Unit 1: It’s a Good Deal, Isn’t It?

A. Write the name of each item.

1. teapot

2. pliers

3. rocking chair

4. teddy bear

5. hammer

6. fan

7. pot

8. saw

9. frying pan

10. screwdriver

B. Where do the items belong? Complete the chart with the words from A.

C. Read the situations. Circle the letter of the correct question for the situation.

1. It’s very early in the morning, and Faisal is still sleepy. Some coffee will help wake him up. His wife asks him:

a. You want a cup of coffee, don’t you?

b. You want a cup of coffee, do you?

2. Patricia is excited about going to garage sales this morning. Tonya is going with her. As they get near the first garage sale, Patricia gets even more excited.
Patricia looks at Tonya and notices that Tonya doesn’t seem excited at all. Patricia is curious about that. She asks Tonya:

a. You’ve been to a garage sale before, haven’t you?
b. You’ve been to a garage sale before, have you?

3. Don finds a colourful shirt in a box at a garage sale. He picks up the shirt and looks at it. He’s not sure if he wants to buy it. His wife definitely doesn’t want him to buy the shirt.
She politely lets Don know that he shouldn’t buy the shirt. She says:

a. You don’t want that shirt, don’t you?
b. You don’t want that shirt, do you?

4. Andrew is looking at a sweater. He likes it, but isn’t sure about the price. His wife looks at the sweater and its price, too. She is thinking the same thing that Andrew is thinking, so she says:

a. This sweater is too expensive, is it?
b. This sweater is too expensive, isn’t it?

D. Two friends see each other at a garage sale. This is the first time they’ve spoken in five years.
Complete their tag questions. Give the expected responses.

Alan: Yeah. It’s been at least five years, (1) hasn't it?
Scott: (2) Yes, it has.
Alan: Those skis in the garage aren’t for sale, (3) are they?
Scott: (4) No, they aren't.
Alan: You were a champion downhill skier, (5) weren't you?
Scott: (6) Yes, I was.
Alan: And you won a lot of medals in competitions, (7) didn't you?
Scott: (8) Yes, I did.
Alan: You don’t compete anymore, (9) do you?
Scott: (10) No, I don't.
Alan: But you still enjoy skiing, (11) don't you?
Scott: (12) Yes, I do.
Alan: You haven’t thought about becoming a ski instructor, (13) have you?
Scott: (14) No, I haven't.
Alan: You see, my nephew and I really want to learn how to ski. You can teach us, (15) can't you?
Scott: Well, of course, (16) I can.

E. Answer the tag questions. Use your own information.

1. You haven’t finished high school, have you?

No, I haven't

2. You brushed your teeth this morning, didn’t you?

Yes, I did

3. You haven’t cleaned your room today, have you?

Yes, I have

4. Your parents have been married for a long time, haven’t they?

Yes, they have

5. Your English teacher is very intelligent, isn’t he/she?

Yes, he/she is

F. Write negative questions for the following situations.

1. You and your friend planned to do research on the Internet with your friend’s laptop. Your friend just arrived at your house, but you don’t see a laptop.

Didn't you bring your computer?

2. Your friend told you to meet at 5:00 p.m. in the mall. You’re in the mall. It’s now 5:30, and your friend isn’t there. You get a call on your cell phone from your friend who is still at home.

Haven't you left yet?

3. You and your family are going for a walk at the beach. Everyone is ready to leave, but your brother is in his room playing video games.

Aren't you coming with us?

4. You and your friends are at a new Japanese restaurant. You order food for everyone. You notice that your friends aren’t eating their food. You are not sure they like what you ordered.

Don't you like your food?

G. Complete the paragraph about Roger. Use the correct form of be able to.

I started playing tennis when I was only ten years old. My family didn’t have much money, so I wasn't able to(1. not be able to) join a tennis club.

Fortunately, a neighbour was able to (2. be able to) coach me.

Because I was so young, I wasn't able to (3. not be able to) play in tournaments. At first I wasn't able to (4. not be able to) serve very well.

But I practiced hard, and soon I was able to (5. be able to) hit the ball hard and fast.

Now I’m 16 years old. Next month I will be in my first big tournament. I hope that I will be able to (6. be able to) win a few matches.

I am going to compete against some really good players. But no matter what, I’ll have a good time, and I will be able to (7. be able to) say that I did my best.

H. READING

Answer the questions.

1. What is the special bond between twins?

The feeling of closeness twins has for each other.

2. How did John and William Bloomfield die?

They both had heart attack.

3. What was unusual about their deaths?

They both died while eating dinner together.

4. Why did people think that there was only one Mr. Anderson?

They were identical twins and shared a single life.

5. Who really robbed the bank?

Ronald Anderson.

I. Think about several things you are learning to do. For example, are you learning to play a sport or to speak a new language? Write them on the lines below.

I'm learning to play tennis.

I'm learning to cook.

I'm learning to surf.

Now complete the chart with information about one of the things you are learning to do.

J WRITING

Now write a paragraph about what you are learning to do. Use the information from your chart above.

Three years ago, I wasn't able to speak English. I was only able to say the alphabet. Now I'm able to speak English and have a conversation. It's fun! I'm still not able to understand every word. But I'm patient. Soon I'll be able to speak fluently. I know I won't be able to speak English exactly like an American because I'll always have an accent. But that's OK. It's still a lot of fun!