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Objectives: At the end of the unit you will be able to:

Understand both oral and written language related to prices, clothing, furniture, food and drinks in order to learn how to ask for and purchase goods.

Produce oral and written language related to prices, clothing, furniture, food and drinks in order to establish communication when purchasing goods.

Get acquainted with the role of customer service through authentic material in order to become aware of consumer’s rights.

UNIT 3

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Unit guidelines

Introduction: Hands on!

In this unit you will learn how to express information about the weather conditions of El Salvador and other countries around the world. You will also practice colors as well as the most common clothes and accessories used in different seasons or weather. You’ll talk about different kinds of food and drinks, as well as how to prepare them. Finally, you’ll learn how to ask for and give prices using amounts of money up to five hundred dollars. As an independent learner, it is recommended that you keep track of your own learning progress.

In this unit you will work on a project called “My monthly budget”. You will include all of the monthly expenses that you or your family has , such as clothing, food, education, gas, electricity, water, and telephone bills. Also, you will include a brief description of each one of these expenses. However, you will focus more on the types of incomes and expenses. At the end of the unit, you will be able to make a family budget and a pie chart to try to balance your family’s expenses and incomes. This project is going to be beneficial to you because you will be able to use your money more wisely.

Introduction: Hands on!

Grammar Vocabulary

Pronunciation

ListeningSpeakingReading Writing

Lesson 1

Clothing and accessories,

numbers from 200 to 1000

Lesson 2

Seasons and weather, review of

colors

Lesson 3

Foods and drinks

Lesson 4

Money denominations

Lesson 5

Furniture and prices up to

$500.00

Unit 3

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Unit Three Lesson 1Getting started!

Activity 1Answer the following questions according to the previous conversation.

1. What is the man looking for?2. What size does he wear in jeans?3. What colors does he want?

Which of the following items are names of clothes? 1. blouse 2. many 3. jeans 4. more 5.T-shirt 6.store 7.skirt 8.sweater

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation and identify the clothes that are mentioned. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hello. May I help you? B: Hello. I am looking for a pair of jeans. A: What size do you wear in jeans? B: I think I wear a size 36. A: Okay. What color?B: Do you have them in light brown or khaki?A: Yes, we do. Please, wait a minute. I’ll bring them.B: No problem. Take your time.A: Here they are. You can try them on over there.B: Thank you very much. I’ll put them on right now.

Achievement indicators I can discriminate numbers from 200 to 1000 from diverse

recorded material. I can scan words related to clothing from a short text.

I can politely compliment others for their taste in clothes. I can identify and list different clothing items and

accessories correctly.

May I hELP yOU? Getting started!

¿Cómo se dicen las diferentes prendas de vestir en Inglés?

¿Cómo se dicen los diferentes accesorios en inglés?

¿Cómo se dicen los números entre doscientos a un mil en Inglés?

¿Qué partes constituyen un presupuesto mensual familiar en Inglés?

Shopping for new clothes and the latest fashions is often important to people because they want to look nice. A new trend is that people shop for clothes and other items online from the comfort of their own homes.

Don’t forget!

Glossary:Try on: to put something on to check the size. Put on: to dress or wear clothes.

Trend: something new and popular.

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabularyStudy the following list of common clothes and accessories that Salvadorans often wear. Listen to and repeat each word out loud.

jeans blouse shirt polo shirt

Match the clothes or accessories on the left to the descriptions on the right.

Activity 2

Clothes or accessories Descriptions

1 suit A We wear them to keep our hands warm.

2 skirt B We wear it to keep our heads warm.

3 shirt C We wrap it around our necks in winter.

4 coat D “Levis” and “Wranglers” are __.

5 socks E Men usually wear one around their necks with a suit.

6 tie F We wear them on our feet with shoes.7 jeans G We wear it on top of our clothes to keep us warm.8 scarf H It has buttons up the front, a collar, sleeves and is often white.

9 hat I It goes from the waist down, is most often worn by women, and can be mini, knee or ankle length.

10 gloves J Trousers or a skirt with a matching jacket is called a __.

pants

shoes socks sweater

sandalsjacket

belt

earrings

watch purse

wallet

UNIT 3


Time To readListen to and read the following passages. Look up aany new words in a dictionary.

Dressing up

I usually try to dress for the occasion. If I go to visit friends, I generally dress casually. I wear jeans and a polo shirt. In the case of a date with my girlfriend, I usually wear a nice polo shirt but nothing too formal. In the past I made it a habit to dress up for work with a suit and a tie because it was important to give a good impression, but more people are dressing less formal in the workplace, which is more acceptable now. When I exercise, I generally wear shorts and a T-shirt, and I put on comfortable running shoes. Overall, I think new fashions are replacing traditional ones, but I also think we should also try to preserve typical traditional clothing. It’s a part of our Salvadoran culture and heritage.

Decide whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The person in this passage is a man. 2. On a date this person wears a formal suit. 3. In the present he wears a suit and a tie for work. 4. He wears shorts and running shoes to exercise.5. The man always tries to dress for the occasion. 6. The person thinks new fashions are replacing

old ones.

Activity 3

Glossary: Put on: wear or dress up.Casually: not formal.Date: a meeting or reunion.

If you want to return an item to a store, be sure to have your receipt. Depending on the store’s return policy, you might be refunded for the full price or you might receive store credit if you take the receipt along.

What for?

Made: the past tense of “make” which means to construct or create something.Habit: doing something over and over again.Overall: in general. Heritage: legacy or customs.

Fill in the blanks to the previous passage with the words from the box. The first letter (s)of each word is given.

Activity 4

Shopping

If you want to go shopping, there are a number of things you should consider. If you would like to find a (1) b__, you should make sure to go to a (2) s__. The only problem with a sale is that it is sometimes hard to (3) e__ something after you buy it. Many stores also refuse to give a (4) r__ on anything after you buy it. If you are looking for clothes, make sure to (5) t__ and check the (6) s__ to make sure that it is a good (7) f__. Another good idea is to look at the (8) t__ and (9) l__ to read instructions for washing. It’s always a good idea to also ask the (10) s__ for (11) a__. Finally, when you go to the (12) c__, you can usually pay by (13) cr__ or (14) c__ if you don’t have the (15) ca__. Never forget to take the (16) r__ !

tag cashier try them on fit

label receipt credit card advice

exchange bargain sales clerk check

cash refund size sale

UNIT 3


Conversation and moreListen to and read the following conversation between a customer and a store clerk carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi. Welcome to Chamba’s Clothing Store. May I help you?

B: Yes, please. Aren’t you having a sale right now?A: Everything on these two racks over here is on sale. B: Thanks. Oh! This sweater is nice. But it looks a

little big. Do you have this in a smaller size?A: I think so. Let me look. Oh, here’s one. Would you

like to try it on in the dressing room?B: Sure. Thanks.A: How does it fit?B: Not too bad. I think I’ll take it.A: Great. How would you like to pay for it? Cash,

check or credit card?B: Well, I don’t have my credit card now, so I think I’ll

pay with a check.A: Okay, with tax it comes to $11.13.B: Who should I make the check out to?A: Chamba’s Clothing Store. B: Here you are.A: Can I see your I.D. too, please?B: Sure, here is my driver’s license.A: Thanks. Here you go. Enjoy your new sweater.

And have a nice day.B: Thanks. You too.

Choose the letter that best answers each question or statement.

1. What is the name of the store? A. Samba’s B. Chamba’s C. Shamba’s

2. How many racks of clothes are on sale? A. one B. two C. three

3. When the customer sees the sweater, she likes it. But she would prefer __.

A. a smaller size B. a larger size C. a green one

4. A dressing room is a place where you __. A. buy clothes B. make clothes C. try on clothes

5. The customer says she “will take it.” It means she will __.

A. buy nothing B. try on the sweater C. buy the sweater

6. Which item is not an I.D.? A. a driver’s license B. a picture C. a passport

For the first part of your project, keep track of the clothing and accessories your family buys and how much money they spend purchasing these items in one month.

Hands on! 3A

Glossary: Sale: items in a store are reduced in price.Racks: stands or shelves.

Dressing room: a room where you can put on or try on the new clothes. Tax: the IVA that is taken from every trade or business transaction.

Activity 5

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Enrich your vocabulary Look at the following table of cardinal numbers from 200 to 1000. Listen to and repeat each number out loud.

200 two hundred

201 two hundred one202 two hundred two

203 two hundred three

204 two hundred four205 two hundred five206 two hundred six207 two hundred seven208 two hundred eight209 two hundred nine

210 two hundred ten

300 three hundred400 four hundred500 five hundred

600 six hundred

700 seven hundred800 eight hundred900 nine hundred

1000 one thousand/ a thousand

Hundreds and tens are usually separated by ‘and’ but in American English ‘and’ is not necessary.

Examples:110: one hundred and ten or one hundred ten 999: nine hundred and ninety-nine or nine hundred ninety-nine

Conversation and moreListen to and read the following conversation that takes place in a clothing warehouse carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hey! How many pairs of blue jeans are there for the Christmas season?

B: Let me look at the inventory. According to this report we have more than 450 pairs of jeans in different colors: 250 pairs of blue jeans and 200 pairs of green jeans; 950 blouses in different sizes: 350 in small, 400 in medium and 200 in large. Finally, we have 1000 T-shirts: 550 in small, 300 in medium and 250 in large.

A: Do we have jeans for women?B: None at all.A: Then we can ask for 750 pairs of jeans in different

colors and sizes for women.B: Right!A: We have many other accessories in stock. So we

don’t need to order any more of those.B: That’s right. Let’s get to work!

Answer the following questions according to the previous conversation.

1. How many pairs of jeans are there?2. How many pairs of blue jeans are there?3. How many blouses are there?4. How many small blouses are there?5. How many T-shirts are there?

Activity 7

Write the answers in words to the following mathematical exercises.

Examples: minus (-), plus (+)Answers: 600 + 300 = nine hundred 885 – 285 = six hundred1. 1000 – 250 = 2. 550 + 399 =3. 978 – 305 = 4. 561 + 427 =

Activity 6

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Language in useAsking for clothing sizesThe sizing of clothes and shoes varies between Britain, the U.S.A. and Europe. The charts below show the differences and should help you find the right size.

Women’s suits and dresses:Britain 2 4 6 8 10 12 14U.S.a. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Europe 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

Men’s shoes:Britain 7 71/2 8 81/2 9 91/2 10

U.S.a. 71/2 8 81/2 9 91/2 10 101/2

Europe 41 411/2 42 421/2 43 431/2 44

Women’s shoes:Britain 4 41/2 5 51/2 6 61/2 7

U.S.a. 51/2 6 61/2 7 71/2 8 81/2

Europe 361/2 37 371/2 38 381/2 39 391/2

Men’s shirts:Britain 14 15 16 161/2 17 171/2 10

U.S.a. 14 15 16 161/2 17 171/2 101/2

Europe 35 38 41 42-43 44 45 44

T-shirt sizes use the following titles and abbreviations:

S M L XLsmall medium large extra large

Men’s shirts:Britain 14 15 16 161/2 17 171/2 10

U.S.a. 14 15 16 161/2 17 171/2 101/2

Europe 35 38 41 42-43 44 45 44

To ask for the size of different clothes you can use the following question forms:

Questions Possible answersWhat size does this shirt come in? It comes in small, medium, and large. What size are your shoes? I wear size 30.What size is it? It is a small/medium/large.Is it a small, medium, large or extra large? It is a small/ medium/ large.What is John’s shirt size? John’s shirt size is extra large.What size do you wear? I wear size 9 shoes.What size would you like to try on? I would like to try a medium on.What size are you looking for? I am looking for a size 16.What size clothes/shoes do you wear? I think about a size 10.

Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. What size shoes do you wear?2. What’s your T-shirt size?3. What size do you wear in jeans?4. What size shirt do you wear? 5. What size does your mother or father wear?

Activity 8

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Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the words given below.

jeans boots gloves swimming suit belt

pants pajamas sweater hat tie

Activity 10

Choose the letter that best answers each idiom.

1. That little boy has ants in his pants. He __. A. washed his clothes B. plays in the dirt C. cannot sit still

2. Paco’s last comment was a hit below the belt. It __.

A. was unfair and cowardly B. was unfashionable C. was cheerful and fair

Lesson core

Conociste los accesorios y prendas de vestir más usados y comunes de la mayoría de los salvadoreños y las salvadoreñas. Además, practicaste cómo se dicen y se escriben en inglés. También, tuviste acceso a preguntar y responder la talla de diferentes prendas tales como zapatos, pantalones, camisas y blusas. Practicaste como se pronuncian, se escriben y se utilizan los números cardinales desde el 200 hasta el 1000. Finalmente, leíste acerca temas relacionados a las prendas de vestir y los accesorios.

Activity 9

1. You might want to wear a __ to the party tonight. It’s supposed to be a formal occasion.

2. Put on a __. It’ll keep your head cooler in the hot sun.

3. I think we need to make him wear a __. His pants keep falling down.

4. You ought to bring a __ to the beach in case you want to get in the water.

5. Try on this __. It’ll keep you warm during the cool evenings.

6. Hey… Get out of bed and change out of your __. You’ll be late for school if you don’t hurry!

7. Put out your __ to wash. I think they got dirty when you were on your knees working in the garden.

8. My daughter forgot to wear her __ when she went out to play in the snow, and her hands were really cold when she came back inside.

9. When you go hiking, you should wear some good, durable __ to protect your feet from sharp rocks.

10. Everyone is going casual, so I’m just going to wear __ and button-up shirt.

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What does the word “trendy” mean in relation to fashion? Simply answered, “trendy” means being

up to date with the latest clothes, accessories and jewelry that you choose to wear. In a

nutshell, if you are dressed from head to toe in the newest designs from Paris, New York or

London and have all of the right pieces of jewelry to go with them, you may be referred to by an

onlooker as being trendy.

FASHION TRENDS

1. b, d 2. d 3. c 4. b, c, d

Which questions are used to ask for clothing sizes?a) What color is the blouse?b) What size do you wear?c) What is your shirt size?d) What size are you looking for?

Which of the following items is not an example of a piece of clothing?a) jeansb) shortsc) bloused) glasses

Which of the following items is not an example of an accessory? a) watch b) umbrellac) necklaced) pants

Which is the correct spelling for the number 975?a) nine hundred and seventeenb) nine hundred and fifty-sevenc) nine hundred and seventy-fived) nine hundred and sixty-five

Choose the letter or letters that best answer each question.


Unit Three

Getting started!

Lesson 2

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversations and identify the words used to describe the weather. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Conversation 1 A: Hey! What is the weather like today?B: It’s cloudy and cold.A: Is it going to rain?B: Maybe. Just take a look at the shapes and forms of

the clouds. A: What? What are you talking about?B: Sorry! I just read the weather report this morning.A: Oh, man! Do you really believe in that stuff?

Conversation 2 A: Hello, Andrea. How are you?B: I am a little sad. A: Why? B: Because it’s raining and cold outside and today is

my birthday.

Answer the following question about the previous conversations. What is the weather like?

I can discriminate colors of the most commonly used clothing items, accessories and furniture.

Achievement indicators I can appropriately list the most commonly used clothing items and

accessories depending on the weather.

Activity 1

Getting started!

¿Cómo se dicen las diferentes estaciones del año?¿Cuáles son las diferentes condiciones tiempo o clima? ¿Qué tipo de ropa utilizas en cada temporada del año?¿Qué actividades puedes realizar en las diferentes estaciones del año?

WhaT IS ThE WEaThER LIkE?

A: Oh! I’m really sorry to hear that. Don’t worry. We can get together at your house.

B: Really! Thanks a lot. I’ll prepare the snacks.A: Then, I’ll call our friends and ask them to meet at

your house.

Which of the following words describe the weather? 1. hot 2. umbrella 3. cold 4. sweater 5. sunny 6. raincoat 7. cloudy

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabularyIn the North Temperate Zone, four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) are generally recognized. Some parts of the world have three seasons (the dry, the rainy, and the cold) and other parts have only two (the dry and the rainy).

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a given time that includes temperature, precipitation, humidity, pressure and winds.

spring summer autumn/fall winter

Study the list of the common weather conditions. Listen to and repeat each weather condition out loud.

It’s hot. It’s cold. It’s rainy. It’s sunny. It’s cloudy.

It’s windy. It’s snowy. It’s foggy. It’s stormy.

Match the seasons with the weather conditions.

1. spring A cold and snowy

2. summer B warm and wet

3. fall C cool and windy

4. winter D hot and sunny

The Fahrenheit scale is used to calculate temperatures in the United States, and in most other countries Celsius is used instead. The formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit is… Tf = (9/5)*Tc+32; Tc = temperature in degrees Celsius, Tf = temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

Don’t forget!Activity 2

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Time to readListen to and read the following article about a weather forecast carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary. Choose the letter that best answers each question.

1. What is Friday’s weather like? A. humid and rainy B. warm and dry C. hot and partly cloudy

2. What is the high temperature for Friday in San Salvador?

A. 25 degrees B. 28 degrees C. 30 degrees

3. What is Saturday evening’s weather forecast for San Salvador?

A. snowy and rainy B. sunny and dry C. some rain in parts of El Salvador

4. At about what time should skies clear on Sunday?

A. around 10:00 a.m. B. around 3:00 p.m. C. around 6:00 p.m.

5. What can people do on Sunday afternoon? A. fly a kite B. stay home C. look at the stars

Write an original description of weather conditions in your city for the weekend.

Activity 4

Glossary:Indoors: inside a place or shelter.Showers: light rainfall. Slightly: a little.

Activity 3

For those of you who will leave the house today, it will be a clear day and warm for most of the department of San Salvador with a low temperature of 24 degrees. The city of San Salvador will have a high for the day of 30 degrees. And that’s hot! I’m happy to work indoors today!For those of you planning outdoor activities for tomorrow, you can expect nice and clear skies for most of the day on Saturday with a high temperature of 29. However, things may change by Saturday evening with a storm front moving in. We can expect light showers over the northern part of El Salvador bringing slightly cooler temperatures. But the rain should decrease by Sunday morning. It will be partly cloudy for most of the morning on Sunday, but these clouds should move out by the end of the afternoon. It will be windy on Sunday afternoon for those who want to fly a kite. That’s all for today’s weather.

Local newspapers, TV news programs, and the internet give local weather forecasts. They help suggest what you should wear for the day before going out in a specific weather condition: shorts, a warm jacket, sandals, a sweater, a rain coat. But remember, the weather is unpredictable!

What for?

Cooler: a little cold.Unpredictable: always changing.

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Conversation and moreListen to and read the following conversation carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Sara, I am very happy because we will go to Balboa Park today. It will be a wonderful day for outdoor activities.

B: Yeah, but Julia, I’m a little bit worried about the weather. The weather report this morning said it may rain today.

A: Ah, no problem! Nothing can spoil this day. You know those weather reports are never correct!

B: And it said there was a chance of strong winds.A: Don’t worry.B: It’s raining now.A: Do you have raincoats and umbrellas?B: Uh . . . no. I don’t. I don’t have any. A: What? Then what will we do now?B: We can wait for the rain to stop and watch a

nice movie.A: How about playing video games?B: Uhh. It’s raining heavier and heavier. A: No! I can’t believe it! So what now?B: Well, we could stay at home and do some indoor

activities instead. A: That’s a good idea!

Choose the letter that best answers each question.

1. What are they planning to do today? A. go to Balboa Park B. go to mountain biking C. go hiking

2. According to the weather report, when will it start raining?

A. in the afternoon B. at night C. in the morning

3. What doesn’t Sara have? A. raincoats and umbrellas B. shorts and glasses C. rain boots

4. Who suggests watching a movie at home? A. Julia B. Sara C. neither of them

5. Who suggests playing video games? A. Julia B. Sara C. neither of them

6. What do they finally decide to do? A. stay at a hotel B. stay at home C. go out

Glossary: Outdoor: outside a the house or a place.Said: the past form of “say” which means to speak or declare.There was: the past form of “ there is”.

Activity 5

Chance: opportunity or possibility.Heavier: to rain a lot.Spoil: ruin.

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Enrich your vocabularyIn El Salvador there are only two seasons during the year: the dry and the rainy season.

Read and study the following table. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. It’s been snowing all day, and it’s __ outside. A. boiling B. freezing C. warm

2. It’s really terrible to drive in the morning __ because I can’t see more than 100 meters in front of the car.

A. fog B. thunder C. raindrops

3. There is a forty percent __, so you ought to take your umbrella to work today.

A. chance of rain B. weather forecast C. tornado

Activity 6

What is it called? Complete the following clues about weather terms by giving the corresponding words.

1. This word starts with an “R.” It is the name of liquid water that falls from clouds.

2. This word starts with an “S.” It is fluffy, frozen water that falls from clouds.

3. This word starts with an “H.” It is a large, strong storm that has very high winds and a lot of rain.

4. This word starts with a “W.” It is the word for air that blows around outside.

5. This word starts with a “C.” It is a visible white or gray mass that floats in the air and contains tiny water drops or ice particles.

Activity 7

Weather patterns Temperatures Other weather

terms It’s… It’s… chance of rain

breezy freezing cold frontclear cold fog

cloudy chilly hurricanepartly cloudy warm lightening

damp hot precipitationdry scorching raindrops

foggy sunrisehumid sunsetrainy sunshine

showery thundersnowy tornadostormy warm frontsunny weather forecastwindy

UNIT 3


Language in useA. To express and ask about the weather conditions of a place, country or region, you can use the following

question form:


1. When is the dry season in El Salvador?2. When is the wet season in El Salvador?3. What is the weather like in the dry season?4. What is the weather like in the rainy season?5. What do you wear in the summer?6. What do you wear in the winter?

Activity 8

There are other question forms to use when you want to know about the weather. Study the following table.

Question forms Possible answersWhat’s it like outside? It’s sunny and warm.Is it raining? yes, it is.Is it snowing? No, it isn’t.Is it sunny out there? yes, it’s sunny outside.have you seen the weather forecast? No. I haven’t.What’s it like out? It’s miserable out.how’s the weather? It’s ten below. (-10 degrees)have you had any rain? We haven’t had a drop of rain lately.What’s the temperature there? It’s 22 degrees Celsius.It’s snowing here, what’s it doing there? It’s pouring outside. (raining heavily)Beautiful day, huh? We couldn’t ask for a better day than this.What’s the weather forecast? They’re calling for blue skies all week.

For the second part of your project, keep track of the clothes or accessories you buy to use for protection from the weather. Do you buy one umbrella per season or more? Also keep track of how much you spend on medicine or doctors visits when family members get sick because of the weather.

Hands on! 3B

Question word Verb “be” Subejct Complement Possible answersIt’s

breezyclear

CloudyWhat is the weather like? dry

foggyrainy

snowystormysunnywindy

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Match the vocabulary words on the left with the definitions on the right.

Words Definitions

1 humidity Aa powerful cyclonic storm that originates in the West Indian region of the atlantic Ocean and that has heavy rains and winds exceeding seventy-three miles, or 119 kilometers per hour

2 barometer B natural electricity produced in thunderstorm clouds and appearing as a bright flash or streak of light in the sky

3 rain C dampness or moistness

4 snow Dan instrument for measuring temperature: a sealed glass tube with a calibrated scale on the outside and a column of liquid (mercury) inside that rises or falls as the temperature changes

5 hurricane E a meteorological instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, especially used to predict weather changes

6 lightning F a frozen form of precipitation that falls as ice crystals formed into flakes

7 freezing G water vapor in the atmosphere that condenses and falls from the sky to earth

8 thermometer H to predict (the weather)

9 sunny I a brief electrical storm usually accompanied by heavy rain and high winds

10 forecast J exposed to or warmed by sunlight, especially during much of each day11 foggy K at or near the temperature at which water turns to ice

12 warm L a very destructive but short-lived windstorm in the form of a funnel-shaped cloud that moves close to the ground destroying whatever is in its path

13 tornado M full of or covered by dense clouds14 thunderstorm N having a great or excessive amount of wind; characterized by wind15 winter O having or emitting moderate heat16 windy P characterized by the presence of clouds; overcast17 clear Q the season of the year between autumn and spring18 cloudy R moderately cold; not warm19 cool S free of darkness, clouds, or haze

Activity 9

Lesson core

Conociste las palabras que se utilizan para expresar las diferentes condiciones del tiempo y clima que se llevan a cabo en varios lugares o regiones en Inglés. Además, utilizaste otras palabras para expresar las estaciones del año, teniendo presente que en El Salvador solo hay dos estaciones, las cuales son temporada seca y temporada lluviosa. También, tuviste acceso a diferentes expresiones y actividades relacionadas al clima. Finalmente practicaste como se puede preguntar acerca del clima y condiciones del tiempo en Inglés.


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NEW CLIMATES

If you are interested in traveling to other countries around the world, you should keep in mind that travelers often have a difficult time

adjusting to the climate of a new area. Be sure to check weather forecasts before you go and bring any needed personal items or clothing

(e.g., sunblock, hat, umbrella) for your comfort. It is easier to be prepared than to have to

buy something if a weather condition arises. Remember that in El Salvador there are only two seasons: the dry and rainy seasons. You

should always carry an umbrella during the rainy season, even if it looks like it will not rain.

1. d 2. d 3. d 4. b

Which question is not used to ask about the weather condition?a) What is the weather like?b) Which season do you like?c) Is it cold outside?d) Is it sunny and warm today?

Which statement describes the weather?a) It’s happy. b) It’s frozen.c) It’s nice.d) It’s raining.

Which statement describes the temperature? a) It’s breezy.b) It’s clear.c) It’s cloudy. d) It’s hot.

Which statement is not correct?a) It’s hot and dry in the summer. b) It’s dry and warm in the summer.c) It’s cold and rainy in the winter.d) It’s sunny and warm in the winter.



Unit Three

Getting started!

Which of the following foods are types of fruit? 1. melon 2. tomato 3. apple 4. potato 5. grapes 6. lemon

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation carefully and identify the types of fruit mentioned. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi, Gerson. How’s everything?B: Hello, Julia. I’m pretty good. How about you?A: I am okay. How about drinking some fruit juice?B: That sounds perfect because it’s hot today. A: Too hot! Can we go to a place with air conditioning?B: Yes, we can go to Crazy Juice. It’s around the

corner, and it is not expensive.A: Do they have fresh juice?B: Of course, the owner is my Uncle Tom. You can

have any kind of fruit juice there.A: Okay. Let’s go now! At Crazy Juice…C: Excuse me, can I help you? A: Sure. Do you have watermelon juice?C: Yes, do you want a single or a double glass?A: Oh! A double, please.C: How about you?B: I’d like a frozen lemonade.


1. Where do they go to drink fruit juice?2. What does Gerson order to drink?3. What does Julia order to drink?

Achievement indicators I can actively exchange information about my favorite food/drink/

fruit/vegetable.

Activity 1

Getting started!

¿Cómo se dicen las diferentes clases de frutas y verduras más comunes en Inglés?

¿Cómo se dicen y los diferentes tipos de bebidas en Inglés?

¿A dónde haces tus compras de la semana?

¿Cuánto gastas semanalmente en el mercado o supermercado?

WhaT IS yOUR favORITE dRINk?

Lesson 3

I can talk with peers about food usually bought at the supermarket while showing interest to their remarks.

I can write and read a shopping list with correct usage of singular and plural forms.

Glossary: Juice: a drink made of fruit.Owner: the proprietor or possessor.

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabulary Fruits and vegetables are necessary for a balanced diet. Study the list of the common fruits and vegetables. Listen to and repeat each word out loud.

Fruits


1. Which types of fruit do you like?2. Which vegetables do you like?3. What kind of natural fruit juice do you like?

Activity 2

Vegetables

Most people think tomatoes and avocados are vegetables, but they are actually types of fruit because they contain seeds!

Don’t forget!

apple grapes melon watermelon strawberry orange

coconut pineapple peach lemons tomato avocado

potato beans rice cucumber

cauliflower broccoli lettuce

UNIT 3


Time to readListen to and read the following passage about a British specialty dish carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. Fish and chips are popular only in England. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

2. Americans call “french fries” what British call “chips”.

A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

3. Americans call “chips” what British call “crisps”. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

4. The potato was introduced to Europe in the 18th century.


5. The dish became popular in the 19th century. A. True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

6. Fish and chips were not eaten during World War II.


Glossary:Takeout food: food to go or take home.Increasingly: more and more.

“Fish and chips” is a popular takeout food in Britain. It is a deep-fried, battered portion of fish served with deep-fried potatoes. Fish and chips is originally from Britain, but it is also very popular in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa. For decades it was the dominant (if not the only) takeout food in the United Kingdom.

The fried potatoes are called chips in Britain and many other countries around the world, but Americans call them french fries. Potato chips, an American invention, are a different food made from potatoes. They are known as crisps in Britain.

It is unclear when and where these two foods began being served together. Fish and potatoes were eaten separately for many years in Britain, but they were eaten together and became popular in London in the middle of the 19th century. During World War II, fish and chips were one of the few foods that were not rationed in Britain.

Activity 3

Most people should aim for at least nine servings (at least 4½ cups) of vegetables and fruit a day. Go for a variety of kinds and colors of produce to give your body the mixture of nutrients it needs: dark leafy greens, cooked red tomatoes, etc.

What for?

Dominant: powerful or popular.Rationed: share or portion.

UNIT 3


Conversation and moreMario is visiting his friend Jaime to have a family dinner. Listen to and read the following conversation carefully.


1. Mario comes for dinner. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

2. Mario never eats pizza. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

3. Jaime loves salami. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

4. Mario tells Mrs. Aguilar that he is vegetarian. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

Activity 4

A: Hi, Mario! B: Hi, Jaime, how’s it going? A: Fine, and you? B: Oh, you know. A: No, I don’t. How are you? C: Hello, Mario, how are you? B: Very well. Thank you, Mrs. Aguilar. A: Mom, can we go and play in my room? C: Yes, after dinner. We’re having pizza tonight,

Mario. Is that alright? B: Yes, Mrs. Aguilar, that should be fine. But I am

a vegetarian. C: Oh, Jaime, you didn’t tell me! A: Sorry, I didn’t know. C: Well, it’s okay. Then, I’ll order a mushroom pizza

as well. B: I’m sorry if it’s any trouble, Mrs. Aguilar. C: Don’t worry, Mario, it’s not your fault. We can eat

the salami pizza and you can have the mushroom pizza. Why don’t you both go and play upstairs.

A: Okay. Let’s go upstairs.

Glossary:Vegetarian: a person who does not eat any meat.Didn’t: the past tense form of “does not”.

5. Mario will eat anything. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

6. Jaime’s Mom only has pizza with meat. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

7. Vegetarians don’t eat meat. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

8. Jaime and Mario eat after playing. A.True B. False C. It doesn’t say.

Trouble: to bother.

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabularyStudy the table below that contains common foods, drinks, and dishes.

Fruits Vegetables Meats Other Drinks Dishesapple asparagus bacon beans peanut coffee bowl

apricot beet beef bone pepper cream cupavocado cabbage chicken bread pie ice forkbanana carrot fish butter rice juice glassberry cauliflower ham candy roll lemonade knife

cantaloupe celery hamburger cake salad milk napkincherry corn hotdog catsup salt orange juice plate

coconut cucumber lamb cereal sandwich soda saucerfruit garlic meat cheese sauce tea spoon

grapefruit green pork chocolate spaghetti water pangrape lettuce meat loaf cookie sugar wine pitcher lemon mushroom roast dessert vanilla potlime onion sausage egg vinegar

orange pea turkey flourpeach potato honeypear pumpkin ice cream

pineapple radish jamplum squash jellyprune sweet potato macaroniraisin potato mayonnaise

raspberry turnip mustardstrawberry noodle

tomato nutwatermelon oil

Unscramble the following words and write one original sentence for each. Look at the example below.

Example: izzap – pizza I like to eat pizza.1. snairategev2. imalas3. romushom4. atem5. otmato

For the third part of your project, you have to keep track of how much your family spends on foods and goods bought in a month at the supermarket or store. Do you go to the supermarket once a week and buy enough food to last until the next week, or do you go to the store every day to buy a few things? Keep track of everything!

Hands on! 3C

Activity 5

UNIT 3


Language In useCountable and non-countable nounsCountable nouns are those nouns that can be counted per units. They have plural forms: apple-apples, tomato-tomatoes, radish-radishes, orange-oranges, knife-knives.

Examples: 1. There is a tomato in the refrigerator.2. There are three knives on the dining table.

Non-countables are nouns which are too small or too big to count. They may be particles, liquids, gases, concepts or activities. Non-countable or uncountable nouns are always singular and have different words to categorize units. Use the singular form of the verb with uncountable nouns: water- glass of water, bread- loaf of bread, furniture- piece of furniture.

Examples: 1. There is some water in that pitcher.2. That is the equipment we use for the project.

Study the following chart of non-countable nouns:

Categories Examplesfluids / liquids water, coffee, tea, milk, oil, gasoline, wine

solids ice, bread, butter, cheese, meat, gold, chalk silver, glassgases air, oxygen, nitrogen, smoke, smog, pollution, steam

particles rice, corn, dirt, dust, flour, sugar, grass, hair, pepper, saltcollective nouns (grouped items)

baggage, luggage, clothing, furniture, food, fruit, money, traffic, garbage, scenery, junk, mail, jewelry, homework, housework, work, grammar, slang, vocabulary

abstractions happiness, health, love, fun, help, honesty, peace, progress, beauty knowledge, justice, intelligence, luck music, time, space, energy, mass, gravity

languages arabic, french, Spanish, English, Portugueselanguage study grammar, slang, vocabularyfields of study chemistry, engineering, art, philosophy, science, law

recreation basketball, soccer, baseball, danceactivities (gerunds) sleeping, driving, writing, studying, swimming, studying, rock climbing, sky diving

natural phenomena

weather, fog, heat, humidity, lightning, rain, snow, thunder, wind, darkness, light, sunshine, electricity, fire

common mistakes:

I have a lot of homeworks to do. She is washing her hairs. The equipments weren’t working well. My baggages were lost. (suitcases) I bought new furnitures.


1. Do you like onions? What vegetables do you like?

2. Do you like mangoes? What kinds of fruit do you like?3. What fruits and vegetables don’t you like?4. What other foods do you like or not like? 5. What kinds of juice do you like?6. What is your brother or sister’s favorite food?7. What food do your grandparents like? 8. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?9. What’s your favorite restaurant? 10. What’s your favorite food from El Salvador? 11. What’s your favorite food from outside of

El Salvador?

Activity 6

UNIT 3


Complete the following statements about food by filling in the blanks with the words given below. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

Write a shopping list of the ingredients that are used to cook the following foods.

1. chicken soup2. vegetable salad3. a hamburger4. pupusas

Lesson core

Conociste los nombres más comunes de frutas y verduras así como los nombres de varios platos o tipos de comida que se consumen en nuestro país. Además, practicaste la pronunciación de estas clases de alimentos y como se escriben en el idioma Inglés. También, tuviste acceso a muchas palabras o frases relacionadas al tema de la comida y leíste información acerca varios tipos de platos de diferentes países. Finalmente conociste y practicaste dos tipos de sustantivos como son los count y los non-count en diferentes contextos y ejercicios.

Activity 7Choose whether the noun is countable or uncountable.

1. coffee A. countable

B. uncountable2. water A. countable

B. uncountable3. wine A. countable

B. uncountable4. knife A. countable

B. uncountable5. sugar A. countable

B. uncountable

Activity 8

Listen to and repeat the following questions, and then answer them with your own information.

1. Which fruits do you like?2. Which vegetables do you like?3. What kind of food do you like to order in your

favorite restaurant? 4. What are some examples of vegetables grown in

El Salvador? 5. What are some examples of fruits grown in

El Salvador?

1. A lemon or an unripe apple tastes __.2. After you eat a lot or when you can’t eat any more,

you are __.3. Not having enough water, liquid, or moisture mean

something is __.4. When a cake or sauce contains a lot of dairy products

such as butter, cream or sugar we say it is __.5. When a person wants a drink, he or she is __.6. The word __ is used favorably to describe cakes and

bread that taste good and are the opposite of dry.7. The real meaning of this word is to die or suffer from

hunger, but we use it colloquially to describe being hungry. This word is __.

8. The word __ is used when talking about fruit or meat that is juicy and tastes good.

9. Something that tastes like unsweetened cocoa or beer is said to be __.

10. __ is the opposite of sour, and it means that something tastes sugary or full of honey.

sweet bitter succulent starve moist

thirsty rich dry full sour

Activity 9

Activity 10


Self evaluation

216

UNIT 3

1 3

2 4

MEALS

Answers:

216

In El Salvador, most families eat three meals a day. Breakfast is usually the first meal of the day and is eaten between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Lunch is around noon and supper, which is also called dinner, is eaten at about 6 p.m. Many

Salvadorans have snacks during the day between the main meals. In school, students usually have

breaks in the morning and in the afternoon. At this time the children usually eat snacks. In the workplace, employees often have a “coffee

break” in the morning around 10 a.m. and again in the afternoon around 2 p.m. Most people not only drink coffee but also have snacks. Every

culture has different customs about when meals are eaten.

1. c 2. a, b, c, d 3.a, c 4. b, c

Which of the following are fruits?a) avocado b) kiwi c) strawberryd) pineapple

Which of the following are the non-countable nouns?a) radish b) waterc) lettuced) pear

Which of the following are countable nouns?a) mango b) ricec) cucumbersd) sugar

Which of the following items is a drink?a) orange b) applec) milkd) melon



Unit Three

Activity 1

Getting started!

Which of the following are denominations of coins? 1. dime 2. bank 3. penny 4. check 5. teller 6. quarter 7. bill

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation and identify the denominations of coins that are used. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. Who wants change for a dollar?2. What does he want the coins for?3. Who does not have credit on their cell phone?4. Who offers to lend their cell phone?

Achievement indicators I can tell and write prices from pictures of clothes and accessories with

their corresponding price tags.

Getting started!

¿Cómo se dicen las diferentes denominaciones de las monedas de dólar en Inglés?

¿Cómo se dicen las diferentes denominaciones de los billetes de dólar en Inglés?

¿Cómo se dicen las cantidades de dinero en Inglés?

¿Cuáles son los ingresos y egresos de tu familia?

dO yOU havE ChaNGE fOR a fIvE dOLLaR BILL?

Lesson 4

A: Hey, Monica. How are you?B: Hi, Eduardo. I’m fine. What’s up?A: Can you do me a favor? Give me change for a

dollar, please.B: Of course. Just let me look for the coins in my

pocket.A: Do you have quarters or dimes? B: Here you are… four quarters.A: Thanks a lot, Monica. B: Excuse me, Eduardo. What do you want those

coins for?A: I need to make a phone call and I don’t have any

credit on my cell phone.B: Oh, come on! Eduardo, here you can use my

cell phone!A: I really appreciate your help. B: You’re welcome. That is what friends are for.

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabulary Denominations of U.S. currencyDenominations refer to the different values of money. These coins are currently made in the following denominations. Listen to and repeat each word out loud.

The most common denominations of bills of U.S. currency in production are the following. Listen to and repeat each word out loud.

Activity 2Match the names of the coins with their descriptions.

1 penny A one hundred cents

2 nickle B fifty cents

3 dime C twenty-five cents

4 quarter D ten cents

5 half dollar E five cents

6 one dollar F one cent

You may be interested to know that the penny is the most widely used denomination currently in circulation, and it remains profitable to make. The U.S. Congress determines the denominations of coins that are used and the Mint must produce them and put them into circulation.

Don’t forget!

penny nickel dime

quarter half dollar one dollar

one dollar bill ten dollar bill fifty dollar bill

five dollar bill twenty dollar bill one hundred dollar bill

UNIT 3



1. Do you have a personal budget?2. Does your family have a monthly budget?3. What is your family monthly income?4. Are you a saver or a big spender? 5. Do you use credit cards?6. Do you buy with cash?

Activity 5

Time to readListen to and read the following passage about a family budget. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. Raising a family on a small income is easy.2. Creating a balanced budget allows you to live well.3. When the family’s income grew, their expenses grew

also. 4. The family saved a lot of money over the years.

For the fourth part of the project, calculate the total monthly income of your family. Also calculate the total amount of expenses for one month.

Hands on! 3D

Activity 3

Raising a family on a small income isn’t easy. You have to find out a way in which you can control your money. Creating a balanced budget allows you to live well and have money left at the end of the month. For years my family and I barely scraped by. No matter how much money my husband and I made, it was gone at the end of the month. Sometimes we had accumulated even more debt. When our income grew, our expenses somehow grew also. It seemed that no matter what we did, we were always left with nothing by the time the 30th rolled around. That was the story until I sat down and made our family budget. You have no idea how much money we wasted over the years, and you are probably doing the same right now. By creating a family budget, you will be able to identify where you are spending more than you should and how to take control of your family finances.

Quarters, nickels, and dimes are currently made from nickel and copper, and pennies are currently made from copper plated zinc. This currency is used in El Salvador and accepted in many countries around the world.

Don’t forget!

Glossary: Income: the total amount of money a family receives from working. Balanced budget: well structured financial plan. Left: remaining. Scraped by: survived with little or no money. Debt: amount or sum of money which is not paid.

Fill in the blanks to the following sentences using the words given below.

1. In a __, the amount of money that is coming in is equal to the money that is going out.

2. A ___ consists of a spending plan and a list of spendable funds.

3. Spending more money than you have creates ___.

budget deficit balanced budget

Activity 4

Grew: the past tense of “grow” which means increase. Rolled around: that the day was close or near. Sat down: the past tense of “sit down”.Mint: the place where coins and bills are made.

UNIT 3


Conversation and moreIt’s Saturday morning and Jaime is talking with the cashier at the bank. Listen to and read the following conversation carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. Jaime is at a hotel.

2. The cashier asks for his identification.

3. Jaime uses his passport as his ID.

4. Jaime can drive.

5. Jaime wants to open more than one account.

6. Jaime asks to open a savings account and a checking account.

7. Jaime works in a bank.

8. Jaime can’t have a credit card.

9. The cashier fills in the forms for Jaime.

Activity 6

A: I’d like to open a bank account, please. B: Certainly. Do you have some form of identification? A: Yes, I have my I.D. Is that ok? B: Yes, Mr. Jaime… Jaime Grande. We also need

proof of your current address. Do you have a utility bill or your driver’s license with you?

A: I have my driver’s license. B: What kind of account do you want? A: Well, I want a checking account and a

savings account. B: That’s fine, we do both. Do you have any proof

of income? A: Yes, I have my pay slips for the last three months.

Here you are.B: How much do you want to deposit in

both accounts?A: I’ll deposit two hundred dollars in each. B: Good. You could also apply for a credit card at the

same time, if you like. A: Yes, that would be great. B: Ok. If you would just fill out these forms.

Having a credit card is almost essential in our lives today, but be sure to seek advice on what credit card is best for you. You want to avoid debt at all cost because it will always be an unwelcomed friend.

What for?

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabulary Read the following family budget template carefully. Use a dictionary to look up any new words.

CategoryMonthly

Budgeted Amount

INCOME:Salary $ 500.00BonusesInterest ReceivedInvestment/dividend IncomeMiscellaneous INCOME SUBTOTaL $ 500.00EXPENSES:Rent/MortgageWater/SewerElectricityCable/InternetTelephoneSavingsdebt Payments (credit cards, etc.)Transportation/Commuting (bus, gas, etc.)Child Carefood/Groceries (include dining out)health Care (medical/dental/vision)ClothingMiscellaneous EXPENSES SUBTOTaL $425.00Income Minus Expenses $ 75.00

Complete a family budget template with your own information.

Remember that in your monthly family budget you can include other categories or subcategories according to your own situation. To create a budget, put the income first. Then, include all of your expenses. At the end, subtract the expenses from the incomes.

Activity 7

Make a pie chart to show your monthly expenses distribution in percentages from 0% to 100%. Look at the sample graph below.

Activity 8

FoodClothingBus

EducationCredit cardHousingHealth

Food 30%Clothing 5%Bus 5%Education 20%Credit card 10%Housing 15%Health 15% ____ 100%

UNIT 3


Write down as many ways as you can to make change for a dollar using half dollars (50¢), quarters (25¢), dimes (10¢), nickels (5¢) and/or pennies (1¢).

Examples:1. two half dollars 2. four quarters

Activity 9

Now answer the following questions about the previous conversation.

1. Where are they?2. Who wants a change for a dollar?3. What does the person need it for?4. How does the person want it?

Language in useA. To make change for a dollar or any other denominations, you can use the following question forms:

Auxiliary Subject Verb Complement

Can you give me change for a dollar, please?

do you have change for a dollar?

Could I get change for a dollar, please?

Would you break a dollar bill, please?

Write down as many ways as you can to make change for a one hundred dollar bill using fifty dollar ($50), twenty dollar ($20), ten dollar ($10), five dollar ($5) and/or one dollar bills.

Examples:1. two fifty dollar bills 2. five twenty dollar bills

Conversation and moreMiguel wants to take the bus, but he finds himself short of change, so he asks his friend Boris if he has some. Listen to and read the following conversation.

A: Hi, Boris. Do you have change for a dollar?B: Hello, Miguel. You’re in luck. I do. What do you

need it for?A: I need some change for the bus.B: How do you want it?A: I need a couple of quarters and five dimes.B: Here you are two quarters and five dimes.A: Thank you so much.B: You’re welcome. Oh! Here comes my bus.

Take care.A: Bye.

Activity 10

Activity 11

UNIT 3



1. The Lincoln Memorial appears on the back of which bill?

A. $20 B. $10 C. $5 D. $1

2. Whose head appears on one side of a U.S. fifty cent coin?

A. Lincoln B. Roosevelt C. Kennedy D. Jefferson

Lesson core

Conociste las diferentes denominaciones tanto de monedas como de papel moneda o billetes de dólares. Practicaste como se dicen, escriben y utilizan en diferentes contextos. Además, conociste las partes más comunes que contiene un presupuesto familiar y practicaste como crear tu propio presupuesto familiar de gastos y egresos mensuales. También, estudiaste como cambiar monedas o billetes de diferentes denominaciones en Inglés. Finalmente, leíste y escuchaste acerca de temas relacionados al presupuesto familiar.

The following idioms all contain the word “coin”. Try to match the idioms with their corresponding definitions.

Activity 13

Idioms Definition

1 to coin a phrase A To earn a lot of money quickly.

2 pay someone back in their own coin B When two things are very closely related even though they

seem different.

3 the other side of the coin C a different and usually opposite view of a situation that you have

previously talked about.

4 be two sides of the same coin D To treat someone in the same bad way that they have treated you.

5 be coining it E Something that you say before you use a phrase which sounds slightly silly.

Activity 12

3. U.S. coins are magnetic. A. True B. False C. This is true except for pennies. D. This is false except for pennies.

4. Whose head appears on a U.S. five cent coin? A. Abraham Lincoln B. George Washington C. Thomas Jefferson D. Franklin D. Roosevelt


Self evaluation

224

UNIT 3

1 3

2 4

Answers:

224

Which coins make a dollar?a) ten dimesb) four quartersc) four dimes and two quarters d) twenty nickels

Which of the following are coin denominations?a) dime b) nickelc) checkd) bank note

Which of the following are bill denominations?a) a five dollar bill b) a ten dollar billc) a silver dollard) a gold dollar

Which bills make 10 dollars?a) ten onesb) two fivesc) five ones and one five d) twenty ones

1. a, b 2. a, b 3. a, b, d 4. a, b, c

SPENDING MONEY

Most people have a two-fold personality when it comes to spending money. One side of them likes to be very frugal. It tries to save money

on clothes, groceries, and other necessities. It does not like to buy things that it does not need.

The other side is not very careful with money. It is the side of people that buys things that it does not need (like a cappuccino or another pair of shoes). This is also the side of people that spends cash quickly and easily. They do

not carry cash with them anymore because it is too easy to spend without thinking about what

they spend it on. Before going shopping, people should think about the things they really need

versus the things they want.



Getting started!

Which of the following items are pieces of furniture? 1. sofa 2. blender 3. wall cabinet 4. refrigirator 5. desk 6. iron 7. bookcase

Conversation and more Listen to and read the following conversation carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.

A: Hi, Alex. How are you doing with your bedroom? B: Well, Gloria, first I’m painting the walls. I am

painting them light purple. At the moment they are white.

A: And what about furniture?B: That’s the second thing. I am buying a new desk, a

bright red one. And I am hanging some shelves for my CDs.

A: And where are you sleeping? B: Right… Then I am moving my bed under the

window. I like sunshine in the morning. A: Good idea! What about your clothes? B: I am keeping them in my mom and dad’s

bedroom. I don’t want a closet. A: Are your mom and dad happy about that? B: They don’t know yet. A: Maybe you should tell them!


1. What color is Alex painting the walls? 2. What is he buying?3. What is he hanging? 4. Where is he moving his bed?

I can list clothing items and furniture with accurate spelling.Achievement indicators

I can read and identify colors and prices of items in furniture ads. I can name pieces of furniture with correct pronunciation.

Activity 1

¿Cómo se pregunta por los precios de los muebles o artículos en Inglés?¿Cómo son los diferentes muebles o electrodomésticos que tienes en tu casa u oficina en Inglés?¿Cuáles son las diferentes formas de decir los precios en Inglés? ¿Cómo se separan las cifras de dinero en Inglés?

hOW MUCh IS ThaT?

Lesson 5Unit Three

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabulary Furniture and electrical appliancesFurniture is household equipment designed for a variety of purposes. It may be made of wood, metal, plastic, stone, glass, fabric, or other materials. Listen to and repeat each piece of furniture out loud.

There are two kinds of appliances: small appliances and major appliances. All appliances are intended to perform, enable, or assist in performing a job to make our lives easier. Listen to and repeat each appliance out loud.

Activity 2Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. Which appliances are in your kitchen? 2. Which pieces of furniture are in your kitchen?3. Which appliances are in your living room?

4. Which pieces of furniture are in your living room?5. What furniture is in your bedroom?6. What appliances and pieces of furniture are in

your bathroom?

washing machine refrigerator iron

blow dryer toaster coffee makerblender

stereo

mirrordressing tableclosetbed

computer deskentertainment center bookshelfliving room set

UNIT 3


Time to readListen to and read the following reading passage carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary. Choose the letter that best answers each question.

1. How many rooms does the house have? A. twelve B. five

2. What color does rosemary like? A. red B. pink

3. How many armchairs does her living room have? A. three B. two

4. What things does her study have? A. a computer and a stereo B. a refrigerator and a sofa

5. How many people does Rosemary’s dining table seat?

A. six B. twelve

6. Does she like to cook? A. Yes, she does. B. No, she doesn’t.

7. Is Rosemary happy with her new home? A. Yes, she is. B. No, she isn’t.

8. What does she like to do in her study? A. dance B. listen to music

Activity 3

The ideal house for Rosemary Rosemary just bought her dream home. It is a big house in the countryside. Her house has twelve rooms including: a big kitchen, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms, five bedrooms, a study, and an exercise room. Rosemary likes the color pink, so every room has either pink or red curtains. In each bedroom, she has a double bed, a cedar chest with a TV on it, and a big walk-in closet. Her living room has a big, brown sofa and three comfortable armchairs. There is also a new LCD TV and DVD player. Since Rosemary likes to have dinner parties, her dining room has a big table that seats twelve people. Rosemary’s kitchen has a lot of space because she likes to cook. Her refrigerator is extra large to keep a lot of food. She doesn’t have a microwave because she prefers to eat fresh food. Her study has many books, an antique oak desk, a new computer, and a stereo system because Rosemary likes to listen to music when she studies. Rosemary is very happy in her new home.

Glossary: Bought: the past tense of “buy” which means purchase or obtain.Countryside: outside of the city.Wooden: made from a tree.

Oak and cedar: are kinds of trees. Antique: very old.

UNIT 3


Glossary: Keep: maintain. Won’t: the future negative form.

Conversation and moreListen to and read the following conversation carefully. Look up any new words in a dictionary.


1. Where are Oscar and Milagro? A. at a music store B. at a furniture store

2. Are they married now? A. No, they aren’t. B. Yes, they are.

3. Do they have to buy bedroom furniture? A. Yes, they do. B. No, they don’t.

4. How much is the bed? A. three hundred fifty dollars B. five hundred dollars

5. How much will they spend on things for the living room?

A. five hundred fifty dollars B. five hundred dollars

6. How many more stores do they have to visit? A. three more

B. four more

A: Oscar, I really don’t understand why we need new furniture. After we get married,

we will just need a few things from each of our apartments.

B: Milagro, we both have some nice things, but it would be nice to have furniture that matches. Right now we have six dining chairs and none of them are the same style.

A: Yeah, that’s true. At least we won’t have to shop for bedroom furniture. We’re lucky that your parents are giving us some second hand things including: a dresser, two nightstands, and a headboard. All we need is a bed. How much does a nice and comfortable king size bed cost?

B: I think about $350. A: That is too expensive. B: That’s true, but we still need a bed. We are also

missing a coffee table, two side tables, two table lamps, a floor lamp and a big plasma TV set in the living room.

A: Do we really need all of that? How much do you think we will spend?

B: About $500. And we really need everything.A: Alright, I was just hoping to get home in time for

the soccer game this afternoon. B: No problem. We only have four more stores to visit

after this one. A: Four?B: Yes, now come on. How are you going to get home

in time for the game if you don’t hurry up?

Activity 4

In the final part of the project, keep track of how much your family spends monthly on purchasing or paying for the furniture and appliances that are in your home.

Hands on! 3E

Lucky: fortunate or blessed.Second hand: used things or not new things.

UNIT 3


Enrich your vocabularyStudy the list of common pieces of furniture and home appliances in different rooms of a house. Does your house contain all of these items?

Fill in all the blanks using the words given below. The first letter of each word is given.

Activity 5

armchair coffee table entertainment center picture love seat rug table lamp

bookcase end table floor lamp plant recliner sofa television

Living room Kitchen Bedroom Bathroomcouch (sofa) stove bed sink

table oven dresser bathtubchair refrigerator closet shower

recliner freezer nightstand shower curtainlove seat sink bookcase toilet

coffee table dishwasher shelves medicine cabinetend table coffee maker picture mirror

lamp mixer curtains scaletelevision saucepan carpet (rug) soap dish

frying pan bath matteakettle washcloth

measuring cup towel rackcan opener toilet paperegg beater faucet

knife sink plugcutting boardbaking pantrash can

1. A s__ can seat three or four people. A l__ can only seat two.

2. There is a lamp and an ashtray on the e__ next to the sofa.

3. If you need more light, turn on the t__ that is on the end table.

4. My father watches television in the r__. When he gets tired, he pushes it back and goes to sleep.

5. There is a television set, a stereo system and a DVD player on the e__.

6. There are a lot of books on the b__ .7. You can set your cup down on the c__ . Help

yourself to some cookies.

8. My mother waters the p__ once or twice a week.9. What a beautiful Persian r__ you have on the living

room floor.10. Where did you get the p__ that is hanging on the

wall over the love seat? It’s beautiful.11. My living room set consists of a sofa, a love seat and

an a__ .12. We need a new light bulb for the f__ that is behind

the sofa.13. Does your t__ have cable?

UNIT 3


Language in useTo provide or ask for the prices of furniture and home appliances, you can use the following question forms and answer them with the following possible answers. Study the table below.

Question word Auxiliary or verb Subject Possible answers how much is the sofa? It’s one hundred fifty dollars.how much are the lamps? They are seventy dollars each.how much is that? It’s five dollars and sixty cents.how much are those? They are five hundred dollars.how much does it cost It costs three hundred and forty-seven dollars.how much do they cost? They are four hundred ninety-nine dollars.

Listen to and write the prices to the following pieces of pieces of furniture and appliances.

Activity 7Answer the following questions with your own information.

1. What pieces of furniture do you have in the different rooms of your house or apartment?

2. What appliances do you have in the different rooms of your house or apartment?

sofa set dining room set bookcaseentertainment center

computer hutch

refrigerator washing machine

dresser microwave stereo

stove

Activity 6

UNIT 3


Match the corresponding pieces of furniture to their meanings below.

Activity 9

armchair coffee table entertainment center desk bed chair cupboards

bookcase end table changing table counter recliner sofa dresser

1. It’s a long frame with a mattress on top for sleeping, and it has blankets and pillows for comfort.

2. It’s a tall, wooden piece of furniture used for holding books.

3. There are various types of this piece of furniture but all are used for sitting.

4. It’s a surface found in a nursery, which is used for changing a baby’s diaper.

5. It’s a long, comfortable piece of furniture for sitting on and is usually found in common rooms or living rooms.

6. It’s a surface in the kitchen that is used for preparing food and holding small appliances.

Match the appliances on the left with their corresponding meanings on the right.

Applicances Meanings

1 stove A Electric appliance that washes dishes.

2 washing machine B Electric appliance used to dry laundry.

3 oven C Electric appliance used for keeping food cold.

4 microwave D Electric appliance used for keeping food frozen (very cold).

5 garbage disposal E Located inside a drain of a sink; chops up bits of food into small pieces to fit down the pipes.

6 freezer F Electric appliance for cooking food quickly.

7 fridge G Electric or gas appliance for baking and heating food.

8 dryer H Electric appliance for washing clothes.

9 dishwasher I Electric or gas elements on top of an oven for heating, frying, and boiling food.

Activity 8

7. It’s a storage area with doors that is used for holding food, dishes, cleaning supplies, or other things.

8. It’s a piece of furniture used to work on and hold papers, books, and writing tools. It’s usually found in an office.

9. It’s a piece of furniture that holds folded clothing.10. It’s a piece of furniture that holds a television, stereo,

and other electronic devices.

Lesson core

Conociste como se escriben y se dicen diferentes nombres de los electrodomésticos y muebles más comunes en Inglés. También, practicaste como preguntar y responder cuánto cuestan algunos de estos artículos que se utilizan en cualquier hogar. Practicaste como se dicen diversas cantidades de dinero tanto en números como en palabras. Además, estudiaste los diversos artículos que se encuentran en diferentes cuartos o habitaciones de tu hogar. Finalmente, tuviste acceso a varios textos relacionados a muebles y electrodomésticos.


Self evaluation

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UNIT 3

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Answers:

UNIT 3

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FURNITURE

The furniture that you have in your home is probably as important as the home itself. It is what makes you feel comfortable and happy to be at home. The furniture you choose depends

on your taste, your budget and the style of your home. When buying furniture, you should

choose good, quality pieces. These will be more expensive but they will last longer. Furniture is something that you use every day, so it should be able to resist daily wear and tear. Keep in mind that if you are short on money, you can purchase good second-hand furniture that is

high quality, or you can look for special sales at different stores.

1. c 2. d 3. b, d 4. c

Which of the following items is an appliance?a) table b) bookcasec) entertainment center d) washing machine

Which statement stands for $ 499?a) four hundred nineteen dollarsb) four hundred ninety dollarsc) four hundred ninety-nine dollarsd) four hundred nine dollars

Which questions are used to ask for prices?a) How many do you have? b) How much are they?c) How many do you need?d) How much does it cost?

Which of the following items is a piece of furniture?a) blender b) toasterc) armchaird) freezer



Answer Key

Lesson 1

Activity 1: 1. a pair of jeans 2. size 36 3. light brown or khaki

Activity 2: 1. J 2. I 3. H 4. G 5. F 6. E 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. A

Activity 3. 1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True 5. True 6. True

Activity 4: 1. bargain 2. sale 3. exchange 4. refund 5. try them on 6. size 7. fit 8. tag 9. label 10. sales clerk 11. advice 12. cashier 13. credit card 14. check 15. cash 16. receipt

Activity 5: 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. B Activity 6: 1. seven hundred and fifty 2. nine

hundred and forty-nine 3. six hundred and seventy-three 4. nine hundred and eighty-eight

Activity 7: 1. 450 2. 250 3. 950 4. 350 5. 1000Activity 8: Answers may vary.Activity 9: 1. tie 2. hat 3. belt 4. swimming suit

5. sweater 6. pajamas 7. pants 8. gloves 9. boots 10. jeans

Activity 10: 1. C 2. A

Lesson 2

Activity 1: Conversation 1: It’s cold and cloudy. Conversation 2: It’s raining and cold.Activity 2: 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A Activity 3: 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. AActivity 4: Answers may vary.Activity 5: 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. BActivity 6: 1. B 2. A 3. AActivity 7: 1. rain 2. snow 3. hurricane 4. wind

5. cloudActivity 8: Answers may vary.Activity 9: 1. C 2. E 3. G 4. F 5. A 6. B 7. K 8. D

9. J 10. H 11. M 12. O 13. L 14. I 15. Q 16. N 17. S 18. P 19. R

Lesson 3

Activity 1: 1. Crazy Juice 2. frozen lemonade 3. watermelon juice

Activity 2: Answers may vary.Activity 3: 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. BActivity 4: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8. B Activity 5: 1. vegetarians 2. salami 3. mushroom

4. meat 5. tomato Activity 6: Answers may vary.Activity 7: 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. BActivity 8: Answers may vary. Activity 9: Answers may vary.Activity 10: 1. sour 2. full 3. dry 4. rich 5. thirsty

6. moist 7. starve 8. succulent 9. bitter 10. Sweet

Lesson 4

Activity 1: 1. Eduardo 2. to make a phone call 3. Eduardo 4. Monica

Activity 2: 1. F 2. E 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. AActivity 3: 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. FalseActivity 4: 1. balanced budget 2. budget 3. deficit Activity 5: Answers may vary.Activity 6: 1. False 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. True

6. True 7. False 8. False 9. False


Answer Key

Activity 7: Answers may vary.Activity 8: Answers may vary.Activity 9: Answers may vary.Activity 10: Answers may vary.Activity 11: 1. at the bus stop or on a street

2. Miguel 3. for the bus 4. two quarters and five dimes

Activity 12: 1. C 2. C 3. B 4. CActivity 13: 1. E 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A

Lesson 5

Activity 1: 1. light purple 2. a new desk 3. shelves for his CDs 4. under the window

Activity 2: Answers may vary.Activity 3: 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.BActivity 4: 1.B 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.B 6.BActivity 5: 1. sofa, love seat 2. end table 3. table

lamp 4. recliner 5. entertainment center 6. bookcase 7. coffee table 8. plants 9. rug 10. picture 11. armchair 12. floor lamp 13. television

Activity 6: 1. $475 2. $400 3. $150 4. $350 5. $260 6. $390 7. $500 8. $470 9. $95 10. $385 11. $399 12. $500

Activity 7: Answers may vary.Activity 8: 1. I 2. H 3. G 4. F 5. E 6. D 7. C 8. B

9. AActivity 9: 1. bed 2. bookcase 3. chair 4. changing

table 5. sofa 6. counter 7. cupboards 8. desk 9. dresser 10. entertaiment center


Hands on!

Purpose

With this project you will be able to improve your English skills on how to fill out specific sections of a simple monthly family budget in which you will state your incomes and expenses.

Theory and practice

The different phases of the unit 3 project (from Hands on! 2A to Hands on! 2F) gave you ideas on how to understand the concepts or sections which are included in any family budget form.

With these different project phases you should have kept track of key elements or concepts to have a clear picture of what could be included in the sections of the budget.

Development

You should have noticed that when answering the content of different activities, you were gaining or obtaining the basic knowledge to complete your own family budget form or template.

Take another look at the activities which gave you good practice to have an idea on how to create your own budget form. The activities provided you with some good background, and with this you will be able to perform or do your project efficiently.

Wrap up

To complete the second project , fill out the sections of the family budget form which you printed off at the beginning of unit 3. Save this budget, complete with your information, as it will help you on future projects. Do not forget to include a pie chart or graph to distribute your family’s expenses in percentages.

Check out the following URL to print a sample:

http://www.vklife365.com/budget.html

“My monthly budget”


Resources

For the use of a bilingual dictionary:http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-spanish/

For more about clothing:

http://www.eflnet.com/vocab/clothing_vocabulary.phphttp://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/StudyZone/200/vocab/cloth1.htm

For more on weather conditions:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-vocabulary.htmhttp://www.inglesmundial.com/B15/vocabulary.htmhttp://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/science/weather/vocab/

For more about foods and goods:http://www.drlemon.net/Grammar/food/Food.html

For the full article on fish and chips:http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_and_chips

For more about money denominations:http://www.moneyinstructor.com/vocabulary.asp

For more practice with furniture and appliances:http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/200/vocab/furn.htmhttp://iteslj.org/v/ei/furniture.html

For more information contained in the “Language in use” sections of each lesson, take a look at the following English grammar books:

Basic Grammar Use by Cambridge University Press Fundamentals of English Grammar by Longman

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