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1. Ünite: Friendship
Acepting and refusing / Apologizing / Giving explanations and reasons
Would you like to come over tomorrow?
-I’m sorry, but I can’t come over because my cousin is coming tomorrow.
-Sure, that sounds fun!
Would you like some fruit juice?
-Yes, I’d love some.
-No, thanks. I’m full / stuffed.
-Yeah, that would be great.How about going to the cinema this Saturday?
-Sure, it sounds good / great / awesome.
-Yeah, why not.
-I’ll text our friends to come over at7 o’clock, then.
Making simple inquiries
Are you busy tomorrow evening?
-No, not at all. Why?
back up /best/close/true friend, -s buddy, -ies / cool count on /get on well with somebody / go for a walk /laid-back /mate, -s secret, -s share support / trust |
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2. Ünite: Teen Life
Expressing likes and dislikes
I love/like/enjoy going to concerts.
I hate/dislike shopping with my parents.
Expressing preferences
I prefer hip-hop concerts, I think they’re terrific.
I prefer reading the news online.
Stating personal opinions
(Making simple inquiries)
What do you do in the evenings?
I usually do my homework, but
I also listen to music. I love rap. And to
be honest, I never listen to pop music; I
can’t stand it. I think it’s unbearable.
I rarely/seldom go to the theater.
I am fond of / keen on camping.
argue
casual
fashion, -s
impressive
relationship, -s
ridiculous
serious
snob, -s
teenager, -s
terrific
trendy
unbearable
types of music |
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3. Ünite: In the Kitchen
Describing simple processes
It’s easy to make an omlette. Let me tell you how to make an omlette. First, put some oil into a pan and heat it. Second, mix two eggs in a bowl. Then add some salt. After that, add some cheese and milk. Finally, pour the mixture into the hot pan.
Expressing preferences
Do you prefer cooking pizza or pasta?
-I love cooking and eating pizza.
-I usually prefer cooking pasta.
Making simple inquiries
Do I use two or three eggs?
What can/should I use to cook soup?
bake / bitter
boil / chop / flour / fry
ingredients
kitchen tools (knife, spoon, fork,
pan, plate, oven …)
meal / mix / oil
peel / pour
salty /slice
sour / spicy / tasty |
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4. Ünite: On the Phone
Following phone conversations
Hello! This is ... calling, is ... in?
May I speak to ...? Is ... there?
Hang on a minute; I’ll get him/ her.
Can you hold on a moment, please?
I’m afraid he is not available at the moment. He has gone out. Would you like to leave a message?
Stating decisions taken at the time of
speaking
I’ll talk to you soon.
I’ll see you at the café tomorrow, then.
We’ll meet next Saturday, then. I’m sorry
to hear that. We’ll meet up later, then.
I’ll get back to you in an hour.
[The phone rings] I will take that.
available
connect
contact
dial
engaged
extension
get/keep in touch
get back
hang on/up
hold
line
memo, -s
pick up
polite
put someone through |
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5. Ünite: The Internet
Accepting and refusing / Making
excuses
Would you like to join our WhatsApp group?
-Yes, sure/That sounds great.
-No, thanks. I am really busy. Why don’t we chat online at two o’clock? I want to tell you something important.
-I’m sorry, but I can’t. My internet is broken.
What do you mean? Do you mean the Internet connection?
-Yes. It isn’t working properly.
account, -s
attachment, -s
browse
browser, -s
comment, -s
confirm
connection, -s
delete
download/upload
log on/in/off
register
reply screen, -s
search engine, -s
sign in/up
social networking site, -s
website |
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6. Ünite: Adventures
Expressing preferences / Giving explanations and reasons
What do you prefer doing on summer
holidays?
-I would rather go rafting than canoeing because it is easier.
-I prefer rafting to kayaking because it
is more entertaining.
Making comparisons
I think bungee-jumping is more/less dangerous and challenging than canoeing.
I think extreme sports are more exciting than indoor sports.
amusing
bungee-jumping
canoeing
caving
challenging
disappointing
entertaining
exciting
extreme sports
fascinating
hang-gliding
kayaking
motor-racing
paragliding
rafting
skateboarding
take risks |
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7. Ünite: Tourism
Describing places
What do you think about Rome?
Did you enjoy your trip?
-It was incredible. It’s truly an ancient city,
and the weather was just perfect. It is in fact usually warm and sunny in Rome.
Expressing preferences
Which one do you prefer? Historic sites or the seaside?
-I’d rather visit historic sites because they are usually more interesting.
Giving explanations/reasons
—I think/guess/believe/suppose it is exciting.
—In my opinion/to me, it is lovely.
—In my opinion/to me, it sounds/looks fascinating.
Making comparisons
-In my opinion/to me, historical architecture is more beautiful than modern architecture.
—I think/guess/believe/suppose all-inclusive hotels are more attractive than bed and breakfasts.
Talking about experiences
Have you ever been to …?
-Yes, I have. / -No, I have not.
-I have been to Side before.
-I have never been to Mardin.
all-inclusive / ancient / architecture
attraction, -s / bed and breakfast
countryside / culture/cultural destination
fascinating / historic site, -s
incredible resort, -s / rural / urban |
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8. Ünite: Chores
Expressing likes and dislikes
I like it when my parents give me some pocket money.
I don’t like it when my mom asks too many questions.
Expressing obligation
Do you have to help your parents in housework?
-Well, I must help my parents to set the table.
-I must help my brother to do his homework.
We must respect the elderly/ people/ each other.
My brother has to respect my rights.
Expressing responsibilities
I’m responsible for cooking dinner.
S/he is in charge of taking out the garbage.
Don’t you think it is necessary to tidy up your room?
It is time to do the laundry.
arrive on time / clean up
do the laundry / doing chores
iron / keep quiet
keep/break promises
load/empty the dishwasher
make the bed / obey the rules
return books / set the table
take out the garbage/trash
tidy up / to-do list
wash/dry the dishes |
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9. Ünit: Science
Describing the actions happening
currently
My brother and his friends are preparing a science project nowadays. They are doing some research in the library.
What kind of books are you reading in these days/currently?
-I am reading a science fiction novel.
-Currently, I am reading a book about space travel.
Talking about past events
Scientific achievements of the past century changed the world. For example, Archimedes invented the water screw.
Researchers found some new fossils, and now they are working on them in the labs.
Newton discovered the gravity of the matter and now scientists are exploring the solar gravity.
cell, -s / cure, -s / discover
do an experiment
explode / explore
find out / genius, -es
high-tech
invent / lab, -s
process, -es
result, -s / safety / scientific / search
succeed / test tube, -s
vaccination, -s |
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10. Ünite: Nature
Making predictions about the future
(Giving reasons and results)
—I think we will have water shortage in the future because we waste too much water. So we should/must stop wasting water sources.
—I think there will be serious droughts. So schools should educate students to use less water.
Do you think there will be a water shortage?
—Yes. There won’t be enough water.
—No. There will be a lot of rain in the future.
avalanche, -s / disaster, -s
drought, -s / earthquake, -s
erosion / flood, -s
global warming
hurricane, -s / land
slide, -s / melt
suffer / survivor, -s
tornado, -es / tsunami, s
volcano, -es |
