Textuality » 3ASA Interacting
Grammar book pages from 132 to 155; from 116 to 128.
Page 133:
Ex. 1:
1. I can’t speak German.
2. I can play the piano.
3. I can cook pasta.
4. I couldn’t speak English when I was ten.
5. I could ride a bike when I was six.
6. I could use a computer when I was five.
7. I could swim when I was three.
Ex. 2:
1. Can he find his keys? No, he can’t.
2. Can you book online the tickets? Yes, I can.
3. Can they see the band? No, they can’t.
4. Can he sing? No, he can’t.
5. Can she rollerblade? Yes, she can.
Ex. 3:
1. I thought could smell gas.
2. The train was really busy, but eventually we could find two seats.
3. I wasn’t able to swim until I was about six.
Page 134:
Ex. 1:
1. You can’t take photos.
2. You can park here.
3. You can’t turn right.
4. You can pay in euros.
5. You can’t use your mobile.
Ex. 2:
Ben: Well, in general you can’t buy or drink alcohol if you’re under 18. But I think you can drink wine or beer in a restaurant with a meal when you’re 16, but only if you are with an adult. And in the USA?
Alex: Well, you can’t drink alcohol in the USA until you’re 21.
Ben: Can’t you? I didn’t know that.
Alex: Can you smoke in public buildings in the UK?
Ben: No, you can’t. But you could until 2007. How about in the USA?
Alex: It depends on the state, but I think it’s banned in most places.
Ben: And is there a minimum age you can buy cigarettes in the USA?
Alex: Again, it depends on the state. In most states it’s 18, but it’s 19 in some. And how about in the UK?
Ben: In the UK, you can’t buy cigarettes if you’re under 18. I think you could buy them at 16 a few years ago though.
Alex: At what age can you vote in the UK?
Ben: You can’t vote when you’re 18. That’s the same as the USA, isn’t it?
Alex: Yeah, it is.
Ben: And when were women allowed to vote in the USA?
Alex: I think it was 1920.
Ben: Yeah, I think it was about the same time in the UK, but for the first ten years only women over 30 could vote. You know, there are still a few countries where women could vote.
Ex. 3:
1. You can vote to elect a senator when you’re 21.
2. You can buy alcohol when you’re 18.
3. You can buy cigarettes when you’re 16.
4. You can drive car when you’re 18.
5. You can ride a scooter when you’re 16.
6. You can leave school when you’re 16.
Ex. 4 and 5:
1. Are you allowed to wear jeans? Yes, you are.
2. Can you wear jewellery? Yes, you can.
3. Are you allowed to go home early? Yes, you are.
Page 137:
Ex. 1:
1. Can you close the window?
2. Could you pass me the sugar?
3. Can I have the dictionary?
4. Could you give me a hand?
5. Can you check my emails?
Ex. 2:
1. Do you mind if I use your phone?
2. Would you mind if you help me?
3. Do you mind if I leave early today?
4. Would you mind if you pick me up at my house?
5. Would you mind if I open the window?
Ex. 3:
1. Do you want something to eat?
2. Would you like a coffee?
3. I’ll cook dinner if you like.
4. Can I give you a lift?
5. Shall I put a CD on?
6. Would you like some chocolate?
7. Let me help you.
8. Do you want some help?
9. I’ll do the washing up.
Page 139:
Ex. 1:
1. You must have valid insurance.
2. You must be at least 17 years of age.
3. All passengers must wear a seatbelt.
4. You mustn’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. You mustn’t use a mobile phone while driving.
6. Under 12s mustn’t sit in the front.
Ex. 2:
1. You mustn’t feed the animals.
2. You mustn’t buy anything.
3. You have to fasten your seatbelt.
4. You haven’t to pay in pounds.
5. You have to turn off your mobiles.
Ex. 3:
1. Do you have to wear a school uniform?
2. A. I must visit my grandmother.
B. Must you definitely go?
3. Sorry, but I had to go to the doctor.
4. We really must get in touch with her, though.
5. A. What time do we have to be at school for the trip tomorrow?
B. You mustn’t be late, or they’ll go without you.
Page 141:
Ex. 1:
1. He needs some help.
2. They need a shower.
3. She needs a new mobile.
Ex. 2:
1. I need to check my emails.
2. If you haven’t got an exam in the morning, you needn’t to come to school. But you need to be here in the afternoon.
3. I need to reinstall the program.
4. A What do you need to buy in town?
B. I need to get a birthday present for Paula.
5. A There’s no need to hurry.
B. Yes, but we need to make sure we’re not late – the traffic will be bad.
Ex. 3:
1. His hair need cutting.
2. The car needs washing.
3. Her room needs tiding.
Page 143:
Ex. 1:
1. He must play the guitar.
2. He might play in a band.
3. He must have a scooter.
4. He can’t be English.
5. He must be interested in sport.
Ex. 2:
1. There must be a mistake.
2. We might be late.
3. Sara might not go to the party.
4. This can’t be his car.
Ex. 3:
1. You can’t be serious!
2. That can’t be right!
3. He can’t be out.
4. You must be joking!
Ex. 4:
1. Tonight, I might sleep.
2. Tomorrow, I might not go for a walk.
3. At the weekend, I might study.
4. One day, I might be a scientist.
Ex. 5:
1. They might have got lost.
2. They must have gone out.
3. They could got lost.
4. Tom might not get your email.
Pages 144-155:
Ex. 1:
1. A. My emails to Frank aren’t being devolved.
B. Maybe you are using the wrong address.
2. A. Are you going away at the weekend?
B. I don’t think we are - my parent are so busy at the moment.
3. A. Are you going on holiday this year?
B. Yes. We are probably going to the UK. And you?
4. A. I’ve got my driving test this afternoon. Wish me good luck!
B. I’m sure you’ll be fine.
5. A. Is the concert probable to be sold out?
B. No, I’m sure it won’t be. I imagine you’ll be able to get a ticket.
Ex. 2:
1. I’m sure it’s a coin.
2. Perhaps it’s a pencil.
3. I’m sure it’s a watch.
4. Perhaps it’s a toothpaste.
5. Perhaps it’s a a bottle.
Ex. 3:
1. It’s unlikely I’ll get married one day.
2. It’s possible I’ll live in a different country.
3. It’s unlikely I’ll be a multi-millionaire one day.
4. It’s unlikely I’ll become famous.
5. I doubt I’ll watch TV tonight.
6. I doubt I’ll go out tonight.
7. I’m sure I’ll go to bed before midnight.
8. Fiorentina’s unlikely win this year’s Serie A
9. Italy’s likely qualify for the next World Cup.
10. Italy’s unlikely have a woman president one day.
Pages 146-147:
Ex. 1:
1. I’ll get the phone. It’ll be Jake.
2. Come on! Sebastian will waiting for us.
3. Patrick failed his exam. He won’t pleased.
4. There’s a problem with my computer. It’ll be that new software.
5. Samuel’s at the door. He’ll forgot his keys.
6. The dog’s barking. There’ll be someone at the door.
Ex. 2:
1. It’ll be Jenny.
2. They won’t be cheap.
3. This’ll be a birthday card.
Ex. 3:
1. My mum will be cooking dinner at the moment.
2. My dad will be watching TV at the moment.
3. My brother will be sleeping at the moment.
Ex. 4:
1. I’ll generally send about ten text messages a day.
2. I’ll usually get a new one about once a year.
3. Most evenings, I’ll watch a bit of TV
4. Not any more, Bust as a child, I would read them all the time.
5. Yes. My first computer would crashed all the time.
Page 149:
Ex. 1:
1. You should go to the dentist.
2. You had better get a part-time job
3. You shouldn’t eat so much junk food
4. You ought to get a more powerful one
5. You must go up the Eiffel Tower
Ex. 2:
1. It should be 1861, not 1881.
2. It should be 6.80, not 6.90.
3. it should be .org, not .com.
4. It should be hot tomorrow.
5. We should arrive at 5.30
6. I should have worked harder.
7. Juventus should win
Pages 150-151:
Ex 1:
1. No way! You must be mad.
2. I can’t be bothered.
3. 98%! I can’t believe it!
4. It’s not a fancy dress party? You might have told me!
5. Sorry, I couldn’t help it.
Ex. 2:
1. You must be joking!
2. I couldn’t agree more!
3. I couldn’t tell you.
4. I can’t believe it!
5. I couldn’t help it.
6. How should I know?
7. I might as well.
8. I couldn’t care less.
9. How should I know?
Ex. 3:
1. I couldn’t agree more!
2. How should I know?
3. You can’t be serious!
4. How should I know?
Pages 152-153:
Ex. 1:
Your Interview.
You contact us to confirm this, but if you can’t attend at this time, please inform us as soon as possibile so we could arrange another time.
On the day, we will do all we can to make sure that the interview is on time, but sometimes you have to wait.
If you fail to attend your interview, you must contact us within seven days or you should not be offered another interview.
Where to go.
When you arrive at the university you should report to the main reception.
What to bring.
You need to bring your exam certificates and your ID card or passport. These must be the original documents and not photocopies.
Coming to your university interview.
If you plan to come by car, please allow plenty of time for parking as spaces cannot be difficult to find and you should need to park some distance form the university main entrance. You do not have to park in the university car park as this is for permit-holders only and your vehicle do not need to be clamped.
Alternatively, you can take the number 5 bus form the city centre. This bus stops at the university main entrance.
Ex. 2:
1. She should revise more.
2. He must had an accident.
3. He can’t see the no-smoking sign.
4. She should have won the lottery.
5. She should leave the house earlier.
6. He must have fallen in the river.
7. He might wear a coat.
Pages 154-155:
Ex. 3:
1. It was OK. But I couldn't answer question 3.
2. Elena: Would you like more coffee?
Matteo: No, thanks. But can I have a glass of water?
3. Julia: Can you smoke in public buildings in Italy?
Sandro: No, you can’t. But you could until 2005.
4. You mustn’t tell Fiona about the party, It’s a surprise!
5. Luke: Sorry, I’m late. I must stop at the ATM on the way here.
Josh: No problem. But we really need to leave now or we’ll be late.
6. Wilma: You must be hungry.
Jake: I am. Can I possibly have a sandwich or something?
7. Erica: I can’t find my door keys. Have you seen it?
Well, it must be in my house somewhere. I used to get in just five minutes ago, but I can’t remember where I put it.
Alice: Well, It must still be in the door. Have you checked?
8. Helen: Hi Sam, I’m afraid we will be a little late.
Sam: The taxi hasn’t arrived. No problem. I can pick you up, if you like. I’m sure I can borrow my dad’s car. Go back to your house and I will be there in about twenty minutes.
Ex. 4:
Expensive exam
Britney Lopez, an 11th grade High School student, is suing her school for $50,000. Lopez was awarded an “A” grade, but she believe this should have been an “A+”. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw my grade. The person who marked my paper must were asleep” says Lopez. She also claims that the school should not be published the exam results before the case was settled.
Parrot rescue
A zoo-worker who accidentally locked himself in a cage was rescued after a parrot alerted a colleague. Steve Jones said: “I didn’t think have a key and I couldn’t open the door. The parrot might have realized that I was in trouble and it copied my cries for help. If I hadn’t, I must have been there all weekend.
Ex. 5:
1. It might rain later.
2. Do you mind I should open the window?
3. We haven’t to hurry.
4. The windows need to be cleaned soon.
5. You can’t see Francesca.
6. Paolo must arrive now.
7. You ought go to bed if you’re tired.
8. We had better to order a taxi.
9. You must visit the Vatican when you’re in Rome.
Ex. 6:
1. I can’t find my mobile.
2. Are you authorized to wear jewels at school?
3. You can’t smoke here.
4. If you don’t like pasta, you don’t have to eat it.
5. The exams’ll start at 9.30You must be here at 9.15.
6. The bus leaves at 5.15. You mustn’t be late.
7. We lost the bus, but we couldn’t get a taxi.
8. I’ve bought the skirt I saw in showcase.
Page 117:
Ex. 1:
The internet as we know it today was developed in the late 1960s to enable the US military and the US government to access each other’s computers. The first email program was created a few years later, in 1972. But the World Wide Web wasn’t sat up until 1993 – with just 100 websites. The Web grew at a phenomenal rate, and in 1994, Pizza Hut became the first retailer to offer online ordering. Online banking and other financial services were introduce in the same year. There are now over ten billion web pages and over hundred thousand new ones are added each week. The Google search engine launched in 1998 and today around a billion searches are made daily. P2P (peer-to-peer) music file sharing became widely available in 2003 and today over a million songs are downloaded every hour. The internet is used regularly by over a billion people worldwide.
Ex. 2-3:
1. Where was the 2010 World Cup held? It was held in South Africa.
2. When was the first text message sent? It was sent in 1992.
3. How often are the Olympics held? They’re held every four years.
4. When and where was the bicycle invented? It was invented in 1839 in Scotland.
5. In which country is “Thanksgiving” celebrated? It is celebrated in the United States.
6. Who is The Complete English Grammar published by? It is published by Oxford University Press.
Ex. 4:
1. Luckily the fence didn’t got down in the storm last night.
2. I was driving too fast and I got stopped by the police.
3. Not enough rubbish got recycled.
4. In fact, we got beaten 5-1.
Pages 118-119:
Ex. 1:
1. Microsoft software is used by about 95% of all computer users.
2. The world’s first text message was sent by a phone company employee in 1992.
3. My computer is being repaired by someone at the moment.
4. Most text messages are sent by people aged between 14 and 25.
5. A lot of music can be downloaded for free.
6. Most web pages can be translated automatically.
Ex. 2:
1. The windows are being cleaned.
2. My scooter is being serviced.
3. The children are being told off.
Ex. 3:
1. A Dali painting has being stolen.
2. Twenty people were killed in a bus crash.
3. The eggs must been used before 15th May.
4. Ann’s flight was delayed.
5. An international moonbase is being built by 2020.
6. Oxford museum was opened by the Queen on 28th August 2008.
Pages 120-121:
Most of the spelling differences between American and British English were made shortly after American Independence in 1776. And the individual who was considered most responsible for the “Americanization” of English spelling was the lawyer, writer and fervent nationalist Noah Webster (1758-1843).
In the late 1700s, America was a new country and Webster wanted to promote an American sense of identity. Among other things, he believed that America should have its own standards of English which were different from the English of the recently-departed British colonists.
Spelling changes were the easiest aspect of the language to “Americanize” and Webster and his team of like-minded writers and academics set about initiating the revolution. Basically, “silent” letters were removed (colour à color, dialogue à dialog, etc.) and spelling was made more literal and phonetic (centre à center, grey à gray, etc.).
In 1783, Webster began publishing school textbooks and his new “American” spellings was rapidly accepted. His textbooks were in fact used in schools for the next 100 years. In 1793, Webster published New York’s first daily newspaper and in 1828 he published An American Dictionary of the English Language, which is still published today.
Ex. 2:
1. Sunglasses were invented about a thousand years ago.
2. Most things can be bought on the internet these days.
3. The modern Olympics have been held every four years since 1896.
4. A manned flight to Mars is being planned by NASA.
5. More than 200 million searches are made by people every day.
Ex. 3:
When a mobile phone rang during a performance of the History Boys at New York’s Broadhouse Theater last night, lead actor Robert Griffiths stopped the scene and shouted at the offending audience member, “You were told to turn them off by the stage manager; he told you it was against the law. If we hear one more phone, the performance will be cancelled.” The law to which Griffiths referred is a ban on using mobiles in all theatres, museums, galleries and libraries in New York, which was passed in 2003. Violators of the law fine $50.
They can play music, connect to the internet and take photographs and videos, but today’s mobile phones are simply too complicated for many older people. In response, a new telephone has been introduced which has none of these added extracts; you can make and receive calls and nothing more. The PhoneMe Simply, which was designed mainly for the over 55s, is twice the size of most today’s mobiles and has a large screen and large buttons. Features such as battery and signal strength are explained in words rather than by symbols, which can confuse older users. In Japan, a similar phone which went on sale last year became the fastest selling mobile this century.
Ex. 4:
1. Glass is produced from sand.
2. World Cup 2010 was held in South Africa.
3. Why has been cancelled the meeting?
5. Harry Potter’s books were been written by JK Rowling.
Ex. 5:
1. I was born in 1999.
2. My mum was born in Trieste.
3. My dad was born in 1963.
Pages 122-123:
Ex. 1:
1. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his stand against apartheid.
The Nobel Peace prize was awarded to Nelson Mandela in 1993 for his stand against apartheid.
2. An American charity was given a $37 billion donation by businessman Warren Buffet in 2005.
$37 billion donation was given to an American charity by businessman Warren Buffet in 2005.
3. Zinedine Zidane was shown the red card in the 2006 World Cup Final.
The red card was shown Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup Final.
Ex. 2:
1. He have been offered a place to study English at the Oxford University.
2. We haven’t had enough time to finish the exam.
3. I am being taught French by my mother.
4. The email have been sent to the wrong person.
5. It have sent to Alison by mistake.
Ex. 3:
1. They had been discovered the life on Mars.
2. You can already seat for the first passenger trips to the Moon.
3. You can’t see the Great Wall of China form the sky.
4. We should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables each day.
5. They are going to demolish the Leaning Tower of Pisa next year.
Ex. 4:
1. A gene for language learning have been discovered. They have discovered a gene for language learning.
2. A new national sports stadium is going to be built next year. They are going to build a new national sports stadium.
3. The Oscars have been cancelled due to terrorist threat. They cancelled Oscars due to terrorist threat.
Pages 124-125:
Ex. 1:
1. It has been reported - It is claimed - is believed
2. Are believed - It is thought
3. It was reported - It is claimed - is expected
Ex. 2:
1. Is recommended.
2. Has been said - it has thought.
3. It is hoped - has been said.
4. Is believed to be - it is feared.
5. It is understand - is expected to reveal.
Ex. 3:
1. Bill Gates is supposed to be the richest man in the world.
2. Japanese diet is supposed to be good.
3. English is supposed to be easy to learn.
Pages 126-127:
Ex. 1:
1. He’s had his computer fixed.
2. She’s painting her nails.
3. She’s having her bags searched.
4. He is going to clean his car.
5. He’s had his scooter stolen.
Ex. 2:
1. On Tuesday, I’m having my broadband installed.
2. On Wednesday, we are having my new TV delivered
3. On Thursday, I’m having my scooter serviced.
4. On Friday, I’m having my hair cut.
Ex. 3:
1. You need to get your eyes tested.
2. You need to get your hair cutted.
3. You need to get your scooter checked.
Pag. 128
Ex. 1:
1. Page has soon joined by Sergey Brian, a close friend and also a research student at Stanford.
2. The name Google is originated from a misspelling of ‘googol’ which is name of number 10100 (one followed by a hundred zeros).
3. The domain name google.com was registered by Page and Brin on September 15th 1997 and Google was launched on the World Wide Web shortly afterwards.
4. The word ‘Google’ quickly found its way into everyday language and the verb ‘to google’ was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2006.
5. On the Google search page, the logo is being often modified to celebrate special occasions such as public holidays, anniversaries or major sporting events. These are known as ‘Google Doodles’.
6. Today, Google process around 200 million internet searches a day.
Ex. 2:
News in brief
A pizza restaurant has been ordered to pay Amy Moore of Brooklyn, New York, $15,000 after she slipped on soft drink and have been knocked unconscious. The restaurant owner protested against the award as the beverage was on the floor because Mr Moore had thrown it at her boyfriend two minutes earlier during an argument. However, the judge ruled that the restaurant was at fault because the drink should has been cleaned up immediately. Ms Moore has been banned from the restaurant for life for her ‘unacceptable public behaviour.’
Plane lands upside down
A pilot has escaped injury after his light aircraft landed upside down. 56-year-old Ewan Jones crash-landed yesterday in field in north Wales. It has been thought that plane was experiencing fuel problems. Mr Jones has been helped from the aircraft by a local farmer and he had been taken to Wrexham Hospital with just a few cuts and bruises. A North Wales Fire Service spokesman said, ‘the pilot has been forced to land due to fuel problems but he land upside down. The pilot hasn’t been hurt in the incident. It’s a miracle.’
Queen’s head sale
The original artwork of the Queen’s head which appears on UK stamps has been rediscovered over 40 years after it has been first produced. The 46 x 41cm design has been found by chance in a cupboard in the artist’s studio in the family home. It has been sold next month in an auction and it has been expected to reach at least £10,000. The image has been reproduced no more than 320 billion stamps since 1968.
Ex. 3:
La Gioconda
“La Gioconda” is probably the most famous painting of all time. It was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci over 500 years ago and her image is the most copied in the history of art.
The woman in the picture is believed to be Lisa Gherardini Giocondo, who was born in Florence in 1479. She is though to have been 24 years old when Leonardo painted her. Her legendary and enigmatic features, especially her smile, were created by the process of sfumato, a style of painting which was invented by the artist. Da Vinci was taken four years to complete the painting.
At the beginning of the 1500s, the painting was bought by King Francis I of France and was taken from Italy to Paris. In 1650, the painting was moved to the Louvre, which was then a royal palace. In 1911, it was stolen by a Louvre employee, who walked out of the museum with it under his coat.
“La Gioconda” is believed to be valued at around $1 billion. However, it will never be sold. Today, the painting attracts about six million visitors a year.