English for Everyone - Level 2 Beginner - Practice Book

Author

Thomas Booth worked for 10 years as an English-language teacher
in Poland and Russia. He now lives in England, where he works as
an editor and English-language materials writer, notably of course

books and vocabulary textbooks.

Course consultant

Tim Bowen has taught English and trained teachers in more than 30
countries worldwide. He is the co-author of works on pronunciation

teaching and language-teaching methodology, and author of
numerous books for English-language teachers. He is currently a
freelance materials writer, editor, and translator. He is a member

of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Language consultant

Professor Susan Barduhn is an experienced English-language
teacher, teacher trainer, and author, who has contributed to
numerous publications. In addition to directing English-language
courses in at least four different continents, she has been President
of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign
Language, and an adviser to the British Council and the US State

Department. She is currently a Professor at the School
for International Training in Vermont, USA.

ENGLISH

FOR EVERYONE
PRACTICE BOOK
LEVEL BEGINNER

Contents

US Editors Allison Singer, Jenny Siklos How the course works 8
Editorial Assistants Jessica Cawthra, Sarah Edwards 12
Illustrators Edwood Burn, Denise Joos, Michael Parkin, Talking about yourself 14
18
Jemma Westing New language Using “to be” 22
Audio Producer Liz Hammond Vocabulary Names, jobs, and family 26
Managing Editor Daniel Mills New skill Talking about yourself 28
Managing Art Editor Anna Hall
Project Manager Christine Stroyan Talking about routines
Jacket Designer Natalie Godwin
New language The present simple
Jacket Editor Claire Gell Vocabulary Routines and pastimes
Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT New skill Talking about routines

Producer, Pre-Production Luca Frassinetti Today I’m wearing…
Producer Mary Slater
New language The present continuous
Publisher Andrew Macintyre Vocabulary Clothes and activities
Art Director Karen Self New skill Talking about what’s happening now

Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf What’s happening?

DK India New language Present continuous questions
Senior Editors Vineetha Mokkil, Anita Kakar Vocabulary Activities and gadgets
New skill Asking about the present
Senior Art Editor Chhaya Sajwan
Project Editor Antara Moitra Types of verbs

Editors Agnibesh Das, Nisha Shaw, Seetha Natesh, New language Action and state verbs
Art Editors Namita, Heena Sharma, Sukriti Sobti, Shipra Jain Vocabulary Activities
Assistant Editors Ira Pundeer, Ateendriya Gupta, Sneha Sunder Benjamin, New skill Using state verbs

Ankita Yadav Vocabulary Feelings and moods
Assistant Art Editors Roshni Kapur, Meenal Goel,

Priyansha Tuli, Aanchal Singhal
Illustrators Ivy Roy, Arun Pottirayil, Bharti Karakoti, Rahul Kumar

Managing Editor Pakshalika Jayaprakash
Managing Art Editor Arunesh Talapatra

Production Manager Pankaj Sharma
Pre-production Manager Balwant Singh
Senior DTP Designer Vishal Bhatia, Neeraj Bhatia

DTP Designer Sachin Gupta
Jacket Designer Surabhi Wadhwa
Managing Jackets Editor Saloni Singh
Senior DTP Designer (jackets) Harish Aggarwal

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How are you feeling 30 Making comparisons 48

New language “Feeling” and emotions New language Comparative adjectives
Vocabulary Adjectives of emotions Vocabulary Travel and countries
New skill Talking about your feelings New skill Comparing things

Vocabulary Transportation 34 Talking about extremes 52

Routines and exceptions New language Superlative adjectives
Vocabulary Animals, facts, and places
New language Exceptions 36 New skill Talking about extremes
Vocabulary Time markers
New skill Contrasting routines and exceptions Vocabulary Geographical features 56

Vocabulary The body 38 Making choices 58
62
What’s the matter? New language “Which” and “what” 64
Vocabulary Geographical words 66
New language Health complaints 40 New skill Asking multiple-choice questions
Vocabulary Body parts and pain phrases
New skill Saying what’s wrong Using large numbers

Vocabulary Weather New language Large numbers
Vocabulary Thousands and millions
What’s the weather like? 42 New skill Talking about large amounts

New language Weather descriptions Vocabulary The calendar
Vocabulary Temperature words
New skill Talking about the weather 44

Vocabulary Travel Talking about dates

New language Dates, “was born,” “ago”
Vocabulary Numbers, months, and years
46 New skill Talking about dates

Talking about the past 68 Applying for a job 94
96
New language The past simple of “to be” New language Interview responses 100
Vocabulary Jobs, town, and life events Vocabulary Job words and phrases 102
New skill Talking about past states New skill Dealing with job applications 104
106
Past events 72 Types of questions 110

New language Regular verbs in the past simple New language Subject and object questions
Vocabulary Pastimes and life events Vocabulary Workplace words
New skill Talking about your past New skill Asking different kinds of question

Past abilities 76 Someone, anyone, everyone

New language Using “could” in the past simple New language Indefinite pronouns
Vocabulary Abilities and pastimes Vocabulary Office words
New skill Talking about past abilities New skill Talking about people in general

Vocabulary Entertainment 78 Making conversation

Irregular past verbs New language Short questions
Vocabulary Question words
New language Irregular verbs in the past simple 80 New skill Asking short questions
Vocabulary Sequence words
New skill Describing the past Vocabulary Going out

Vocabulary Tools 84 Future arrangements

Telling a story New language Future with present continuous
Vocabulary Excuses
New language “About,” opinions 86 New skill Talking about future arrangements
Vocabulary Opinions
New skill Describing media and culture Plans and intentions

Asking about the past New language Future tense
Vocabulary Time words and phrases
New language Past simple questions 90 New skill Talking about your plans
Vocabulary Travel and activities
New skill Talking about vacations

What’s going to happen 114 Vocabulary Household chores 136

New language The future with “going to” Around the house 138
Vocabulary Prediction verbs 142
New skill Predicting future events New language The present perfect 146
118 Vocabulary Household chores 150
Vocabulary Animals 152
New skill Talking about the recent past 156
Making predictions
120 Events in your life
New language The future with “will”
Vocabulary Prediction words New language The present perfect
New skill Saying what you think will happen Vocabulary Adventure sports
New skill Talking about past events
Making quick decisions
124 Events in your year
New language Quick decisions with “will”
Vocabulary Decision words New language “Yet” and “already”
New skill Talking about future actions Vocabulary Routines and chores
New skill Talking about the recent past
Future possibilities
128 Eating out
New language Using “might”
Vocabulary Activities, food, and pastimes New language Restaurant phrases
New skill Talking about future possibilities Vocabulary Food preparation
New skill Ordering a meal in a restaurant
Giving advice
132 Achievements and ambitions
New language “Should”
Vocabulary Advice New language Desires and plans
New skill Giving advice Vocabulary Travel and adventure sports
New skill Talking about your achievements
Making suggestions
134 Answers
New language “Could” for suggestions
Vocabulary Advice
New skill Making suggestions

How the course works

English for Everyone is designed for people who want to teach Events in your year READ THE ARTICLE, THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS,
themselves the English language. Like all language courses, it SPEAKING OUT LOUD
covers the core skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,
One of the uses of the present perfect is to talk about New language “Yet” and “already”
events in a time period that hasn’t finished. Use the past Vocabulary Routines and chores
simple for a time period that is completed. New skill Talking about the recent past

KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE

If the time period referred to This year has not finished yet.
is ongoing, use the present Use the present perfect.
perfect. Use the past simple to
talk about a completed event.

listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Unlike in other January is a time period that
has finished. Use the past simple.

courses, the skills are taught and Events in your year FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT PERFECT AND PAST SIMPLE
practiced as visually as possible, using
images and graphics to help you One of the uses of the present perfect is to talk about New language “Yet” and “already” read the article and Write anSWerS tO the QUeStiOnS
events in a time period that hasn’t finished. Use the past Vocabulary Routines and chores aS FUll SentenceS
simple for a time period that is completed. New skill Talking about the recent past
FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS IN THE PRESENT PERFECT
OR PAST SIMPLE

fill in the gaps by pUtting the verbs in the present perfeCt
Or past siMple

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the course book. Work through the units reWrite the SentenceS, cOrrecting the errOrS

in order, making full use of the audio

available on the website and app. 146 147 PRACTICE BOOK

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Unit number The book is divided Practice points Every unit
into units. Each practice book unit tests begins with a summary of
the language taught in the course book
the key practice points.
unit with the same number.

Making quick decisions Listen to the aUdio and marK Whet
Won’t do the actiVities

You can use “will” to talk about the future in two ways: New language Quick decisions with “will”
when you make a prediction without evidence, and Vocabulary Decision words
when you make a quick decision to do something. New skill Talking about future actions

FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE VERBS INTO THE FUTURE USING Won’t do Will do Won
“WILL” AND “WON’T”

Will do

Will do Won’t do Will do Won’t

Modules Each unit match the beginnings of the senten
is broken down into
modules, which should be
done in order. You can take
a break from learning after
completing any module.

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Vocabulary Throughout the book, Visual practice Images and
vocabulary pages test your memory graphics offer visual cues to help
of key English words and phrases fix the most useful and important
taught in the course book. English words in your memory.

Vocabulary

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES WRITE THE WORDS FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT PICTURES

ther the sPeaKers WiLL or

n’t do Won’t do

Will do

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Will do Won’t do Audio support Most modules have
supporting audio recordings of native
nces to the correct endings English speakers to help you improve

your speaking and listening skills.

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Practice modules GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Apply new language rules Cement your understanding
Each exercise is carefully graded to drill in different contexts. of key vocabulary.
and test the language taught in the
corresponding course book units. READING SPEAKING
Working through the exercises alongside Examine target language Compare your spoken English
the course book will help you remember in real-life English contexts. to model audio recordings.
what you have learned and become
more fluent. Every exercise is introduced LISTENING
with a symbol to indicate which skill is Test your understanding
being practiced. of spoken English.

Past eventsModule number Every module Exercise instruction Every

is identified with a unique exercise is introduced with a
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New langubagreieRefgiunlarsvterrbus cintthioe pnas,t stimepllleing you fill in the gaps using the comparative or superlative
what you need to do.Vocabulary Pastimes and life events

New skill Talking about your past

fill in The gapS bY puTTing The verbS in The paST Simple form of the adjectives

Supporting graphics Visual

cues are given to help you

understand the exercises.

matchftilhSlpeinabecTgehinefongiranpwgSsrToitfiwnthgrieTYesoeTunhteaeronepcpeos StioTetohfe ecaocrhreScent Teenndcine gs Supporting audio This symbol shows
encouraged to write your answers that the answers to the exercise are
in the book for future reference. available as audio tracks. Listen to them
after completing the exercise.
Sample answer The first question of
each exercise is answered for you, to combine the two sentences to make one sentence,
help make the task easy to understand. then say it out loud

Listening exercise This symbol indicates 22/01/16 6:52 pm
that you should listen to an audio track in
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they are described

Speaking exercise 27/01/16 3:35 pm
This symbol indicates that you
should say your answers out
loud, then compare them to
model recordings included in
your audio files.

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Audio Answers

English for Everyone features extensive An answers section at the back of the book lists the
supporting audio materials. You are correct answers for every exercise. Turn to these
encouraged to use them as much as you can, pages whenever you finish a module and compare
to improve your understanding of spoken your answers with the samples provided, to see how
English, and to make your own accent and well you have understood each teaching point.
pronunciation more natural. Each file can be
played, paused, and repeated as often as you Answers Find the
like, until you are confident you understand answers to every
what has been said. exercise printed at
the back of the book.

LISTENING EXERCISES
This symbol indicates that you should

listen to an audio track in order to
answer the questions in the exercise.

SUPPORTING AUDIO Audio This symbol
This symbol indicates that extra audio indicates that the
material is available for you to listen to answers can also be
listened to.
after completing the module.
Exercise numbers
Match these numbers
to the unique identifier
at the top-left corner
of each exercise.

FREE AUDIO
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Talking about yourself

When you want to tell someone about yourself, New language Using “to be”
or about people and things that relate to you, Vocabulary Names, jobs, and family
you use the present simple tense of “to be.” New skill Talking about yourself

cross out the incorrect Fill in the gaPs With
Word in each sentence “am,” “is,” or “are”

use the chart to create eight correct sentences
and say them out loud

12

FILL IN THE GAPS TO rEWrITE EACH SENTENCE
MAKE NEGATIVE SENTENCES IN ITS NEGATIVE FOrM

SAy THE quESTIONS OuT LOud, FILLING IN THE GAPS

13

Talking about routines

You can use present simple statements to describe New language The present simple
your daily routines, pastimes, and possessions. Vocabulary Routines and pastimes
Use “do” to form negatives and ask questions. New skill Talking about routines

cross oUt the incorrect word in each sentence

fill in the gaps Using the words in the panel

14

say the sentences out loud, filling in the gaps
listen to the audio, then number the pictures in the order
they are described

15

read the blog and
answer the questions

match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings

16

write each sentence two different ways
use the charts to create 15 correct sentences
and say them out loud

17

Today I’m wearing…

You can use the present continuous to describe New language The present continuous
something that is happening now. It is often used Vocabulary Clothes and activities
to describe what people are wearing, using, or doing. New skill Talking about what’s happening now

cross out the Incorrect word In each sentence

lIsten to the audIo, then number the pIctures In the order
theY are descrIbed

18

fill in the gaps by putting the verbs in the present continuous
match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings

19

cross out the incorrect word in each sentence
write each sentence in its other form

20

rewrite the sentences, putting the words in the correct order
MArK the sentences thAt MAtch the pictures

21

What’s happening?

You can use the present continuous to ask New language Present continuous questions
about things that are happening now, Vocabulary Activities and gadgets
in this moment, or today. New skill Asking about the present

match the questions to their answers

fill in the gaps using the words in the panel

22

listen to the audio and rewrite the sentences,
match actions to names correcting the errors

23

rewrite the sentences as questions starting with “what”
rewrite the sentences, putting the words
in the correct order

24

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND mATcH THE prESENTS TO THE pEOpLE
LOOK AT THE pIcTUrES, THEN rESpOND OUT LOUD TO THE AUDIO

25

Types of verbs

You can use most verbs in the continuous form New language Action and state verbs
to describe ongoing actions. Some verbs cannot Vocabulary Activities
be used in this way. These are called “state” verbs. New skill Using state verbs

WriTe The WordS from The panel in The correcT groupS

actioN Verbs state Verbs

SaY The SenTenceS ouT loud, correcTing The errorS

26

cross out the incorrect words in each sentence

listen to the audio and fill in the gaps

Jane is talking about her life in los angeles and her family.

match the pictures to the correct sentences

27

Vocabulary

FEELINGS AND MOODS WRITE THE WORDS FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT PICTURES

28

29

How are you feeling?

Talking about your feelings is an important part New language “Feeling” and emotions
of everyday conversation. Use the present Vocabulary Adjectives of emotions
continuous to talk about how you’re feeling. New skill Talking about your feelings

FIND The 10 eMOTION aDjecTIves IN The grID

crOss OUT The INcOrrecT wOrD IN each seNTeNce

30

MATCH THE piCTURES TO THE CORRECT SENTENCES

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND
SAY THEM OUT LOUD

31

listen to the audio and answer the questions

several people are telling their
friends how they feel today.

match the sentences that go together

32

fill in the gaps using the words in the panel

33

Vocabulary

TRANSPORTATION WRITE THE WORDS FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT PICTURES

34

35

Routines and exceptions

Use the present simple to describe routines, New language Exceptions
and the present continuous to say what you are Vocabulary Time markers
doing now. These tenses are often used together. New skill Contrasting routines and exceptions

fill in The gaps by pUTTing The verbs in The correcT Tenses

36

rewrite the sentences, correcting the errors
say the sentences out loud, putting the verbs in the
correct tenses

37

Vocabulary

THE BODY WRITE THE WORDS FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT PICTURES

38

39

What’s the matter?

There are many different ways to say you’re sick. You often New language Health complaints
use the negative, “not well,” to talk about general illness, Vocabulary Body parts and pain phrases
and “hurts,” “ache,” or “pain” for specific problems. New skill Saying what’s wrong

rewriTe The senTences, correcTing The errors

40

fill in the gaps using listen to the audio and
the words in the panel answer the questions

alfred is visiting dr. mccloud
and telling him about his
health problems.

use the chart to create 12 correct sentences and say
them out loud

41

Vocabulary

WEATHER WRITE THE WORDS FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT PICTURES

42

43

What’s the weather like?

There are many ways to talk about the weather. New language Weather descriptions
Use the verb “to be” with weather words and phrases Vocabulary Temperature words
to describe the temperature and conditions. New skill Talking about the weather

MATCH THE pICTURES WRITE EACH SENTENCE IN
TO THE dESCRIpTIONS ITS OTHER FORM

44

fill in the gaps using the words in the panel

listen to the audio and answer the questions

a radio presenter is describing
the weather across europe.

use the chart to create 10 correct sentences
and say them out loud

45

Vocabulary

TRAVEL WRITE THE WORDS FROM THE PANEL
UNDER THE CORRECT PICTURES

46

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Making comparisons

a comparative adjective is used to describe the New language Comparative adjectives
difference between two nouns. use it before the Vocabulary Travel and countries
word “than” to compare people, places, or things. New skill Comparing things

fill in the gaps using the words in the panel

48

find eight comparative adjectives in the grid
and write them down

fill in the gaps by putting the adjectives
in their comparative form

49

listen to the audio and answer the questions

dave is calling a travel agent
to book a vacation.

fill in the gaps by putting the adjectives into
the comparative form

50