EXPANSION Units 4–6

A. Complete the crossword puzzle with words or phrases.

Across

2. hassle

3. in a bind

5. humiliating

7. puzzling

8. ditch

12. income

14. fictional

17. take off

18. version

Down

1. get a kick out of

4. a piece of cake

6. appreciate

8. organic

10. prosperous

11. pesticides

13. cooperate

15. chuck

B. Add to or for to each sentence.

1. My friend will translate the film for us.
2. The salesperson sold the vacuum cleaner to us.
3. I’m hiring a carpenter to build a table for my kitchen.
4. That policeman is going to give a ticket to the man in the red car.
5. The veterinarian is giving treats to the animals.
6. The chef is going to cook a delicious meal for us.
7. Mrs. Willis gave homework to her class.

C. Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1. Karin enjoys helping (help) people who are less fortunate.
2. We hope to start (start) our own business someday.
3. I try to get (get) an hour of reading in every day.
4. Joe prefers to work (work) with people rather than alone.
5. She is considering going (go) back to school.
6. I began working (work) there in March.
7. Tom decided to apply (apply) to medical school.
8. Jasim offered to bring (bring) you to work today.

D. Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Use a gerund or infinitive.

1. I really enjoy hanging out with my friends.
2. I refuse to pay a lot of money for clothes.
3. I need to go to the store today.
4. I can’t stand waiting in line.
5. I prefer to vacation close to home.
6. I plan to get a job for the summer.
7. I would consider going to a university that is far away.
8. I expect to do very well in this class.

E. Unscramble the words to form sentences.

1. I/that/he suggested/buy a hybrid car/.

He suggested that I buy a hybrid car.

2. buy a stainless-steel water bottle/I/to/you/want/.

I want you to buy a stainless-steel water bottle.

3. we/that/try to save water/it is essential/all/.

It is essential that we all try to save water.

4. that/environmentalists request/eat locally grown food/we/.

Environmentalists request that we eat locally grown food.

5. everyone/that/try to conserve energy/it is important/.

It is important that everyone try to conserve energy.

6. turn off the lights when you’re not in a room/environmentalist recommend/you/that/.

Environmentalists recommend that you turn off the lights when you’re not in a room.

7. you/I’d/to recycle all of that paper/like/.

I'd like you to recycle all of that paper.

8. she/that/reuse containers as much as possible/they asked/.

They asked that she reuse containers as much as possible.

F. Correct the errors in the sentences.

1. I want you that become a lawyer.

you to become.

2. He ordered me it.

ordered it for me.

3. The carpenter built a new closet to us.

for us.

4. I decided taking a break.

decided to take.

5. It is important you come on time.

important that you.

6. Will you reserve a table me?

a table for me.

7. Maria asked that Lisa brings a dessert.

bring.

8. My teacher suggested to come a little early tomorrow.

suggested coming.

9. I love to eating out at restaurants.

to eat out.

10. I demand to you tell me what you’re talking about.

demand that you tell.

G. Read the article and answer the questions.

1. Why is chocolate imported in large amounts?

To meet the demand during the festival season.

2. What varieties are available?

Dark, light, white, bitter, semi-sweet, sweet.

3. When is the busiest time of year for confectioners? Why?

Post-Ramadan period because of the numerous orders.

Find each word or phrase in the text and match it with the correct definition.

1. c dipped
2. f confectioners
3. a affection
4. d fill (an order)
5. e assortment
6. b in keeping with

Η. Look at the picture. Take notes on how this boy feels and what has happened (actions) to make him feel that way. Use the words you listed to write sentences.

1. Children get really excited with celebrations.
2. Most people are delighted to have surprise gifts.

Ι. WRITING

Write a description of an important holiday in your culture. Answer the following questions in your essay:

• The country's only secular public holiday takes place each September 23 on the anniversary of Saudi Arabia's 1932 founding.
• Although many Saudis still choose to quietly celebrate this formerly holiday at home, growing numbers of young Saudis have chosen to express their national pride more overtly by singing, dancing, honking car horns and waving Saudi flags.