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Lesson 1: Vocabulary

A Look at the pictures. Write the school subjects. Use the words from the box.

art community service language arts/English math

music P.E. (physical education) technology
science social studies/history

1. P.E. (physical education) 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

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B Write each student’s favorite subject. Use subjects from Exercise A.

My favorite subject is
. I like to paint with finger paint and color pictures. My favorite subject
is. I learned all the names of the presidents.

1. 2.

My favorite subject is My favorite subject is

. I love numbers. I learned how to add . My dream is to design my own robot in the future.
and subtract numbers.

3. 4.

C Read the descriptions of classes in the high school course catalog. Write the title of each
course with a school subject from Exercise A.

Greenville High School

Grade 9 Course List
1. Course: music
Students will learn how to read music notes and play one of these instruments: piano, drums,
violin, or clarinet.

2. Course:
Students will learn how to play team sports (soccer or volleyball) and individual sports (swimming or
running).

3. Course:
Students will work 30 hours with an organization that helps people. Students will help at a
food bank, teach younger children, or clean around lakes and rivers.

4. Course:
Students will read and write stories, learn grammar, and discuss literature.

5. Course:
Students will learn basic computer skills, such as using the internet and using word
processing programs.

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A Complete the conversations using will for the future.

1. A: Ben (not have) won’t have school next Thursday. There's a parent-teacher
conference that day.
B: I know. My mother (watch) the kids that day.

2. A: My daughter (be) in the school play in December.

B: How exciting! I (plan) to go.

3. A: The next PTO meeting (be) on January 17.

B: Oh no! I (not be) there. I have to babysit my niece.

4. A: My soccer team (play) in a big game on Friday. Can you come?

B: Well, I have to work that night, but I (try) to change my schedule.

B Listen. Complete the announcement.

Good morning, students. We have a busy week at Greenville Middle School. The Music Club
a bake sale today. Club members cookies and other
baked goods from 11:30 to 12:30 in the cafeteria. The Technology Club in the
library today at 4:00. Bad news, Greenville basketball fans. There a basketball game on
Wednesday. The Greenville Tigers their next home game on
Monday at 7:00 P.M. Don't forget there a Back-to-school Night for parents on Thursday at 7:30.
Your parents your classes and meet your teachers . . . but they your homework for you!
And finally, on Friday, the seventh grade class a field trip to the Greenville
Science Museum. Please remember to bring a bag lunch. Thank you and have a good day.

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A Listen. Complete the phone message.

Date: February 5th

To: From: Phone: Message:

B Read the voicemail message. Circle True or False.

1. The message is from Alba’s teacher.
1:25 PM 92%
True False
2. Alba plays sports after school on Wednesday.
Rivas Alba
True False May 27 at 3:46 PM

3. Alba can take the test on Wednesday. Transcript

Hello, Ms. Bel. This is Mr. Rivas, Alba’s father. Alba has a doc
True False
4. Mr. Rivas works a night shift.
True False

C WRITE ABOUT IT. What would you say in your personal voicemail greeting? Write
full sentences.

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A Cross out the incorrect words.

1. Maya is a good / well writer. Her book report was excellent.
2. Finn didn't pass his math test because he didn't work careful / carefully.
3. Bo got a 97 on his math exam. He studied hard / hardly.
4. It is difficult to read Pablo's papers. He doesn't write neat / neatly.
5. Anita finished her homework in half an hour. She worked quick / quickly.
6. My daughter is having trouble in science. She is a poor / poorly student in that subject.
7. The children didn't talk in the classroom. They were quiet / quietly.

B Complete the report card. Use the adverbs of the adjectives in the box.

careful careless clear creative good

hard neat poor quick quiet

To: Ahmed Hassan

Sender: Redwood Middle School
Subject: Report for Tariq Hassan, Fall semester

Student: Tariq Hassan

Semester: Fall

Subject Grade Comments

Language Arts B Tariq writes neatly . His handwriting is always easy to read. He makes a lot of
spelling mistakes. He needs to check his spelling .

Math B Tariq learns . He is always the first to solve math problems on the
board. Sometimes he works . He needs to check his answers for
mistakes.

Science C Tariq often speaks very . It is difficult for other students to hear
him. He needs to speak and share his ideas with the class.

Music D Tariq does on tests. He got a 65 on his final exam. He needs to study
next semester.

Art A Tariq thinks . He has a great imagination and a lot of new ideas. He
follows directions . I never have to tell him something twice.

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C Complete the conversations. Write the correct object pronouns.

1. A: Can you help Lucy with her math problems?

B: No problem. I'll help her .

2. A: Mom, I need to go to the library.

B: OK. I'm busy tonight, but Grandma will take .

3. A: Alonso, your art project is really good!

B: Thanks. I worked hard on .

4. A: I can't remember my spelling words.

B: All right. Let's review one more time.

5. A: Did my teachers talk about at the parent-teacher conference?

B: Yes, and they had good things to say about you!

D Complete the email. Write the correct object pronouns.

Dear Mom,

Well, the kids got their report cards from school today. Becky and Mike both did well. I
am proud of them .
1
Do you remember last semester? Becky didn't like math. She had trouble with .
2
But Becky's teacher, Mr. Molina, was very helpful. Dan and I talked to after
3
school. He told about a new program called Homework Help. Now Becky meets
4
with a student from the high school after class. The student helps with
5
homework. This semester, Becky got an A in math! And now she loves !
6
Mike also did better this semester. Last semester he got a C in language arts. He
did poorly on his writing assignments. This semester he spent more time on .
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He got a B+ ! And Mike made a wonderful science fair project. He really worked hard on
. He won second prize!
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We are looking forward to your visit next month. We miss !
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Love, Karen

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A DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS. Read the Academic Skill. Look at the graph in the text.
The topic of the text will be . Academic Skill: Use information in graphs and tables
a. problems with attending night courses Authors sometimes use graphs and tables to present information. Thi
b. the benefits of taking daytime classes
c. the different types of courses available

B Listen and read.

COURSE TYPES – PROS AND CONS Popularity of course types in the U.S. in 2018
For many people, it’s hard to work and go to college at the
same time. It’s also diAcult to find time to study if you have
children to look after. There are, however, a few different Night 33.6%
36.4% Online
options that may fit your schedule. courses
courses
5 NIGHT COURSES
Night courses are held in the evening. This means people 11.8% 18.2%
who work during the day can learn after work. Busy parents Weekend Other
like these classes, too. It’s easier to get childcare in the courses
evening. Evening class sizes are also usually smaller than Note: excluding weekday and daytime courses.
10 daytime classes.
There are problems with night courses, however. If you work all day and then go to class, it can be very tiring.
You also have less time to meet friends.
WEEKEND COURSES
If you don’t work on the weekend, these can help you avoid very long days of work and study.
15 However, like evening classes, weekend courses also mean you have less time to relax and meet friends and
family.
ONLINE COURSES
These are a very popular type of course. You can take online classes anytime of the day, evening, or night. You
don’t need to travel to and from the school. You also can study anywhere you like — in your own home, in a café,
20 or on a train.

One problem with online courses is that some people like it when a teacher is present. They prefer to talk
face-to-face, and to get a quick answer to a question.

C IDENTIFY. What is the main idea of the article?

a. Think about your responsibilities and social life before choosing a course type.
b. Avoid night courses if you have to work in the evening.
c. Online courses are good for most types of learners.

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D CITE EVIDENCE. Complete the sentences. Where is the information? Write the line number.
Lines
1. Night courses are popular because they .
a. are easier than other classes
b. fit around work and childcare
c. are for people who already speak some English
2. Class sizes for night courses are generally those for
daytime classes.
a. smaller than
b. the same as
c. bigger than
3. Taking a weekend course may mean you have less time .
a. to study
b. to work
c. to spend with friends
4. With an online course, you .
a. have a specific class schedule
b. can talk face-to-face with a teacher
c. can study when you like

E INTERPRET. Complete the sentences about the chart.

1. The most popular type of course is .
a. weekday b. night c. online
2. Students prefer not to study .
a. on computers b. on Saturdays and Sundays c. in the evening
3. The percentage of students taking online courses is that of students taking
night courses.
a. higher than b. lower than c. the same as
4. 11.8% is the percentage of students who take courses.
a. night b. weekend c. other

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A Complete the sentences. Write the possessive forms of the nouns.

1. My (daughter) daughter's teachers are worried about her behavior. She is disrespectful and
doesn't pay attention in class.
2. The (children) art projects were all very good. The teacher displayed them in the
hallway.
3. Greenville Middle School got money for computers. Now (Ms. Wilson) room
has computers for every student.
4. My (son) science grade went from a C to a B. I think he's studying more.
5. The parent-teacher conference was a success. The (parents) attendance was
about 90 percent.
6. At the orientation, the principal reviewed the (school) policies about clothes,
attendance, and behavior.
7. My (nephew) report card was excellent. He got an A in every subject.

B Add the missing apostrophe to each sentence.

1. Sandra went to her sons’ basketball game. The two boys are both on the same team.
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2. I'm worried about Marys grades. She got a bad report card this semester.
3. Melissa is a football fan. She knows all the football players names.
4. Jimmy looked at another students paper during the test. His teacher took his paper away and gave
him an F.
5. Selim was fooling around in class. The teacher sent him to the principals office.
6. Mr. Murray called Bills parents. He wanted to find out why he wasn't in school.

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C Read the article. Cross out the incorrect words.

Should students / students’ wear uniforms in students’ that they are in school to learn and
school? Students, parents, and teachers have that they have to follow the school’s / schools’
different opinions. rules,” says Ted Cezus, a science teacher at
Many parents and teachers like the idea. Greenville Middle School.
Parents think uniforms are cheaper than However, most students don’t like to wear
regular children’s / childrens’ clothes. uniforms. They feel that clothing is a way for
They also think it’s easier to get their kids people to express their personalities. “I don’t
/ kid’s ready for school in the morning. want to dress the same as all of my classmates
“When I shop for my kids’ / kids clothes, I / classmates’,” explains Tina Lynch, a student
don’t have to buy expensive designer brands. at Greenville High School. “I want to wear
And my daughter’s / daughters don’t waste clothes that show who I am.” Students /
so much time in the morning planning what Students’ disagree that a person’s / persons’
they are going to wear,” says Ann Carter, a clothing changes their behavior. “You don’t
Greenville mom. act better because of what you’re wearing.
Teachers say that uniforms improve You’re still the same person inside,” says
students’ / students behavior in class. Tina.
“Wearing a uniform reminds students /

D WRITE ABOUT IT. Did you wear a uniform when you were in school? Do you think
students should wear uniforms? Explain why or why not.

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A Read the skill. Check ( 🗸) the correct sentence.

❑ a. Her favorite subjects are, art Writing Skill: Use commas between words in a list
technology and community service. Put commas between words in a list. For example:
❑ b. Her favorite subjects are art, Most of the school’s students come from Mexico, China, and India.
technology, and community service.
❑ c. Her favorite subjects are, art, technology, and community service.

B Read the sentences. Add commas where needed.

1. Ahmad’s best subjects are history, science, and English.
2. Mrs. Popov teaches math and music.
3. The children in my son’s class speak Spanish Chinese Hindi and Vietnamese.
4. Mr. Rivas said there will be prizes for first second and third in the social studies test.
5. Anna will be busy next week. She has a school play and a science fair.

C Read the text. Correct four more errors.

M
Greenville Community College is a new school for adults in minnesota. It has
beginners classes in food preparation, customer service, Chinese language and
computer administration. At the end of each course there is a test.
Students must study careful to pass. The college principals’ name is Mr. Novak. I am
take the computer administration course next year so I can find a better job.

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A PLANNING AT WORK. How can you plan well at work? Circle the correct answer.
A person who plans well takes the time to .
a. think ahead and prepare
b. check over work carefully Rasha works
in a store.
c. come up with creative ideas

B Rasha and her manager, Lukas, start their shift. Cross out the incorrect words. Then
circle the correct answer.
1. Lukas: I can’t believe it’s Mother's Day next week! The store will be / won’t be busy today.
Rasha: Yes, people will be looking for gifts on their lunch break.
Lukas: You’re right. I think Karima and Emma will need help later. Rasha:
I’ll / She’ll have my lunch early so I can be here with them / her. Lukas:
Good idea. That will be / That won’t be really helpful.
2. How does Rasha plan well?
a. She makes sure there are lots of gifts in the store.
b. She thinks ahead and solves a problem.
c. She decides what she will have for lunch.

C Lukas tells Rasha he will be late. Cross out the incorrect words. Then
circle True or False.
1. Lukas: Rasha, I have a doctor’s / doctors’ appointment tomorrow at 10.00. I’ll be late to
work.
Rasha: Oh, but it’s Nadias / Nadia’s day off. There won’t be a manager in the store.
Lukas: I forgot about that. I’ll ask me / him for an earlier appointment.
Rasha: You could do that. Or you could talk to Nadia. Maybe you can change shifts with
us / her.
Lukas: Great idea. I didn’t think of that.
2. Lukas plans well. True False

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