Before you read:
Write: 30 min Describe the place where you grew up. What were the best and worst things about living there?
4. Which paragraph talks about activities in each area? Which place offers more options for activities?
5. Supporting sentences: Some of the supporting sentences contrast the pace of life in the two areas. Write those sentences in a chart under the correct heading. Include the paragraph number.
A. Urban
1.
2.
3.
4.
B: Rural
1.
2.
3.
4.
6. Building better sentences: For each sentence, circle the important information in each short sentence. Then write an original sentence from the information you circled. (Write one complex sentence that contains all the information in all four short sentences.)
(paragraph 2
a)The situation is just the opposite.
b) The situation is in a town.
c) The situation is often.
d) The town is small.
a) I
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Key 65,66
Practice 65
Exercise 1
1. passive 2. active 3. active 4. passive
5. active 6. passive 7. passive 8. passive
9. passive 10. active 11. passive 12. active
13. passive 14. passive 15. active 16. passive
17. active 18. passive
Exercise 2
1. was robbed 2. have not been caught
3. were taken 4. were brought
5. have been closed 6. was elected
7. were announced 8. is being held
9. has been studied 10. was started
Exercise 3
The performers will vary.
1. was fed
2. are raised
3. was typed
Practice 66
Exercise 1
1. It was planned carefully.
2. The ball was thrown.
3. When will the composition be finished?
4. the letter should be sent.
5. The tire can't be changed here.
6. The T-shirt was bought at the fair.
7. The house is going to be painted.
8. The pie wasn't eaten.
Exercise 2
1. ...are building the new house
2. ...haven't completed the plans for the new garden yet
3. ...will have to plant trees, flowers, and grass after they complete the house
4. ... must repay the bank loan within 30 years
5. ... paid off the loan for the old house just a few years ago
6. ...designed the new house
7. ...will pain the house
8. ...should show examples to the students
Exercise 3
Answers will vary
Exercise 1
1. passive 2. active 3. active 4. passive
5. active 6. passive 7. passive 8. passive
9. passive 10. active 11. passive 12. active
13. passive 14. passive 15. active 16. passive
17. active 18. passive
Exercise 2
1. was robbed 2. have not been caught
3. were taken 4. were brought
5. have been closed 6. was elected
7. were announced 8. is being held
9. has been studied 10. was started
Exercise 3
The performers will vary.
1. was fed
2. are raised
3. was typed
Practice 66
Exercise 1
1. It was planned carefully.
2. The ball was thrown.
3. When will the composition be finished?
4. the letter should be sent.
5. The tire can't be changed here.
6. The T-shirt was bought at the fair.
7. The house is going to be painted.
8. The pie wasn't eaten.
Exercise 2
1. ...are building the new house
2. ...haven't completed the plans for the new garden yet
3. ...will have to plant trees, flowers, and grass after they complete the house
4. ... must repay the bank loan within 30 years
5. ... paid off the loan for the old house just a few years ago
6. ...designed the new house
7. ...will pain the house
8. ...should show examples to the students
Exercise 3
Answers will vary
April 23 Classwork
MAP MAKER
Change these sentences from active to passive voice.
1. Employees use cell phones.
2. They sent me a questionnaire.
3. A driver hit a pedestrian.
4. They have taken us to a separate room.
5. The court threw out the case.
6. They will choose 12 people.
7. Distracted drivers cause accidents.
8. Congress makes the laws.
9. Should the government control cell phone use?
10. The president signs a new law.
11. The court has decided the case.
12. The judge will make a decision.
13. Fast-food restaurants sell hamburgers and fries.
Listen & write the verbs (active or passive)
In about 40 countries, laws ________________________ that prohibit drivers from using cell phones. In the U.S., the law ____________________ on where you _______________________. In New York, for example, the use of hand-held cell phones while driving __________________. A driver who _______________________ the law can be fined $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $500 after that. Other states _____________________ to become tougher on drivers who use cell phones.
However, even when drivers _________________________ hands-free cell phones, they still __________________ accidents. Drivers ____________________ their hands off the wheel to make or end a call. The problem ___________________ if drivers __________________________ voice-activated cell phones.
But the problem of driver distraction is not only a result of cell phones. According to one study conducted, it was found that six percent of accidents ________________________ by drivers who are not paying attention. But the distractions were not just from cell phones. This study ______________________ that drivers ___________________ by many things: eating, putting on makeup, reading, reaching for things, changing the stations on the radio—as well as by cell phone use. It is clear that all drivers _____________________ to give driving their full attention.
Change these sentences from active to passive voice.
1. Employees use cell phones.
2. They sent me a questionnaire.
3. A driver hit a pedestrian.
4. They have taken us to a separate room.
5. The court threw out the case.
6. They will choose 12 people.
7. Distracted drivers cause accidents.
8. Congress makes the laws.
9. Should the government control cell phone use?
10. The president signs a new law.
11. The court has decided the case.
12. The judge will make a decision.
13. Fast-food restaurants sell hamburgers and fries.
Listen & write the verbs (active or passive)
In about 40 countries, laws ________________________ that prohibit drivers from using cell phones. In the U.S., the law ____________________ on where you _______________________. In New York, for example, the use of hand-held cell phones while driving __________________. A driver who _______________________ the law can be fined $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second, and $500 after that. Other states _____________________ to become tougher on drivers who use cell phones.
However, even when drivers _________________________ hands-free cell phones, they still __________________ accidents. Drivers ____________________ their hands off the wheel to make or end a call. The problem ___________________ if drivers __________________________ voice-activated cell phones.
But the problem of driver distraction is not only a result of cell phones. According to one study conducted, it was found that six percent of accidents ________________________ by drivers who are not paying attention. But the distractions were not just from cell phones. This study ______________________ that drivers ___________________ by many things: eating, putting on makeup, reading, reaching for things, changing the stations on the radio—as well as by cell phone use. It is clear that all drivers _____________________ to give driving their full attention.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
April 21 Homework
Grammar pp. 132-135 (#65 & 66)
Quiz Tues.
Writing-- Write an opinion paragraph on one of the following topics:
1) Should people be allowed to use cell phones while they are driving?
or 2) Are fast-food restaurants responsible for too much obesity in the U.S.?
Support your opinion with 3 reasons.
Remember to list your 3 reasons in the Topic Sentence!
Quiz Tues.
Writing-- Write an opinion paragraph on one of the following topics:
1) Should people be allowed to use cell phones while they are driving?
or 2) Are fast-food restaurants responsible for too much obesity in the U.S.?
Support your opinion with 3 reasons.
Remember to list your 3 reasons in the Topic Sentence!
April 21 Classwork
Passive Voice
Simple Present
Farmers grow corn in Iowa.
Corn is grown in Iowa.
Simple Past
A witness saw the thief at the scene of the crime.
The thief was seen at the scene of the crime.
Present Perfect
The teacher has helped Joe many times.
Joe has been helped by the teacher many times.
Present Continuous
Someone is building a new mall.
A new mall is being built.
Past Continuous
Someone was painting our classroom when we arrived.
Our classroom was being painted when we arrived.
Future
An employee will send the package to you.
The package will be sent to you.
Modals
Someone had to fix our car.
Our car had to be fixed.
Simple Present
Farmers grow corn in Iowa.
Corn is grown in Iowa.
Simple Past
A witness saw the thief at the scene of the crime.
The thief was seen at the scene of the crime.
Present Perfect
The teacher has helped Joe many times.
Joe has been helped by the teacher many times.
Present Continuous
Someone is building a new mall.
A new mall is being built.
Past Continuous
Someone was painting our classroom when we arrived.
Our classroom was being painted when we arrived.
Future
An employee will send the package to you.
The package will be sent to you.
Modals
Someone had to fix our car.
Our car had to be fixed.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April 16 Homework
Study Grammar Practice 46-51 (pp. 94-105)
Check your answers online. (see Key below)
Quiz Tuesday.
Writing: Destinations p. 138 #4
Rewrite the paragraph, and correct the errors. Turn in on Tuesday.
Check your answers online. (see Key below)
Quiz Tuesday.
Writing: Destinations p. 138 #4
Rewrite the paragraph, and correct the errors. Turn in on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
April 14 Homework
Do Grammar Practice pp. 94-105 (Practice 46-51). Check your answers with the key and bring any questions to class.
*Quiz -- Grammar on Tuesday, April 21 over the above.
Writing-- Destinations pp. 132,133 B & C. Complete on a separate page and turn in.
*Writing Exit Exam is on May 5.
*Everything else Final is May 19.
*Quiz -- Grammar on Tuesday, April 21 over the above.
Writing-- Destinations pp. 132,133 B & C. Complete on a separate page and turn in.
*Writing Exit Exam is on May 5.
*Everything else Final is May 19.
KEY Grammar Practice 46-51 pp. 94-105
Practice 46 (p. 94)
Exercise 1
1. has 2. has 3. have 4. has
5. have 6. have 7. have 8. has
9. have 10. have
Exercise 2
1. have not known 2. have enjoyed 3. have begun
4. have written 5. has taken 6. has spoken
7. has given 8. has been 9. have not
10. started 11. have run 12. has bitten
13. has worn 14. have not seen 15. have driven
Practice 47 (p. 96)
Exercise 1
Answers will vary.
Exercise 2
Answers to the questions may vary.
1. Have you ever had to speak in front of one hundred people?
2. How long have you lived in this city?
3. How many times have you had a good job?
4. Why have you not jumped out of a plane?
5. Where have you lived in your life?
6. When have you studied recently?
7. What have you done for fun this week?
8. Have you ever made a difficult decision?
Practice 48 (p. 98)
Exercise 1
1. has risen 2. has covered
3. have sunk 4. have left
5. has rained 6. have never seen
7. has been 8. has purchased
9. has been asked 10. have always swum
11. has left 12. have lived
13. have been 14. have heard
15. have never known
Exercise 2
1. She has studied for the test for five days.
2. He has always lived here.
3. I haven't seen you since you got a job.
4. We have never visited the art museum.
5. They have waited for the letter since Tuesday.
6. You have had that coat since December.
7. The clock hasn't rung for a long time.
8. He has felt sick since he ate some fish.
9. I have avoided you since I borrowed the money.
10. We haven't received a call from her for one month.
Exercise 3
Answers will vary
Practice 49 (p. 100)
Exercise 1
1. She has owned a house since last summer.
2. Eduardo has lived in this city for a year and a half.
3. The twins have been in the hospital since they were born two days ago.
4. My aunt has always been an excellent cook.
5. Sara has never had a car.
6. Gina and Tom have been married for five years.
7. Marco has belonged to the volleyball club since April.
8. He has never belonged to the soccer club.
9. Allison has not lived with her family since the beginning of the year.
10. She has eaten all her mealthes in the university cafeteria since last spring.
11. Andy and his roommate have lived in an apartment near campus for six months.
12. I have been a sales clerk in this department store for three years.
13. Fran has been a student at the English Language Institute since January.
14. Gina has been absent from class since Monday.
15. He has been on a diet for a few months.
16. She has worn the ring he gave her since they got married in 1972.
17. My father has always spoken Spanish.
Exercise 2
Answers vary.
Practice 50 (p. 102)
Exercise 1
1. have you been watching 2. have been living
3. liked 4. has always loved
5. has she studied 6. have you owned
7. has worked 8. have you understood
9. have been eating 10. have you been doing
Exercise 2
1. has been cooking 2. have been writing
3. has she been waiting 4. has looked
5. has been playing 6. have I been exercising
7. have been watching 8. has been living
9. have been expecting 10. have been reading
11. has written 12. have been staying
13. Have you been practicing 14. has been saving
Practice 51 (p. 104)
Exercise 1
1. just 2. ever 3. already
4. already 5. yet 6. ever
7. just 8. just 9. yet
10. already 11. yet 12. ever
13. yet 14. already
Exercise 2
1. My roommate has just come in the door.
2. Haven't you ever checked the oil in this car?
3. She has already applied to three universities.
4. They haven't replied to my request yet.
5. Why hasn't anyone put this meat in the refrigerator yet?
6. Their landlord has just asked them to move.
7. Have you ever had to break bad news to anyone?
8. I haven't balanced the checkbook yet.
9. Why haven't you ever told him how you really feel?
10. We have already seen that romantic movie.
Exercise 1
1. has 2. has 3. have 4. has
5. have 6. have 7. have 8. has
9. have 10. have
Exercise 2
1. have not known 2. have enjoyed 3. have begun
4. have written 5. has taken 6. has spoken
7. has given 8. has been 9. have not
10. started 11. have run 12. has bitten
13. has worn 14. have not seen 15. have driven
Practice 47 (p. 96)
Exercise 1
Answers will vary.
Exercise 2
Answers to the questions may vary.
1. Have you ever had to speak in front of one hundred people?
2. How long have you lived in this city?
3. How many times have you had a good job?
4. Why have you not jumped out of a plane?
5. Where have you lived in your life?
6. When have you studied recently?
7. What have you done for fun this week?
8. Have you ever made a difficult decision?
Practice 48 (p. 98)
Exercise 1
1. has risen 2. has covered
3. have sunk 4. have left
5. has rained 6. have never seen
7. has been 8. has purchased
9. has been asked 10. have always swum
11. has left 12. have lived
13. have been 14. have heard
15. have never known
Exercise 2
1. She has studied for the test for five days.
2. He has always lived here.
3. I haven't seen you since you got a job.
4. We have never visited the art museum.
5. They have waited for the letter since Tuesday.
6. You have had that coat since December.
7. The clock hasn't rung for a long time.
8. He has felt sick since he ate some fish.
9. I have avoided you since I borrowed the money.
10. We haven't received a call from her for one month.
Exercise 3
Answers will vary
Practice 49 (p. 100)
Exercise 1
1. She has owned a house since last summer.
2. Eduardo has lived in this city for a year and a half.
3. The twins have been in the hospital since they were born two days ago.
4. My aunt has always been an excellent cook.
5. Sara has never had a car.
6. Gina and Tom have been married for five years.
7. Marco has belonged to the volleyball club since April.
8. He has never belonged to the soccer club.
9. Allison has not lived with her family since the beginning of the year.
10. She has eaten all her mealthes in the university cafeteria since last spring.
11. Andy and his roommate have lived in an apartment near campus for six months.
12. I have been a sales clerk in this department store for three years.
13. Fran has been a student at the English Language Institute since January.
14. Gina has been absent from class since Monday.
15. He has been on a diet for a few months.
16. She has worn the ring he gave her since they got married in 1972.
17. My father has always spoken Spanish.
Exercise 2
Answers vary.
Practice 50 (p. 102)
Exercise 1
1. have you been watching 2. have been living
3. liked 4. has always loved
5. has she studied 6. have you owned
7. has worked 8. have you understood
9. have been eating 10. have you been doing
Exercise 2
1. has been cooking 2. have been writing
3. has she been waiting 4. has looked
5. has been playing 6. have I been exercising
7. have been watching 8. has been living
9. have been expecting 10. have been reading
11. has written 12. have been staying
13. Have you been practicing 14. has been saving
Practice 51 (p. 104)
Exercise 1
1. just 2. ever 3. already
4. already 5. yet 6. ever
7. just 8. just 9. yet
10. already 11. yet 12. ever
13. yet 14. already
Exercise 2
1. My roommate has just come in the door.
2. Haven't you ever checked the oil in this car?
3. She has already applied to three universities.
4. They haven't replied to my request yet.
5. Why hasn't anyone put this meat in the refrigerator yet?
6. Their landlord has just asked them to move.
7. Have you ever had to break bad news to anyone?
8. I haven't balanced the checkbook yet.
9. Why haven't you ever told him how you really feel?
10. We have already seen that romantic movie.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
April 2 Homework
Grammar - Learn irregular verbs on p. 94
April 14 -- Turn in final draft of your paragraph (Unit 4) Turn in both 1st and final drafts together with you peer review sheet.
Extra Credit -- Write an essay using the following thesis: San Diego has many advantages such as great entertainment, excellent education, abundant jobs, and competent healthcare.
Have a great vacation!
April 14 -- Turn in final draft of your paragraph (Unit 4) Turn in both 1st and final drafts together with you peer review sheet.
Extra Credit -- Write an essay using the following thesis: San Diego has many advantages such as great entertainment, excellent education, abundant jobs, and competent healthcare.
Have a great vacation!
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