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LOWER INTERMEDIATE UNIT 6

HANDOUT 1

GRAMMAR FOCUS

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Lower Intermediate

1. Many people think that one day man ________ live under the sea.

a. is going

b. won’t live

c. will

2. A group of scientists ___________to live in a submarine station for six months.

a. is going

b. will

c. isn’t going to

3. Some people think that man _________ never adapt to live on other planets.

a. won’t

b. will

c . is going to

4. Karen _____ moving to Miami next year.

a. is

b. will

c. won’t

5. Donna _______ probably be finishing her studies this term.

a. won’t be

b. will

c. is

6. At this time tomorrow, we ________ lying on the beach.

a. won’t

b. are never going to

c. will be

I. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentences.

KEY: 1) c. 2) a. 3) b. 4) a. 5) b. 6) c.


HANDOUT 2

READING ACTIVITY

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Lower Intermediate

I. Match the questions in column A with the answers in column B.

Column A

1. How long is your sister going to be

in Europe?

2. What is your daughter going to

study?

3. When are you coming back home?

4. How long will Daniel be in Spain?

5. What will Frank’s business trip be

like?

6. What will you do the day after

tomorrow?

7. What are your plans for tomorrow

morning?

8. Where will you go on vacation?

Column B

a. Daniel won’t be in Spain for a long

time.

b. It will be a very hectic business

trip.

c. I’ll probably be returning by

Thursday.

d. I’m going to travel to Mexico on my

vacation.

e. In two more days, I’m going to

attend a conference.

f . Karen is going to specialize in

surgery.

g. They will spend a couple of weeks

in Italy.

h. I’m visiting a few clients at 10 am.

i. Wendy is going to be in England

for a few days.

KEY: 1) i. 2) f. 3) c. 4) a. 5) b. 6) e. 7) h. 8) d.


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Lower Intermediate

HANDOUT 3

WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Use the words provided to build the appropriate questions to the following answers.

e.g. CLOTHES / HER / ON / RACHEL / TAKE / VACATION / WHICH / WILL

WHICH CLOTHES WILL RACHEL TAKE ON HER VACATION ?

Answer: She will only take two pairs of jeans and some T-shirts.

1. AIRPORT / AT / PICK / RACHEL / THE / UP / WHO / WILL

?

Answer:Patrick will pick up his cousin Rachel at the airport.

2. GOING / IS / RACHEL / STAY / TO / WHERE

?

Answer: Rachel is going to stay at her uncle’s house.

3. SAN DIEGO / ARRIVE / IN / PLANE / THE / TIME / WHAT / WILL

?

Answer: The plane will arrive in San Diego at 7 a.m.

4. HER / HOW / MONEY / MUCH / NEED / FOR / SHE / VACATION / WILL

?

Answer: She will need US$800.

5. COUSINS / GO TO / RACHEL / THE SAN DIEGO ZOO / WITH HER / WILL

?

Answer: Yes, Rachel’s uncle has promised her to take her and her cousins to the zoo.

6. AT THE / GOING TO / IS / PICTURES / SHE / TAKE / ZOO

?

Answer: Sure, Rachel loves animals, so she wants to take as many photos as she can.

KEY: 1) Who will pick up Rachel at the airport? 2) Where is Rachel going to stay?

3) What time will the plane arrive in San Diego? 4) How much money will she need for her vacation?

5) Will Rachel go to the San Diego Zoo with her cousins? 6) Is she going to take pictures at the zoo?


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HANDOUT 1

GRAMMAR FOCUS

Lower Intermediate

1. Today we able to visit some famous historical sites.

a. can

b. could

c. will be

2. you tell me where the nearest music store is?

a. Could

b. Are able

c. Will be able

3. Shelly told me her daughter play the piano at age eight.

a. is able

b. could

c. can

4. You fight stress by practicing some sports.

a. are able

b. can

c. aren’t able

5. You will to go to the Egyptian pyramids.

a. can

b. are able

c. be able

6. Look, this man guess any playing card you choose.

a. can

b. is able

c. could

7. Some day, people will to travel to other planets.

a. can

b. be able

c. could

8. From this seat you have the best view of the show!

a. are able

b. aren’t able

c. will

I. Choose the best alternative to complete the following sentences.

KEY: 1) c. 2) a. 3) b. 4) b. 5) c. 6) a. 7) b. 8) c.


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HANDOUT 2

Lower Intermediate

READING ACTIVITY

I. Match the following questions and answers; columns A and B.

Column A

1. Will we be able to see a mummy?

2. Can you please stop talking?

3. Nick, can you give me a hand?

4. Could you go to the library yesterday?

5. Can I use your phone, Patty?

6. Will Steve be able to arrive on time?

7. Can I carry my gun with me?

Column B

a. I don’t think he will be able to make it

on time.

b. I need to take these boxes to the

basement.

c. No, I couldn’t, it was too late.

d. No, passengers cannot take weapons

on board.

e. Sorry, ma’am. I didn’t mean to bother

you.

f. You can do some sports in our facilities.

g. Yeah, go ahead, it’s next to the couch.

h. Sure, you will be able to see mummies

there.

KEY: 1) h. 2) e. 3) b. 4) c. 5) g. 6) a. 7) d.


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HANDOUT 3

GRAMMAR FOCUS

Lower Intermediate

1. I’m sorry, I __________ go. I have a headache.

2. We __________ buy any film because the photo store was closed.

3. My son loves music. He __________ play the guitar very well.

4. We went up the Eiffel Tower. From the top we __________ see

all of Paris.

5. I tried to convince Jim to lend me the car but I __________ _.

6. My husband is great. He __________ cook and do the ironing.

7. Julie __________ take the history test because she was sick.

8. Believe it or not, Beethoven __________ hear his last compositions.

9. Betty __________ eat ice cream. She’s on a diet.

10. In 1969, man finally __________ walk on the moon’s surface.

I. Fill in the blanks with can or could in the affirmative or negative form.

KEY: 4. could 8. couldn’t

1. can’t 5. couldn’t 9. can’t

2. couldn’t 6. can 10. could

3. can 7. couldn’t


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HANDOUT 4

Lower Intermediate

GRAMMAR FOCUS

I. Write as many sentences as you can saying the things that you can/can’t do during a cold day.

For example:

- We can sit by the fireplace and read a good book.

- I can’t put on my swimsuit.

Write three sentences telling things that you could do last year, but you can’t do now.

For example:

- Last year I could eat a lot, now I can’t. I’m on a diet.

Write three sentences telling things that you couldn’t do when you were a little boy/girl.

For example:

- I couldn’t stay up till late at night.

Check your answers with the lab teachers


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HANDOUT 1

GRAMMAR FOCUS

Lower Intermediate

I. Choose the best alternative to complete these sentences.

1. Uranus is a planet is far from Earth.

a. who

b. when

c. where

d. that

2. Vivian will buy a computer will allow her to control everything at home.

a. which

b. where

c. when

d. who

3. Henry has a client can only speak German.

a. which

b. who

c. where

d. when

4. They will stay at a hotel is next to the beach.

a. where

b. who

c. which

d. when

5. This is the building our company will move next month.

a. where

b. who

c. which

d. when

6. Ian will be in out of town his best friend gets married.

a. where

b. who

c. which

d. when

KEY: 1) d. 2) a. 3) b. 4) c. 5) a. 6) d.


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Lower Intermediate

1. Peter is the guitarist. Peter will play at the concert tomorrow.

2. This is my new novel. It will be a success.

3. The woman is talking to my father. She is my teacher.

4. The CD has great songs. Angie is playing it.

5. Toronto is the city! I will spend my vacations there.

6. I met Lisa on Valentine’s Day. I will never forget that Valentine’s Day.

7. Sharon is a businesswoman. Sharon works for a trading company.

8. I have a computer. The computer allows me to download many songs at the same

time.

HANDOUT 2

WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Re-write the following sentences using the appropriate Relative Pronoun (THAT / WHICH / WHEN

/ WHO / WHERE).

KEY: 1) Peter is the guitarist who will play at the concert tomorrow. 2) This is my novel that /which will be a success.

3) The woman who is talking to my father is my teacher. 4) The CD that/which Angie is playing has great songs.

5) Toronto is the city where I’ll spend my vacations. 6) I will never forget that Valentine’s Day when I met Lisa.

7) Sharon is a businesswoman who works for a trading company.

8) I have a computer that /which allows me to download many songs at the same time.



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Lower Intermediate

I. Look at the pictures and write sentences using the given relative pronoun for each case. See the

example:

KEY: Suggested answer: 1) That is the beauty parlour where I had my hair cut 2) That is the waiter who was waiting on us

an hour ago. 3) Look! This is the dog that was following us on the street. 4)It is the book that makes me laugh, sorry.

Example:

Who

The boy, who is standing at the other side of

the road, is very handsome.

1. Where

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

2. Who

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

3. That

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

4. That

_________________________________________

_________________________________________


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HANDOUT 1

WRITING ACTIVITY

Lower Intermediate

1. If you follow the doctor’s advice, you .

I. Complete the following ideas. Check your sentences with your lab teachers.

e.g. If you travel to The North Pole, you will have to wear heavy clothes .

2. You will have to get a vaccine if .

3. If you stay at the seaside, .

4. If you want to drink water from a river, you .

5. If your parents go to Rome, they .

6. The boy will have to study hard if .

7.

II.

1.

You will have to wear sunscreen if

Answer the following questions. Check your sentences with your lab teachers.

What will you do if you win at the casino tonight?

.

2.

What present will you buy if your best friend invites you to his birthday?

3.

What will you do if you leave Tronwell earlier today?

4.

How would you feel if your flight is cancelled,?

5.

What will you do if you lose your documents ?

6.

What medicine will you take if you catch a cold?

Check your answers with your lab teachers


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Lower Intermediate

HANDOUT 2

READING ACTIVITY

I. Complete the following sentences by matching columns A and B.

Column A

1. Jack will cook a nice dinner if

2. Candida and I will go to the movies

if

3. Dave won’t buy shares if

4. If Henry travels to Miami

5. If Vivian meets the man of her

dreams

6. William will work with Steve if

7. Jenny will go to her brother’s

wedding if

8. If Steve’s computer fails

9. I’ll talk to my nextdoor neighbor if

Column B

a. he likes the project.

b. the stock market is uncertain.

c. he will sail on a luxurious yacht.

d. she gets some time-off work.

e. we leave the office early.

f. the dog barks all night again.

g. she will ask him to marry her.

h. he has all the ingredients.

i. he will lose a lot of information.

KEY: 1) h. 2) e. 3) b. 4) c. 5) g. 6) a. 7) d. 8) i. 9) f


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HANDOUT 3

WRITING ACTIVITY

Lower Intermediate

1. FIVE / GET TIRED / HE WILL / IF / MICHAEL / MILES, / RUNS

2. A PICNIC / ABLE TO / GO FOR / IF IT / RAINS / THIS AFTERNOON / WENDY / WON’T BE

3. GOES TO / IF KEVIN / PHILADELPHIA, HE / THE LIBERTY BELL / WILL VISIT

4. TOMORROW / IF GEORGE / NIGHT, HE / THE WHOLE / TIRED / VERY / WILL BE / WORKS

5. DOCTOR’S / GETS / HAVE TO / IF / SICK, WE / TAKE HIM / THE CHILD / TO THE / WILL

6. GO TO / IF YOU / JAPAN, YOU / MOUNT FUJIYAMA / TO VISIT / WILL HAVE

I. Make sentences using the hints provided. Check your answers with the lab teachers.

e.g. CRIES / IF / LEAVES / LISA / THE BABY

If Lisa leaves, the baby cries.

KEY:

1) If Michael runs five miles, he will get tired. 2) Wendy won’t be able to go for a picnic if it rains this afternoon.

3) If Kevin goes to Philadelphia, he will visit the Liberty Bell. 4) If George works the whole night, he will be very tired tomorrow.

5) If the child gets sick, we will have to take him to the doctor’s. 6) If you go to Japan, you will have to visit Mount Fujiyama.


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HANDOUT 1

Lower Intermediate

It is the year 2651. Many families might migrate to Mars, because it is not very far from

Earth and quite similar to our planet. One of the pioneer families who may live on this

planet is the Goldsmiths. They are very enthusiastic about their new life. Kurt, the

father, thinks he might work as an architect, and Vivian, the mother may continue her

geological research on this planet. Their daughter Susan, who is a translator, might

find a job as an immigration officer. Finally, their son Thomas might enter the Air Force

and become a space shuttle pilot.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Everybody will move to Mars.

Mars has many similarities to Earth.

Mars is quite distant from Earth.

The Goldsmiths may be among the first families to go to Mars.

Kurt does not have many chances to work as an architect on Mars.

Susan may continue her geology research on Mars.

The daughter might be very helpful as a translator in immigrations.

Thomas may become a fighter pilot.

READING ACTIVITY

I. According to the following text, answer True or False.

KEY: 1) False . 2) True. 3) False . 4) True. 5) False . 6) False . 7) True. 8) False .


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HANDOUT 2

WRITING ACTIVITY

Lower Intermediate

I. Complete the following sentences. Check your answers with the lab teachers.

1.

Joe might accept this job offer, but

.

2.

Tahiti might not be so

.

3.

A lawyer may be very succesful if

.

4.

Sure! I might start

.

5.

This boy may become a

.

6.

You may leave as soon as

.

7.

This project might

.

8.

Mmm. It’s very dark. It may

.

9.

I think it might be a good idea

.



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HANDOUT 3

Lower Intermediate

1. You want to use someone else’s telephone.

2. You request permission to open a window on a train.

3. You are looking for a place to live and you want to check out an apartment.

4. You ask to leave your belongings for a moment at a public place.

5. You ask permission to take pictures at a museum.

6. You tell someone that there is a chance of rain for the following day.

7. You are in a meeting and you ask permission to smoke.

WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Write sentences according to the instruction given. Check your answers with the lab teachers.



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HANDOUT 4

WRITING ACTIVITY

Lower Intermediate

1. AFRAID WE / DAYS OFF / GIVE YOU / I’M / MIGHT NOT / THOSE EXTRA

2. BERT / IN / JUNE / MARRIED / MAY GET

3. ATTACK YOU / IF YOU / MIGHT / PROVOKE HIM / THIS DOG

4. AND FRANK / CHARLES / FINISH THIS / MAY / PRETTY SOON / PROJECT

5. AUGUST MAY / BE VERY / COLD MONTHS / JULY, AND / JUNE,

6. FRIENDS? / GO OUT / MAY I / MOM, / MY / PLAY WITH / TO

?

I. Write sentences using the words provided.

KEY:

1) I’m afraid we might not give you those extra days off.

2) Bert may get married in June.

3) This dog might attack you if you provoke him.

4) Charles and Frank may finish this project pretty soon.

5) June, July, and August may be very cold months.

6) Mom, may I go out to play with my friends?

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