checkpoint

·        Touchstone checkpoint units 1-3

Ex:1 .A 

would you ever consider not tipping a server in a restaurant?

1.    Do you remember staring  at people when you where little?

2.    Do you its rude not saying hello to your neighbors?

3.    Is holding hand  OK on a first date?

4.    Do you botner bargaing  with street vendors when the items are already very cheap?

5.    Do you ever offer help to  people on the bus or subway with the bags?

6.    Have you and a friend ever ended up arguing  in public?

7.    Have you ever offended someone  without intend to be  rude?

Ex:2  .A         

Officer .have you seen these people before?

Bob .Yes, they’re my neighbors.They live  upstairs.

Ofifcer. How long have they been living  there?

Bob. I guess knew them for six months.They moved     here in

August

Officer. When did you last see  them?

Bob. Um ,about a week ago ,i think .Last Tuesday.

Officer. What where they doing  when you saw them?

Bob. Well ,as i came home, they were carrying a big suitcase to the

car.

Officer. Did you speak  to them?

Bob. I said  “Hi! Where are you going ?”

And they replied  ,”On vacation,”

Officer. What time did they finally leave ?

Bob. Oh ,um , it was pretty late ,around 11 at night, i guess,

Officer. Can you remember what they wearing ?

Bob. Let me think ....

B. Write Bob’s answer to the police officer’s last question. How much detail can you give ? compare with a partner 

Ex:3.A 

Definitely         don’t you think       now             of course           these             this                       to be honest     

Anna.   Bella used to live in Japan. You loved living there , right?

Bella.  Oh definitely .  I lived there for nine years , working for a Japanese

advertusing   company

Chris .   Nine years ? Wow ! Didn’t you get  homesick?

Bella.   Occasionally, But to be honest. I didn’t really miss living at home. I was too busy I mean  now   I missed my  family

Chris.   Oh, I bet you did  don’t you think   how did you get  that job?

Did they bire you  over  here, or ...?

Bella. Actually, I was already in Japan on an exchange programm, staying whit this family. And the father starts bringing home all  these   documents from his work to translate into English, Anyway. Istarted helping him, and his company  ended up hiring me.

Anna.  And they transferred her here . It’s a cool story  of course

B. 

 Something difficult you did once a time missed someone.

  An interesting experience you had  an unusual person you once met.

  Ex:4

Baked poatoes:  A→Baked potatoes aren’t as tasty as french fries.Don’t you think?

fries:          B→Trust me, Baked potatoes are the best , and as tasty as french fries

Old buildings:    A→Now a days in Mongolian construction companies are as many as 

New buildings:        everywhere. This could be a danger

                      B→Exactly isn’t it little to much for them to be thinking of only profit  and avi as stubborn human being

Cheap watches: A→Expensive watches look way different than cheap one

and 

 Expensive watches   :    it’s not as breakable as cheap watched

  B→Don’t you think won’t break as  easy  you  think if you care  for it

Ex:5

1.         Slurfees are eaten hot or cold ,which one is it?

    -Ever since it came out, it was eaten cold

2.    When is it healthy for your stomach to eat

     -I would say in the morning

3.   How is french fries cooked

    -I’ve seen it many times but never tried to make it

4.    Kimbab what is it made with

   - Rich, sea weed and some other vegetables

5.   What is it srved with

   - Iwould consider kimbab as one of side dishes.

6.   What is it called that round white thing you guys  live in ?

    -Oh you mean her or it’s called yurt

·        Touchstone checkpoint units 4-6

Ex:1

1.         It can be shown in public places like theatrical plays, movie theatres and on an airplane. It means turn off or mute your cellphones.

2.         This one means that there is no food or drinks allowed. It can be seen   in grocery stores or maybe libraries.

3.         This shows that the person must wear helmets. It can be shows at constructing   buildings or different kinds of factories.

4.         It shows that no photos must be taken. It can be spotted at museums, art galleries and at other private places.

5.         This one means you’re not supposed to walk on grass. It can be seen at gardens, parks.

Ex:2

1.         I really enjoy going to parties. I ……just love going to parties.

2.         I sometimes get a bit nervous when l meet new people. I ……..don’t like meeting new people makes me nervous ….

3.         I don’t go out every night because it’s too expensive. It costs me must me much money to go out every night.

4.         I’m never on time when l have to meet friends. I always get lake when. I’m meeting my friends.

Ex:3.

People who are convicted of stealing usually get arrested. I think thieves should be arrested.

People who are convicted of robbery usually get arrested. I think robbers should be arrested.

Ex:4.

1.Because she spent all her money on an expensive sweater.

2. What Eric did was rude and wrong.

3. He had a strange draem, so he didn’t sleep well.

4. He was in a hurry because he overslept.

5. He didn’t see Sarah for six years since graduation.

6. He remembered his dream last night.

Ex:5.

Ann: I get the feeling that she was expecting it. She’ll get around to it soon.

Bill: did they ever get engaged? Or didn’t they get through.

Ann: they did, but she’ll soon get used to being single again.

Bill: it’s a tough time, but she’ll get over it.

Ex:6.

 I believe in god.

Once I tried to jump 10 feet over water.

I don’t believe in ghosts.

I’m not a fan of soap operas.

I was going to pick up my Laundry.

I’m not supposed to break any rules at

·        Touchstone checkpoint units 7-9

Ex:1.A.

When Andrew was growing up, he was careful with his money. He got an allowance every week from his parents, and because he wanted to go to college, he set aside money every month. He opened a savings account that pays good interest, so his savings grew. In college, he didn’t have much money, but he had a budget and stuck to it. He kept track of the money he spent, and when he bought things, he always paid in cash.

But then, Andrew won $1 million in a lottery, and everything changed. He didn’t invest money in stocks and bonds. Instead, he went on a spending spree. He bought a house, a car, clothes, and computers, and he spent a lot on travel and entertainment. Soon he had nothing left, so he applied for a credit card and started charging his everyday expenses. To pay his college tuition fees, he took out a loan, which he is still paying off. Andrew has a good job now, but he still hasn’t got out of debt.

Ex:1. B

1. What should Andrew have done with the money he won?

Andrew should have paid off his college tuition fees.

2. Is there anything he shouldn’t have done?

He shouldn’t have spent all his money.

3. What would you have done differently? What wouldn’t you have done?

I would have saved all the money I won. I wouldn’t have spent money on travel and entertainment.

4. How do you think he must have felt after he’d spent all the money?

I think he must have felt regret.

5. Why do you think Andrew went on a spending spree?

He must have felt so happy and could not control hiss happiness.

Ex:2.

Nouns                                                                                   Adjectives

Honesty                                                                      Friendly

Friendliness                                                               Happy

Kindness                                                                    Sad

Generosity                                                                 Andry

Selfishness                                                                Shy

Happiness                                                                 Competitive

Kindness                                                                    Chatty

Creatiueness                                                             Childish

Leadership                                                                Impatient

Ex:3. A

1. John: “I went rock climbing, and I got this really big hole in my backpack.

             It needs to be sewn. Are you good at sewing?”

2. Alice: “My kitchen faucet keeps dripping, and I can’t turn it off.  It needs to be fixed, but I can’t afford  to get a plumber done it right now. Can you take a look at it?”

3. Robert: “I have this big oil spilt on my good jacket. I have to have it cleaned before my job interview next week. Which dry cleaner’s has the fastest service?”

4. Maria: “My watch has been running off. I’ve never had the battery changed, so it probably needs to be replace. How much will a new battery cost?”

5. Hilary: “I had a car accident, and one of my doors got a big scratch in it. I’ve been looking for a place to get it fixed. Who fixed your car after your accident?”

3. B

John was saying that he got a hole in his backpack when he went rock climbing. He said that it needed to be sewn, and then he asked if l was good at sewing!

Alice was saying that her kitchen faucet kept dripping and she couldn’t turn it off. She said it needed to be fixed. But she could not afford to be a plumber done it right then. She asked me to take a look at it.

Robert was saying that he had this big oil spilt on his jacket. He said he has to have that cleaned. Before his job interview next week. He asked which dry clearer’s has the fastest service.

Maria was telling me that her watch had been running off. She said she had never has battery changed. So that probably needed to be replaced. She asked how much would a new battery cost.

Hilary was telling me that she had a car accident, and one of her doors got a big scratch in it. She said she has been looking for a place to get that fixed. She asked who fixed my car after my accident.

Ex:4. A Complete the conversations with words like Ow, Ouch, Oops, Ooh, Ugh, Uh-oh, and Shoot. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: OW! I just got an electric shock. I should get that iron fixed.

    B: Ouch! I bet that hurt. Are you OK?

2. A: Ooh! My computer just crashed again. I can’t understand it. It keeps happening.

    B: Shoot! Maybe you’ve got a virus. Do you want me to look at it?

3. A: Ooh! I’m hungry. Do you want a snack?

   B: Sure! Let’s see. Do you want some scrambled eggs?

    A: Ugh / Yuck! I can’t stand eggs.

    B: Oops / Whoops! I just dropped them. Oh, well, never mind.

Ex:4. B

1. A: OW! Just got a shock. I should get that fixed.

    B: Ouch! Bet that hurt. You OK?

    A: Yeah. Think so. Guess I ought to…

2. A: Ooh! My computer just crashed again. I can’t understand why it keeps happening.

    B: Shoot! Maybe you have got a virus. You want me look at it?

    A: Yes please look at it.

3. A: Ooh! I’m hungry. Do you want a snack?

    B: Sure! Let’s see. Do you want some scrambled eggs?

    A: Yuck! I can’t stand eggs.

    B: Oops! I just dropped them. Oh, well, never mind.

    A: Oops! I just dropped them. So never mind.

    B: That is good. Let’s have pome ships.