A2 ELEMENTARY TEACHER HANDBOOK

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 6.3.7 - READ
MAD Sentence Jumble
Put the sentences in the correct order explaining how to send an email.
1. First, turn on your computer.
2. Then, open your email.
3. Use the mouse to click on the icon to write a new email.
4. Type the email address of the person receiving your email.
5. After that, begin to type the email.
6. Before you click send, add the files the person needs.
7. Finally, click send.
8. Turn off your computer if you are finished with it.

ACTIVITY 6.3.8 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Continuous Recording
You and your classmate have a project due on Monday. Your partner has been sick and you
haven’t been able to work together in class. He is video calling you on the computer.
Answer the questions that he asks in complete sentences.
1. Do you have time to chat now?
2. Did you receive my email with the project information?
3. Can you send me the file that you made?
4. Did you download the video to your laptop?
5. Do you want me to print the paper for our teacher?

GAME - CHAPTER 6 VOCABULARY REVIEW
Class activity

GAME: Bingo and/or Marker War (Find the explanation and playing sheet in
the A1 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the A1StudentGames.pdf.)

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LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

GERUNDS

A gerund looks like a participle, but it is a noun. To form a gerund, take the verb and put it in its -ing
form. Examples: click → clicking email → emailing print → printing

Uses Examples
Becoming the boss of the company is my dream.

1. As the subject of a sentence Responding to emails on time is very important.

Turning off your computer every night is good for
the battery.

2. After some verbs that describe how we feel I like printing extra copies of notes.
or think such as: like, hate, enjoy, quit, suggest, She enjoys chatting on the phone with friends.
dislike, and deny I dislike deleting files from my computer.

3. After prepositions I talked him into taking the new job.
Some prepositions are: about, for, in, into, of, to
I am interested in becoming a partner in the
business.

I am scared of losing my job.

ACTIVITY 6.3.9 - READ

MAD Text Match

Complete each sentence starter.

1. Deleting emails can sometimes take a long time.

2. I am interested in starting a business someday.

3. The receptionist denies deleting the email.

4. My friends and I enjoy chatting on the phone often.

5. Turning off your laptop every night is a good idea.

6. My brother enjoys being a police officer.

7. Becoming a fireman interests me.

8. Taking a break at work is important.

9. He dislikes using this software.

10. I suggest emailing me the information for the meeting.

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ACTIVITY 6.3.10 - READ
MAD Multiple Choice
In which sentence can you use the word as it is written?
1. downloading

A. I will __________ the pictures after you send them.
B. I suggest __________ all the files to your computer.
C. It is important __________ files to save them.
2. chatting
A. __________ with friends always makes me happy.
B. Do you __________ with friends on the computer?
C. We will __________ together at work.
3. texting
A. I hate __________. I prefer to call someone.
B. I need __________ you the party information.
C. Can you ask Julia __________ me?
4. becoming
A. I will never __________ a professional artist.
B. I have decided __________ a professional artist.
C. I am interested in __________ a professional artist.
5. repairing
A. Jordan will __________ my car tomorrow.
B. __________ a car is not something I enjoy doing.
C. It is sometimes difficult for a mechanic __________ a car.
6. saving
A. I will __________ the pictures after you send them.
B. Why don’t you __________ all the files to your computer?
C. __________ your work often is so important.

ACTIVITY 6.3.11 - READ
MAD Multiple Choice
Choose which question does not lead to the answer.
1. Taking pictures with a digital camera will work the best.

A. What will work the best?
B. How should we take the pictures?
C. Why do you like digital cameras?

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ACTIVITY 6.3.11 - READ (Continued)
MAD Multiple Choice
2. I like sending emails from my computer.

A. What do you like doing on the computer?
B. Where do you like sending emails from?
C. Do you like having conversations?
3. I don’t like chatting on the phone.
A. Why don’t you like texting?
B. What technology don’t you use to communicate?
C. Do you like chatting on the phone?
4. Yes, he is interested in becoming a manager for our company.
A. Is he interested in becoming a manager?
B. What job interests him at our company?
C. Would he be interested in becoming a manager?
5. Taking a break at work is good for your brain.
A. When are you taking a break?
B. Why is it good to take a break at work?
C. What is good for your brain?
6. No, printing the file on time will be difficult.
A. What will be difficult?
B. Will you be able to print the file on time?
C. Could you print the file on time?

ACTIVITY 6.3.12 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Listen to the questions and answer in complete sentences.
1. What do you like doing on the computer?
2. What software do you enjoy using and why?
3. Which website do you suggest visiting and why?
4. What profession are you interested in becoming and why?

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LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

INFINITIVES

The infinitive is the original verb with the word “to” in front of it.
Examples: to read to earn to print

Uses Examples

1. After some verbs such as: agree, arrange, He arranged to have the meeting in the afternoon.
ask, promise, decide, afford, expect, learn,
need, plan, want, wait The employee learned to use to new software
quickly.

2. To show the reason why you did something He went to the office to talk to a colleague.
She logged into the computer to download the file.

3. After adjectives (describing words) It is necessary to delete old files from your comput-
er once a month.

It is easy to send a link through an email.

4. After direct or indirect objects in a sentence The boss asked John to deliver the paperwork to
the new client.

that are nouns or pronouns referring to a person The carpenter told you to print the new plans
yesterday.

ACTIVITY 6.3.13 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Look at the verb between the two asterisks. Decide if each one is correct or incorrect in the

sentence. For example: You see: I promised *sending* the email by 3:00.

You choose: B. incorrect

1. It is important *to delete* emails that do not have to be saved.

A. correct B. incorrect

2. The manager asked his receptionist *printing* the pictures.

A. correct B. incorrect

3. I turned on my computer *to send* an email.

A. correct B. incorrect

4. *Becoming* a firefighter is a brave decision.

A. correct B. incorrect

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ACTIVITY 6.3.13 - READ (Continued)

MAD Multiple Choice

5. There were a lot of people printing, so I waited *using* the printer.

A. correct B. incorrect

6. Did you plan *emailing* me the files today?

A. correct B. incorrect

7. She asked the programmer *to look* at the problem with her computer.

A. correct B. incorrect

8. I need *buying* a new mouse. This one is not working.

A. correct B. incorrect

ACTIVITY 6.3.14 - WRITE
MAD Word Jumble
Put the statements or questions in the correct word order.
1. The photographer needed to buy a new camera.
2. I look forward to chatting with you.
3. Do you expect the staff to work on Saturdays?
4. Alyssa went to a university to study engineering.
5. I can’t wait to read my favorite writer’s new book!
6. The assistant went to the office early to work.
7. Have you learned to use the new software yet?
8. The boss asked the receptionist to make the appointment.

ACTIVITY 6.3.15 - READ & WRITE
MAD Question and Answer
Write a question that led to the answer. Teachers, answers will vary.
1. I am looking forward to getting a job.
2. I would like to repair fire engines or emergency vehicles.
3. Yes, I turned on my computer to download it for you.
4. No, I didn’t ask him to repair my keyboard yet.
5. We decided to have our conversation tomorrow.
6. You need to click on this file.
7. You have to download the software from this website.
8. Yes, it is too late to receive a new laptop.

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ACTIVITY 6.3.16 - LISTEN & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Listen to the sentences. Each sentence is missing an infinitive. Choose the best verb to

complete the sentence and type the infinitives in the correct blanks.

to text to email to bring to click on

to look forward to to turn off to own to save

1. He needs [to turn off] the computer before leaving work.
2. You have to be brave in order [to save] people’s lives.
3. I need you [to text] me when you get here.
4. She asked you [to bring] your laptop today.
5. The boss asked me [to email] him the file by noon.
6. To open the software, you have [to click on] the mouse twice.
7. It takes a lot of work [to own] a business.
8. After a busy week, it is easy [to look forward to] the weekend.

ACTIVITY 6.3.17 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Look at the Section 3 Vocabulary list. In each sentence, include the sentence starter, an
infinitive, and a Section 3 Vocabulary word or phrase.
1. He decided…
2. My boss asked me…
3. It is difficult…
4. I learned…
5. They wanted…

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LANGUAGE EXPLORATION
Email and Website Addresses
[email protected] Do you know what this is? Do you know how to say it out loud? This is
an example of an email address, and you would say “english at letstalk dot com”. In the English
language, the @ is called an “at sign” or “at symbol”. However, there are many fun words for this
little symbol in other languages. See the list below. Which is your favorite?

- In Armenian, it is called a “puppy”.
- In Danish, it is called an “elephant’s trunk”.
- In German, it is sometimes called a “spider monkey”.
- In Greek, it is often called a “duckling”.
- In Hebrew, it is sometimes called a “shtrudel” (because it looks like the center of a strudel cake).
- In Hungarian, it is called a “worm”.
- In Czech, it is called a “pickled fish roll”.

The @ is also used often on social media and websites to directly notify a person of a message.
To do this yourself, you can attach the @ to their name, (like: @name), and your friend will see
what you wrote to them. In American English, you may also see this on a sports team’s schedule
to indicate who and where a team is playing. It could look like this: “Los Angeles @ Chicago,” which
means the team from Los Angeles is playing at the Chicago team’s home field.

Another internet term commonly used in the U.S. and around the world is .com (“dot com”),
which is what we call a domain, or the ending of a URL. You may also see: .gov, .edu, .org, and .us
when surfing the web in America. In fact, each state has their own form of this, such as .tx.us for
Texas, .wv.us for West Virginia, and .ak.us for Alaska!

Did you know that some popular websites have different versions of their site for different
countries? These are called country codes. You can visit kayak.us to go to an American version
of the travel site, kayak.es to see the Spanish version, kayak.de for the German site, or
www.kayak.co.uk for the site used in the United Kingdom.
What is the country code where you live?
Do you know country codes for any other countries?

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ACTIVITY 6.3.18 - SPEAK: How do you communicate?
LAD Pairing Activity (Groups of 3)
Discuss the following questions:

What forms of communication do you use regularly?
Which form do you use least? Why?
Which form do you like best? Why?
Which form do you use most to talk with friends? Why?
Which form do you use most to talk with family? Why?

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record.

ACTIVITY 6.3.19 - SPEAK: What’s your favorite website?
LAD Pairing Activity
First, answer the following questions. Then, discuss your answers in a group of 4.

Your Answers Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3

What’s the name
of your favorite

website?

What is the web
address?

Why do you like
it?

What can you do
on it?

Who would like
it?

ACTIVITY 6.3.20 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Choose one of your partner’s websites that interests you and share what you learned about
this website. Then, share why you would like to visit this site.

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READING

COMPUTERS THEN AND NOW

It is hard to think about a world without the technology we have today, especially computers. In the past,
computers were very big. They had many parts and took up all of the space in a room. They were not for
personal use. Only people like the military or NASA had computers like these. They were also only capable
of doing one thing at a time, like solving big math equations quicker than doing them by hand. Emailing
was not invented yet, and no one used a mouse. To communicate, people had to write letters, talk on the
phone (no text messages!), or talk in person. The old computer screens only showed text. There were no
pictures, images, or videos. Finally, computers had limited software, and sometimes it could take up to a
day for a computer to process information.

Now, people enjoy using small computers that they can take with them. They can send emails, save
multiple files, go on web pages to look up information, message and chat with friends, and print papers
all at the same time! Clicking on web pages, programs, and links is easy with the use of a mouse or even
your finger on some personal computers. Today, we have software updates every month, and our
computers do whatever we want at fast speeds. Even though computers are very different from the
past, they still do the same job of helping people work and communicate information.

ACTIVITY 6.3.21 - READ
MAD Question and Answer
After reading about the difference between older computers and computers now, answer the
following questions in complete sentences.
1. What is this reading (passage) mainly about?

The difference between old computers and computers now.
2. Name two differences between computers then and computers now.

The old computers were very big and the computers now are small.
The old computers only did one thing at a time, but new computers can do many things
at the same time.
Only special groups of people had computers in the past, now everyone has them.
The old computers did not have a mouse, but the new ones do.
3. Name one thing that is the same between computers then and computers now.
Computers help people work and communicate.
4. Name three things you can do on a computer now.
People can email, save multiple files, go on websites to look up information, message
and chat with friends, print papers, download software, etc.

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ACTIVITY 6.3.22 - READ & SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
How do you use your computer to communicate? Record yourself explaining how you use
your computer on a normal day to help you with work, school, or to communicate with friends
or family.

CULTURAL NOTE
Schools and Technology
The United States is a powerhouse in the technology world. Here, many popular computer
brands were born, such as Apple, Google Chromebook, Dell, HP, and Intel. These companies
make computers, PCs, laptops, and many other devices. It is common for schools to have
multiple computer labs, which is a room with 20-30 computers. Schools usually offer computer
classes, where students learn how to use a computer, type, use software *such as Microsoft
Word and Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, etc. Do research and make presentations. However,
any teacher is allowed to take his/her students into the computer lab. Students each sit at a
computer to do the work their teacher has assigned and then leave the computer to go to their
next class. Today, laptops are becoming very common in schools, instead of computer labs.
There is even a popular program called “one-to-one” which means every student is given a
laptop or tablet to use throughout the year, and therefore, classes don’t have to share
computers. Students can even take their laptops or tablets home with them! The goal of the
one-to-one program is to allow every student to learn to use a computer, especially students
that may not have a computer at home. This program is very expensive for school districts, but
many districts choose to invest in the technological education of their students.

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LET’S TALK!

VIDEO - LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE!

LT 6.1 - LISTEN (Available with or without captions.)

MAD Listening & Viewing

Watch the chapter video.

Teachers, you can also launch this as a LAD activity and have your students all watch it at the

same time.

Jack: When I’m older I hope to be a businessman dealing with international business.
I’m a very personable person. I like to travel, I like to talk to people, and I feel I can, like I said,
communicate with people real well, so that would play well to my strengths in the business field.
So, if I am a businessman then I’ll be in international business.

Skylar: My goal one day is to be a musical therapist. Um, I’ve been singing and playing piano since
I was about 4. I have been in every musical aspect out there: school plays, musicals, all that jazz.
Um, I’ve been working with kids since I was little, too. I got chosen in elementary school to work with
the special education classroom, and that is where I absolutely fell in love with working with kids of
that sort, and I’ve been doing it ever since. And so, being able to combine my help of - or my love
of helping kids and my love of music into one aspect is the perfect area for me. So, if and when I do
become a musical therapist, I will be at my happiest.

Connor: When I get a little older I want to get into the business world, specifically international
business. I’m really into German and European business aspects and languages, so I hope to
continue that route and be able to work in Europe and in America, or wherever it may take me.
Um, so if I’m a successful business man, I’d like to - or I will be involved in management and human
resources and other aspects of the business world, that I can use my talents for, I guess. So, we’ll
see where that takes me.

Grace: So, when I’m older I want to be a pharmacist. I fell in love with chemistry during my high
school class and decided it was the route for me. I think the combination of math and science is
something that just really intrigues me. And, another aspect of pharmacy that I love is that you’re
helping people and that, you know, helping them get better, and although you might not be the
doctor doing the surgery you still help with that healing process. Um, I also think that it’s a cool way
to be able to help out people possibly in other countries and to travel around, do that type of stuff.
So, if I am a pharmacist, I will be working towards helping people.

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LT 6.2 - LISTEN
MAD Category Match
Listen to the chapter video of the students talking about their career goals. Then, match the
phrase or sentence with correct person who said it.

Jack Skylar Grace Connor
international business musical pharmacist international business

likes to talk to people plays the piano and sings likes chemistry and math German language
likes to travel
likes to help kids with likes to travel wants to work in the U.S.
special needs or Europe

likes to help people wants to be a manager

LT 6.3 - LISTEN

MAD Multiple Choice

Decide whether each statement is True or False.

1. Jack wants to be a musical therapist when he grows up.

A. True B. False

2. Skylar has been playing the guitar since she was 4.

A. True B. False

3. Skylar loves working with children.

A. True B. False

4. Connor and Jack are interested in working in international business.

A. True B. False

5. Jack would like to work in Europe.

A. True B. False

6. Grace is looking forward to helping people as a pharmacist.

A. True B. False

7. Grace dislikes chemistry.

A. True B. False

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LET’S TALK!

INTERVIEWS - LET’S TALK ABOUT JOBS!

LT 6.4 - LISTEN
MAD Listening & Viewing
Listen to the following students talk about themselves.
Note: The interview answers are unscripted responses to a question. You may notice some
grammatical errors, so please keep in mind that these are authentic responses.

Taylor Jason Emily

LT 6.5 - LISTEN & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the following students talk about themselves. Fill in the blanks with words that
are missing in their interviews. The blanks may have more than one word, so listen carefully.
Watch spelling and capitalization if it is the beginning of a sentence.

Taylor: “My [job] is: I work at a [restaurant] and bowling alley as a hostess. When I [grow] up, I
want to do [something] with performing or maybe [be] a human rights advocate. And my mom
[works] as a fitness trainer, and [my dad] is a manager of a mining [company]. And some of my
characteristic traits: I like to consider [myself] to be nice, and sometimes funny, and loyal to my
[friends].”

Jason: “I do [have] a job. I work at the [movie theater]. Uh, when I grow up, I [would] like to be
an [actor] or somehow involved in theater or the movies. My parents’ [professions]: my dad is
a [businessman] in human resources and my mom is a guidance counselor at my elementary
[school]. I think my friends would say that [I’m] hard working, I’m [artistic] and I have a very dry
sense of humor.”

Emily: “I do have a job and [it’s] at a local clothing [store]. I want [to work] with German and
marketing when I grow up. [My dad] is a pharmacist and my mom is a [nurse]. Some of my
characteristic traits are that [I’m funny], I’m nice, and I’m [friendly].”

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LT 6.6 - LISTEN

MAD Multiple Choice

After watching the interviews, choose the correct answer.

1. Who is not interested in acting or performing?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

2. Whose dad is a manager at a company?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

3. Who does not say “nice” as being one of his/her characteristics?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

4. Whose mom works at a school?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

5. Whose mom is a nurse?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

6. Who works at a clothing store?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

7. Who works at a movie theater?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

8. Who works at a restaurant?

A. Taylor B. Jason C. Emily

LT 6.7 - READ & SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Answer the questions about yourself as if you were being interviewed.
1. Do you have a job right now?

A. If yes, where do you work?
B. If no, do you want a job?
2. Did you have a different job before?
3. Does your dad have a job/profession?
A. If yes, what does he do / where does he work?
B. If no, why not?
4. Does your mom have a job/profession?
A. If yes, what does she do / where does she work?
B. If no, why not?

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REVIEW: SELF-EVALUATION How well do I
understand the topic?

I CAN... Additional Refer to...
Practice (Page = P.)

Review (R)

1. discuss professions using the future R. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 Section 1
tense. P. 6-8

2. use the present continuous for the R. 5, 8 P. 6-12
future. R. 1, 4, 8
R. 5, 8 Section 2
3. discuss places of work using the P. 6-28
1st conditional tense.
Section 3
4. discuss communication through the
use of technology.

5. use infinitives and gerunds. R. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 P. 6-41
P. 6-44

R1 - LISTENING 1
MAD Multiple Choice
Listen as Joseph talks about his new job. Then, choose the best answer for each question based
on what he said about his job.

I just graduated from college with my business degree. I am starting a job working for a smaller
company next week. I prefer a smaller company because I get to know people really well. To start, I
will earn about $30,000 and can work towards a raise in the next couple of years. Another amazing
thing is that the office is about 20 minutes from my house, so the drive is going to be easy in the
future. My job will be to work as a computer programmer. I will work with other staff to organize
websites for different businesses. We want to make sure everything people access is organized
and interesting. That way, if people visit these businesses’ web pages, they will be able to find
everything easily. I have to report to my manager every day in the morning to talk about what I
need to accomplish each day. If I have any questions about the work during the day, my manager
will help me solve them, too. At the end of my first week, I have a meeting with the boss to discuss
my work and any questions I may have. His secretary set up the meeting, and she’s very friendly.
I can tell everyone in this office will be great to work with, and I will really like it here.

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R1 - LISTENING 1 (Continued)
MAD Multiple Choice
1. Why does Joseph prefer to work for a smaller company?

A. He can get to know people well.
B. He doesn’t have to work with a lot of people.
C. The boss of a small company is nicer.
2. How much will he earn?
A. $20,000
B. $30,000
C. $50,000
3. How long is the drive from Joseph’s home to his new job?
A. one hour
B. 45 minutes
C. 20 minutes
4. What will Joseph do as a computer programmer at this company?
A. He will organize web pages, so they are are easy to use.
B. He will fix software problems.
C. He will manage the staff and talk to the boss.
5. Who does Joseph have to speak with on a daily basis?
A. the boss
B. the secretary
C. the manager
6. Who does Joseph say is friendly?
A. his boss
B. the secretary of his boss
C. his manager

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R2 - LISTENING 2
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the following student talk about herself and the chapter topic. Fill in the blanks with
words that are missing in her interview.

Ashley: “At my newest [job], um, I basically [work] in a daycare at a gym and
then the job [I’ve had] for longer: I help [coach] and help out with like field
trips ‘cause it’s for [gymnastics], so, and I want [to be] a physical therapist
when I [grow] up. Um, my mom recently got a new promotion. [She’s] a
Strategic Pricing Manager. I personally think I’m [a little] quirky. I mean
obviously I laugh a lot. I [take] things with humor. I don’t know, I’m just really
[excited] about life, so yeah!”

R3 - GRAMMAR 1

MAD Text Match

Match each sentence with the correct tense.

1. I will be a doctor. future

2. I was a doctor. past simple

3. I am going to be a doctor. present continuous

4. I am a doctor. present simple

5. I have been a doctor. present perfect

6. I was going to be a doctor. past continuous

7. Be a doctor! imperative

R4 - GRAMMAR 2
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with either the present simple or future tense.
For example:
You see: If you [ _____ ] working with computers, you [ _____ ] a good programmer. (to enjoy; to be)
You type: If you [enjoy] working with computers, you [will be] a good programmer. (to enjoy; to be)
1. If I [am] a professional athlete, I [will earn] a lot of money. (to be; to earn)
2. You [will want] to look into being a veterinarian if animals [interest] you. (to want; to interest)
3. If Erin [is] sick tomorrow, she [will stay] home from work. (to be; to stay)

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R4 - GRAMMAR 2 (Continued)
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
4. The staff [will have] to pay for a new one if we [get] new uniforms. (to have; to get)
5. If Zach and John [are] pilots, they [will fly] often. (to be; to fly)
6. If someone [drives] too fast, a police officer [will give] him a ticket. (to drive; to give)
7. The photographer [will take] pictures in the evening if the sky [looks] beautiful. (to take;

to look)
8. Jackson [will find] a different job if he [feels] unhappy at his current job. (to find; to feel)

R5 - READING
MAD Multiple Choice
Read the following passage about being a businessman or businesswoman. Then, answer
the multiple choice questions below.
Being a businessman or businesswoman involves working for a company who provides a
service. A service is a need that people have. For example, if someone needs medicine, a
company will work to make medicine and sell medicine. If someone needs furniture for their
house, a company will work to design furniture and sell it to people.

A businessman or businesswoman works in an office with other staff. Their job involves
working with many different people in an office, so they need to be good communicators.
They spend most of their day on the computer. They use the computer to look up information
and create files. They then email those files to staff to share the information. Sometimes
people work to fix files. They download them on their computer and read them to correct
them or add more information. Once the file is perfect, it is sent to the boss for a final check.

Many times, businessmen and businesswomen will go to meetings every week. Using email
is excellent, but people need to talk in person to get organized. The secretary will set up a
meeting during a specific time and at a specific place in the office. The boss will come
sometimes depending on what information the team is discussing that day. If it is a smaller
meeting, the boss won’t come, but if it is important information, the boss will come. The group
of people will chat about their work and make plans for what they are going to do during the
week. A businessman or businesswoman is always busy!

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R5 - READING
MAD Multiple Choice
1. What is the purpose of this reading (passage)?

A. to get you to become a businessman or businesswoman in the future
B. to tell you about the job of a businessman or businesswoman
C. to tell you a fun story about being a businessman or businesswoman
D. to explain different types of companies
2. What is a service?
A. a need people have
B. a meeting
C. a type of company
D. a type of job in a business
3. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT...
A. what a businessman or businesswoman does on a computer.
B. what happens during a meeting.
C. the job of a businessman or businesswoman.
D. how a businessman or businesswoman creates a website for their company.
4. Why do businessmen and businesswomen need to be good communicators?
A. because they write emails every day
B. because they work with different people in an office
C. because their files have a lot of information
D. because they chat with their group weekly
5. Who sets up a meeting in the office?
A. the boss
B. the staff
C. the secretary
D. the receptionist

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R6 - WRITING
MAD Question and Answer
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Would you like to be a secretary? Why or why not?
2. Would you prefer to work on a farm or in an office? Why?
3. Would you like to have a business with your best friend?
4. Would you prefer early or late meetings?
5. Would you like to wear a uniform to work?

R7 - WRITING
MAD Open Recording
Use the picture to answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What profession will Tim choose?
2. Where will he work?
3. Will he have to wear a uniform?
4. What will he do in this profession?
5. What characteristics will Tim need for this
profession?

R8 - SPEAKING
MAD Open Recording
Look at the vocabulary images from the beginning of each section. Describe each picture
using new vocabulary that you learned from this chapter.

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PROJECT 1 (NOT IN LAB) (Optional: Refer to the Rubric Section.)

MY FUTURE PROFESSION

Give a presentation about your future profession. Use the future tense and if clauses.

Answer these questions and give any further information you think is important for your

future profession.

1. What do you want your future profession to be? Why?

2. What characteristics do you need to have to be good at your profession?

3. Will you earn a lot, average or a little money?

4. Why will this profession make you happy?

5. What will be difficult about your future profession?

6. What profession will you never become? Why?

7. What kind of hours will you have to work?

PROJECT 2 (NOT IN LAB) (Optional: Refer to the Rubric Section.)

RESEARCH A CAREER
Research a career in the U.S. and answer the questions about that career.
What type of schooling do you need to become this profession?

How much does the average person earn in that profession? Starting?

What type of tasks do they have to do?

Do they have to wear a uniform?

Would you like to be this profession?

How is this profession different in the U.S. versus in your country?

Teacher Note: Have students do this project in the LAD Presentation mode, as an Open Recording

in the MAD or in front of the class not in the lab.

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LISTENING
MAD Multiple Choice
Listen as Olivia talks about her new job. Then, choose the best answer for each question
based on what she said about her job.

After seven long years, I have finally graduated from veterinary school! I will be working at
an excellent veterinary clinic in Denver, Colorado. My starting salary will be $79,000. We will
not only be working with small animals but large ones, too. There are lots of horse farms in
Denver. I am looking forward to helping animals with their illnesses and injuries. If I have to
treat a horse, I will go to the farm of the farmer. It is easier to treat a large animal at his home
than in a veterinary clinic. Last week, I met the staff. There are four veterinarian assistants
and two receptionists. There are three other veterinarians at this clinic. So, if i have any
questions about how to treat an animal, I will be able to ask them for recommendations.
Everyone seems so friendly. I am very excited to work with them! As a staff we will meet once
a week to discuss how the office is running and discuss any changes that may need to be
made. In the future I would like to own my own veterinary clinic, but for now I will learn a lot
in this job.

1. What profession is Olivia? 2. How much will she earn?
A. a veterinarian A. $17,000
B. a receptionist B. $50,000
C. a veterinarian assistant C. $79,000

3. What types of animals will she work with? 4. How many other people work at the clinic?
A. small animals A. 6
B. large animals B. 9
C. small and large animals C. 3

5. How often will the staff meet? 6. What does Olivia want to do in the future?
A. once a week A. work at this clinic until she is 60
B. once a month B. own her own clinic
C. every day C. work as a veterinary assistant

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LISTENING
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the following student talk about himself and the chapter topic. Fill in the blanks with
words that are missing in his interview.

Carl: “I [have] a job. I work at the front desk of a [pizza] place, so just take
their orders. [It’s] nothing too complicated. When I [grow] up I want to be a
systems [engineer]. Everything in [the world] is a system and it interacts with
each other. So, [we try] to engineer it so that it [works] how we want it to.
Currently I’m just a [college] student. So, [I’m studying] to be a systems
engineer. My [dad is] an accountant and then my mom works for a startup
[company] that works on insurance. So, I’m a [very] sarcastic person. Um,
[I’m] kind as long as people understand my sarcasm. And, I don’t know, I just
[enjoy] life. I’m mostly a [happy] person.”

GRAMMAR 1

MAD Text Match

Match each sentence with the correct tense.

1. I saved my work. past simple

2. I will be saving my work when I finish. future

3. I was saving my work often. past continuous

4. I save my work often. present simple

5. Save your work! imperative

6. I have saved my work. present perfect

7. I am saving my work. present continuous

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GRAMMAR 2
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with either the present simple or future tense.
1. If I [have] my own web page, I [will want] it to be about health and wellness.

(to have; to want)
2. She [will print] the file for me if I [send] it to her by tonight. (to print; to send)
3. If you [are] brave, you [will be] an amazing firefighter. (to be; to be)
4. Alaina [will go] to college if she [decides] to become an engineer. (to go; to decide)
5. If the professional athlete [injures] himself, he [will not play] in the championship.

(to injure; to not play)
6. If he [enjoys] his profession, he [will own] his own company someday. (to enjoy; to own)
7. If you don’t [receive] the text message, I [will try] to send it again. (to receive; to try)
8. You [will have] to stand a lot if you [work] in a factory. (to have; to work)

READING
MAD Multiple Choice
Read the following passage about being a photographer. Then, answer the multiple choice
questions below.
A photographer is someone who takes pictures for their job. They can take pictures of the
country, the city, animals, people, special events, or anything really! Usually, photographers
will choose a specific area to work in. For example, if someone likes working with people,
they will be a wedding photographer or a school photographer. If someone likes animals
and being outside, they will be a nature photographer.

If you don’t like working in an office, then a photographer is a great job for you. They do
work for companies, but many times they are sent to locations to take pictures instead of
sitting at a desk all day. They will have meetings with their boss and discuss where they will
go, and what pictures they will take. Photographers are a type of artist and have the ability
to take pictures that they think will look best. The boss will normally give them ideas for
pictures, and they have the job of looking for different options when they are on location.

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READING (Continued)
MAD Multiple Choice
After they are done taking pictures with their digital cameras, they will work on their computer
to edit or fix the photos. They have special software to help them look at pictures and change
them to make them look even better. It is necessary to have a good computer for this work
because they need to see every part of the picture. Working with pictures can take a lot of
time, but when they are done, it is beautiful and shows real life. Then, their pictures can be
in magazines, newspapers, websites, social media, in people’s houses, and more. They love
being able to share their work with the world!

1. What is this passage (reading) mainly about?
A. different jobs in a company
B. reasons why someone should be a photographer
C. the job of a photographer
D. different pictures people can take in nature

2. Why do photographers not work in an office all day?
A. because they hate working in offices
B. because they go to special locations to take pictures
C. because their boss lets them work from home
D. because they do not get along with other staff in the company

3. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT...
A. what photographers earn every year.
B. the type of photographer you can be.
C. where photographers work.
D. how photographers edit photos.

4. What do photographers use to edit their photos?
A. digital cameras
B. social media
C. They send it to a company to be edited.
D. computers and special software

5. The word “amazing” in line #11 is closest in meaning to...
A. excellent.
B. famous.
C. interested.
D. brillant.

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ASSESSMENT

WRITING
MAD Question and Answer
Answer the following questions about professions. Use complete sentences.
1. Would you prefer to fix computers or cars?
2. Would you prefer to work on a farm or on a computer?
3. Would you like to travel for your job?
4. Would you like to a teacher? Why or why not?
5. Would you like to earn a lot of money, but have to work a lot of weekends?

SPEAKING 1
MAD Open Recording
Use the picture to answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What profession will Molly choose?
2. Where will she work?
3. Will she have to wear a uniform?
4. What will she do in this profession?
5. What characteristics will Molly need for this

profession?

SPEAKING 2
MAD Open Recording
Look at the vocabulary images from the beginning of each section. Describe one image
using new vocabulary that you learned from this chapter.

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