Touchstone Checkpoint 4 (unit 10-12)

  1. Who's who? 
/ Complete the sentences abot Jane and  Sonia. Fill in sentences 1-4 with comparatives and sentences 5-6
prepositions./
1. Jane is shorter and thinner than Sonia.
2. Sonia'a hair is more spiked and shorter than Jane's.
3. They've both got freckles, but Jane has fewer freckles.
4. Sonio is wearing mor jewelry.
5. Jane's the one in the black T-shirt, and Sonio's one in the yellow blouse.
6. Sonia's the one with the spiked hair and Jane's the one with the ponytail.
     2. Can guess what I mean?
/How many words and expressions can you add to the chart? /
Discribing faces:
       have a freckles, have a bread, wear braces, wear glasses, have pierced ears
Describing hairstyle:
       have a ponytail, has a shaved head, wear hair in cornrows, got spiked hair, wear braids
Ways of communicating:
        send a text message, cell phones, e-mail, e-card, regural phone
Jobs:
        electrician, artist, nurse, police officer, paramedic, journalist, assistant
     3. Can you complete this conversation? 
/Complete the conversation with the words and expressions in the box./
Greg: Greg Waters.
Kenji: Hello, Greg. This is Kenji from the office in Tokyo. I was just calling to ask…. What time are you
arriving tomorrow?
Greg: Well, I have my ticket here. All right, I arrive at, um, 3:30.
Kenji: OK, come to the airport to meet you.
Oh, I’ve got-I’ve got another call.
Greg: Hold on second….
Kenji: Hi. Sorry about that. So, What was I saying? Oh, yes, I’ll meet you.
So how will I recognize you?
Greg: Well, I’m tall and with blond hair and
Kenji: Sorry, Greg, I can’t hear you. It seems we have a bad connection.
Greg: OK. Listen, I’ll call you back..
Kenji: Hi. That’s better. So  you mean?
Greg: I was describing myself. So, um, I’ll be the blond guy wearing sunglasses,  with a USA T-shirt.
Kenji: um, OK. Maybe I should wear a- where were we ? A thing with my name on it so you can find
me?
Greg: Let’s see a badge. Good idea!
    4. Future plans and dreams
/Circle the correct verb from, and then complete the conversation with true sentences./
1. When I’ll get home tonight, I’m going to watch movie and I might wash clothes , but I probably won’t 

go out from home.
2. If you want help with your homework this weekend,  I’ll help you . I’m not busy on Saturday, but I

may busy on Sunday.
3. I promise  I’ll buy all my classmates dinner if I win the lottery this year. I’ll also travel abroad, and I

might buy new phone, too.
4. If  I ever become famous, I won’t change. I’ll still be myself, and  won’t copy others.

Touchstone Checkpoint 3 (unit 7-9)

Exercise 1.

Marty: How did you get that black eye? Did you fall or something?

Kevin: Not exactly. I crashed into tree.

Marty: You're kidding! How did that happen?

Kevin: Well, I was riding my little brothers bicycle. And his friends was watching me and laughing at me.

Marty: Why were they laughing? What did you do?

Kevin: I did not do anything. But the bike is kind of small.

Marty: And I bet you tried to look cool, too.

Kevin: I guess. I was looking at the kids behind me. And I didn't see the tree ahead of me. When my brothers shouted, "Watch out" I turned around, but it was too late.

Marty: Oh no! Did you hurt yourself?

Kevin: Well, I did not break anything. I just felt stupid.

Exercise 2.

1. A toothbrush is in the sink.

2. Socks are in the bathroom.

3. Pajamas are in the bathroom.

3. A coat is in the bathroom.

4. A razor is in the sink.

5. A radio is in the bathroom.

Exercise 3.

Karen: Do you mind if I come in? You look busy.

Trish: No, make yourself at home. Would you mind handing me that paintbrush? The red one.

Karen: I bet.

Trish: Thanks. So, what do you think?

Karen: Um nice. I love the red one wall. Did you and your roommate do this together?

Trish: No actually. I did it all by myself. Nadia away this week.

Karen: Oh is she? I guess it was a lot of work.

Trish: Actually, no it was very easy to do.

Karen: Whose room is this? Is it yours or Nadia's?

Trish: This one is mine, and hers is on the right.

Karen: Um does Nadia like these colors?

Trish: I dont know. But I do!

Touchstone Checkpoint 2 (unit 4-6)

Exercise 1.

1. What are you doing next weekend?

I'm going to go to the USA.

2. Are you going to go shopping after class?

No, I'm not. I'm not going to go shopping.

3. Is it going to rain?

Yes, look at this black clouds, it's going to rain

4. Did you move from another city?

Yes, I did. I moved to from another city.

5. Where did you go on vacation last year?

I went to the Terelj.

6. What was your favorite subject in school?

The physic was my favorite subject on school.

7. Are there a lot of fun places in your neighborhood?

Yes, I went to the cinema and game centers when I was young.

Exercise 2.

A: Is there a good music store around here?

B: There is a until on the corner of Fifth and Oak.

A: It's one?

B: On Fifth Avenue, and everything, Sixth Avenue, and Oak.

A: Did you say Sixth Avenue? A couple of blocks away?

B: Yeah. They have all kinds of music, and you can watch music videos and do karaoke and everything.

A: You can do what?

B: Karaoke. I went last week. Well, I mean I didn't go inside, but it looks great. Do you want to go?

A: Now? I'm not sure. What time does it close?

B: It doesn't close

A: Oh okay. I can get my grandfather video for his birthday.

B: You buy him music videos? How old is he?

A: Well, he was born in 1945, so how old is that?

B: I don't know. I never could do math.

Exercise 3.

Events you are going to celebrate this year: Children's Day, New Year, My birthday.

Important dates for you: 10th of August my birthday, 28th of August first day of lessons.

Place on town you go often: cinema, school, IT park.

Subjects you're never going to study: biology, geometry.

Exercise 4.

1. What's your city, I mean, your neighborhood like?

2. Are you going to any birthday parties, I mean, weddings this year?

3.Can you give me directions to a bank around here? I mean, a cash mashine?

4.When did you learn to swim? I mean, when did you learn to walk.

5. What was your worst, I mean best subject in school.

Touchstone Checkpoint 1 (Unit 1-3)

Exercise 1.

Teri: Hi. How are you doing?

Ruth: Not bad.Actually, I have a cold again. But I'm OK.

Teri: Oh, that's too bad. So, what are you doing today?

Ruth: My classmate Sally's here. We are planning an end-of-term party.

Everybody wants some live music this year.

How about you? Are you doing anything special today? Are you listening to a CD?

Teri: No, that is my brother. He plays his guitar. He practices every morning.

Ruth: Hey, is he free on Saturday?

Does he want to play at our party?

We need somebody like him.

Teri: Are you kidding? He is only ten!

Exercise 2.

1. I hate colds, and I get them a lot. Do you get a lot of colds?

I think I dont get them a lot.

2. Some friends and I go to a jazz club every Monday. Do you want to join us next week?

It depends.

3. I have to go to the hospital tomorrow. Can you come with me to there?

Oh I have a lot f work so excuse me.

4. My dad wants to paint the house next weekend. Can you help us on painting?

Actually I'm moving to the LA tomorrow and I cant I guess.

5. I love listening to Norah Jones. She's great! Do you like her, too?

Oh, I don't like her. I don't listen to her.

6. I'm reading a book about the material arts. Would you like to borrow it sometime?

Oh, I have already read it, its really interesting book.

Exercise 3.

Type of music you really like: Hip Hop, rock, jazz, classic.

Type of TV shows you often watch: Star king, How its made.

Hobbies you and your friends have: playing basket ball, watching movie, playing video games.

Clothes you don't like to wear: winter clothes, jeans, big clothes.

Exersice 4.

-I like reading books.

-Me too. I read it when I have a free time.

- I don't enjoy doing exercise.

- I do too. I hate it.

- I'm good at writing code.

- I'm too. I will be a programmist.

- I'm interested in driving cars.

- I'm too I've just got a driver license.

Exercise 5

Alice: Hi Carl. How are things?

Carl: Great. How's school?

Alice: Um, Actually, I'm actually, I'm not at school this year.

Carl: Are you serious. So, what are you doing?

Alice: Well, I'm looking for a job right now.

Carl: Really? What do you want to do?

Alice: Well, I'd like to play music in clubs, but-

Carl: No way! What kind of music?

Alice: Wall I play jazz.

Carl: NO! What instrumental do you play?

Alice: Saxophone and trumpet. But I really need to find someone to play with me.

Carl: I play the piano. Not well, but I'd like to play in band.

Alice: You play the piano? That's great. Maybe we can practice together sometime. I'm free this Friday.

Carl: What's your phone number?

Alice: It's 555-9003. Ok. So call me. Oh look at the time, sorry I have to go.

Carl: Me too I have a piano lesson.

VBN 12

1. Look at these jobs. Group them by thier endings. How many other jobs can you add to each list?
       ( -er / -or )                         ( -ant / -ent)
     - Actor                        - Travel agent
     - Police officer            - Assistant
     - Writer
     - Doctor
     - Letter carrier
     - Firefighter
        ( -ist )                       ( -ian )
     - Artist                         - Musician
     - Journalist                  - Electrician
     - Dentist                     - Librarian
     - Receptionist
         ( other )
     - Nurse
     - Paramedic
     - Architect
2. Think of expressions for these different topics, and add your topic of yout own. How many expressions can you think of for each one?
       Work
  - Get a promotion
  - Meet a new worker
  - Earn a money
  - Take busy
  - Become rich
       Home and family
  - Have a baby
  - Have a dinner
  - Travel abroad
  - Move to another city
  - Talk about themselves
       Education
  - Take an exam
  - Graduate college
  - make a friends
  - Study abroad
  - Learn a new things.
3. Make a list of 20 people you know. What jobs do they do? Write their jobs in English.
     1. My sister is electrician. She works in company.
     2. John is actor. He work in dramatic theatre.
     3. Jenny is nurse. She works in kids hospital.
     4. Mary is firefighter. Her job is hard from women.
     5. Beth is business executive.
     6. Kevin is carpenter. 
     7. Tara is architect.
     8. Adam is police officer.
     9. Neil is plumber.
   10. Nicole is assistant.
   11. Andrew is receptionist. He likes her job.
   12. Joe is doctor.
   13. Lori is paramedic. She works in police.
   15. Liam is model. She work in agency.
   16. Elaine is teacher.
   17. Rudy is driver.
   18. Eve is child minder.
   19. Jessica is clothier
   20. Maria is sales representative.

VBN 11

1. What do these people look like? Match the sentences and the people. 
    1. He has a short hair and green eyes. -d
    2. She has a short hair. - b
    3. He's bald and he wears glasses. -a
    4. She's wearing earrings. - b
    5. She wears her hair in braids. - e
    6. He's short and a little heavy. - a
    7. She has freckles. - e
    8. She has long hair and big brown eyes. - c
    9. He's tall and thin with blond hair. - d
  10. She has curly hair. -c
2. Write three sentences about each of these people. What do they look like.
  
   1. A family member: My brother looks like my  dad, because he has brown eyes like his father. When  he was little, he has curly hair. He id tallest member of my family.
   2. A classmate: She's tall and thin and she's got long striaght hair. She looks like a model. She takes after  her mother.
   3. A close friend. My friend has got curly hair. She looks different from her parents. Some people say   she looks like famous actress.
   4. Yourself: I'm takes after my father. He has ablack hair end long eyes. 

VBN 10

1. Match the expressions with situations.    
 1. " I'm sorry. I have a wrong number. "              - You call the wrong number by mistake.     
2. " There's no answer."              - The phone rings and rings., but nobody answers it.   
  3. " We have a bad connection."              - You can't hear someone clearly.   
  4. " The line is busy."              - You come back to a conversation after an interruption.   
  5. " Where were we?"              - The person you are calling is talking on the phone.
2. What expressions can you use in these situations when you are on the phone? How many can you think of  for each situation? Complete the chart.Y
ou have problems with  the call while you're talking.  
 -  Hold on a second  
 - One minute, please! 
You ask if it's a good time to talk. 
  - Do you mind I speak you?  
 - Are you busy?
You need to interrupt the conversation. 
  - I have a another call.  
 - i have a bad connection.
You ask to speak to someone.  
- Could I speak  . . . ?  
- Is the . . . phone ?
You say why you're calling 
 - I think . . .  - Did you get my message?
You restart the conversation. 
 - what was talking?
  -  So .....
You can't talk now, but you can talk later. 
 - i.m busy right know sorry i'll call you   
-  sorry i cant speak know

VBN 9

1.    Label the sketch. Use the words in the box.

eye       nose           head             face             neck               shoulder 

2.    How make a sketch of a body from head to toe. How many parts of the body can

you label ? 

VBN 8

Exercise 1.
A. Sofa
B. Bed
C. Table
D. Desk

Exercise 2.
a - armchair,art
b - balcony,broom,bed,books
c - chair,clock,carpet,computer
d- desk,door
e - end table
f - faucet,freezer,floor,toys,food
g - glass
h - hook
i - internet, iron
k - kitchen
l - lamp, table lamp.
m - microwave
n - notebook, newspaper
o - onion, oven
p - phone, printer
r - radio,ruler
s - sofa, shower
t - toilet, television
w - washing machine.
On your own
boots, carpet, mirror, glass, sofa, kitchen, living room, microwave, faucet, knife, meat refrigerator, food, table, yogurt, clock, flower, TV, books, picture, piano, chair, newspaper, bathroom, towel, washing machine, shower, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, bed, dresser, lamp, music player, notebook, curtains, sink, computer, toys,

VBN 7

1. Match the travel items to the notes. Mark the stress on each word by underlining the stressed syllable.
      1. bathing suit - (ui in suit sounds like oo in too), countable
      2. batteries - ies=y (singular)
      3. clothes - (sounds almost like close), always plural
      4. schedule - (sch = /sk/ ), countable
      5. scissors - (sc = /s/ ), plural, a pair of (singular)
2. Add two more travels items. Then write notes about each word.
      1. pajamas --  You wear it when you go to bed. If you use it you can sleep calmness. Most people     
                              use it everywhere.
      2. toothpaste -- You use toothpaste with your toothbrush to clean your teeth. It serves as an abrasive 
                               that aids in removing the dental plaque and food from the teeth.
      3. shampoo -- Most people use it wash their hair.
      4. razor --  Men use razor to remove the hair on their face. It fast and easy.
      5. sunscreen -- If you don't want to get a sunburn, you can use it
      6. sleeping bag -- When you go camping, you use a sleeping bag in your tent.

VBN 6

1. Use the map to number the directions to the bank below.

         1. Walk up one block.
         2. Turn right.
         3. Walk one more block.
         4. It's on the left, just past the post office.
         5. Make a left.
2. Draw your map. Show the way from your home or class to place you often go to. Then write the directions to go with map. 
 Directions from my home to school.
1.  Go out home turn left walk up two blocks. Then turn right. It's supermarket.
2.  Turn right go straight about  four blocks. Across the road. Continue walk to north my highshool.
3.  Opposite the street turn left into walk one more block.
4. Turn right out of home. Turn left again at the corner, go one block, and turn right. It's on turn left to bank

VBN5

1.

I was good at physics,programming english.

I'm not good at art, biology, geography.

I can't do chemistry, history.

2.

I like programming, physics, English.

I hate math, geometry, chemistry.

I was not really interested in  math,electronics.