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INTERMEDIATE PLUS UNIT 2 (B2)
Total duration: 04:22:17
Activity group(s): 2Number of exercises: 250
Intermediate Plus Unit 2a (18 activity (ies) 02:07:55)
Dialogue: Explore [1 exercises]
1 Next, you go into a clothing store. "What do you want to see?"
Skirts. Here's the salesperson. 3Sweaters. 3Pants. 2
2 What kind of pants?
Dress slacks. 5Jeans. 5Corduroy pants. They don't have any here. 5
3 Can I help you?
I'm just looking. 5Can I try these on? Yes, certainly. 4Do you have any corduroy pants? Yes, over here. 4
4 The dressing room is over there.
Can I try on three pairs? No, only two at a time. 8Thank you. 7Where's the mirror? Inside. 7
pantsto put backsalespersonshirtskirtstoreto suitsweaterto take offto try onunderwearto wear
Phonetics Exercise [4 phoneme(s)]
m minute money mirror small
w what want one walk will way
aj try time bye diet
� cheaper other matter suspenders
Sentence Pronunciation [24 sentence(s)]
Skirts.Sweaters.Pants.Dress slacks.Jeans.I'm just looking.Can I try these on?Do you have any corduroy pants?Can I try on three pairs?Where's the mirror?I don't like short sleeves.I already have one like that.The collar's nice.There's a button missing.I see a stain on it.Do you have them in light blue?Navy blue sounds nice.Can I see the gray?Let me try a large.What size do I need?They should be O.K. with a belt.Even with suspenders?Do you have any socks?All right, but it’s my treat!
1 Put the words from the text in the corresponding categories.
I really need to look for a new pair of sneakers. I've worn out the ones I bought last year. They are fallingapart at the seams. I'd like to try on those red ones over there. Hmmm. They are too small. Perhaps thosewhite tennis shoes would be better. Ah yes. They fit nicely. Could you put back the red ones, please?Thank you.
Phrasal verbsto look for worn out falling apart to try on put back
Articlesa the the the
Nounspair sneakers year seams tennis shoes
2 Put the words from the text in the corresponding categories.
How does it fit?It's too big. The sleeves are very long and the color is terrible.Perhaps I could get you a different size and color? Here. Try this one.Oh, that's much better. It fits quite nicely and blue suits me very well, don't you think?
Adverbs of degree and amounttoo very much quite very
Descriptive adjectivesbig long terrible different better
2 Can I try this on?There's the fitting room.Where's the mirror ?There's a stain on it.
Adjectives ending in -ing
3 Look at these shirts.I don't like short sleeves .The collar's nice.There's a button missing.They don't fit .
Contraction of 'to be'
4 We also have it in other colors .What colors?We have navy blue, gray , red and black.Can I see the gray one ?What are the sizes ?Large, medium and small.
Interrogative words Use of the pronoun 'one'
5 These are too big for you.Do you have anything smaller ?Everything we have is here.It doesn't matter , thank you.They carry them in the store next door .
Picture/Word Association with speech recognition [9 exercises]
2 the fitting room's over there if you would like to try them on.the fitting room's over there if you would like to try them on.
Use of the present conditional
3 short-sleeved shirts make me feel like a little boyshort-sleeved shirts make me feel like a little boy
Compound adjectives 'To make sb do sth' - 'To have sth done'Verbs expressing impressions and feelings
4 I'm afraid we don't have that sweater left in large.I'm afraid we don't have that sweater left in large.
5 It doesn't matter, I can't afford it anyway.It doesn't matter, I can't afford it anyway.
6 I really don't think yellow pants suit youI really don't think yellow pants suit you
Nouns without singular forms
Text Transformation [1 exercises]
1 Rewrite the text using the appropriate tense and mood.Lorraine felt like (to treat) herself to some new clothes and shoes. She thought about (to browse) in thestores downtown. She intended (to look for) a pair of new pumps for work. She expected the clerk (to notfind) any decent footwear in her size. Lorraine likes (to shop) as long as she finds what she wants.
Lorraine felt like treating herself to some new clothes and shoes. She thought about browsing in the storesdowntown. She intended to look for a pair of new pumps for work. She expected the clerk not to find anydecent footwear in her size. Lorraine likes to shop as long as she finds what she wants.
Verb + infinitive clause
Dialogue: Comprehension [1 exercises]
1 Next, you go into a clothing store. "What do you want to see?"
Skirts. Here's the salesperson. 3Sweaters. 3Pants. 2
Once the weekend arrives, we're in less of a hurry. There are, however, things to do, since we can at lastmake the most of the town and its shops. Let's buy some flowers to brighten up the house. It's quite an artfinding a bunch that won't wilt the next day.You must know how to choose quality products. Even though the prices in superstores are generally lowerthan at the market, you sometimes lose out on quality. This explains why people are happy to findtop-quality, traditional goods at the market, and at affordable prices.Now you have to start bargaining. The market trader will pretend to be shocked. Keep smiling, it's all part ofthe game. But don't give in!In an antique shop, the rules of the game are similar to those at the market. The dealer wants to sell hisgoods at their best price, and the customer would like to save money.The market, however, is more welcoming and friendly because the products are cheaper than at the antiquedealer's. Antique dealers aren't recommended to people who don't want to spend too much!You can find some real treasures in a bric-à-brac shop. But you have to learn to speak another language.When an armchair's fabric is 'faded', one says it's got 'style', and 'this piece of furniture is old' translates into'this item has got character' . . .Careful you don't believe the seller when he says that a table with woodworm is a bargain because the holesmake it lighter! A lie detector is a must!We go to the supermarket every week, or perhaps even every day. Superstores always cause controversybecause they benefit from reduced prices by buying their products in bulk. Small shopkeepers don't havethese advantages. So they offer a different service: they know the names of their regular customers and theyleave them plenty of time to choose.Supermarkets do, however, have other strong points. There's no problem parking, every week there arespecial offers and the shelves are always well stocked. Quick! To the checkout! The bar code readersdisplay and add up the price of each item faster than a checkout girl with four hands!This customer is in such a hurry to put his purchases into the bags that he even puts his baby on theconveyor belt. Everybody knows that a child is priceless!
1 What does the narrator say we can do on the weekend?
We can leave the house.We can buy a flower shop.We can go to the movies.We can go to the beach.
2 Which of these statements is untrue?
Prices in superstores are higher than at the market.People go to the market for quality food.You can find traditional goods at the market.The quality is sometimes lower at a supermarket.
3 Where is it most difficult to bargain?
In a superstoreAt the marketIn a bric-à-brac shopAt an antique shop
4 Which two words are used to describe the items you can buy in shops?
Goods and productsGames and rulesBulk and bunchesShelves and purchases
5 If you are driving and need to buy food, what is the best option?
Go to the supermarket.Go to the market.Go to the country.Go to a bric-à-brac shop.
6 What is the video about?
ShoppingBuying clothesWoodwormBargaining
7 What is true of bar code readers?
They are fast.You need four hands to use one.Babies can operate them.They aren't very fast.
8 What does the word 'priceless' mean?
It means that an object is extremely valuable.It means that an object has no price tag.It means that an object is very cheap.It means that an object has no value.
9 What is true of shelves in superstores?
They are always full.They are never full.They are strong.They are large.
10 How do superstores benefit from reduced prices?
They buy a lot of the same thing.They buy one thing at a time.They buy many large items.They buy out-of-date items.
Intermediate Plus Unit 2b (21 activity (ies) 02:14:22)
Dialogue: Explore [1 exercises]
1 This is very unusual... but you decide to cook a meal for twenty friends. You take a big basket, and goshopping for food. Where do you want to go first?
To the baker's. 2To the butcher's. Fine. 3To the supermarket. 2
2 You should go to the butcher's first. It's going to close in ten minutes.
All right, I will. 3Does it close at noon? Yes, it does. 3Is the supermarket open at noon? Yes, it is. 3
3 Welcome to "Roast's Butcher's", Ma'am!
Good morning! 4Could you help me, please? Of course! 4Is it my turn? Yes, it is. 4
4 What can I do for you?
I have to cook a meal for twenty people. Poor you! 5I don't know what to get for a meal with twenty guests. 5How much roast beef do I need for twenty people? Two big ones, at least. 6
5 You can cook three big chickens, make some lamb chops, or veal cutlets...
Yes, chops. Do I cook them on charcoal? Or in the oven, yes. Here you are. 7I always cook chicken. I'll have the chops. Fine. There you are, Ma'am. 7Do you have a leg of lamb? Yes, I have a nice one here. I'll wrap
6 That would be perfect. And you can serve it with gravy.
Yes, I'll do that. Here you are. Bye! 7And vegetables. Yes, with vegetables, it's fine. 7How long does it have to cook? About an hour and a half. It's a big
one.7
7 You now enter the bakery.
Could I have ten loaves, please? 9Do you have French bread? No, I'm sorry. 9Good morning! 8
8 Can I help you?
I'd like some sliced bread. 9Do you have any rye bread? Yes, it's here. 9Will ten loaves be enough for twenty people? Oh, yes! That's plenty! 9
9 Please, little boy, don't touch these cakes!
Jamie! Don't touch the candy either! I'm only looking! 10I'll take a small strawberry tart, too. 11Oh! He's so greedy! So are you, Mom! 10
10 Did you say you wanted ten loaves?
Yes, that's right. 11Yes, I hope it won't be too much! 11No, I'll take twenty bread rolls. OK. Here's your bag. Goodbye! 13
11 Anything else?
I'm wondering. What's in this cake? 12These muffins look good, but no thank you. Goodbye, then! 13Do you have any custard? No, not today. The cook didn't wake
12 It's a sponge cake filled with vanilla cream and topped with chocolate icing.
Would that do for twenty people? You'd need two, and I only have one. 13It's too expensive. That will be all, thank you. All right. 13Oh, we'll just take the bread. Fine. Here it is. Goodbye! 13
13 You have now come out of the bakery. Aren't you going to buy some fresh vegetables?
No, I'll get frozen vegetables at the supermarket.You're right. And there's a grocery store across the street. 14Yes, I'll get some. 14
14 You go into the grocery store.
Do you have any cabbage? That's all I need. Of course!Could I have some leeks and some carrots, please? 15Are these onions? Yes, they are! 15
15 How much do you want?
Two pounds, please. Could I have a bag? There you are!One pound is enough. And this lettuce, please. All right!Let's see. I need six pounds of potatoes. Be careful... It's a bit heavy!
To the baker's.To the butcher's.Does it close at noon?Is the supermarket open at noon?Could you help me, please?Is it my turn?I have to cook a meal for twenty people.I don't know what to get for a meal with twenty guests.How much roast beef do I need for twenty people?Yes, chops. Do I cook them on charcoal?I always cook chicken. I'll have the chops.Do you have a leg of lamb?And vegetables.How long does it have to cook?Could I have ten loaves, please?Do you have French bread?I'd like some sliced bread.Do you have any rye bread?Will ten loaves be enough for twenty people?Jamie! Don't touch the candy either!I'll take a small strawberry tart, too.Oh! He's so greedy!Yes, I hope it won't be too much!No, I'll take twenty bread rolls.I'm wondering. What's in this cake?These muffins look good, but no thank you.Do you have any custard?Would that do for twenty people?It's too expensive. That will be all, thank you.Oh, we'll just take the bread.No, I'll get frozen vegetables at the supermarket.You're right. And there's a grocery store across the street.Do you have any cabbage? That's all I need.Could I have some leeks and some carrots, please?Are these onions?Two pounds, please. Could I have a bag?One pound is enough. And this lettuce, please.Let's see. I need six pounds of potatoes.
Picture/Word Association with speech recognition [7 exercises]
Example:We have a dispute. We settle it according to U.S.law.
If we have a dispute, we will settle it according toU.S. law.
We have exclusive rights. We accept a one-yearcontract.
If we have exclusive rights, we will accept aone-year contract.If we have exclusive rights, we'll accept a one-yearcontract.We will accept a one-year contract if we haveexclusive rights.We'll accept a one-year contract if we haveexclusive rights.
You pay within 60 days. We accept quarterlypayments.
If you pay within 60 days, we will accept quarterlypayments.If you pay within 60 days, we'll accept quarterlypayments.We will accept quarterly payments if you pay within60 days.We'll accept quarterly payments if you pay within60 days.
You order more than 8,000 units. You have a 20%discount.
If you order more than 8,000 units, you will have a20% discount.If you order more than 8,000 units, you'll have a20% discount.You will have a 20% discount if you order morethan 8,000 units.You'll have a 20% discount if you order more than8,000 units.
Example:You pay within 60 days. We accept quarterlypayments.
If you pay within 60 days, we will acceptquarterly payments.
They sign the contract today. There are no specialconditions.
If they sign the contract today, there will be nospecial conditions.If they sign the contract today, there'll be no specialconditions.There will be no special conditions if they sign thecontract today.There'll be no special conditions if they sign thecontract today.
You pay us in dollars. You pay the Los Angelesoffice.
If you pay us in dollars, you will pay the LosAngeles office.If you pay us in dollars, you'll pay the Los Angelesoffice.You will pay the Los Angeles office if you pay us indollars.You'll pay the Los Angeles office if you pay us indollars.
She agrees to a trial period. We give her thedistribution rights.
If she agrees to a trial period, we will give her thedistribution rights.If she agrees to a trial period, we'll give her thedistribution rights.We will give her the distribution rights if she agreesto a trial period.We'll give her the distribution rights if she agrees toa trial period.
Sequence of tenses with 'if'
10 Reformulate as in the example.
Example:We pay you in dollars. We pay the Los Angelesoffice.
If we pay you in dollars, will we pay the LosAngeles office?
We order 4,000 units. We have a discount. If we order 4,000 units, will we have a discount?Will we have a discount if we order 4,000 units?
I fax you the invoice. You pay it today. If I fax you the invoice, will you pay it today?
We sign the contract. It includes a warranty. If we sign the contract, will it include a warranty?
Let's go!We need to get some milk, some butter...Here's the shopping list.Yes, you're right! We need a dozen.No, we still have some.Yes, but don't bump into anyone.Be careful, then.Just one pack, then!
We'll take several.I said no! Why don't you help me find the rice?Look, we're not going to argue about this!Oh good! Now we need half-and-half milk.No, we don't want this brand.Let's see if you can find the sugar, now!It's in the next aisle.There are the same bags on the bottom shelf.I can't get it either!Some cheese.Mustard and a can of tuna fish.Let me get six cartons of fruit juice and some beer.We have to get everything out of the cart now.
Words and Functions [2 exercises]
1 Put the words from the text in the corresponding categories.
On Fridays we go to the grocery store. The lines at the checkout counters are shorter in the morning. Thecereal is in the 'breakfast foods' aisle. At lunchtime, I eat cheese sandwiches. The cheese is in the 'dairyfoods' section.
Prepositions of timeOn in At
Prepositions of placeto at in in
2 Put the words from the text in the corresponding categories.
The shopping cart is full. I am waiting in line while my mother gets one last item. She is looking for mysister's favorite ice cream. The cashier is ringing up our groceries. Finally, my mother arrives with the icecream.
Present indicativeis gets arrives
Present continuousam waiting is looking for is ringing up
Picture/Word Association with speech recognition [8 exercises]
2 Flour, eggs and milk are in a recipe for cookies.Flour, eggs and milk are in a recipe for cookies.
3 you are like sugar and spice and everything nice!you are like sugar and spice and everything nice!
Dialogue: Comprehension [1 exercises]
1 You have finished going around the small stores. You will get the rest from the supermarket. Take a cart!
Can you hold this bag while I get a cart, Jamie? Yes, all right! 2Jamie? Are you coming? Yes, I am. 2Let's go! 2Do you have a leg of lamb? Yes, I have a nice one here. I'll wrap
it up for you.Good morning!Yes, we are.Some cheese. We have some!Yes, you are!
2 What do we need, Mom?
We need to get some milk, some butter... 3I can't remember!Here's the shopping list. I'll get the flour.To the butcher's. Fine.Do you have French bread? No, I'm sorry.Yes, I'll get some.Because we already have some at home.You're right. And there's a grocery store across the street.
3 Don't we need any eggs?
Yes, you're right! We need a dozen. 4No, we still have some. 4Yes, we could get some. 5How long does it have to cook? About an hour and a half. It's a big
one.To the baker's.Some cheese. We have some!Oh good! Now we need half-and-half milk.I can't get it either! Too bad, then!
Yes, but don't bump into anyone. I won't! 5Be careful, then. I will! 5Oh yes! I hate doing that! I don't! 5Yes, we are.No, I'll take twenty bread rolls. OK. Here's your bag. Goodbye!Do you have any custard? No, not today. The cook didn't wake
up this morning!Can you hold this bag while I get a cart, Jamie? Yes, all right!Would that do for twenty people? You'd need two, and I only have one.
5 Oh, Mom... Please... Can we get a pack of cookies?
Just one pack, then! 7No, not today. 6We'll take several.You're right. And there's a grocery store across the street.I always cook chicken. I'll have the chops. Fine. There you are, Ma'am.Let's see if you can find the sugar, now!To the baker's.We need to get some milk, some butter...
6 Why not?
Because we already have some at home. 10I said no! Why don't you help me find the rice? 7Look, we're not going to argue about this! 10Yes, I'll get some.Let's see if you can find the sugar, now!Is it my turn? Yes, it is.Do you have French bread? No, I'm sorry.Two pounds, please. Could I have a bag? There you are!
7 There's some here.
Oh good! Now we need half-and-half milk. 8No, we don't want this brand. 8That's a bit big.Some cheese. We have some!Oh yes! I hate doing that! I don't!Let me get six cartons of fruit juice and some beer.We have to get everything out of the cart now.Mustard and a can of tuna fish. Here they are!
Yes, that will do. 9That's too small! There's a bigger one! 10That's what we want. Thank you, Jamie! 9Yes, chops. Do I cook them on charcoal? Or in the oven, yes. Here you are.How much roast beef do I need for twenty people? Two big ones, at least.I'd like some sliced bread.These muffins look good, but no thank you. Goodbye, then!No, I'll take twenty bread rolls. OK. Here's your bag. Goodbye!
9 I'm a good helper, right?
Yes, you are! 12You can be, sometimes, yes! 12Let's see if you can find the sugar, now! 11Let's go!No, I'll get frozen vegetables at the supermarket.Let me get six cartons of fruit juice and some beer.Oh, we'll just take the bread. Fine. Here it is. Goodbye!To the supermarket.
10 I can't find the flour!
Here it is! 12Never mind. We'll get it later. 12It's in the next aisle. 11Would that do for twenty people? You'd need two, and I only have one.I can't remember!Are these onions? Yes, they are!Could I have ten loaves, please?Yes, we are.
11 I'm not tall enough! I can't reach it!
I'll get it! 12There are the same bags on the bottom shelf. Oh yes. 12I can't get it either! Too bad, then! 12One pound is enough. And this lettuce, please. All right!No, we still have some.Look, we're not going to argue about this!I'll take a small strawberry tart, too.Yes, I hope it won't be too much!
Some cheese. We have some! 13Mustard and a can of tuna fish. Here they are!That's all, I think.And vegetables. Yes, with vegetables, it's fine.Oh! How stupid of me! Don't worry! We all forget things!Yes, I'll get some.Look, we're not going to argue about this!No, I'll take twenty bread rolls. OK. Here's your bag. Goodbye!
13 Are we going to the checkout counter now?
Yes, we are. 14Let me get six cartons of fruit juice and some beer. 14We have to get everything out of the cart now.I have to cook a meal for twenty people. Poor you!Because we already have some at home.Is the supermarket open at noon? Yes, it is.I'll take a small strawberry tart, too.Do you have a leg of lamb? Yes, I have a nice one here. I'll wrap
it up for you.
14 Would you please move forward?
Oh yes, sorry. 15I can't! 15Your cart's in the way! Sorry about that! 15There are the same bags on the bottom shelf. Oh yes.You're right. And there's a grocery store across the street.Do you have French bread? No, I'm sorry.I can't remember!That's too small! There's a bigger one!
15 Ma'am! Your receipt!
Oh! How stupid of me! Don't worry! We all forget things!I don't need it!Thank you! Bye!Mustard and a can of tuna fish. Here they are!I always cook chicken. I'll have the chops. Fine. There you are, Ma'am.Jamie! Don't touch the candy either! I'm only looking!Just one pack, then!There are the same bags on the bottom shelf. Oh yes.
1 1 Where's the shopping list?2 Here it is. Do we need any milk?3 Yes, a big carton.4 What about some sugar?5 Yes, I want to make a cake when we get home.6 Don't forget the flour!
Relative pronouns and adverbs
2 1 They arrive at the supermarket at noon.2 They take a cart and go into the store.3 First they get some eggs and butter.4 Then they find two loaves of bread.5 They want a sponge cake but there aren't any left.6 They decide to get some strawberry tarts.
'Some' - 'Any' Negation of the indefinite article
Video and Questions [1 exercises]
'Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you...' A child's first birthday is an occasion for the parents toremember the birth that took place twelve months ago.It's only when they're older that children enjoy their birthday parties. Before opening the presents, they blowout the candles.Parents explain that the tradition is to make a wish at the same time. Just keep it secret and it will come true.
Isn't it a great day for inviting friends over? First of all, you have to get everything ready: buy paper plates,paper napkins, hats, drinks - and don't forget to make a nice cake.Birthdays are celebrated with family, but also among friends. Just as well: the more guests there are, themore presents there will be!At a children's birthday party, staying seated like grownups is out of the question. It's an opportunity to havefun and play games like Hide and Seek, Simon Says, and Tag. The more the merrier!If there's a large backyard, it's the ideal place for a treasure hunt. Each team has to find clues that lead toBlackbeard's treasure chest. He's the wildest of all pirates. These children are taking the game seriously:they even got dressed up!For children who don't have a backyard or an imaginary ocean with very rich and very nasty pirates, thereare still clowns and magicians to liven things up! It's a tough job getting custard pies thrown at you all daylong! Isn't that right, Mister Clown?It's easy to find ideas for children's presents. They want toys and video games. An adult's birthday isdifferent. Friends give presents, but the choosing is more difficult. Instead of toys, adults get jewelry, clothesor knickknacks.Fortunately, most stores allow you to exchange presents you don't like! Go ahead, Madam, open it - thepresent isn't just that nice box with ribbons!And how do adults have fun? They either invite their friends over for dinner, or they meet in a bar to have adrink before going to a restaurant. And since it's your birthday, you're king for the evening!After dinner, you can go to a nightclub and dance until dawn. When you're young, evenings that go on untilthe wee hours of the morning don't frighten you. As you get older, however, you might find the music a littlebit too loud!If you find the day after difficult, imagine how the Queen of England feels: she has two birthdays a year! Ohdear, oh dear, oh dear! Quick! Aspirin!
1 What is the most appropriate title for this video?
'The Joy of Birthdays''My First Birthday''Treasure Hunts and Presents'
2 What are the first things a child does at his/her birthday party?
Blowing out candles and making a wishReceiving toys and kissesEating cake and wearing birthday hats
3 Which of the following means the same thing as 'out of the question'?
Not an optionNot possible to explainOut of this world
4 Which of the following is true?
Adults often celebrate their birthdays by going out.Finding a present for an adult is easier than finding one for a kid.Birthdays are not important for adults.
5 A child's first birthday is mainly...
for the parents.for the child.for relatives and friends.
6 Where is the most convenient place for a treasure hunt?
In the backyardIn the houseOn a pirate ship
7 What is the meaning of 'the more, the merrier'?
The more guests, the more fun a party will be.The more cake there is, the merrier everyone will be.The more you drink, the drunker you will be.
8 According to the video, the Queen of England is...
burdened by two birthdays.fortunate to have two birthdays.twice as old as other people born the same year.