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Jyoel Román
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First Edition
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Contents
1. ………………………………………………………….text caratula
2. ………………………………………………………… contents 3. …………………………………………………………..prologue 4. ………………………………………………………… unit 8 Shopping for Clothes
5. …………………………………………………………...catalogue
6. ……………………………………………………………exercise on type of clothes
7. …………………………………………………………….grammar use of object pronouns
8. …………………………………………………………….shop and pay for clothes
9. ……………………………………………………………exercise grammar practice
10. ……………………………………………………………… Ask for a different size or color
11. ……………………………………………………………….grammar comparative adjectives
12. ………………………………………………………………..more grammar comparative adjectives
13. ………………………………………………………………...unit 9 taking transportation
14. …………………………………………………………………kind of tickets and trips
15. …………………………………………………………………comparative adjectives spelling rules
16. …………………………………………………………………book travel services
17. …………………………………………………………………more book travel services
18. ………………………………………………………………….understand airport announcements
19. ………………………………………………………………….unit 10 shopping smart
20. ………………………………………………………………….ask for a recommendation
21. ………………………………………………………………….grammar practice
22. ………………………………………………………………….bargain for a lower price
23. …………………………………………………………………more bargain for a low price
24. …………………………………………………………………summary the last of the Mohicans
25. …………………………………………………………………more summary
26. ………………………………………………………………… finish .
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Prologue
The following parallel is made with the purpose of people whether adults or children are
learning the English language in an easy and simple with examples, clear and related to real-life
actions.
So too will see topics such as:
clothes shopping, transportation, and shop smart.
Very complete three units that help you better understand how to express in English language.
Annex find grammatical forms also ask, clothing, transportation or other smart shopping.
Finally also find this text in English, ie forms of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives on every
word.
Hoping that after reading this text the person may have a broader knowledge of the English
language.
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UNIT
8 Shopping for Clothes
PREVIEW
GOALS: After Unit. 8, you will be able to:
1. Shop and pay for clothes
2. Ask for a different size or color
3. Navigate a mall or department store
4. Discuss clothing do´s and don´ts.
OUTERWEARE:
Jackets Sweater Gloves
UNDERWEARE & LINGERIE:
Men´s boxer Bras Panties
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HOSIERY:
Socks Tights Pantyhose
BAGS & ACCESSORIES:
Purses Belts
SLEEPWEAR:
Men´s and Women´s pajamas
Women´s nightgowns
Bathrobes
ATHELETIC WEAR
Running shoes Short Running Pants
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EXERCISE:
a shirt
running shoes
Pumps
a blazer
Sweatpant
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Uses of object pronouns
Subject pronouns Object pronouns
I me
You you
He him
She her
It it
We us
They them
GRAMAR:
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LESSON 1
GOAL:
shop and pay for clothes
GRAMMAR::
As direct objects
Direct object (noun) direct object (pronoun)
I want the cardigan I want it
I love these pumps I love them
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Gramar Practice: first, underline the direct object in each sentence.
Then complete each conservation, replacing the direct object noun or noun
phrase with an object pronoun.
1. A: Did you buy the green sweatpants?
B: yes, I bought them
2. A: Don´t you love these cool windbreaker?
B: yes, I really love them
3. A: Should I buy this crewneck over here?
B: No, don´t buy it
4. A: Did you see the blue polo shirt?
B: yes, I saw it on that rack.
5. A: Does your daughter want this cardigan?
B : yes, she wants it
6. A: Who did she give the old jacket to?
B: she gave it to me.
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LESSON 2
GOAL: ..
Clotting that comes in “pairs”
Ask for a different size or color
A pair of gloves a pair of socks
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GRAMMAR: Comparative adjectives
Use comparative adjectives to compare two people, places,
things, or ideas.
Do you have these pants in a larger size? This pair is a little tight.
I need shoes that are more comfortable. These are very small.
Do you have a pair of less expensive gloves? These are just too expensive.
Use than after the adjective when you compare two items.
That suit is nicer than the one I´m wearing.
These gloves are more expensive than the other ones.
+ er +r
Small smaller large larger
+ ier consonant + er
Heavy heavier big bigger
But use more or less with adjectives that have or more syllables and
don´t end in – y.
More expensive / Less comfortable
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Complete the travel, article with the comparative form of each
adjective.
Use than when necessary.
hen your travel, think carefully about the clothes you
pack.
As far a color in concerned, darker colors are usually
More practical for cooler destinations, a blazer can be more convenient a
windbreaker or cardigan because you can wear it in more conservative
settings such as offices and more formal restaurants. For travel to hotter
areas of the world, lighter clothes are more comfortable heavier ones.
Rewrite each sentence. Change the direct and indirect object nouns and
noun phrases to object pronouns.
1. Please show the loafers to my husband. Please show then to him
2. They sent the jeans to their grandchildren. They sent them to them
3. How is she paying Robert for the clothes? How is she paying him for them?
4. When are we buying the gift for Marie? When are we buying it for her?
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UNIT
9 Taking Transportation
Preview
GOALS; after Unit 9, you will be able to:
CONVERSATIONS:
Read an listen to a conversation between two people trying to catch a flight.
Marcos: excuse me. Do you speak English?
Roger: Actually I´m French. But, yes.
Marcos: thank goodness¡ I´m looking for terminal 2.
Roger: no problem. That´s where I´m going. Just follow me.
Roger: so where are you flying toda
Marcos: Manila. Then I´m connecting to a flight home.
Roger: Well, that´s a concidence. I´m on my way to Manila, too. Flight 56
Marcos: yes. But we should hurry. It´s boarding in fifteen minutes.
Roger: and where in home?
Marcos: Brazil, sao Paulo
Roger: no kidding¡ I´m going to go to Sao Paulo next week¡
Marcos: really? What a small world¡
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LESSON 1
a one- way ticket a round-trip ticket
a direct flight a non- stop
a windows seat an aislat seat
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Comparative adjectives: spelling rules
Add- er to one-syllable adjectives. If the adjective ends in –e, add -r.
Tight tighter loose looser
If an adjective ends in a consonant-vowel- consonant sequence, double the final
consonant before adding –er.
Hot hotter
For most adjectives that end in-y, change the y to I and add- er.
Pretty prettier busy busier
To make the comparative form of most adjectives that have more than two syllables,
use more or less.
Affordable more affordable convenient less convenient
When comparing two things that are both in the sentences, use than before the
second thing.
She´s less practical than her sister. The weather is warmer there than here.
B. complete each sentence with a comparative adjective. Use than if necessary.
1. I like the pink purse. It´s much nicer
2. Low- fat milk is not bad, but no-fat milk is better
3. France is smaller than Russia.
4. Women´s shoes are usually more expensive than men´s shoes.
5. It´s hot during the day, but it´s cooler at night
6. He´s a lot taller than his brother.
7. This projector is a lot more popular but it´s lest affordable
8. They´re much more liberal about clothing rules at the beach.
9. It´s usually sunnier in the morning before the rain begins.
10. French fries are fattier and salttier a salad.
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LESSON 2
G O A L
Book travel services
GRAMMAR::
Be going to express the future: Review
Base form
I´m going to rent a car in New York.
She´s going to eat at the airport.
We´re going to take a taxi into town.
Are they going to need a taxi? ( yes, they are. / No, they aren´t)
Is Beth going to make a reservation? (yes, she is. / No, she isn´t)
When are you going to arrive? (At noon.) who are they goin to meet? (the travel agent)
Where is he going to wait? ( in the lobby) who´s going to take me to the airport? ( Tom is)
GRAMMAR BOOSTER p.138
Expansion: future actions
A. Grammar practice Complete each statement or question with be going to
And the base for of the verb.
1. They´re going to buy tickets for the express (they/ buy)
2. When is she´s going to leave for the airport? ( she/ leave)
3. Are you going to ask for an aisle seat? ( you/ ask for)
4. Who is going to take him to the train station? ( take)
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B. Pair Work Ask your partner three questions about his or her future plans.
Use be going to.
“what are you goint to
Do on your vacation?”
VOCABULARY: Travel services
A rental car a taxi
She´s going to a ask rental car. She´s going to take a taxi
A limousine / a limo a hotel reservation
They´re going to take a limo she´s going to take a Hotel.
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LESSON 3
G O A L
Understand airport announcements
Depart Arrive Take off Land
Go through security the gate an agent a boarding pass
A passenger the departure lounge
b. use the vocabulary to complete the pre – flight intructions.
When you arrive at the airport, you should take your luggage to the check- in
counter an get you’re a boarding pass . Then you can go through security, where a
passenger have to put all their hand luggage on the belt. From there you should go to the
gate your plane is departing from. If you are early and your plane flight is called, you can
show your boarding pass to the an agent and get on the plane. Be sure to turn off all
electronic devices and put on your seat belt before your plane take off from the gate.
Enjoy the takeoff, and have a good flight¡
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UNIT
10 Shopping Smart
Preview
Cash / credit card
Adv. Disad.
Use at any place Change rate.
Topay easily
Pay in almost any place No enough money on ATM
Easy to have money no ATMS
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LESSON 1
G O A L Ask for a recommendation
GRAMMAR Superlative adjectives
Use superlative adjectives to compare more
Than two people, places, things or ideas.
Which projector is the cheapest of these three?
Which brands are the most popular in your stores?
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Adjective comparative superlative
Cheap cheap (than) the cheapest
Nice nicer (than) the nicest
Easy easier (than) the easiest
Big bigger (than) the bigest
Adjective comparative superlative
Confortable more comfortable (than) the most comfortable
Portable more portable (than) the most portable
Difficult less difficult (than) the least difficult
Expensive less expensive (than) the least expensive
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A. Grammar Practice read the salesperson´s recommendations. Complete each
statement, using the superlative form of the adjective.
1. The Aptex is the newest of ur MP3 players.
2. The Focus C20 is very inexpensive. It´s the cheapest digital camera we sell.
3. Compared to our other camcorders, the Manki 210 is the easiest to use.
4. The Focus C50 is the most popular digital camera we sell.
5. The Vista PX is lightest camcorder you can buy.
6. Our customers say the ¡song is the most practical MP3 player available today.
7. You´ll like the Manko 230 MP3 player. It´s the least difficult to use.
8. If you don´t want to spend a lot, the Raxx is the most expensive camcorder your
can buy.
9. If you want the best but don´t care about cost, the Vista LS is the least expensive
camcorder we have.
B. Complete the conversation. Use the superlative form of the adjectives.
1. A: all of these cameras are easy to use.
B: but which is the smallest?
2. A: all of our ski sweaters are pretty warm.
B: but I want a really heavy one. Which bran makes the heaviest ones?
3. A: she wrote at least six books about Italy.
B: I know. But which of her books is the most interesting?
4. A: do you want to take a taxi, bus, or train to the airport?
B: which is the most convenient?
5. A: you can study English at any school you want.
B: all three sound great. But which school is the most popular?
6. A: here are three vacation packages you can choose from.
B: that´s nice. But just tell me which one is the most affordable.
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LESSON 2
G O A L Bargain for a lower price
GRAMMAR too and enough
When something is not satisfactory:
Those rugs are too small. OR those rugs aren´t big enough
That camera is too heavy. OR that camera isn´t light enough
When something is satisfactory:
This MP3 player is small enough. I´ll take it.
Be careful¡
Don´t say: this MP3 player is enough small.
GRAMMAR BOSTER
Usage: too, really, and very
Grammar practice: Read conversations between customers and salespeople. Then
complete each conversation. Use too or enough and an adjective from the list.
Adjectives:
Slow fast cheap expensive quiet noisy small big light heavy.
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1. A: are you sure this microwave is fast enought? I´m a pretty busy guy.
B: absolutely. The X11 is our fastest model.
2. A: these shoes aren´t big enought they´re very uncomfortable.
B: I´m so sorry. Let me you a bigger size.
3. A: My photocopier is too slow It´s driving me crazy¡
B: then let me show you a model that´s quieter.
4. A: I bought these portable speakers last week, but they really aren´t
Too light for travel.
B: Don´t worry. You can exchange them for another pair that´s not so heavy.
5. A: How about this MP3 player? It´s pretty small.
B: that´s definitely too cheaper I´ll take it.
6. A: this jacket is a real bargain, sir. It´s only $692.
B: $692 that´s too expensive I don´t want to spend that much
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SUMMARY: THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
a) In which country does the story take place?
The Hudson River Valley
b) When did the war begin?
It began in 1757
c) Why are England and France at war?
They want land
d) Who are the Indians?
They are Mohicans
e) Do they have any power?
Not only serve as guide an Warrions
f) Why do you think the white men use them as guides?
Because not know America
g) What is happening to the Indian world?
Is dying
h) What do you think about it?
Is dying for the watbech England and France.
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Find 6 irregular verbs on page and re-write the sentences in the
Simple Past.
HAVE: had I had a car
FIND: found I found money
GIVE: gave I gave you my love
THINK: though He thought of you
SWIM: swam I swam yesterday.
QUESTIONS:
Do you swim?
Did you swim yesterday?
Yes, I did - No I didn´t.
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FINIS
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