarts pink. Now its two oclock. Its very hot. Miss Smarts red. Its Friday. Its sunny again. Miss Smarts brown now, but her dresss black. The beach is very dirty! Task 1:Ask and answer questions like these: What colour Miss Smart on Monday? What colours Miss Smarts dress on Tuesday? Whats the weather like on Friday?

IT ISNT EASY, IS IT?

Marc Carters a sport teacher. Hes at school. Hes with Mr. Harrison, the headmaster. Mr. Harrison: The boys big, isnt he? Marc: Yes. Peters a very big boy. And it isnt a very strong rope. Mr. Harrison: Those boys are small, arent they? Marc: Yes. Tim and Tony are very small. But theyre strong, arent they? Mr. Harrison: Yes, they are. Peters very heavy.

Mr. Harrison: This class isnt very good, is it? Marc: Well, its a difficult exercise. Mr. Harrison: It isnt difficult. Watch me! Marc: Be careful, Mr. Harrison ! Mr.Harrison: Oh dear ! Marc: It isnt easy, is it, Mr. Harrison ?

WHAT A BIG DOG!

Mr. Carters on the beach with Donna. Uncle Bobs there too, with Arthur. Donna: Dad, this is Mr. Kipper. Mr. Carter: Hello, Mr. Palmer. Uncle Bob: Hello. Mr. Carter. Donna: And this is his dog, Arthur. Mr. Carter: What a big dog ! Uncle Bob: Hes very friendly. Mr. Carter: Aaagh! Hes heavy too, isnt he? Uncle Bob: Yes, he is. Come here, Arthur! Im sorry, Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter: Wait a minute! Look at his tongue. Its black. Donna: And look at his teeth. Theyre black too. Uncle Bob: Good heavens! Whats it ? Mr.Carter: Its oil. Uncle Bob: Yes! Its from the sea. The waters very dirty. Donna: Poor Arthur. Its polluted!

EVERYTHINGS CHEAP IN UNCLE BOBS SHOP!

Lets practice ! Ask and answer questions like these: A: How much is the clock? B: Its two pounds A: How much are the records? B: Theyre twenty pence. Make dialogues like this: A: The boots are really cheap, arent they? B: Yes, theyre only a pound. Chapter 7

THEY ARE MAKING A NOISE!

Its three oclock on Saturday afternoon. The Smiths are at home. Donnas in the kitchen. Shes playing the guitar. Anns in her bedroom. Shes doing her exercises. Daves in the garage with Marc. Theyre making a table. Mrs. Smiths in the living- room. Shes working. Shes doing the housework. Mr. Smiths in the living- room too. He isnt working. Hes sitting in a chair and hes reading a book. But it isnt easy, because everyones making a noise!

QUESTIONS Wheres Donna? Whats she doing? Where are Dave and Marc? What are they doing? Now ask and answer questions about Pam, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith. Is Donna working? No, she isnt. Is she playing the guitar? Yes, she is. Are Dave and Marc working? No, they arent. Are they making a table ? Yes, they are.

WHATS HAPPENING ?
Ann and Dave are walking along the street in Brighton. The streets full of people. Dave: Look at all those people. What are they doing? Ann: There are looking at the woman. Dave: oh yes. Shes pretty, isnt she? And what an incredible car! Ann: Hey! Look at that man! Hes jumping out of the window into the car. Dave: Good heavens! Ann: Whats happening? Dave: Theyre making a film. Woman: Yes, and youre standing in front of the camera. Dave: Oh, sorry!

TASK 1 What are they wearing ? Its windy. Uncle Bobs wearing a pullover and a hat. Its hot and sunny. Donnas wearing a dress and sunglasses. Its raining. Miss Smarts wearing a raincoat and boots. Shes carrying an umbrella. Its cold. Mr. Smiths wearing a scarf and a coat. Hes carrying an electric fire. QUESTIONS Whats Miss Smart wearing ? Whats she carrying? ..ask and answer more questions like these A: What are you wearing today? B: Im wearing a red pullover and blue trousers.

Chapter 8

WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR?

Marc and Jenny are at London airport. Theyre waiting for their friends from Paris. Its ten oclock. Mikes looking at the planes. Jennys looking at the sky. Its very foggy. Its eleven oclock. Their friends are late. Mikes at the information desk. An air- hostess is talking to him. Its half past eleven. The air hostess is making an announcement. Mike and Jenny are listening to her. Their friends arent coming. Its too foggy. Its twelve oclock. Theyre waiting for a taxi to the station. Theyre going home! TASK 1: Ask and answer questions like this: Who are Mike and Jane waiting for? Whats Mike looking at? QUESTIONS Who are Mike and Jenny waiting for? Whats Mike looking at? Whats Jenny looking at? Whos the air- hostess talking to? Who are Mike and Jenny listening to?

What are they waiting for?

LISTEN TO THE WIND!

Its Sunday afternoon. Ann, Dan and Uncle Bob are in the air! Ann: Its incredible, isnt it? Uncle Bob: Yes. Look at those cows, Uncle Bob. Im looking at them. Ann: Theyre small, arent they? Ann: Good heavens! Were going very fast. Dan: Yes. Its very windy. Listen to the wind, Uncle Bob. Uncle Bob: Im listening to it. Its making me ill. Ann: Oh dear! Look at those trees, Dan Dan: Hmm. Theyre very near us, arent they? Look at them, Uncle Bob. Uncle Bob: Im looking at them. Ann: Hey! Look at our balloon. Why are we going down? Uncle Bob: Because Im pulling the rope. Dan: But why are you pulling the rope? Uncle Bob: Because Im getting out!

ANN CANT RING THE BELL!

Anns at Uncle Bobs house. Arthurs sitting in front of the door, so Pam cant ring the bell. She cant move Arthur because hes too heavy. Arthur isnt sitting in front of the door now. Hes playing in the garden. So Ann can ring the bell. Uncle Bob cant hear the bell because hes singing in the bath. He isnt singing now. Hes getting dressed in his bedroom. He can hear the bell.

Uncle Bobs dressed now, and hes at the door. But he cant see Ann. Shes at the bus stop. Shes going home! Can Ann ring the bell? . Why not? Can Ann move Arthur? .. Why not? Chapter 9

READ THIS, PLEASE!

Anns looking for a job. Shes at Miss Dodges employment agency. Shes sitting in the office. Shes waiting for Miss Dodge. Miss Dodge: Ah, youre here. Can you sit in the other chair, please? Thats my chair. Ann: Oh! Im sorry. Miss Dodge. Miss Dodge: You are looking for a job then? Ann: Yes, I am. Miss Dodge: Good. I can give you a job. Can you cook, Miss Smith? Pam: Yes, I can. Miss Dodge: Good. Can you read? Ann: Of course I can read. Miss Dodge: Well, read this, please. Ann: I cant read that. Its Chinese! Miss Dodge: Well, Im sorry. I cant give you the job then. Ann: What job? Miss Dodge: A Chinese restaurants looking for a cook.

Practice: What can you do? Can you play golf? No, I cant./ Yes, I can.

Can you

use the computer? draw this report? speak English/French? finish the letter? repair this boiler? fix the electricity?

AT THE CINEMA
Mrs. Smiths in the queue in front of the cinema. Its half past eight in the evening. Shes waiting for Mr. Smith. Shes looking at the other people in the queue, but she cant see him. Mr. Smiths in the cinema. Hes sitting in the front row and hes eating an ice-cream. Hes looking for his wife but he cant see her. Now its nine oclock. Mr. Smiths watching the film. Mrs. Smiths going home. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Wheres Mrs. Smith at half past eight? Whos Mrs. Smith waiting for? Can she see him? Whos she looking at? Wheres Mr. Smith sitting? Whats he eating? Whos he looking for?

8. Can he see her? 9. At nine oclock, whats Mr. Smith doing? 10. Whats Mrs. Smith doing?

THE SUPERMARKETS ON FIRE!

Ann and Dave are in the town centre. Dave: Look! Theres a police car in front of the supermarket. Ann: Theres an ambulance on the corner. Dave: Theres a doctor over there too. Ann: Whats happening? Dave: The supermarkets on fire! Look! There are four fire engines in the street. Ann: There are two firemen on the roof. Dave: Lets stand over there, Ann. Ann: Be careful, Dave! Dont go too near. Dave: But Im taking a photograph. And I cant see with all these photographers! QUESTIONS Is there a police car in front of the supermarket? Are there four fire-engines in the street? Task 1 Ask questions as the ones written above. Answer them. Task 2 Practice the examples, and make similar dialogues with one sentence from A and one from B. Example: A: Dont move! B: Why not? A: Because Im taking a photograph. Example :A: Lets go to Brighton. B: Why? Is it nice there? A: Yes, it is.

A: Dont give Dan the report. A: Lets wear our raincoats. Dont wait for them. Lets stand over there. Dont look. Lets hurry up. Dont go too fast. Lets open this parcel. B: Because Im working on it. B: Why? Is it for you? Because its a surprise. Why? Are we late? Because were very late. Why? Is there a good film? Because its making me ill. Why? Cant you see here?

THERE ARE FIFTEEN ROOMS!

Jenny and Marc are looking for a house. Theres a house for a sale in Critton Street. Theyre looking at it with Mr. Wells, the house agent. Mr. Wee : Come in. Be careful! There is a hole in the floor. Jenny : Oh, yes!... Thank you, Mr. Wee. Jenny: How many rooms are there? Mr. Wee: There are fifteen. Marc: Fifteen! But thats enormous. Mr. Wee: Yes, but its very cheap. Jenny: What an enormous kitchen! Mr. Wee: Yes, Mrs. Smith. There are two cookers. And theres a bath, too. Marc: A bath in the kitchen? Mr. Wee: Well, its a very old house, Mr. Smith. Jenny: Listen! I can hear a noise. Theres someone upstairs. Marc: Yes, there is. Mr. Wee: No, no, no. There are always noises in old houses. Jenny: Ah! Thats why its cheap. Lets go, Marc!

Chapter 10

LETS MAKE A CHICKEN PIE!

Dan and uncle Bob are in the kitchen. Theyre cooking their meal. Uncle Bob: Whats in the fridge? Dan: Theres some chicken. Uncle Bob: Good. Lets make a chicken pie. Uncle Bob: Is there any butter, Dan? Dan: Yes, there is. Uncle Bob: Are there any tomatoes? Dan: No, there arent any tomatoes. But there are some onions and some carrots. Uncle Bob: Well, give me the onions and carrots then. Uncle Bob: Can you give me the salt please, Dan? Dan: Oh dear! There isnt any salt. But theres some pepper. Uncle Bob: Well, give me the pepper then, please. Uncle Bob: Taste it. Is it good? Dan: Aaagh! It isnt bad. But theres a lot of pepper! Questions: Task 1 Is there any chicken? Are there any tomatoes? Whats in the pie? Task2 Ask and answer more questions like these.

A LOT OF OLD JUNK

Mrs. Smiths in the garden near the garage. Shes making a fire. Dans there too. Dan: Thats a big fire, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith: Yes. Theres a lot of old junk in the garage. Im burning it. Dan: Hey! Dont burn those books, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith Why not?

Dan: Uncle Bobs looking for some books for his shop. Mrs. Smith: Really? Well, you can take them. Here you are. Dan: Are there any old clothes? Mrs. Smith: Yes. Look! I can give you a lot of old clothes. Here you are. Dan: Can I Take this coat? Mrs. Smith: Oh, dear! Dan: Whats the matter, Mrs. Smith? Mrs. Smith: Thats my husbands new coat!

WHERE ARE ALL THE MEN?

Its seven oclock on Wednesday evening. Miss Smarts walking home from her office. Miss Smarts walking home from her office. Shes very surprised, because there arent any people in the street. There are some buses, but there arent any men in them. There are only women. She can see a policeman in front of her. But wait a minute! It isnt a policeman. Its a police=woman. Where are all the men in Brighton? Theyre at home. Theres a football match on television. Questions What time is it? What day is it? Is Miss Smart in her office? Whats she doing? Why is she surprised? Are there any men in the buses? Is there a policeman in the street? Where are all the men this evening? Whats on television?

CUSTOMERS CAN BE DIFFICULT!

Anns got a new job in a chemists shop. Ann: Good morning, sir. Can I help you? Customer: Yes, can I have a toothbrush, please?

Ann: Certainly, sir. Ann: Oh, theyre on the top shelf. Just a minute, sir. Customer: be careful! Ann: Here you are. What colour, sir? Red, green, blue, yellow, brown, black and white? Customer: Er you havent got a pink toothbrush, have you? Ann: Pink? Oh. Er.just a minute, sir. Ann: Here you are, sir. Thats forty pence, please. Customer: Oh dear! Ann: Whats the matter, sir? Customer: I havent got any money. My wallets at home. WHAT ARE THEY LIKE? Whats Dan like? Hes tall. Hes got short black hair. Whats Ann like? Shes quite tall. Shes got long, blond hair. Whats Mr. Smith like? Hes short and quite fat. Hes got a moustache. Whats Miss Smart like? Shes thin. Shes got glasses. Chapter 11

WHAT DO THEY DO EVERY DAY?

Listen to Mrs. Smith: Mrs. Smith: Every day I get up at seven oclock. My husband gets up at half past seven.

We have breakfast at eight oclock. I have coffee for breakfast. Philip doesnt like coffee, so he has tea. Im a hotel receptionist. I work from two to six. Philips a vet. He works in his surgery from nine to half past five. Philip doesnt work on Sundays. He stays in bed in the morning. I dont stay in bed. I wash the car. QUESTIONS What time does Mr. Smith get up? What time do Mr. and Mrs. Smith have breakfast? What does Mr. Smith have for breakfast? Where does Mr. Smith work? When does he work? What does he do on Sundays?

THE SUSSEX CAR RALLY

Everyone thinks Miss Smarts a very quiet person. She doesnt often go out in the evening. She usually stays at home at the weekend too. But todays different. Its Saturday, and miss Smiths in her car. Shes got a big map in her pocket. Shes watching a man with a flag, and shes waiting. The mans standing in front of a long row of cars. Miss Smarts number seven. Now all the cars are moving. What a noise! Whats happening? Well, its the Sussex Car rally. And Smart usually wins. What does everyone think of Miss Smart? Does she often goes out in the evening? TASK 1 Ask questions and then answer them having the model above.

THAT CASE IS MINE!

Uncle Bobs going to London. Hes at the station. Hes buying his ticket. Uncle Bob: A return ticket to London, please. Booking clerk: Certainly, sir. Thats four pounds twenty, please. Uncle Bob: Four pounds twenty. Here you are. Man: Excuse me. I think youve got my case. Uncle Bob: oh really? Im very sorry. Ah, mines over there. Woman: Hey! That case is ours. Give it to me. Woman 2: Call the police Alice. Uncle Bob: Wait a minute! Im sure this case is mine. Look! That porters got yours. Woman 2: Oh yes. Come on, Alice. Run! Hey, stop! Youve got our case. Uncle Bob: oh dear! A nightdress! This isnt my case. Its theirs. And the porters got mine!

CALL THE VET!

Mr. Smiths job isnt always easy. Its often very difficult to know why an animals ill. A dog cant say to the vet: Ive got a bad tooth, or I cant see very well, doctor. But Mr. Smiths a very good vet, and he usually finds the answer. Thats why hes got a lot of customers. The farmers near Brighton always telephone Mr. Smith when their animals are ill. Sometimes his telephone rings when hes in bed, because a cow isnt well. He gets up, gets dressed and goes out at midnight. At home, his surgerys always full. His customers think hes incredible. One woman often comes to the surgery and says her cats fine, but she isnt very well. So, today Mr. Smiths making a notice for his door. It says: I can listen to your cats problems; but Im sorry, I cant listen to yours.

Chapter 12

YOU MUSTNT MISS IT!

Dan wants to see the film called Big Fish.Its Monday, and hes talking to Ann on the telephone. Dan: What are you doing tomorrow evening, Ann? Can you come to the cinema? Ann: No, Im sorry Dan. I cant. Im washing my hair tomorrow evening. Dan: But, you must come, Ann. They say its a great film. Wash your hair on Wednesday. Ann: Im sorry, Dan. I cant. Im going out to dinner on Wednesday. Dan: Oh! Well, are you free on Thursday then? Ann: No, Im not. Im seeing a friend on Thursday then. Dan: See her another evening. Ann: Im sorry, Dan. I cant. Shes going on holiday on Friday. Dan: Listen, Ann. The films only here for a week. You mustnt miss it. Ann: Well, I can come on Friday, Dan. Im not doing anything on Friday. Dan: Oh er, well Im not free on Friday. Im going to a football match.

IM GETTING UP EARLY
Its eleven oclock at night. Daves watching television in the livingroom. Mrs. Smiths at the door. Mr. Smith: Dave! You must go to bed. Its very late. Dave: Its only eleven oclock, Mum. And I must see the end of the film. Mrs. Smith: But dont forget, youre taking an exam tomorrow. Dave: Yes, I know, Mum. Dave: And Im getting up early too. Mrs. Smith: What time are you getting up?

Dave: Three oclock. Mrs. Smith: Three oclock. Mrs. Smith : You must be bad! You cant revise for your exam at three in the morning. Dave: I know I cant. Theres a boxing match from America on TV. Joe Bix is fighting Sam Sly. I mustnt miss that!

TALK, TALK, TALK!

Mr. Newtons a politician. Hes a Member of Parliament. He lives in Brighton, and eveyone knows him. Hes tall and thin and hes got red hair. He always wears green trousers and drives a small, yellow car. Mr. Newtons very busy next weekend. Hes got a lot to do. On Saturday morning hes opening a new supermarket. In the afternoon hes visiting a factory. And in the evening he and his wife are having dinner with twi hundred fireman. Mr. Newtons busy on Sunday too. Hes talking about his job on the radio in the morning. In the afternoon hes having tea with some old people in Brighton. On Sunday evening hes staying at home. Hes writing another chapter of his autobiography. Its called Talk, talk, talk! QUESTIONS 1. Whats Mr. Newtons job? 2. Where does he live? 3. Whats Mr. Newton like? 4. What colours his car? 5. Is he free next weekend? 6. Whats he doing on Saturday morning? 7. Is he busy on Saturday afternoon? 8. What are he and his wife doing in the evening? 9. Whens he talking about his job on the radio? 10.Whos he seeing on Sunday afternoon? 11. Is he going out on Sunday evening ? 12. Whats his autobiography called ?

ITS BETTER THAN YOURS

Rosies visiting her brother, Mike.Theyre in the street outside Mikes flat. Mikes neighbour, Jack, had got a new car. Rosies looking at it. Rosie: Hey, Mike! Look at Jacks new car. Mike: I know. Vey big and very expensive. Rosie: Its bigger than yours, isnt it? Mike: Its more expensive than ours too. Rosie: Hey, Mike! Look at the boot. Mike: I know. Its enormous, isnt it ? Rosie: Its nearly as long as your car. Mike: Yes, but our cars easier to park. Rosie: Hey, Mike! Look at the seats. Theyre more comfortable than yours. Mike: OK our seats arent as comfortable as Jacks. But I like our car. Its a good car. Rosie: It isnt as good as Jacks. His is a lot better than yours, Mike. Mike: Rosie, do you want to walk home? Task 1 QUESTIONS Is Mikes car as big as Jackss? No, it isnt as big as Jacks. No, Jacks cars bigger than Mikes. Now answer these questions in the same way: Is Mike;s car as expensive as Jacks? Is Jacks car as easy to park as Mikes? Is the boot as long as Jacks ? Are Mikes seats as comfortable as Jacks? Is Mikes car as good as Jacks? Task 2 Ask and answer these questions: How old are you ? (Im fourteen.) How tall are you ? (Im one metre sixty.)

Are you as

old heavy Intelligent strong tall

as your

teacher? father? sriend? sister? brother?

Example: A: Are you as tall as your brother? B: Yes. In fact, Im taller than him. A: Are you as heavy as youre your sister? B: No. Shes heavier than me. Chapter 13

MISS SMARTS HAT

Its very windy today. Miss Smarts hats in a tree. Shes near Uncle Bobs shop. Perhaps Uncle Bob can help her. Miss Smart:Excuse me, Mr Keeper, my hats in in a tree. Have you got va ladder? Uncle Bob: Yes, I have. Just a minute. Uncle Bob: Here you are. Miss Smart: Oh, its very heavy isnt it? Can you carry it for me? You are stronger than me. Uncle Bob: Yes, all right. But I must be quick. Ive got a lot of customers. Uncle Bob: There! The ladders ready. Be careful, Miss Smart. Miss Smart: Oh, dear. Its very hard, isnt it? Mr Keeper, can you Uncle Bob: All right. But someone must serve my customers. Miss Smart: Dont worry!I can do that. Uncle Bob: Ive got your hat for you, Miss Smart. Miss Smart: Oh, You are wonderful, Mr Kipper. Thank you. Oh, and Ive got twenty pounds for you.. Uncle Bob: Twenty puonds! Youre more persuasive thanme, Miss Smart. Miss Smart: You know, Mr Kipper, I think we work well together!

Uncle Bob: Ive got your hat for you, Miss Smart. Miss Smart: Oh, youre wonderful, Mr. Kipper. Thank you. Oh, and Ive got twenty pounds for you. Uncle Bob: Twenty pounds! Youre more persuasive than me, Miss Smart. Miss Smart: You know, Mr. Kipper, I think we work well together!

THE BOXING MATCH

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Im speaking to you from Madison Square Garden in New York. All the seats here are full, because tonight Joe Bix is fighting Sam Sly. Everyones waiting for these two great boxers. And here they are! Theyre coming into the ring now. Sam Slys very fast. Hes a lot faster than Joe Bix. Are they ready? Yes, they are. Theres the bell. And theyre starting. Good heavens! Joe Bix isnt moving. He cant get up! Now the referees making an announcement. Its the end of the fight. Sam Slys the winner. 1. Whats happening tonight? 2. Are there a lot of people at Madison Square Garden? 3. Whos everyone waiting for? 4. Is Sam Sly as heavy as Joe Bix? 5. Is Sam as strong as Joe? Is he as tall? 6. Is Joe as fast as Sam? 7. Theres the bell! What are the two boxers doing? 8. Wheres Joe Bix? 9. Whats the referee doing? 10. Is Joe Bix getting up? 11. Whats the referee doing now? 12. Whos the winner?

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Its the weekend and the Smiths are at home. Mrs. Smiths very busy. Rosie: What are you going to do with those newspapers, Mum? Mrs: Smith: Im going to cover the furniture. Dave: What are you going to do with that ladder, Mum? Mrs. Smith: Im going to paint the living room.

Ann: What are you going to do with that hammer? Mrs. Smith: Im going to put some pictures on the wall. Mr. Smith: Marion! What are you going to do with that knife? Mrs. Smith: Dont worry, dear. Im going to cut the meat. QUESTIONS Whats Mrs. Smith going to do with the newspapers? Shes going to cover the furniture. Task 1. Ask and answer more questions like this. Is Mrs Smith going to cover the furniture? Yes, she is. Task 2. Ask and answer more questions like this. Chapter 14

ARENT YOU GOING TO STOP HIM?

Donna and Dave are in the chemists shop where Ann works. Anns busy at the moment, so theyre waiting for her. Donna: Hey, Dave! Look at that man over there. Dave: Why? Whats the matter? Donna: Hes got five pairs of sunglassesin his hand. Hes going to put them in his pocket! Dave: Dont be silly, Donna. Hes going to try them on. Donna: No, he isnt. Dave: Well, tell Ann. Donna: No, shes too busy. Look! Hes walking towards the door. Hurry up, Dave! Dave: What do you mean? Donna: Arent you going to stop him? Dave: No, Im not. Donna: Well, I am. Donna: Hey, you! What are you doing with those sunglasses?

Man: Pardon? Are you talking to me young lady? Ann: Donna! Im sorry, Mr. Barker. This is my sister. Donna, this is Mr. Barker, the manager. Donna: The manager! Man: Yes, the manager. Now you must excuse me. Im going to put these sunglasses in the window.

HERE ARE MY DECISIONS

Its the end of December. The Manager of a big clothes factory is talking to his employees. Ladies and gentlemen, we all know things are difficult at the moment. We arent making a lot of money. In fact, we arent making any money. What canwe do? I know you all want to help, so Im going to give you lower salaries. And youre all going to sell your cars, and come to work by bicycle. Im going to help too, of course. Im going to sell one of my cars. Next isnt going to be easy. We must make more clothes. So were all going to work six days a week, and Im going to work six weeks a year. Well, those are my decisions. Oh, where are you all going? QUESTIONS: 1. What month is it? 2. Whos the manager talking to? 3. Are things easy at the moment? 4. Are they making a lot of money? 5. Is the manager going to give his employees higher salaries? 6. Are they going to come to work by car? 7. Is the manager going to sell all his cars? 8. What must they do next year? 9. How many days a week are they going to work? 10. Is the manager going to work every week next year?

IF YOU STAND UP, YOULL FALL!

Dave and Charlie are in the country. Theyre on Dans motorbike. Dave: Im going to stand up. Dan: Dont do that! If you stand up, youll fall. Dave: No, I wont. Dan: Yes, you will. Sit down! Dan: Im going to go faster. Dave: Dont do that! If you go faster, we wont see anything. Dan: Yes, we will. Dave: No, we wont. Slow down! Dave: Im going to stand on this branch. Dan: Dont do that! If you stand on that branch, itll break. Dave: No, it wont. Dan: Yes, it will. Come down. Dan:Im going to take a photo of you. Dave: Dont do that! If you take a photo now, Ill look stupid. Dan: Yes, I know you will. Itll be a great photo! QUESTIONS What will happen if Dave stand up? If he stands up, hell fall. Now answer these questions in the same way: What will happen if Charlie goes faster? What will happen if Dave stands on the branch? What will happen if Charlie takes a photo now? Practice 1. What will happen? Miss Smart wants to wear that hat. Tell her: .look stupid. If you wear that hat, youll look stupid.

Charlie wants to eat all the spaghetti. Tell him: ..be ill. Donna wants to take another cup. Tell her: .drop them. Arthur wants to sit on that chair. Tell him: .break the records. Uncle Bob wants to put the pie on the shelf. Tell him: ..fall.

TWO CARROTS SOUPS, PLEASE

Its lunch-time. Ann and Dan are in a restaurant in Brighton. Ann: Sit down, Dan. Whats the matter? Dan: Are you sure this is a good restaurant? Everyone looks ill! Ann: Sssh! The waiter will hear you. Waiter: Yes? What will you have? Ann: Ill have carrot soup, please. Dan: Ill have steak and chips. Ann: But this is a vegetarian restaurant, Dan. There isnt any meat. Ertwo carrot soups, please, and some bread. Waiter: Certainly, madam. Waiter: Can you see that notice, sir? Ann: Your cigarette, Dan! You mustnt smoke. Waiter: No smoking, sir. Dan: Oh yes. All right. I wont smoke. Waiter: Oh and is that your motorbike outside? Dan: Yes, it is. Waiter: You mustnt leave it there, sir. Look at the notice. No parking! Dan: Dont worry. Ill move it now. Come on, Ann. Lets go!

IN A HUNDRED YEARS
In a hundred years, therell be fifteen thousand million people in the world. Where will they all live? Our towns will be too small for everyone. So people will leave under the sea, or in the air in enormous balloons. The houses will be smaller than ours. And they probably wont have any windows, because therell be nothing to see outside! Where will everyone work? Therell be a lot of factories, but theyll be full of machines. What will our food be like? What will people eat sand drink? We cant be sure. The world will certainly need a lot more food, and it probably wont taste as good as food today. Perhaps things will be better in a hundred years. But well never know. We wont be here. QUESTIONS 1. How many people will there be in a hundred years? 2. Why wont everyone live in towns? 3. Where will people live? 4. Will the houses be as big as ours? 5. Why wont the houses have any windows? 6. Will there be a lot of people in the factories? 7. Why will the world need more food in the future? 8. Will it taste better than food today? 9. Will you be here in a hundred years? Chapter 15

WHAT SHALL WE DO?

Jenny and Mike are driving home. .Theyre fifteen miles from Brighton, and theyve got a flat tyre. Mike: Oh no! Weve got a flat tyre. Jenny: What shall we do? Mike: Itll only take a minute. Mike: Oh no! This tyres flat too. Jenny: Shall we catch a bus? Mike: No, there wont be any buses now. Its nearly midnight.

Jenny: Well, shall we walk home? Mike: No, it will take us ours. Were fifteen mile from Brighton. Jenny: Perhaps someone will give us a lift. Mike: No, there wont be another car for hours. Jenny: Well, shall I go that farm over there? Perhaps I can telephone a garage. Mike: Yes, thats a good idea. Itll only take you ten minutes. Ill wait here. QUESTIONS How long will it take Mike to change the wheel? Why cant Mike and Jenny catch a bus? Why cant they walk home?

ITS A LOT WHITER!

Mrs.Smith and Donna are at home. Theres a man at the door. Man: Good morning, madam. Ive got some wonderful news for you. Mrs. Smith: Im sorry, but Im very busy. Man: Dont worry, madam. I wont be long. Itll only take a minute.

Donna: What are you selling? Man: Im not selling anything, young lady. Im going to give you a packet of our new washing-powder.

Mrs. Smith: Oh, I dont want any washing- powder, thank you. Man: But if you use our powder, your washing will be as white as this shirt. Look! Incredible, isnt? Donna: Our washings whiter than that. Mrs. Smith: Yes, my daughters right. Now you must excuse me. I really am very busy. Man: Wait a minute, madam. Why dont you show me your washing? Mrs. Smith: All right. I will. Mrs. Smith: Here you are. Look at this shirt. Man: Oh! Its a lot whiter than mine, isnt it? Donna: Shall I give him a packet of our powder, Mum?

SOME INTERESTING NEWS

3 Clifton Road, Dublin. April 9th Dear Bob, How are you? Youll probably be surprised to have a letter from you old friend. Im sorry. I dont write to you very often, but now Ive got some interesting news for you. Im in Ireland at the moment. Im coming to England on the 22nd and, if all goes well, Ill be in Brighton on the 25th. I want to talk to you about something. What are you doing next winter? Im going to sail to Australia in my boat. Itll be quite difficult and I think Ill need some help. So Im looking for another good sailor. Why dont you come with me? Itll take about eight months. The boat will be ready towards the end of September. So, if we leave at the beginning of October, well be in Australia next June. Do you want to come? Think about it. Ill see you on the 25th. Best wishes, Patrick 1. Whos the letter from?

2. Whys Patrick writing to Uncle Bob? 3. Wheres Patrick at the moment? 4. Whens he coming to England? 5. When will he be in Brighton? 6. Whats he going to do next winter? 7. Why will he need some help? 8. Whats Patrick looking for? 9. When will the boat be ready? 10. How long will it take to go to Australia? 11. So when will they be In Australia? Chapter 16

HOW MUCH IS THAT ONE?

Its Mrs. Smiths birthday next week, and Mr. Smith wants to buy her a present. Hes looking to buy her a present. Hes looking at some rings. Girl: Which ring do you like, sir? Mr. Smith: I like the one in the corner. How much is it? Girl: That ones five hundred pounds, sir. Mr. Smith: Oh! Mr. Smith: Have you got any watches? Girl: Yes, sir. Look at the ones in this box. Mr. Smith: How much are they? Girl: The silver ones seventy pounds, and the gold ones ninety pounds. Mr. Smith: Oh! Mr. Smith: Have you got any lighters? Girl: Yes, sir. Look at the ones on the shelf. Mr. Smith: How much are they? Girl: The silver ones are thirty pounds, and the gold ones are fifty pounds. Mr. Smith: Oh! Mr. Smith: I like this one. And it must be quite cheap. Its only plastic. Girl: Erthat one isnt for sale, sir. That ones mine.

QUESTIONS 1. Which ring does Mr. Smith like? 2. Which watch is seventy pounds? 3. Which one is ninety pounds? 4. Which lighters are thirty are thirty pounds? 5. Which ones are fifty pounds? 6. Which lighter does Mr. Smith like? SPELLING Look at these two sentences: Im going to work for three and a half hours. That one isnt yours. Its ours . We say hours and ours in the same way. Now complete these sentences using other pairs.
1) a. Are you going to .. her a present?

b. Itll take a long time if you go . bus 2) a. Shall we . Big Fish next week? b. Uncle Bob likes the .. very much. 3) a. Be quiet! I cant .. the radio. b. You can leave it . Give it to me. 4) a. Mike and Jenny are leaving. Give them . coats. b. Put it over .., in the corner. 5) a. Daves English, and Anns English b. Ill give you one of my bicycles. Ive got.. 6) a. Do you .. Mr. Newton? Hes a Member of Parliament. b. Does Mike speak French? . he doesnt. 7) a. Whats the referee waiting ..? b. How many do you want ? Ill have., please. 8) a. He looks ill. Yes, youre .. Lets telephone the doctor. b. Im going to a letter to the manager.

CONGRATULATIONS !
Its eight oclock in the morning. Daves got a letter. Its from the local paper. Dave: Look! A cheque for a hundred pounds! Mrs. Smith: A hundred pounds! Dave: Yes! Listen! Dear Sir, We are very pleased to tell you that you are the winner of our Photographic Competition this year. Mrs. Smith: Dave! Thats wonderful. Congratulations! Dave: A hundred pounds for my photo! Ann: Which one? Donna: It must be the one of me. That ones great! Dave: Sorry, Donna. Its the one of the supermarket on fire. Mr. Smith: Well, what are you going to do with the money, Dave? Ann: I need some new jeans. Donna: And I want a new bike, and a record- player, and a piano too! Dave: Hey! Wait a minute! There wont be anything for me. Mr. Smith: Quick, Dave! Take a photo of the money. Itll be a nice souvenir! TASK 1: Can you tell me the way? A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the station? B: Yes, certainly. Turn left at the end of the road. Go along Queen Elisabeth Road, then turn right and go along Cismigiu Park. The station is on the left. Chapter 16

THERE ISNT MUCH ROOM!

Its Saturday morning. Uncle Bobs friend, Patrick, is arriving in Brighton this evening. So Uncle Bob and Dan are going to have a party. There arent many chairs in the living-room.So Dans making some cushions for the party.

There isnt much food in the kitchen, and there isnt much to drink. So Uncle Bobs buying some food and some drinks at the supermarket. Its Saturday evening. There isnt much room at the party! There are a lot of people and a lot of cushions. There arent many plates, but theres a lot to eat. There arent many glasses, but theres a lot ot drink. So everyones happy. Questions Are there many chairs in the living-room? Is there much food in the kitchen? Is there much to drink? .. ask and answer more questions like these. Practice 1) Find the right verb and ask and answer: much Do you .. many sugar in your coffee? work at home? fish? tea? English people? books? letters?

Examples: A: Do you have much sugar in your coffe? B: Yes, I have a lot sugar. I have four lumps. A: Do you drink much yea? B: No, I dont. I never drink tea. 2) Make your own sentences using the expressions How much .?/ how many .? 3) Fill in with the right word:

live/ leave When do you .?/ Hes going to ..Spain. Chip/ cheap Those glasses are arent they?/ Have a .. Sit/ seat IS this anyones ..?/ Where shall we ?

I DONT WANT MUCH, THANK YOU!

Anns in the kitchen. Shes cooking the Breakfast. The Smiths are having sausages, eggs, bacon and tomatoes this morning. Ann: Breakfasts ready. Come on, everyone. Itll get cold. Mr. Smith: I dont want much, thank you, Ann. No sausages for me. Ann: Why not? What the matter with them? Mr.Smith: Nothing, dear. They look delicious. But I think Im getting too fat. Ann: Well, one sausage wont make you fat, Dad. Mr. Smith: Oh, all right. Perhaps Ill have one. But dont give me many tomatoes, just one or two. Donna: tea, everyone? Mr. Smith: no sugar for me thanks, Donna. Donna: But you always have sugar, Dad. Mr. Smith: Oh, all right. But dont give me much. Just one lump. Dave: How many pieces of toast do you want, dad? Mr. Smith: Oh, er. Ill just have one piece, Dave. And I mustnt eat much at lunch- time. Mrs. Smith: All right, dear. Just chicken pie and potatoes?

HE WONT SEE MUCH!

Next month Dans going on holiday. Hes going to go round Scotland on his motorbike. He wont need much oney because hes going to sleep in his tent, and he isnt going to eat in expensive restaurants.

He cant take many things with him, because there wont be much room on his motorbike. Hes just taking a tent, a camping-gas, a cup, a plate, a fork and a knife, and a map. Hes leaving Brighton on Saturday, June the fifth, and hes coming home on Sunday, June the thirteenth. Dan doesnt know Scotland and he wants to see everything. But itll take two days to go to Scotland and two days to come home. So hell only be there for five days. He wont see much in five days, will he? QUESTIONS: 1. Whens Dan going on holiday? 2. Whats he going ot do? 3. Will he need much money? Why not? 4. Can he take many things with him? Why not? 5. Whats he taking? 6. Whens he leaving Brighton? 7. Whens he coming home? 8. What does Dan want to see? 9. How long will he be in Scotland? 10. Why will he only be there for five days? 11. Will he see much? Chapter 17

THERE WAS A TERRIBLE STORM

Last Monday night there was a terrible storm in Brighton. Arthur was very frightened. On Tuesday morning he wasnt in his basket. He was in the cupboard! Ann was in bed, but it was difficult to sleep. So in the morning she was very tired. She wasnt very nice to her customers. Daves news shoes were outside. They were in the garden. So in the morning they were full of water. Mr. and Mrs. Smith werent very pleased. On Monday night the boats were on the beach. But they werent there on Tuesday morning. Questions:

Where were you

at midnight last night? at half past seven? last Saturday afternoon? yesterday morning? last August?

WERE YOU ON TELEVISION LAST NIGHT?

Its Saturday night. Mike and Jenny are in a pub called the Red Lion. Jenny: Hey, Mike. Look at that man. Mike: Which man? Jenny: The one with the red shirt. Hes an actor, isnt he? Mike: No. Dont be silly. Jenny: But he was on television last night. He was in that awful film. Mike: No, he wasnt. Hes much smaller than the man in the film. Jenny: Well, people look bigger on television. Im sure its him. Im going to ask him. Jenny: Excuse me. Were you on television last night? Actor: Yes, I was. It was an awful film, wasnt it? Jenny: No, it wasnt. It was very good. You were wonderful. Actor: Really? Oh, thank you. Can I buy you a drink? Jenny: Oh..er, Im with my husband. He thinks youre a wonderful actor! Actor: Oh, thank you very much. Well, why dont you call him? Ill buy him a drink too.

IT WAS ONLY A FILM

Earlier this evening Dave was at the cinema. It was a science fiction film and it was very good . Four men were in a boat on the sea, and there was an awful storm. They were frightened because they were five miles from the beach and there wasnt a radio in the boat. And that wasnt all. Just behind the boat, there was an enormous fish with terrible, silver teeth Daves in bed now. Hes asleep and hes dreaming. His beds an enormous fish. Daves fighting but the fish is stronger than me. The blankets on his bed are getting heavier. The fish is pulling him under

the water. He cant see anything. Aaaagh!....Daves awake now. Hes looking for the light switch. It was only a dream. I think it was only a dream. Wheres the light switch? Questions: 1. Where was Dave earlier this evening? 2. What was the film like? 3. Where were the four men? 4. Why were they frightened? 5. Wheres Dave now? 6. Whats he doing? 7. Whats Dave doing in his dream? 8. Is he as strong as the fish? 9. Whats happening to the blankets? 10. Daves awake now. Whats he looking for?

THEY TALKED ABOUT THE PAST

Last night Uncle Bob and his friend Patrick talked about their past. Dan listened to them for six hours! Uncle Bob showed them all his old photos. There was one of Uncle bob when he was twenty, with his first beard. There was another one of Patrick and Uncle Bob at a party. They were with two very pretty girls. Dan looked at it and laughed. But Bob and Patrick looked very miserable. So Dan opened a bottle of whisky. There were a lot of photos of boats too. There was a problem with one of the photos. Uncle Bob was sure the boat was called The Sailors Dream and Patrick was sure it eas called Dreaming Sailor. Bob shouted at Patrick. Patrick jumped out of his chair and shouted at Bob. So Dan opened another bottle of whisky. At two oclock in the morning they were all asleep in their chairs. There were a lot of old photos on the floor, and two empty bottles on the table. QUESTIONS: 1. What did Dan, Uncle Bob and Patrick do last night? 2. What did Uncle Bob show them? 3. When did Uncle Bob have his first beard? 4. What were the two girls in the photo like? 5. Did Dan think the photo was funny?

6. Do you think Bob and Patrick wanted to be young again? 7. How do you know this? 8. What did Dan do? 9. Why did Bob shout at Patrick?/ So what did Dan do? Where were they at two oclock?/ Was there any whisky in the bottles?