Unit 11: Making Choices

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Match the words with the definitions.

1. c to cheat.
2. e to fit in.
3. b a ticket.
4. a benefit.
5. d scenic.

B. Comprehension. Answer true or false.

1. True If Jimmy cheats on the test, he won’t learn anything.
2. True If Sabah buys the bracelet, she won’t save money.
3. False If Omar speeds on that road, he won’t get into trouble.
4. False If Fahd becomes a professional tennis player, he won’t have to travel.
5. False If they build the resort, it won’t cause any problems.
6. True If they don’t build a new road, they won’t spoil the peace and quiet.

3 Grammar

A. Complete the sentences about facts. Use the simple present or will in the second clause.

1. If you heat (heat) water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils (boil).
2. If they climb (climb) up to 4,000 meters, they will need (need) oxygen.
3. If you don't cross (not cross) its path, the snake won't bite (not bite) you.
4. If we get (get) this HD television, we will see (see) the game better.
5. If you mix (mix) flour and water, you end up (end up) with batter.
6. If he doesn't obey (not obey) the speed limit, he will get (get) a ticket.

B. Work with a partner. Say what will/might happen in the following situations.

1. If we take the scenic route, it will take more time.
2. If we spend the day in the country, we will be able to relax.
3. If we rent a boat, we will be able to go across the lake.
4. If we bring a picnic lunch, we will be able to eat near the lake.
5. If we invite some friends to come along, we will have more fun.
6. If we have time, we will walk around the lake.
7. Your idea: If we spend the day in the city, we will go for a mall.

C. Look at the picture, and match the parts of the sentences.

1. If she leaves the food on the ground, c
2. If the cow crosses the road, e
3. If the boy doesn’t stop hitting their nest, f
4. If the man catches a fish, a
5. If it rains on the farm, d
6. If the toy plane crashes, b

D. Make up your own questions and answers with if about the picture.

What will happen if the farmer doesn't do something about the crows?

If the cow crosses the road, the truck might hit it.

What will happen if the toy plane crashes?

If the toy plane crashes, the boy won't be happy.

What will happen if the man catches a fish?

If the man catches a fish, he'll be pleased.

E. What would you rather do? Share your choices with a partner.

1. get a job / go to college

I'd rather get a job than go to college. / I'd rather go to college than get a job.

2. lie in the sun / sit in the shade

I'd rather lie in the sun than sit in the shade. / I'd rather sit in the shade than lie in the sun.

3. cook dinner / wash the dishes

I'd rather cook dinner than wash the dishes. / I'd rather wash the dishes than cook dinner.

4. live in an apartment / live in a house

I'd rather live in an apartment than live in a house. / I'd rather live in a house than live in an apartment.

5. travel by train / travel by plane

I'd rather travel by train than travel by plane. / I'd rather travel by plane than travel by train.

6. go to the beach / go to the mountains

I'd rather go to the beach than go to the mountains. / I'd rather go to the mountain than go to the beach.

7. have cold weather / have hot weather

I'd rather have cold weather than have hot weather. / I'd rather have hot weather than have cold weather.

8. eat at home / eat at a restaurant

I'd rather eat at home than eat at a restaurant. / I'd rather eat at a restaurant than eat at home.

4 Language in Context

How will the following things affect your life? Discuss in small groups.

If I don't learn English well, I might not join my preferred college.

If I don't save some money, I might not be able to make my project.

If I don't move to another town. I might not be pleased.

If I don't travel to other countries. I might not be happy.

If I don't get good grades. I might not be rewarded.

If I don't get a scholarship. I might not realize my dream.

If I don't get a lot of money. I might not be able to buy a smart phone.

8 Conversation

About the Conversation

1. What are Faisal’s plans for the weekend?

Faisal’s plans are not certain.

2. What are his choices?

His choices are to go to Fahd's graduation dinner, to spend the weekend at Khalid's family's house at the beach, or to go to the Dubai Airshow with Tariq.

3. What will happen if he doesn’t go to Fahd’s graduation?

Fahd will be hurt.

4. What will he regret if he doesn’t go to the air show?

He may not get another chance to see it.

5. What do you think Faisal should do?

I think Faisal should go to Fahd's graduation dinner.

9 Reading

After Reading

A. Explain the following expressions in your own words.

1. could not afford

didn't have enough money.

2. to work out a pact

to reach an agreement.

3. to fulfil his ambition

to do what he wants to do with his life.

B. Now in your own words explain the brothers’ choice.

The family could not afford to send either son to art school. The two brothers worked out a pact. Albrecht would go to fulfill his ambition at art school and Albert would work in the mines to support him.

C. Answer true or false.

1. false the father worked very hard as a tailor in order to support his family.
2. true the two boys were talented and wanted to become artists.
3. true the father didn’t have enough money to send his sons to the academy.
4. true One brother would stay at home while the other went to Nuremberg.
5. true by the time he graduated; Albrecht’s works were already known.
6. true Albrecht came back home to fulfill his part of the deal.
7. false His brother Albert couldn’t go to the academy because he had broken fingers.
8. true Albrecht drew his brother’s hands to express his gratitude.

11 Writing

A. Read the article about making choices. Circle the gerunds.

Subject: Deciding what to wear; Choosing not to study for a test; making ''bad'' choices like these; Making decisions

Object of verb: consider wearing a jacket; end up failing; risk failing

Object of preposition: such as deciding on a career; before deciding; After comparing; [responsible] for making choices;

B. Write notes in the chart about personal choices you have made and their consequences.

C. Write about choices that you have made and their positive or negative consequences. Who has influenced your choices?
What have you learned from the “bad” choices?

I take some decision; these decisions make some impacts on my life. The first choice is eating healthy food. I concerned with eating fruits and vegetables. I feel that my health is better than before.

I decide to take an English course in my summer holiday. Now, I can read stories in English.

Then, I stop surfing the net all the day and decide to organize my time. I make a time for studying, reading, sporting and also surfing the net.

Finally, I pass the ICDL exam. I can use practical skills in computer applications.

12 Form, Meaning and Function

A. Match the sentence parts.

1. d If my family had to move to another city.
2. f If everyone cared for the environment.
3. e If he had more work experience.
4. a If people took the bus more often.
5. b If he worked out at the gym every day.
6. c If I could travel anywhere in the world.

B. Discuss the following situations with a partner. What would you do?

1. You have more free time to do something you really enjoy.

If I had more free time to go to the beach, I'd really enjoy.

2. You were given a scholarship to study at the college of your choice.

If I were given a scholarship to study at London college of Communication, I'd be proud.

3. You lent a good friend some money, but he/she didn’t return it.

I'd be in a trouble, if she didn't return my money.

4. You are a conservationist and your job is to protect the environment.

If I were a conservationist, I'd protect the environment.

5. Your classmate asked you to help him/her cheat on an important test.

If Ali asked me to help him cheat on the final test, I wouldn't help him.

C. Write two sentences with wish for things that each person wants.

1. Trevor has to wake up early for work. He can never get enough sleep.

Trevor wishes he woke up early for work. He wishes he had enough sleep.

2. You don’t feel well, so you can’t hang out with your friends today.

I wish I felt well. I wish I could hang out with my friends today.

3. There is so much pollution. We want more people to care for the environment.

We wish there wasn't so much pollution. We wish more people cared for the environment.

4. You want to buy a new laptop, but you don’t have enough money.

I wish I bought a new laptop. I wish I had enough money.

5. A friend asks Ali to go surfing. He can’t go because he doesn’t know how to surf.

Ali wishes went surfing with his friend. Ali can't go because he wishes knew how to surf.