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1 Education
Lesson A
School subjects
Simple present
vs. present
continuous

Lesson B
Expressing
prohibition
Expressing
obligation

Lesson C

Lesson D

Feelings andemotions
Zero conditional

A

B

C

D

Reading “AreVideo Games
Educational?”
Writing: Distanceeducation

Warm UpA Describe the pictures. What do you see? What are the students doing?
B How are the classrooms similar or diferent from your own classroom experiences?
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A I’m taking six classes.
1 Vocabulary School subjects
A

Match the words and the pictures. Then listen and check your answers.
a algebrab art
c biology
d chemistry

1

h

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

e geometryfhistory

g music✓ h physics
i

B

world
geography

Complete the chart with the correct school subjects. Then listen and checkyour answers.
Arts

Math

Science

Social studies

art

C

PAIR WORK Which school subjects are or were easy for you? Which are or were

dificult? Tell your partner.

“History and music were easy subjects for me, but algebra was diicult!”

2 Language in context Busy schedules
A

Listen to three people talk about their schedules. Who doesn’t have a job?

I’m a high school student. I love history
and world geography. I have a part-timejob, too. My parents own a restaurant,
so I work there on Saturdays. I guess
I’m pretty busy.
–KenjiI’m a full-time student. I want to bea doctor. I’m taking six classes andpreparing for my medical school
entrance exams. I study biology andchemistry every night.
–Jan

I’m really busy! I work full-time ata bank. I’m also taking an English
class at night with my friend Ricardo.
Actually, I’m going to class now.
I think I’m late!
–Amelia

B What about you? Do you have a busy schedule? What do you do in a typical week?
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1

Simple present vs. present continuous

Use the simple present to describe routines and permanent situations.
Kenji works on Saturdays.
Jan studies every night.
Kenji’s parents own a restaurant.

Verbs not usually usedin continuous tenses

Use the present continuous to describe actions in progressor temporary situations.
Amelia is going to class right now.
Jan is preparing for her medical school entrance exams.
Amelia and Ricardo are taking an English class together.

believe

mean

have

own

hope

remember

know

seem

like

understand

love

want

A Complete the conversations with the simple present or present continuous
forms of the verbs. Then practice with a partner.

Are

1 A

B I
a full-time job, so I

takingyou(take) just two: world geography and physics. I(not / have) a lot of free time.

2 A How oten
B I

(take) a lot of classes these days?

you(study) at home a lot, too.

I

(prepare) for an important exam.

3 A How(be) your English class?

4 A What
B She(like) English and(be) only in the first lesson!

the teacher(want)(do) now?

(help) some students. They

They

B

(go) to the library?

(go) every Saturday. But I

B It(be) fine. I
to improve my speaking. But we(have)(ask) her questions.

(seem) confused about something.

PAIR WORK Ask and answer the questions in Part A. Answer with yourown information.

4 Speaking School and work
A

PAIR WORK Read the list. Add one set of questions about school or work.

What’s your favorite class? Are you learning anything interesting?
Do you have a job? If so, what do you do?
Are you studying for any exams? Do you study alone or with others?
What job do you want someday? Are you doing anything to prepare for it?
Why are you studying English? What do you hope to do in this class?
?

B?

GROUP WORK Share any interesting information from Part A.

5 Keep talking!
Go to page 123 for more practice.

I can ask and talk about routines.

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B You’re not allowed to . . .
1 Interactions Prohibition and obligation
A Do you always follow rules? Do you ever break rules? If so, when?
B

C

Listen to the conversation. What can students do in the class?
Then practice the conversation.
JustinExcuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?

Fei

Not at all. Go ahead.

JustinThanks. I’m Justin, by the way.

Fei

Hi. I’m Fei. Are you new in this class?

JustinYeah. Today is my first day. Hey, can we drink cofee
in class?

Fei

No. You can’t eat or drink in class. It’s one of the rules.

JustinReally? Good to know.

FeiOh, and there’s another rule. You have to turn of yourcell phone.

JustinOK. Thanks for letting me know.

FeiSure. Do you want to be my language partner today?
We can choose our speaking partners in this class.

JustinOK. Thanks.

Read the expressions below. Complete each box with a similar expression fromthe conversation. Then listen and check your answers.

Expressing prohibition

Expressing obligation

You can’t . . .

DYou’re not allowed to . . .

You need to . . .

You’re not permitted to . . .

You must . . .

PAIR WORK Look at the common signs. Say the rules. Take turns.

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2 Listening First day at work
A

Listen to Joel’s co-workers explain the ofice rules on his first day at work.
Number the pictures from 1 to 6.

B

Listen again. Write the ofice rules.
1

4

2

5

3

6

3 Speaking Class rules
A

PAIR WORK Make a list of five important rules for your class like the one below.

Class rules
1. You must raise your hand to speak.
2. You can’t send or read text messages.
3. You have to turn of your cell phone.
4. You’re not permited to chew gum.
5. You’re allowed to sit anywhere you want.
B

GROUP WORK Compare your list with another pair. Choose the five mostimportant rules.

C

CLASS ACTIVITY Share your lists. Can you and your teacher agree on a list ofclass rules?

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C My behavior
1 Vocabulary Feelings and emotions
A

Match the words and the pictures. Then listen and check your answers.

a angryc hungrye lonelyg scaredithirstyb busyd jealousfh sleepyj

upset

nervous

4

1
2

3

5

7

8

9
10

6

B

PAIR WORK Why do you think the people in the pictures feel the way they do?
Discuss your ideas.

2 Conversation Feeling nervous
A

B

Listen to the conversation. Why is Nate eating so late?
Nate

Hello?

Laura

Hi, Nate. It’s Laura. Are you busy?

Nate

Not really. I’m just eating some ice cream.

Laura

Really? Why are you eating so late?

Nate

Oh, I have an exam tomorrow, and I’m kind of nervous
about it. I eat when I’m nervous. I’m not even hungry!
It’s not good, I know.

LauraWell, a lot of people eat when they’re nervous. If I’m
nervous about something, I just try not to think about it.

NateThat’s easier said than done! But what do you do if you
have a really important exam?

Laura

I study a lot, of course!

Listen to the rest of the conversation. Why did Laura call Nate?

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Zero conditional

Zero conditional sentences describe things that are generally true. Use the simple present for both the if clause (thecondition) and the main clause.
What do you do if you have a really important exam?
If I have a really important exam, I study a lot.
I study a lot if I have a really important exam.
You can usually substitute when for if in zero conditional sentences.
If I’m nervous about something, I just try not to think about it.
When I’m nervous about something, I just try not to think about it.

A Match the conditions and the main clauses. Then compare with a partner.

B

1 If I’m nervous before an exam,a. I ask a family member to do some.

2 When I’m busy with chores at home,b. I start to get lonely.

3 If I wake up and feel hungry,c. I have something healthy, like an apple.

4 When I get angry at someone,d. I usually don’t say anything to him or her.

5 If my friends don’t call me for a few days,e. I like to stay in bed.

6 When I feel sleepy on Sunday mornings,

f. I take a deep breath and try to relax.

PAIR WORK Make true sentences about your behavior with the conditions in Part A.
Tell your partner.

“If I’m nervous before an exam, I study with a friend.”

4 Pronunciation Stress and rhythm
A

Listen and repeat. Notice how stressed words occur with a regular rhythm.
When I’m lonely, I like to chat or talk on the phone with my friends.

B

PAIR WORK Practice the sentences from Exercise 3A. Pay attention to yourstress and rhythm.

5 Speaking Different behaviors
GROUP WORK Read the list. Add two more questions with if or when.

Then ask and answer them.
What do you do if you feel sleepy in class?
What do you do when you get jealous?
How do you feel when you’re alone at night?
How do you feel when you speak English in class?

6 Keep talking!
Go to page 124 for more practice.

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D Education controversy
1 Reading
A Do you think video games can be educational? Why or why not?
B Read the article. What do many parents feel about video games?

Are video games educational?

M

any parents have a bad feeling about video games. Some believe that if they allow their children
to play video games, they won’t do well in school. Others feel that too many video games,
especially violent ones, make children feel angry and nervous. If their kids spend a lot of time
playing games alone, some parents are afraid that they will feel lonely and have a hard time making friends.
But recent studies suggest a more positive side to video
games, and that video games are helping students tolearn, to make friends and to build important skills.
One of the biggest advantages of playing video games
is that they give the brain a great workout. Every gamer
knows that when you are playing video games, youhave to think fast and make decisions quickly. In somereally hard games, players have to learn how to form
strategies, plan their actions and manage their time.
Studies also show that many video games are helping
students to improve math and reading skills.
Video games can also bring students together and help
them make friends. In multiplayer games, players must
work with their team to achieve a goal. Some games
give players a chance to be leaders and increase theirconfidence.
Physically, scientists believe that video games may help
to manage stress, improve eyesight and increase handeye coordination.
In many ways, video games are helping to makelearning new skills more fun. Perhaps someday, video
games will be a bigger part of a student’s education.

C Read the article again. Complete the chart by listing three skills that video games
can help students build in each area.
Cognitive (Thinking) Skills

Social skills

improve time management skills

learn to work with a teamD

Physical skills

PAIR WORK What kind of video games do you think are educational? Do you think

video games can be played in classrooms? Tell your partner.
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2 Listening Is homeschooling for you?
A

Listen to Julie and her parents discuss homeschooling. What do they like
about it, and what are their challenges? Check (✓) the correct answers.
Likes

B

Challenges

AdviceJulie

the classroom
the hours
the teachers

texting friends
not seeing friends in classbeing in a real school

Julie’s parents

teaching together
choosing the curriculum
working at homeschedulinggiving grades
knowing every subject

Listen again. What advice do Julie and her parents give to people considering
homeschooling? Complete the chart with their advice.

3 Writing Distance education
A

PAIR WORK Read the definition of distance education. Then makea list of its advantages and disadvantages.
Distance education is a type of education where students
work on their own at home and communicate withteachers and other students using email, message
boards, instant messaging, video chats, and other formsof computer-based communication.

B Do you think learning English by distance education is a good idea or a bad idea?
Write a paragraph to explain your opinion. Use the model and your list from Part A.

Advantages of Distance Education
I think learning English by distance education is a very good idea. There are many
advantages. For example, students can work at their own speed. This is good forpeople with full-time jobs or people who can’t go to regular classes . . .
C

PAIR WORK Compare your ideas.

4 Speaking Advantages and disadvantages
A

GROUP WORK What are the advantages and disadvantages of these types oflearning? Discuss your ideas.

Blarge classes

private lessons with a tutor

studying abroad

small classes

online learning

watching movies in English

CLASS ACTIVITY How do you prefer to learn? What type of learning is the most popular?

I can discuss advantages and disadvantages.

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Wrap-up
1 Quick pair review
Lesson A

Do you remember?

Cross out the word that doesn’t belong. Then write the category.
You have two minutes.
math1
algebrahistorygeometry2
arthistory
world geography
3
music
art
algebra4
biologygeometrychemistry

Lesson B

Guess!

Think of a place that has rules. Tell your partner things you can and can’t
do there, but don’t say the name of the place. Can your partner guess it?
You have two minutes.

A: You’re not permited to talk. You must turn oﬀ your cell phone.
B: Is it a library?
Lesson C

Find out!

What is one thing both you and your partner do in each situation?
You have three minutes.
What do you do if you feel scared?
What do you do if you get a phone call in class?
What do you do if you have a lot of homework?

A: If I’m scared, I turn on the lights. Do you?
B: No. I lock the doors if I’m scared. Do you?
A: Yes.
Lesson D

Give your opinion!

What are two advantages and two disadvantages of taking a class online?
You have three minutes.

2 In the real world
What is a multi-age classroom? Go online and find information in English
about one. Then write about it.
What ages or grades are in the classroom?
What are some advantages? What are some disadvantages?

A Multi-Age Classroom
At Ambuehl Elementary School, ﬁrst-, second-, and third-graders are in the sameclassroom. One advantage is that younger students learn from older students.
Another advantage is that . . .
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