Unit 4: What Can You Do There?

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Mark your favourite places in the picture. Say why you like them and what you do there.

• Shopping mall, school, hospital, gym.
• People go shopping at the shopping mall.
• People learn at the school.
• People go to the hospital to be cured.
• People play sports at the gym.

B. Comprehension. Match activities and places.
Write the number of each place.

1. 2 You can go shopping and meet friends.
2. 4 You can buy books.
3. 1 Visitors can sleep there.
4. 5 You can open an account.
5. 9 You can take a bus.
6. 12 You can fly to places.

2 Pair Work

A. Ask and answer about places.

Can I play sports at the gym?

Yes, you can.

Can I read books at the library?

Yes, you can.

Can I buy fruits from the supermarket?

Yes, you can.

B. Ask and answer about yourself.

Can you play tennis?

Yes, I can.

Can you draw?

No, I can't.

Can you ride a bicycle?

Yes, I can.

3 Grammar

A. Complete the sentences with can or can’t and the verb in parentheses.

1. Ahmed can't come (come) tonight. He’s finishing an assignment.
2. Can Luke drive (drive) them to the mall in his car?
3. We can't meet (meet) tomorrow afternoon. I’m going to the dentist.
4. Mr. Sawyer can't see (see) you now. I’m afraid he’s very busy.
5. You can't speak (speak) in the library, but you can read (read).
6. Imad can't stay (stay) very long. His friends are waiting for him.

B. Work with a partner. Ask and answer.

1. A: Can Fred make a sandwich?

B: Yes, he can.

2. A: Can Fred ride a bike?

B: Yes, he can.

3. A: Can Fred use a computer?

B: Yes, he can.

4. A: Can Fred ice-shake?

B: No, he can't.

C. Ask a partner. Use the pictures in exercise B.

1. Which activities can you do? Which can’t you do?
2. Which activities do you like to do? Write them in order of preference.

4 Listening

Listen to the ad for the New Town Mall, and write yes or no.

1. no, the mall is located near the hospital.
2. yes, you can shop and meet your friends.
3. no, you can go mountain climbing. store.
4. yes, You can’t rollerblade.
5. no, The Falcons is the name of a computer store.

6 Conversation

About the Conversation

1. Can Imad play tennis?

Yes, he can.

2. Can Imad play on Thursday afternoon?

No, he can't.

3. When can he play? What time?

He can play on Saturday morning. He can play at eight.

4. What does Ali think about the time?

He thinks that eight o'clock is too early.

Your Turn

Invite your partner to play a game or sport, go on an outing, etc.

A: Let’s play football.
B: Good idea. When?
A: On Saturday morning.
B: I can’t. I will be busy with family.
A: How about Thursday at 8pm?
B: That’s a good time.

7 About You

1. Do you like sports? Yes, I do
2. What sports and games can you play? I can play tennis.
3. How often do you play them? I play tennis once a week.
4. Do you like to watch sports on TV? Which ones? Yes, I do-Football and tennis.

8 Reading

After Reading

2. Think about what activities you can do in each place. Make notes in the chart.

4. Underline all the examples of present progressive in the text. Why do they use present progressive here?

• We are building many....
• We are building and planning....
• We are making the....
• We are developing...

9 Writing

B. Research another resort in your country. Complete the chart with notes about the resort.

C. Imagine that you are at a resort in your country. Write a postcard to a friend and say what you can do there. Use your notes from the chart.

Hi Sarah,

How are things? My family and I are having a fantastic vacation in Al-Baha–Saudi Arabia. It was a seven-day trip.

There are so many activities to do. You can camp, climb mountains, ride camels and join with a group of people in a safari adventure.

It was wonderful to see the night sky, as there was not an iota of pollution in the hill area.

We also sat around the camp fire and told stories and jokes.

You can also go on tours to discover the vibrant local culture, colorful markets, delicious food and bargain shopping.

The hotel is comfortable and clean.

The restaurants are great and offer healthy food.

Bye for now,

Najlaa

11 Form, Meaning and Function

A. Write the gerund or infinitive of the verb in parentheses.

• My family and I love going/ to go (1. go) to Beachside Resort on vacation every summer. We always stay in a comfortable apartment with a beautiful view.
• There are lots of fun activities to do at Beachside. My dad and brothers enjoy doing (2. do) water sports.
• They usually rent a boat. My dad and Ahmed spend the day fishing (3. fish). Sometimes they catch enough fish for dinner.
• Hameed prefers snorkelling/ to snorkel (4. snorkel), and this year he would like to try (5. try) scuba diving.
• My mom can’t stand to sail (6. sail) because she gets seasick, and I hate sitting/ to sit (7. sit) on the boat all day.
• We prefer walking/ to walk (8. walk) along the beach. In the evening, I help my mom cook dinner.
• We all love eating/ to eat (9. eat) fresh fish and seafood. After dinner, my brothers like hiking/ to hike (10. hike) along the ecological trails.
• I clear the table and wash up the dishes because my parents want to relax (11. relax) on the balcony.
• Then, I usually feel like reading (12. read) a good book.

B. Write about your likes and dislikes. Use gerunds and infinitives.

1. I like playing video games.
2. I would like to buy a new laptop.
3. I enjoy swimming in the summer.
4. I prefer to hang out with my friends.
5. I dislike watching TV.
6. I can’t stand cooking.
7. I spend my free time reading books.