Unit 3: If It Hadn’t Happened

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Match to form new words and expressions.

1. oil e
2. heavy c
3. hair b
4. electric d
5. security a

B. Comprehension. Answer true or false.

1. T The Sumerians couldn’t have carried heavy loads without the wheel.
2. T If it weren’t for Fleming, many people would have died from infections.
3. F If it hadn’t been for candles, there wouldn’t be any electricity.
4. T People would still be traveling on ships if it weren’t for airplanes.
5. T The man who is unloading the truck should have studied harder.

3. Grammar

A. Read the situations, and make sentences using should have/shouldn’t have.

1. Jan lent April some money, but she never paid her back.

Jan shouldn't have lent April money.

2. Brad forgot his key, so he broke the window to get into the house.

Brad should have had a spare key.

3. Rita didn’t feel well, but she didn’t want to go to the doctor.

Rita should have gone to the doctor.

4. Emilio was upset because they didn’t ask him to go out with them.

They should have asked him to go out with them.

5. We went to Gino’s Restaurant, but the food wasn’t good.

We shouldn't have gone to Gino’s Restaurant.

6. Mr. Johnson missed a really important meeting last night.

Mr . Johnson shouldn't have missed the meeting last night.

C. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. If I had known it was going to rain, e
2. If they had asked me for advice, a
3. If I had had enough money, g
4. If you had been home, f
5. If they had told the truth, b
6. If I hadn’t passed the test, d
7. If the referee hadn’t made a bad call, c

5. Listening

Listen to the people on the radio show, and complete the chart.

8. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. List Faisal’s regrets.

• He regrets not listening to his parents.
• He regrets not going to college.
• He regrets not taking courses in business management.

2. In your own words, write about Ibrahim’s life.

Ibrahim got master degree then he started family and got children. He works and he is now able to take care of his family.

9. Reading

After Reading

Answer the questions about the letters.

1. What happened at the mall two weeks ago?

The story teller lent his friend some money.

2. What does the letter writer wish he hadn’t done?

He wishes that he haven't asked his friend the money back in public.

3. What did the limo driver find?

He found gold and diamond pocket watch.

4. What did he do?

He returned the pocket watch back to the man.

5. What does the limo driver think he should have done?

He thinks that he should have kept the watch.

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Work with a partner. Write sentences about the inventions.

1. People have eaten canned food since the early 1800s. (eat)
2. People have worn the wristwatch since 1910. (wear)
3. People have listened to the radio since 1910. (listen)
4. People have used the toothpaste since 1841. (use)
5. people have had electric light build since 1879. (have)
6. People have watched the film making since 1895. (watch)
7. People have used the paper clip since the 1980s. (use)
8. People have travelled by airplane since 1903. (travel)
9. People have used ballpoint since 1888. (use)

B. Have you used any of the inventions in exercise A? How long have you used them? Ask and answer questions with a partner. Add other inventions.

A: Have you ever used a radio?

B: Yes, I have. I used to use it many years ago.

A: Have you used credit card?

B: No, I have not used yet.

C. Complete the sentences with can, could and may and the verb in parentheses.

1. Ahmed, can you help (help) me with this box, please?
2. Excuse me, may I open the window? Yes, you can.
3. We can't meet (not/meet) tomorrow afternoon. I’m going to the dentist.
4. Mr. Sawyer can't see (not/see) you now. I’m afraid he’s very busy.
5. Could you swim (swim) when you were a child? No, I couldn’t.
6. Imad can't stay (stay) very long. His friends are waiting for him.