Exercise XI

1. Before I moved to Chicago, I used to live in the country.
2. We are going to study tonight until we finish the chapter.
3. It’s a one-way street, so don’t turn left here.
4. When Sid graduates next June, he will live in the city.
5. Where you go after you left last night?
6. Who did you see while you were leaving the bank?
7. It usually is rains a lot here every winter, but last year it didn’t.
8. Were you watching TV when I called you last night?
9. You’ll see the bank when you get to Main Street.
10. We didn’t hear the doorbell when he arrived because we were eating.
11. Years ago, I didn’t use to like rock music, but now I love it.
12. The movie starts at 7:30, so I think I’ll go.
13. Do you want to go with me, or are you studying tonight?

Exercise X

1. What are you reading? You look fascinated.
2. I’m reading about the Internet. Did you know it began in the 1960s?
3. Jill, please give me your e-mail address again. I lost it.
4. My e-mail address is jillski4@data.com. Don’t lose it again!
5. How are you, Naruyo? You seem a little tired these days.
6. I’m taking some evening classes this semester, and I have a lot of homework.
7. I remember you. You used to go to school here.
8. You have a good memory. I went here for only a month.
9. Will you buy an electric car when they become cheaper?
10. I think I’ll wait until electric cars are really cheap.
11. Were you driving when it started to rain?
12. It was raining while we were having dinner.
13. He’ll find a good job when he graduates next year.
14. What classes are you taking now?

wh questions in a conversation.

A: Where did you go last night?
B: I went to the movies.

A: Really? Who went with you?
B: Mona did. She goes every weekend.

A: What did you see?
B: We saw “Earthquake”

A: You look upset. What happened?
B: Nothing happened. I’m just tired.

A: What did you get on the math test?
B: I got an A.

A: Wow! Big improvement. Who did you study with?
B: I studied with Ana. It really helped.

Exercise VIII

1. Laila will need some new furniture when she moves.
2. As soon as you get to Oak Street, you will see the library.
3. We will stay here tonight until we finish the report.
4. After Sid graduates next June, he will live in the city.
5. I will read the newspaper while I’m eating breakfast.
6. They will buy a car when they save enough money.
7. Carmen will call me before she leave.
8. By the time you turn 30, there will be a shuttle to the moon.

Conversations

A: Do you and Nora have plans for the weekend?
B: Yes, we’re going to a concert on Saturday. I just bought the thickets.

A: I can’t believe I got into medical school.
B: You’ll be a doctor in just a few years!

A: Oh no! I forgot to deposit my paycheck yesterday.
B: I’ll deposit it for you. It’s on my way.

A: I’m taking the train to Boston tomorrow.
B: Oh. What time does it leave?

A: Take your umbrella. It’s going to rain.
B: Thanks. I didn’t listen to the weather report this morning.

A: My son is really interested in science fiction.
B: Maybe he’ll have a career in space exploration when he grows up.

A: Look at Reachel’s face. I think she’s going to cry.
B: Poor kid. She really wants to come with us today.

A: It’s almost June. What are we going to do for the summer?
B: How about summer school?

A: Will Mahmoud call back this afternoon?
B: He promised to call, but he’s usually in class all afternoon.

A: Should I make a reservation at Dino’s for tonight?
B: It’s already arranged. We are meeting there at 6:00.

Telephone conversation

A: Hi, I’m glad you’re home! No one answered a few minutes ago.
B: I wa moving the lawn when the phone rang. What’s up?

A: I had a little accident with the car. Nothing serious—no injures.
B: Oh, that’s good. How about the car?

A: It’s Ok. There isn’t much damage. I wasn't driving fast when I hit the bus.
B: The bus! How did you do that?

A: I was trying to find a special radio station, so I wasn't paying attention.
B: Did you call the police?

A: No. It happened in front of a police station. An officer appeared before I even got out of the car. After the officer left, I called the insurance company.
B: Well, I’m just glad you’re Ok.

Reading test

Teacher: Do you read the book?
Class: No teacher.

Teacher: Why didn't you read the book?
Class: Because we had a lot of homework.

Teacher: Ok. For tomorrow, study for the Quiz.
Class: What? Teacher no! We have a game today afternoon.

Teacher: I don’t care. You should have read the book the last week.
Class: Ok. Teacher. Tomorrow we have a quiz.

Next Day.

Teacher: This is an open book quiz.
Class: That’s ok teacher. It’s a great idea.

Teacher: Here are the questions. Who was the murderer of Ana?
Class: The murderer of Ana was Leo.

Teacher: And Who was Leo?
Class: Leo was Ana’s neighbor.

Teacher: Where did Ana live?
Class: Ana lived in Queens, New York.

Teacher: Who was Ana?
Class: Ana was a student of arts.

Teacher: What did Ana make?
Class: Ana made beautiful paintings of places in New York City.

Teacher: Why did the murderer kill Ana?
Class: because she was pregnant, and the child was his.

Teacher: Did Leo's family know about Ana’s child?
Class: No, they didn’t.

Car accident

Officer: Did you see the accident?

Witness: Yes, I was driving to home when I saw the accident.

Officer: What happened?
Witness: A car hit the man.

Officer: Where is the car?
Witness: I don’t know, he left the crime scene.

Officer: Do you remember what the driver was wearing?
Witness: He was wearing jeans, boots and a blue shirt.

Officer: Did you see the license number of the car?
Witness: No, I didn’t.

Officer: What was the color of the car?
Witness: I think it was red.

Officer: Did you see anyone else at the accident?
Witness: Yeah, I saw a girl steal the man’s wallet.

Officer: Do you remember the girl?
Witness: Yes, she was that girl over there on the corner.

Officer: Hey you! The girl on the corner! Come here! Did you steal the man’s wallet?
Girl: No, I didn’t.

Officer: Show me your pockets. Is this your wallet?
Girl: No, it isn’t.

Officer: Where did the wallet come from?
Girl: From the man in the accident.

Officer: Oh, really? Do you know that this is a crime?
Girl: No I didn’t.

History class

Teacher: Class, Do you saw the movie “The Piano”?
Class: Yes, teacher.

Teacher: OH! Really! I’m going to ask you some questions.
Class: No teacher!

Teacher: Why not? You said you saw the movie.
Classmate: Yeah teacher, I saw it. But I don’t remember some parts.

Teacher: Anyway. What happened in the movie?
Class: The pianist was hiding from the Nazis.

Teacher: Who were the Nazis?
Class: The Nazis were a group of European people that hated the Jews.

Teacher: Who was the Nazi leader?
Class: The Nazi leader was Adolf Hitler.

Teacher: What did Adolf Hitler do with the Jews?
Class: Hitler enslaved the Jews.

Teacher: What did Hitler do with Jews after that?
Class: He put them in big ovens to burn them.

Teacher: Do you remember another technique of Hitler to kill Jews?
Class: Yeah, he deceived them telling them to enter some rooms where there were showers for bathing.

Teacher: What came from the showers?
Class: A toxic gas.

Teacher: What was the gas for?
Class: To intoxicate the Jews.