EXERCISE
40.
Expresslng preferences. (Chart 7-14)
Directions:
Complete the sentences with
than
or
to.
1. When I'm hot and thirsty, I
prefer
cold drinks
to
hot drinks.
2.
When I'm hot and thirsty, I
like
cold drinks
better
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hot drinks.
3.
When I'm hot and
thirsty,
I'd
rather
have
a cold drink
tC\ow
a hot drink.
4.
I

prefer
tea coffee.
5.
1
like
tea
better
coffee.
6.
I'd
rather
drink tea coffee.
7.
When
I
choose a book,
I
prefer
nonfiction
fiction.
8.
I
like
rock-and-roll
better
classical music.
9.
My parents
would
rather work

retire. They enjoy their jobs.
10.
Do you
like
ksh
vegetables
better
frozen or canned vegetables?
11.
I
prefer
visiting
my friends in the evening
watching
TV
by myself.
12. I
would
rather read
a book in the evening visit with friends.
EXERCISE
41.
Expresslng preferences:
WOULD
RATHER.
(Chart 7-14)
Directions:
Answer the questions
in
complete

sentences.
Work in pairs or as a class.
Example:
Which do you prefer, apples or oranges?*
+
I
prefer (omnges)
m
(apples).
Example:
Which do you like better, bananas or strawberries?
+
I
like @ananas) betzer than (stmwbmries).
Example:
Which would you rather have right now, an apple or a banana?
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I'd
mther have (a banana).
1.
Which do you like better, rice or potatoes?
2.
Which do you prefer, peas or corn?
3.
Which would you rather have for dinner tonight, beans or potatoes?
4.
Name two sports. Which do you like better?
5.
Name two movies.
Which

one would you rather see?
(Switch roles
if
working in paiw)
6.
What kind of music would you rather listen to, rock or classical?
7.
Name two vegetables. Which do you prefer?
8.
Which do you like better, Chinese food or Mexican food?
9.
Name two sports that you play. Which sport would you rather play this afternoon?
10. Name two
TV
programs. Which do you like better?
*Use
a
rising intonation on
the
first choice and
a
falling
intonation on
the
second choice.
Which
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m

mw?
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EXERCISE
42.
Expressing preferences:
WOULD
RATHER.
(Chart
7-14)
Directions:
Use
would
rather
. . .
than
.
.
. .
in your answers. Work
in
pairs,
in
small
groups, or as a class.
Wuld
you
rather
.

-
live in an apartment or (live) in a house?* Why?
be a doctor or (be) a dentist? Why?
be married or (be) single? Why?
be ugly and intelligent or (be) handsomebeautiful and stupid? Why?
have a car or (have) an airplane? Why?
be rich and unlucky in love or (be) poor and lucky in love?
Why?
(Switch roles
if
working in pairs.)
7.
get on the Internet or read a good book? Why?
8.
go to Moscow or (go) to London for your vacation? Why?
9.
go to a football game or (go) to a soccer game? Why?
10.
go to
(name of aplace in this city)
or go to
(name ofa place in this city)?
Why?
11.
have
six
children or (have) two children? Why?
12.
be a bird or (be) a fish? Why?
EXERCISE

43.
Cumulative review. (Chapter 7)
Directions
Each of the following has a short dialogue.
Try
to imagine a situation in which
the dialogue could take place, and then choose the best completion.
Example:
"My horse is sick."
"Oh? What's the matter? You
call the vet."
A. will
B.
had better
C.
may
1.
"Does this pen belong to you?"
"No. It
-
be Susan's. She was sitting at that desk."
A. had better
B.
will
C.
must
2.
"Let's go to a movie this evening."
"That sounds like fun, but I can't.
I

-
finish a report before I go to bed
tonight."
A.
have got to
B.
would rather
C.
ought to
3.
"Hey, Ted. What's up with Ken? Is he upset about something?"
"He's angry because you recommended
Ann
instead of
him
for the promotion. You
sit down with him and explain your reasons. At least that's what
I
think."
A. should
B.
will
C.
can
'It is possible
but
not necessary to repeat a preposition
after
than.
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4.
"DoesTom want to go with us to the film festival tonight?"
"No. He
-
go to a wrestling match than the film festival."
A. could B. would rather C. prefers
5.
"I
did it! I did it! I got my driver's license!"
"Congratulations, Michelle. I'm really proud of you."
"Thanks, Dad. Now
-
I have the car tonight? Please, please!"
"No. You're not ready for that quite yet."

A.
will B. should C. may
6.
"I
just tripped on your carpet and almost fell! There's a hole in it. You
-
fix
that before someone gets hurt!'
"Yes, Uncle Ben.
I
should. I will. I'm sorry. Are you all right?"
A. can B. ought to C. may
7.
"Are you going to the conference in Atlanta next month?"
"I
-
. It's sort of iffy right now. I've applied for travel money, but who knows
what my supervisor will do."
A.
will B. have to C. might
8.
"What shall we do after the meeting this evening?"
"
-
pick Jan up and
all
go out to diner together."
A.
Why don't B. Let's C. Should
9.

"Have you seen my denim jacket? I
-
find it."
"Look in the hall closet."
A.
may not B. won't C. can't
10.
"Bye, Mom! I'm going to go play soccer with my friends."
"Wait a minute, young man! You
-
do your chores first."
A.
had better not B. have to
C.
would rather
11.
"Do you think that Scott will quit his job?"
"I
don't know. He. He's very angry. We'll just have to wait and see."
A,
must B. may
C.
will
12.
"The hotel supplies towels, you know. You
-
pack a towel
in
your suitcase.'
"This is my bathrobe, not a towel."

A. don't have to B. must not
C.
couldn't
13.
"I
heard that Bill was seriously ill."
"Really? Well, he
-
be sick anymore.
I
just saw him riding his bike to work."
A.
won't B. doesn't have to C. must not
14.
"Do you understand how this computer program works?"
"Sort of, but not really. you explain it to me one more time? Thanks!'
A.
Could B. Should
C.
Must
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15.
"Did you climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty when you were in NewYork?"
"No, I didn't. My knee was very sore, and I
-
climb all those stairs."
A.
might not

B.
couldn't
C.
must not
16. "Rick,
-
work for me this evening? I'll take your shift tomorrow."
"Sure. I was going to ask you to work for me tomorrow anyway."
A.
should you
B.
would you
C.
do you have to
17.
"How are we going to take care of your little brother and go to the concert at the same
time?"
"I
have
an idea.
-
we take him with US?"
A.
Why don't
B.
Let's
C.
Will
18.
"Meet me at Tony's at five. Please! I

-
talk to you. It's important."
"Is something wrong?"
A.
could
B.
will
C.
must
19. "What are you children doing? Stop! You
-
play with sharp knives."
"What?"
A.
musm't
B.
couldn't
C.
don't have to
20. "Don't wait for me.
I
-
late!'
"Okay."
A.
maybe
B.
may to be
C.
may be

21.
"Mr.
Wells can't figure out how to assemble his daughter's tricycle."
"He
-
read the instructions very carefully."
A.
had better
B.
can't
C.
would rather
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EXERCISE
44.
Review:
auxiliary
verbs. (Chapters
1
-,
7)
Directions:
Complete the sentences with any appropriate auxiliary verb
in
the list. There
may be more than one possible completion. Also include any words in parentheses.
might
have to

can ought to
could had
betrer
should would
Hello?
Hello. This is Gisella Milazzo.
May
(Todd/Cad
I
speak with
Ms. Morgan, please?
Where's the newspaper?
I
(nor)
dm't
have it. Ask Kevin.
you rather go downtown today or tomorrow?
Tomorrow.
Stop! You
(not)
pick those flowers! It's against the law
to pick flowers
in
a national park.
Really?
5.
A:
you talk to Amanda yesterday?
B:
Yes. Why?

6.
A:
I
help you, sir?
B:
Yes. you show me the third watch from the left on the
top shelf?
A:
Of
course.
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7.
A:
I'm sorry.
you repeat that? I can't hear you because
my dog barking.
B:
I said, "Why is your dog making all that noise?'
8.
A:
I
don't know whether to turn left or right at the next intersection.
B:
I think you
pull over and look at the map.
9.
A:
Hurry up. Kate and Greg

waiting for us.
B:
I
hurrying!
10.
A:
Andy can't teach his class tonight.
B:
He
teach tonight! He'll be fired if he doesn't show up.
11.
A:
Stop!
(not)
touch that pan! It's hot! You'll burn
yourself.
B:
Relax.
I had no intention of touching it.
12.
A:
What you carrying?
YOU
want some help?
B:
It's a box of books.
you open the door for me, please?
13.
A:
Hello?

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B:
Hello.
I please speak to Sandra Wilson?
A:
I'm sorry. There's no one here by that name. You
ha\.=
the wrong number.
14.
A:
Nick going to be at the meeting tomorrow?

B:
I hope so.
.
.,;,
A
15.
A:
Everyone work toward
cleaning up the environment.
B:
I
agree. Life on earth
(not)
sunive if we continue to poison the land, water,
and air.
V
Connecting Ideas
CONTENTS

8-1 Connecting ideas with
and
8-5 Using
and
+
too, so,
sither,
ndther
8-2 Connecting ideas
with
but
and
or
8-6 Connecting ideas with
because
8-3
Connecting ideas
with
80
8-7 Connecting ideas
with
own
though1
8-4
Using auxiliary verbs
after
but
and
and although
EXERCISE

1.
Preview. (Chapter
8)
Directions:
Add punctuation (commas and periods) and capital letters if necessary. Do not
change or add any words.
1.
Butterflies are insects all insects have six legs.
+
Butte$ies are insects.
All
insects have
six
legs.
2.
Ants
and butterflies are insects.
Ok
(no change)
3.
Ants butterflies cockroaches bees and flies are insects.
4.
Butterflies and bees are insects spiders are dierent from insects.
5.
Spiders have eight legs so they are not called insects.
6. Most insects have wings but spiders do not
7. Bees are valuable to us they pollinate crops
and provide us with honey.
8.
Some insects bite us and carry diseases.