American Download A1 Workbook Sample

4 ENTERTAIN ME! READING 1 Read the articles about teenagers and entertainment.l A Teenagers ... then USA, this often meant going to a drive-in movie theater where they watched movies from the car. In the 1950s, teenagers had more money to They could also buy food there and eat while they spend than before, and they spent most of it on watched. When there were five or six teenagers in a entertainment. Music and going to dances were car, this was a cheap form of entertainment. important forms of entertainment for teenagers in the 1950s. Many of the new songs were about what was happening in their lives: going to parties, driving cars, falling in love. They could listen to the latest music at coffee houses where they met up with their friends. Most towns didn’t have big shopping malls, so teenagers hung out at places like music stores and pizza parlors. They spent more time going out and meeting friends than teenagers do today because they didn’t have many of the things teenagers today have for home entertainment. There was nothing interesting on TV, and there were no computer games. Going to the movies was another favorite form of entertainment for teenagers. In the B Teenagers ... now Movies are still popular, but here, too, the way teens watch them has changed. Why should they Things have changed a lot since the 1950s. New go to a movie theater when they can buy a DVD or technology has brought new forms of entertainment download movies to their computers or tablets? for everybody to enjoy. Many of the things teenagers like doing are the same as in the 1950s, but the way they do them has changed. Music is still an important part of teenagers’ lives, but now they don’t have to go to music stores to listen to their favorite songs. They can just download the songs they like to their iPod or smartphone. Another important change is that now teenagers can talk to and hang out with their friends without leaving their bedrooms. Social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter have given today’s teenagers new people and places to meet and visit. 26

Unit 4 2 Read the articles again and answer the questions. Questions 1 and 2 are about article A. 1 In the 1950s, teenagers spent A more money than today’s teenagers. B all of their money on music and dances. C a lot of their money on entertainment. 2 Why did teens in the 1950s go out more than today’s teens? A There were no televisions in their homes. B There weren’t many things for them to do at home. C There weren’t any shopping malls in their towns. Questions 3 and 4 are about article B. 3 What has changed since the 1950s? A Teenagers today don’t like the same things. B Teenagers don’t go out for pizza any more. C There are more forms of entertainment for teens. 4 What does the article say about movies? A Teenagers prefer watching movies at a movie theater. B They aren’t as popular as they used to be. C Teenagers can watch them on their computers. Question 5 is about articles A and B. 5 Which place to hang out is mentioned in both articles? A music stores B shopping malls C bedrooms 27

Unit 4 VOCABULARY 1 1F 2T 1 Complete the crossword. 3P 5M ACROSS 2 3 6 6G 4P DOWN 1 4 5 2 Circle the correct words. 1 I can watch movies in my room because I have a DJ / DVD player. 2 Do you like playing artist / board games? 3 My dad and my brother love action / actor films. 4 Do you have the song / concert tickets? 5 My grandma is going to see a costume / play at the theater. GRAMMAR 1 1 Complete the sentences with these verbs. Use the present perfect. be break make not play not read not see receive spend 1 How many text messages you today? 2 She the new music show, so let’s watch it tonight. 3 My cousin to California five times, so he knows a lot about it. 4 I too much time on Facebook today. 5 Michael doesn’t know that video game. He it. 6 Oh, no! we Mom’s new smartphone? 7 They the costumes for the play. They’re beautiful! 8 I can’t believe you and your brother this magazine. It’s fantastic! 2 Answer the questions with complete sentences. 1 Have you been on Facebook today? 2 How many text messages have you sent today? 3 Has your mother/father played a board game this week? 4 Has your brother/sister/cousin seen any new films this month? 5 Have you seen any famous singers at a music festival? 28

USE YOUR ENGLISH 1 Unit 4 1 Complete the five conversations. Choose A or B. 29 1 What are you listening to? A It’s a new television program. B It’s a new radio station. 2 Do you play a musical instrument? A Yes, I like listening to music. B Yes, but I’m not very good. 3 Do you want anything from the mall? A Can you get me the new teen magazine? B Can you get me a newspaper article? 4 Who painted that picture? A I don’t know the DJ’s name. B I don’t know the artist’s name. 5 What kind of music do you like? A I like rock music. B They’re my favorite band. 2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Choose A or B. 1 I don’t know where the concert tickets are. I the concert tickets. A didn’t see B haven’t seen 2 Do you know the band’s new song? the band’s new song? A You have heard B Have you heard 3 He often goes to music festivals. He lots of music festivals. A has been to B has gone to 4 The children don’t know how to play the piano. The children how to play the piano. A have learned B haven’t learned 5 I don’t have any money, so I can’t go to the movies. I can’t go to the movies because all my money. A I’ve spent B I’ve had 6 Diana went to a party, and she is still there. Diana a party. A has gone to B has been to

Unit 4 VOCABULARY 2 1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. 1 He wants to be an because he loves the theater. ACT 2 is lots of fun. It’s also a good way to keep fit. DANCE 3 Did you know that my neighbor is a famous ? PAINT 4 Look! That’s the who was at our school play. PHOTOGRAPH 5 Who’s your favorite ? SING 2 Circle the correct words. 1 My dad met my mom at / on a dance club. 2 We saw your brother on / at the movies last night. 3 Did you read about the actress in / on this article? 4 This song is always in / on the radio. 5 I didn’t go to the movies to see that film. I watched it in / on TV. 6 He’s a great actor, but he’s only been at / in two plays. GRAMMAR 2 1 Write sentences with the prompts. Use the present perfect. 1 the radio / already / turn off / we 2 not see / the gallery / yet / the artist 3 go / the women / the theater / just / to 4 you / take / last summer / any photographs / since / ? 5 for / I / two weeks / not see / my best friend 2 W hat would you say in these situations? Write sentences using the present perfect and already, for, just, since, and yet. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. 1 You finished cleaning your room two minutes ago. 2 Your mother tells you to do your homework, but you did it this morning. 3 You wanted to read the magazine last night, but you didn’t have time. 4 The last time you went to the movies was three months ago. 5 You met your best friend when you were five years old. 30

Unit 4 USE YOUR ENGLISH 2 1 Which notice (A-F) says this (1-5)?  Please turn off the lights in your 1 Do this after the end of the last lesson. A classroom at the 2 We must not stay logged in. 3 You need this to log on at school. end of the day.  Beach vacations B in Spain! Leave your worries at home! 4 This is a chance to get away from DON’T SPEND YOUR Don’t waste your problems. WHOLE LIFE time online! 5 It’s OK not to to worry about school C STUDYING. HAVE all the time. SOME FUN, TOO! Don’t forget to log D E off the computers YOU CAN’T WORK ON A in the library. F SCHOOL COMPUTER WITHOUT YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER! 2 Read the article about changing your life. Choose the best word (A, B, or C) for each blank. A change for the better! More and more people who have lived in big cities 1 years are moving to the countryside. They’ve 2 lived the city life and have enjoyed the theaters, movies, museums, and art galleries. However, many have the feeling that they haven’t really lived 3 . Sarah, for example, has 4 moved to a quieter town outside of Chicago. She hasn’t used the Internet 5 she left the city one month ago, and she hasn’t missed it 6 . “I haven’t felt this good 7 years!” Sarah said. “Instead of spending time on the Internet, I go running every day, and I’ve 8 made lots of new friends here. I think living in the countryside is great!” 1 A since B for C already 2 A already B yet C since 3 A since B just C yet 4 A yet B for C just 5 A since B already C yet 6 A just B yet C for 7 A for B since C just 8 A since B already C yet 31

Unit 4 LISTENING You will hear four short conversations. There is one question for each conversation. For each question, choose the right answer (A or B). 1 What is Carol doing? 3 When is Tom going to summer camp? A B A B 2 What did Tina do last night? 4 What is Dave doing tonight? A B A B WRITING Read this writing task. Then use the Plan and the Language Bank on page 53 of your Student’s Book to help you write your note. When you have finished, check your work carefully. Your uncle sent you a new tablet for your birthday. Write a note to your uncle. Thank him for the present, and say why you like it. You should also tell him your news. Write your note. (50-80 words) • U se suitable language to thank the reader. • E xplain why you like the present. • U se the present perfect and suitable time expressions to talk about the recent and indefinite past when talking about your news. 32

PROGRESS REVIEW 2 Vocabulary Choose the correct answers. 1 My team the game 2-1 yesterday. 11 I think your cousin Steve is a really good . a gave a dancer b scored b dancing c won c actress 2 Oh, no! The has just given our team a red card! 12 Louise wanted to from the noisy stadium. a coach a get away b referee b get out c captain c turn off 3 Two of my favorite are playing at the rock 13 Alex baseball when he was 13 and he now festival next weekend. plays on his school team. a songs a got up b bands b took up c dance clubs c filled up 4 There’s a television on tonight that I really 14 The football player the ball and ran down the want to watch. field with it. a program a dropped b game b caught c player c threw 5 Jennie never watches operas. 15 I got the information from a article. a concert a musical b soap b radio c reality c newspaper 6 He up half an hour late for the interview. 16 Is there anything interesting TV tonight? a caught a in b gave b on c showed c at 7 I listen to the news the radio every morning. 17 They had an time at the play last night. a at a enjoyment b in b enjoy c on c enjoyable 8 She learned how to bake a cake from a 18 Don’t forget to when you finish using the program on TV. computer. a drama a log on b cooking b log in c comedy c log off 9 Samantha prefers quiet indoor games like . 19 Jed told her that surfing was a sport. a billiards a safe b skateboarding b safety c handball c save 10 You can a break in 30 minutes. 20 Frank usually rents a when he goes sailing. a pay a surfboard b take b bathing suit c get c boat 33

PROGRESS REVIEW 2 Grammar Choose the correct answers. 1 Terry doesn’t come home from school until 11 “What does your brother do now, Alice?” 4 o’clock. “He’s athlete.” a an a the b the b - c - c a 2 “What were you doing when it started to rain?” 12 You that jacket when you left the house this “We at an outdoor café.” morning. a sat b was sitting a wear c were sitting b weren’t wearing c haven’t worn 3 We were watching TV while Mom dinner. 13 I my homework, so I can go out now. a cooks a was finishing b has cooked b have finished c was cooking c didn’t finish 4 “I’ve heard that you’re a musician.” 14 “Do you want to watch Minions tonight?” “Yes, I play guitar in a rock band.” “I’ve seen it.” a an a already b a b since c the c yet 5 “Who was that girl I saw you with?” 15 I was doing my homework my sister was “That was Tina, Greek girl I told you about.” playing video games. a the b an a while c - b the time c since 6 “Where’s Michael?” 16 “Is Kathy home yet?” library to study for a test.” “He to a basketball game.” “No. She’s gone to a has gone a the b has been b a c used to go c - 7 Simon tennis for 10 years. 17 I have played for this team five years now. a wasn’t playing a for b hasn’t played b since c isn’t playing c already 8 I haven’t seen Joan 1999. 18 Sally called. She’s arrived in London. a yet a still b since b yet c for c just 9 “ to Paris, John?” 19 I see Mom to the mall again. There’s a big “Yes, I went there last summer.” shopping bag full of new clothes on your bed. a Have you gone b Were you going a has gone c Have you been b was going c has been 10 “Tell me a story, Grandpa.” and the 20 TV when I called? “Well, it was a nice day. The sun a Did you watch b Were you watching children were playing in the yard.” c Have you watched a shone b has shone c was shining 34