EXPANSION Units 1–4

1. Language Review

A. Ask questions about the situations. Use the present perfect progressive.

1. Have you been waiting for the bus?
2. Have you been eating?
3. Have you been waiting for the bus?
4. Have you been skating?
5. Have you been running?
6. Have you been sleeping?

B. Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Use the present perfect progressive or the present perfect form of the verb.

1. Someone has stolen (steal) my car. I left it parked here, and it’s gone.
2. I have been living (live) in this apartment since I moved here two years ago.
3. How long have you been waiting (you/wait) in line?
4. I feel really tired. I haven't slept (not/sleep) well for several nights.
5. There’s a wonderful smell in here. Have you been using (you/use) my perfume?
6. The friends have been painting (paint) the room for two days, but they have finished (only/finish) one wall.

C. Complete the questions.

1. to a pilot about his career How long have you been working?
2. to someone who writes books How many books have you been writing?
3. to a baker making cakes How many cakes have you been making?
4. to a football player How long have you been playing football?
5. to an English student How long have you been studying English?

E. How would you reply? Work with a partner and write a brief reply. Compare your replies in class.

1. Students in my country have been using computers for ten years.
2. Write about yourself.
(Use computers) I have been using computers since I was four years old.
(Write by hand) I have been writing by hand since I was in elementary school.
(use spell-check) I haven't used pell-check for many years.
(Learn online) I have been learning online since the appearance of covid 19.

2. Reading

After Reading

A. Answer the questions about the reading.

1. What was Egyptian make-up concocted with?

a mixture of lead and lead salts.

2. What was make-up used for in Ancient Egypt?

It was used to adorn the eyes and ward off evil.

3. What did the Greeks and Romans believe?

They believed that the make-up had medicinal properties.

4. How was the research carried out?

The research was carried out with a tiny electrode.

5. What were the findings of the research?

It proved that lead produces a molecule that activate the immune.

B. Match each word or phrase in the text with the correct definition.

2. i disinfectant
3. c point out
4. d properties
5. e effect
6. g molecule
7. j preventive
8. a striking
9. b concoct
10. f cell

Vocabulary

A. Match the words with the meanings as found in the chant.

1. d grown
2. e come true
3. b on their own
4. a path
5. c carry on

B. What do you think the following expressions mean?

1. To take someone by the hand To take control of someone or something in order to improve them.
2. A castle made of sand Expression used to describe something that is in decline.

6. Language Review

Α. Complete the ad using the correct passive form of the verbs in parentheses.

• This award-winning resort is located (1. locate) on Paradise Island and has been built (2. build) only recently.
• Guests are offered (3. offer) a unique setting and a wide choice of rooms that are decorated (4. decorate) magnificently.
• The hotel is on a quiet beach, and it is surrounded (5. surround) by palm trees. Our staff is dedicated (6. dedicate) to meeting your every need.
• Exquisite gourmet dishes are prepared (7. prepare) for our guests by our international chefs.
• Paradise Resort focuses on the exotic. Relaxation and healing techniques from cultures around the globe are used (8. use) to help guests renew themselves.

Personal Fitness Training

A program to develop your endurance, strength, and flexibility for your mind and body will be designed (9. will–design) for you personally by our highly qualified fitness experts.

Nutritional Consultation Hotel

In order to benefit from a complete fitness program, a healthy diet will be created (10. will–create) for you by one of our nutritionists. With our program, your concentration will be improved (11. will–improve), and your stress will be reduced (12. will–reduce).