Look at the picture. Take notes on the things and people (nouns) you can see and what is happening (actions). Then write questions that you can ask the people in the picture.

1. How long have you been in the conference room?
2. How long has the man been presenting his plan?

EXPANSION Units 1–3

A. Match the words and their definitions.

1. g Hold on.
2. e I get it.
3. i Does that make sense?
4. a extraordinary
5. j paramedics
6. c unauthorized
7. f to abandon
8. l nabbed
9. k Are you kidding?
10. b That’s a drag.
11. d scarcely
12. h crummy

B. Circle out the word that doesn’t belong.

1.

a. kidnapping

b. mugging

c. insured

d. murder

2.

a. cell phone

b. Internet

c. pen

d. fax machine

3.

a. theft

b. robbery

c. pickpocketing

d. misdemeanor

4.

a. hijack

b. inmate

c. suspect

d. robber

5.

a. pavement

b. lush

c. pristine

d. remote

6.

a. undisturbed

b. conservation

c. deforestation

d. preserve

7.

a. obviously

b. officially

c. naturally

d. clearly

8.

a. completely

b. barely

c. scarcely

d. hardly

C. Complete the sentences with the auxiliary verbs below. Use one verb twice.

1. When was the last time you saw him?
2. He (negative) didn't say where he was going last night.
3. That place is considered the most expensive restaurant at the moment.
4. Were they ready when you arrived?
5. Prices are getting more and more expensive every day.
6. The Holy Quran student has been memorizing the verses for a whole month.
7. Crime (negative) doesn't pay.
8. Next week I am supposed to be there by nine every morning.
9. Teachers have always earned good salaries in that school.

D. Change the sentences from active to passive.

1. People have sent a lot of information by email.

A lot of information has been sent by email.

2. People are going to use the Internet in more and more remote areas.

The Internet is going to be used in more remote areas.

3. Someone sent me a text message today.

A text message was sent to me today.

4. Somebody invented the Internet in the 1960s.

The Internet was invented in the 1960s.

5. The government purchases computers for schools.

Computers are purchases for schools by the government.

6. Nathan Stubblefield invented the mobile phone in 1908.

The mobile phone was invented in 1908 by Nathan Stubblefield.

7. The Japanese telephone company launched the first cellular network.

The first cellular network was launched by the Japanese telephone company.

E. Circle the correct verb forms.

1. The boy (played/was playing) football when I (had seen/saw) him yesterday.
2. Mrs. Parker (had left/was leaving) before I (arrived/was arriving), so I didn’t see her.
3. I had been (waiting/waited) for two hours when my friend finally arrived.
4. The police (arrested/were arresting) the thief when he (was running/had run) out the door.
5. The Carters (had lived/were living) for two years in Memphis before they (moved/had moved) to Los Angeles.
6. Ibrahim (had never been/never was) to Greece before he (turned/was turning) 18 years old.
7. Helen Keller (was/has been) deaf and blind when she (got/had gotten) her university degree.
8. His face (was/was being) so red because he (had been running/had run).

F. Rewrite each sentence to include the adverbs.

1. I had left the house for 10 minutes. (just)

I had just left the house for 10 minutes.

2. The robber saw me leave. (probably)

The robber probably saw me leave.

3. I didn’t even lock the door. (admittedly)

Admittedly, I didn't even lock the door.

4. He must have been fast. (extremely)

He must have been extremely fast.

5. When I got back home, all of my electronics were gone. (completely)

When I got back home, all of my electronics were completely gone.

6. I was upset. (so)

I was so upset.

7. I called the police right away. (naturally)

Naturally, I called the police right away.

8. They were nice. (very)

They were very nice.

9. There have been a lot of robberies lately. (apparently)

Apparently, there have been a lot of robberies lately.

10. They think they will find him. (actually)

They actually think they will find him.

11. I hope they do. (obviously)

I obviously hope they do.

H. Look at the picture. Take notes on the things and people (nouns) you can see and what is happening (actions). Then write questions that you can ask the people in the picture.

1. How long have you been in the conference room?
2. How long has the man been presenting his plan?

I. WRITING

2. Now use your ideas from the chart to write an email to your friend. Be sure to answer all of the questions.

To: my visitor

Subject: Jeddah travel tips

• Jeddah is one of the largest cities in Saudi Arabia. Museums are great places to learn about economic staples and local products.
• Be sure to visit Central Fish Market where you can stroll through vendor stalls and purchase the freshest seafood in the region.
• For getting around and hanging out in Jeddah the service of hiring a private car and driver is available and cheap.
• I advise you to take special clothes like silk because of the high temperature, you should also respect the law and this point is the most important things to do before heading off to Jeddah.