MegaGoal 2 Student Book PDF

MEGA GOAL2 MANUEL DOS SANTOS JILL KOREY O’SULLIVAN ELI GHAZEL - DANAE KOZANOGLOU MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 1 30/4/24 2:29 AM  MegaGoal...

MEGA GOAL2 MANUEL DOS SANTOS JILL KOREY O’SULLIVAN ELI GHAZEL - DANAE KOZANOGLOU MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 1 30/4/24 2:29 AM  MegaGoal 2 Student Book MegaGoal Series Copyright © 2009 by McGraw-Hill Education Adaptation Copyright © 2024 by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) Limited Published by arrangement with McGraw Hill LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR BY INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS, WITHOUT PERMISSION IN WRITING FROM MCGRAW HILL. ISBN: 978-1-3989-3961-5 Publisher: Jorge Rodríguez Hernández Editorial director: Anita Raducanu Development editors: Kasia McNabb, Ana Laura Martínez Vázquez Art direction: Heloisa Yara Tiburtius Interior design and production: Page2, LLC Cover design: Page2, LLC Photo coordinator: Kevin Sharpe Photo Credits: The Photo Credits section for this book on page 214 is considered an extension of the copyright page. © 2024. Exclusive rights by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) Limited for manufacture and export. This book cannot be re-exported from the country to which it is sold by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) Limited. www.mheducation.com MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 2 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Contents Scope and Sequence iv Connect 2 Unit 1 Connected by Technology 6 Term 1 Unit 2 Crime Doesn’t Pay 20 Unit 3 Far and Away 34 Unit 4 TV Around the World 48 EXPANSION Units 1–4 62 Unit 5 Working 9 to 5 72 Unit 6 Going Green 86 Term 2 Unit 7 There’s No Place Like Home 100 Unit 8 The Sporting Life 114 EXPANSION Units 5–8 128 Update 138 Unit 9 Laugh Out Loud 142 Unit 10 You Are What You Eat 156 Term 3 Unit 11 Amazing Animals 170 Unit 12 What Would You Do? 184 EXPANSION Units 9–12 198 Vocabulary 204 Irregular Verbs 212 Audio Track List 213 iii MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 3 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Scope and Sequence Unit Title Functions Grammar Express opinion, feeling and preference Had better Connect Agree and disagree Recycling/using familiar verb forms, Pages 2–5 Ask for and give information and instructions prepositions, modifiers, inversion, Warning and advice conditionals Ask for clarification and confirm Auxiliary verbs: do, have, be 1 Connected by Discuss using technology for The comparative and superlative Technology communication Talk about personality characteristics Needs to be done; have/get something done Past participles as adjectives Pages 6–19 Discuss crime and punishment The passive 2 Crime Doesn’t Pay Read and discuss newspaper articles Past perfect and past perfect progressive Pages 20–33 Explain steps in a process Simple past tense: be, regular and irregular verbs Used to and would Past progressive tense Talk about travel experiences and Adverbs of degree 3 Far and Away travel dreams Sentence adverbs Pages 34–47 Discuss hotels and services Future with be going to and will Make and decline special requests Information questions Present progressive Discuss types of TV programs Direct and indirect objects 4 TV Around the World Express and explain preferences To and for before indirect objects Pages 48–61 Express certainty Articles Talking about festivals Adjective clauses and relative pronouns Relative pronouns as subjects and objects Language Review EXPANSION Units 1–4 Reading: Computer Viruses: A Headache for Humans Pages 62–71 Reading: The Psychology of Color Talk about jobs Subjunctive 5 Working 9 to 5 Ask for favors, make requests and ask for I’d like you + infinitive / Pages 72–85 information I want you + infinitive Express obligation, necessity and lack of Tag questions necessity Evaluate how “green” you are Gerunds after verbs 6 Going Green Discuss ways to be environmentally Infinitives after verbs Pages 86–99 responsible Simple present tense versus present Make suggestions progressive Express preferences with I’d rather Conditional sentences with present and future forms Talk about your home Adjective order 7 There’s No Place Describe things you are looking for Too and enough Like Home Words connected with directions for places Expressing requests, offers, promises, warnings; Discuss quotes and feelings about home Pages 100–113 making decisions iv MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 4 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Listening Pronunciation Reading Writing Listening for fact, speaker attitude, relationship Listen for specific details about a Syllable stress on Amazing Internet Write an essay comparing ways of socializing cell phone bill numbers Connections and state your preference Write about and evaluate things you can do on the Internet (Project) Listen for specific details Linking adjacent Crime Puzzles Write a story for a newspaper or web article in a lecture on safety consonant sounds Research and write about Famous Crimes, Frauds, or Blunders (Project) Listen for specific details Stress on compound nouns Ecotourism: See the World Write a letter about places to visit in Saudi about packing for a trip While Saving It Arabia Research and make a poster promoting ecotourism in your country (Project) Listen for specific information Reduction of going to and A Brief Overview of the History Write a book review about a game show want to of Television Write, direct, and film your own TV episode (Project) Language Plus: Words ending with load Tools for Writing: Capitalization Writing: Write about a problem or difficult situation you have experienced Listen for specific information Syllable stress on words You Do What For a Write about an unusual job about a survey on job ending with -tion, -cian, Living? that you might like to have satisfaction and -sion Research and write a presentation on Great Jobs and Careers (Project) Listen for specific information Thought groups Living Off The Grid Write a letter to a newspaper about glass recycling Design and make posters promoting “Going Green” in your school Listen for specific Stress on two-syllable nouns Vision 2030 Kingdom of Saudi Write a description of a home details about renting and verbs Arabia Research and write about different types of an apartment houses in the world; prepare a poster or PowerPoint presentation (Project) v MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 5 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Scope and Sequence Unit Title Functions Grammar Talk about the Olympics Gerunds as subjects 8 The Sporting Life Talk about sports and athletes Superlative + present perfect Pages 114–127 Encourage and express confidence Present Perfect Progressive versus present in someone perfect simple Explain steps in a process or game Time expressions: How long...? Adverbs of manner Comparative forms and structures with adjectives and adverbs Language Review EXPANSION Units 5–8 Reading: Can You Believe They Believed It? Pages 128–137 Language Plus: Idioms with colors Tools for Writing: Common errors with prepositions Express personal view/objective comment, Recycle familiar verb forms, simple present/ Update enthusiasm/regret/wishes/strong agreement narrative, connectors and modifiers, Pages 138–141 Talk about advantages/disadvantages, possibility/ passive forms, would –hypothesis, necessity/consequence/result, relate past to progressive forms, have something done, present, size/characteristics, make deductions modals about past/present, report statements/ questions/thoughts, focus on action Talk about humor Past and present participial adjectives 9 Laugh Out Loud Explain consequences with comparatives Get + adjective; Get + past participle Pages 142–155 Tell and respond to jokes The…the… comparatives Expressing wishes, regret and criticism Such...that/ so...that Can’t, could, couldn’t, must, may, or might Talk about food myths Phrasal verbs 10 You Are What You Eat Discuss eating habits Separable and nonseparable phrasal verbs Pages 156–169 Offer, accept, and decline food and drink Three-word phrasal verbs Count/noncount nouns Expressions of quantity: some/any, few, little, a lot of, much/many, enough Would like Words connected with recipes Sequence words: First, then, after that, finally Talk about animals and their behavior Passive modals 11 Amazing Animals Ask for advice The passive with reporting verbs Pages 170–183 Give advice Adjectives All/both/neither/none; Both...and.../neither... nor.../either...or... Talk about ethics and morals Present hypothetical conditionals versus 12 What Would You Do? Discuss ethical dilemmas past hypothetical conditionals Pages 184–197 Give opinions Implied conditionals As if/As though for unreal situations Future progressive and future perfect Time expressions for the future: by the year, this time tomorrow Used to versus be used to Was/were going to EXPANSION Units 9–12 Language Review Reading: Mind Over Matter Pages 198–203 Language Plus: Idioms with mind vi MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 6 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Listening Pronunciation Reading Writing Listen to profiles of Olympic Voiced and voiceless th A Country Born on Skis Write an email giving complex instructions athletes for specific details on a sport or other recreational activity Research and write about the most popular Olympic sporting events; prepare a poster (Project) Writing: Write about cultural meanings of color, symbols, customs or gestures Language Plus: Idioms about sports Tools for Writing: Avoiding wordy sentences Writing: Write about a hoax Listen for specific information Recycle and use familiar Listen and identify language/ stress, intonation patterns, questions in discourse/interview identify falling/ rising intonation patterns and effects, e.g. enthusiasm, regret Listen for specific information The b and v sounds Laughter Really Is the Write short messages about animals’ ability to laugh Best Medicine Write a scene from a TV sitcom Research and write about a funny scene from a sitcom or film; prepare a Power- Point presentation (Project) Listen for sequence in Stress on two-word and Accidental Food Write a description of a memorable event the process of making three-word phrasal Discoveries Research and write about snacks and a chocolate bar verbs desserts in the Arab world; prepare a PowerPoint or poster presentation (Project) Listen for specific information The y and j sounds Animal Heroes Write about a type of animal about horse training Research and write about animals in the Arab world; prepare a poster presentation (Project) Listen for specific details Stress on content words and Peeking into Our Write a personal narrative about an about mountain rescues function words Medical Future important decision that has impacted your life Research ground-breaking treatment and procedures in Saudi Arabia; prepare a PowerPoint presentation (Project) Tools for Writing: The definite article and generalizations Writing: Write about a new technology vii MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 7 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Connect 1 Listen and Discuss Read the texts below and match each one with the correct heading. Write in the blank. Technology Unusual Buildings Ecotourism TV Around the World Working Days Going Green Ecotourism allows travelers to observe and experience life and culture in a natural and often undisturbed location that lends itself The paper vs. eBook debate, which to activities like hiking, climbing, rafting etc. This type of tourism has been going on for several years, often provides funds for conservation and contributes to the does not seem to serve any real development of the local economy. Would you be interested in purpose. Digital has become an this type of travel? integral part of life; so much so, that we fail to notice it. Hard copies, on the other hand, are still available, but for how long? Cable television is gradually being replaced by the Internet. The Makkah Clock Royal Tower is Recent research indicates that a substantial number of cable among the top tallest buildings in the subscribers in their late twenties to mid-thirties are planning to world. The clock face is large enough discontinue their cable TV subscriptions. On-demand viewing to be seen from 25 kilometers away. appeals a lot more to people who want to watch a show of their Have you seen it? choice at a time that suits them best. What is your view? 2 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 2 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Term 1 It is not unusual for working people to Climate change has been a critical issue in recent years due complain about having to follow the to its destructive consequences caused by natural disasters, same routine day in and day out. Come such as storms, hurricanes, flooding and landslides. Deciding retirement time, however, a great number to “go green” has presented a dilemma for countries which of them feel lost and suffer physically and have to choose between immediate economic growth psychologically through the absence of and greener policies. This has delayed timely action and the same routine. Why do you think this prevented the implementation of “green” measures that can happens? contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions. What is your view? 2 Pair Work Answer the question at the end of each text and discuss. Express your opinion and agree or disagree. Use phrases from the box. Expressing Opinion/ Feeling/ Preference - Agreeing/ Disagreeing What do you think of …? I think it’s interesting / an amazing achievement. What’s your view on …? I’m not sure. I can see why … but I can’t see eye to eye with … Don’t you think it’s an interesting / original …? No, not really. We’re on the same page here. I see your point but … / I have no doubt that your view is valid, but I personally feel that… I admire people who … but I can’t see myself doing it. Which would you choose? I prefer... / I think I’d opt for … / go for (conventional travel). 3 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 3 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Connect 3 Conversation Listen and practice reading the conversation in pairs. Then act it out. Librarian: Can I help you? Hashim: Could you please tell me where I can find biology books and research documents? Librarian: What exactly are you looking for? Hashim: It’s about a science project and I need to gather information, in order to create a timeline for biological research over the last 60 years or so. Librarian: I see. That must be interesting. It can’t be easy to collect all the information and choose the key items you need but I’m sure you’ll manage. Go to aisle 5 and look up the biology section. I’m sure you’ll find what you need. Hashim: I hope so. Thanks for your help. Librarian: One more thing! The research documents are in the reference section. You have to sign and get a key. You can look up what you need and read documents in the reference section, but you mustn’t take anything out. Hashim: Can I photocopy any pages? Librarian: You’ll have to check with me first. You are not allowed to photocopy old manuscripts. Hashim: I understand. Thanks again. (an hour later) Ali: I’ve noticed you have to use a whole pile of books. Are you doing research? Hashim: Yes, I’m trying to. But I’m not sure I can do it within the deadline. I’ll need to spend days in the library, reading and making notes. Ali: Don’t you worry! Of course you’ll make it. It seems impossible at first but you get used to it. Would searching online or using eBooks help? Hashim: That would be awesome but all the computers are taken. Ali: No, not really. How about using this one? I’m just about to leave. Hashim: Are you sure? Your Turn Ali: Absolutely. I’ll let the librarian know on my way out. You’d better Role-play a move over right away before someone else takes it. Here, I’ll help conversation like the you move your things. one above with a Hashim: Thanks a lot. I owe you big time! partner. Use phrases Ali: Not, at all. I’m sure you’d do the same! from the box below. Asking for and Giving Information / Instructions Could you please tell me where I can … / where the … Can I photocopy …? / Am I allowed to …? / Is it all is? Go to (aisle 5) and … / walk down (aisle 3) right if I …? and turn right … Obligation / Ability / Prohibition What exactly are you looking for? You have to/need to sign … Information / data … / It’s a project that I need … You mustn’t take anything out/touch anything … Asking permission You are not allowed to... 4 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 4 30/4/24 2:29 AM  4 Listening Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. 1. What is the relationship between the speakers? Are they friends, brothers, other? 2. How do you know? 3. Listen and practice the conversation in pairs. Omar: You’d better have your eyes checked if you don’t want to get into serious trouble. Imad: Yes, I know they feel all dry and puffy. Omar: Have you been sleeping well? Imad: As well as possible! I’ve been staying up trying to finish my project, and spending a lot of time in front of the computer. Omar: Do you take breaks? You need to take a break every hour. Imad: I’d never get to the end of it that way. Omar: Well, you won’t have the eyesight you need to get to the end of it if you don’t have breaks! Another reason for taking breaks is to prevent damage to your back from endless hours of sitting at your desk. Imad: But I’m young. Older people tend to have back problems. Omar: You’re wrong there. People can cause themselves damage at any age. What has saved you so far is the fact that you work out and do sports. Imad: Yes, my parents have said the same thing! 5 About You 1. How many hours a day do you spend studying during exams? 2. How do you feel at the end of an examination period? Warning / Advice 3. Which of the statements below do you agree with? Give reasons. A. You’ll do a better job if you stay up and work through the night. You’d better … if you don’t want to get into serious B. You’ll do a better job if you get some sleep and work in trouble. the morning. 4. What would you advise your friend to do/not to do when You’ll do a better job/ have a preparing for exams? better … if you … 5. Role-play a conversation like the one above with a partner. You won’t … if you don’t / You Use phrases from the box. need to … or else … 5 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 5 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  www.ien.edu.sa 1 Listen and Discuss Read the Internet profiles of the three young people. Find two important details about each. I believe in living life to the fullest. My friends call me “adventure boy” because I’m very spontaneous and I love to do new things. There’s almost nothing I won’t try once. For example, I’ve gone bungee jumping Name: Faisal Alharbi and parachuting! I’ve eaten shark fin Gender: Male soup and chocolate covered crickets Age: 19 ! I like to set challenges for myself, Home: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and I’ve found that I can do anything I set my mind to. I’m also a very Send a Message Add as Friend straightforward person. I say what I Forward to Friend mean and I mean what I say. If you Send a Smile ask my advice, you’re going to get it! Age: 17 Name: Luke Mitchell nd Home: London, Engla Gender: Male that should know about me is OK. So the first thing you to be ology and media. I have I’m obsessed with techn on the Web I spend hours each day “plugged in” all the time. d. He’s a mes. I’m a lot like my da and playing computer ga ending loves technology and sp software engineer and he drives my mom crazy. tim e on the computer, too. It Send a Message n’t mean I’m a loner. en d Bu t just be ca us e I love technology does Add as Fri s. Sometimes I spend to Frien d I’m alw ay s ha nging out with my friend Forward ny guy and I urs talkin g with friend s online. I’m a pretty fun Send a Smile ho back. 1010 ing10 ck10 cra10 op10 pe10 up.10 le 10 My approach to life is laid 1010101010like seriously. 10101010 1010 10ng helpi 1010 10oth ers10 hte10 lig10 n 1up and not take life so I like 01010 1010101010101010101001 6 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 6 30/4/24 2:29 AM  If I had to describe myself with one phra se it Send a Message would be “down to earth.” I also love being Add as Friend outdoors. Being in nature makes me feel Forward to Friend peaceful and happy. I especially love the Send a Smile quiet of morning. One of my favorite things to do is wake up really early and go for a long hike. I’m not always quiet, though. I have a few very close friends, and we spend hou rs talking and laughing. My family and friends mean everything to me, and they kno w that Name: Ahmed Al Ali they can depend on me for anything. I’m Gender: Male a good listener. I’m not the type of per son Age: 22 who tells people what they should do when Home: Dammam, Saudi Arabia they have a problem. Instead, I give lots of support and encouragement. Quick Check e Q A. Vocabulary. Who do you think would most likely do the following actions—Faisal, Luke, or Ahmed? 1. Chat with friends over the computer. 2. Go camping with friends. 3. Go bungee jumping. 4. Help a friend with a problem. 5. Share his honest opinion about a friend’s problem. 6. Make a friend laugh about his problem. 7. Spend evenings watching TV with his friends. B. Comprehension. Discuss the meaning of these expressions with a partner. Decide which person each proverb describes best—Faisal, Luke, or Ahmed. 1. Better late than never. 4. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 2. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 5. Laughter is the best medicine. 3. Silence is golden. 6. Honesty is the best policy. 2 Pair Work 1. Which person is most like you? Why? Which person is most unlike you? Why? 2. Write your own profile. Exchange and discuss your profile with your partner. 7 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 7 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  3 Grammar www.ien.edu.sa Auxiliary Verbs Auxiliary verbs work together with main verbs. The most common auxiliary verbs are do, have, and be. Use do with negative statements and questions and with affirmative and negative short answers. She doesn’t like social networking websites. Do you send lots of text messages? Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. Did Thomas answer your email? Yes, he did. / No, he didn’t. Use have with present perfect and past perfect affirmative and negative statements, questions, and short answers. She has (not) created her own website. Has she posted any photos yet? Yes, she has. / No, she hasn’t. Have you charged your cell phone? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. I had gotten his email an hour before he called me. Use be with progressive affirmative and negative statements, questions, and short answers. She is (not) answering her cell phone. Is your cell phone working? Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t. He was using his brother’s cell phone yesterday. Were you surfing the Internet last night? Yes, I was. / No, I wasn’t. Also use be with passive affirmative and negative statements, questions, and short answers. The Internet is (not) used by millions of people. Were you given a password? Yes, I was. / No, I wasn’t. A. Circle the auxiliary verb in each sentence. 1. We are downloading an antivirus right now. 2. I do not check my email when I’m on vacation. 3. Online newspapers have become more popular than print newspapers. 4. Did you send her a message? 5. The Internet is used by millions of people each day. 6. My grandmother had never used the Internet before last week. 7. We have been online for a long time. B. Write yes/no questions. I’m shutting the computer down now. Are you shutting the computer down now? 1. He found lots of good resources for his essay online. 2. She usually turns her cell phone off before class. 3. She’s had that bicycle for a long time. 4. He’s not answering his phone. 5. She has posted photos on her website. 6. We’ve downloaded the program we were looking for. 8 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 8 30/4/24 2:29 AM  C. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of do, have, and be. Leila: (1) _____ you still make your own jewelry? Ana: Yes, I do. In fact, I (2) _____ turned my hobby into a business. Leila: Really? (3) _____ you selling your jewelry now? Ana: Yes, I (4) _____. I (5) _____ sold more than 50 pieces of jewelry online this year. My jewelry (6) _____ bought by people all over the world. Right now, I (7) _____ making a bracelet for a woman in Shanghai! Leila: (8) _____ you make that necklace you’re wearing? Ana: Yes, I (9) _____. Leila: It’s lovely. (10) _____ you have time to make one for me? Ana: Of course. Leila: How much (11) _____ a necklace like that cost? Ana: I (12) _____ not accept money from friends! I’ll make you a necklace, but (13) _____ not even think about paying me for it! D. Look at the picture. Make up a story about it. Use sentences with auxiliary verbs. Answer questions like these: Who are these people? How long have they been here? How long have they known each other? What are they doing? 9 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 9 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  4 Conversation www.ien.edu.sa Grandma: What are you doing, Cara? Cara: I’m texting Maria. I haven’t seen her all week, so I’m just saying “hi.” Grandma: What’s that beep? Cara: It’s Maria. She just sent a text message back to me. Grandma: I don’t understand. How on earth do you type what you want to say so quickly? Cara: You don’t actually type the words out. You use abbreviations and acronyms. Hold on. I’ll show you. Right now I’m asking if she wants to come over and hang out. Texting Acronyms Grandma: That’s a lot to type. WU? What’s up? LOL laughing out loud Cara: Right. So instead I type “DYWT come ovr.” B4N bye for now Does that make sense? Grandma: DYWT? What does that mean? Cara: DYWT means “Do you want to.” It’s the first letter of each word. Grandma: Oh. OK. Now what? Cara: She’ll respond in a second. (beep) There. Grandma: What did she say? Real Talk Cara: (spelling it out) Gr8. B ovr n 10 mins. How on earth? = How is it possible Grandma: I think I get it. She’s saying, “Great. Be over Hold on. = Wait a moment. in ten minutes.” hang out = spend time together informally get it = understand Cara: Now you’ve got the hang of it, Grandma! got the hang of it = started to understand something About the Conversation Your Turn In pairs, ask and answer the questions. Role-play with a partner. Explain to your partner how Then switch roles. to do something. Use phrases to ask for clarification 1. What doesn’t the grandmother understand? and confirm from the box. 2. What acronym does the grandmother learn? What texting acronyms do you use? Asking For Clarification and Confirming 3. Tell your partner about a time you explained I don’t understand. How do you…? something or learned something new from Can you explain it? What does that mean? someone. Does that make sense? I get it. 10 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 10 30/4/24 2:29 AM  5 Listening Listen to a father talk to his son about using his cell phone. Write the numbers. 1. How many cell phone minutes does Michael think he has used this month? 2. How many minutes has he actually used? 3. How much does it cost for 900 minutes? 4. How much does each additional minute over the plan cost? 5. How much does Michael’s bill add up to this month? 6. How much of the bill does Michael’s father suggest he pay? 6 Pronunciation When counting “teen” numbers, such as thirteen and fourteen, stress the first syllable. In most other cases, we tend to stress the last syllable in “teen” numbers. When using these words to talk about quantity, time, or money, stress the second syllable. In “ten” numbers, such as twenty and thirty, always stress the first syllable. Listen and repeat the sentences. Circle the correctly stressed numbers. 1. SEVENteen sevenTEEN 2. FORty forTY 3. FIFteen fifTEEN 4. THIRteen thirTEEN 5. THIRty thirTY 7 Vocabulary Building A. You will see these words in the reading on pages 12 and 13. Put each word into a category in the chart. asthma extraordinary paramedics unique cyber networking posted virtual Related to Computers Synonym for “Special” Related to Health B. Check your answers with a partner. If you do not understand the meaning of a word, look it up in a dictionary. 11 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 11 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  8 Reading www.ien.edu.sa Before Reading Has the Internet ever helped you meet or reconnect with a friend? Explain. Amazing FINDING YOUR DOUBLE Internet Connections We all use the Internet to connect with people. Using email, social networking sites, and instant messaging are ordinary ways that people connect. But at times, the Internet has been used to connect ordinary people in extraordinary ways. It was just an ordinary night on a crowded subway car for Patrick Swales, a 21-year old web designer in New York City. The car had just stopped at a station and the doors SAVING opened. Suddenly, he saw himself waiting at the platform. But the clothes were not A LIFE really his style. What was he doing waiting there? He should be in the car. But he was in the car! By the time he realized that he had just run into his double, the doors had shut and they were moving. At that instant, their eyes met. Disbelief, amusement, wonder were all conveyed in that one look! They both raised a hand in an attempt to 12-year-old Sean Redden from Denton, catch each other but it was too late. Texas, was in on the Internet, playing a cyber fantasy world game. Suddenly Shaken by the encounter and determined someone came online, asking for help. The to find his double, Patrick came up with a person said she was a Finnish business unique idea. He created a website called student who was locked in her college’s subwaymydouble.com. He posted his own computer lab. She said she was having an photo and a description of the man he asthma attack and couldn’t breathe. had seen in the subway, in the hope that someone would see it and make contact. Redden wasn’t sure if this was part of the He got the call two days later. game as sometimes a few people lie on the Now Patrick and his double are best friends. Net. However, as he later told the Dallas His name is Manuel and he is in New York Morning News, he decided it was, “too real studying web design! Patrick and Manuel to be a joke.” So Redden called the police. have decided to take themselves out of the With the additional help of international public eye, so they have stopped updating phone operators, Finnish paramedics found the site. Patrick posted this message on 20-year-old Tara Laintinen and gave her the website: “In our best interest, there will the medical attention she needed. Without be no more updates to this website. Unlike the Internet and the efforts of a 12-year-old popular TV series, you will have to continue boy half a world away, she might not have the story yourselves. Best wishes to all and survived. may you find your double someday.” 12 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 12 30/4/24 2:29 AM  REUNITED… Asma, a 75-year-old grandmother of eight, enjoyed telling her grandchildren stories about her youth. These stories usually featured Sabah, Asma’s best 60 YEARS childhood friend. Asma and Sabah had been as close as sisters. Then, when LATER the girls were 15, Sabah’s family moved away and the girls lost contact. But Asma never forgot her childhood friend. One day, Asma was telling her 13-year-old grandchild, Ali, a story about Sabah, when Ali asked, “Why don’t you try to find her?” Ali got out his laptop and showed Asma how to surf the Web. A mere 30 minutes later, they had found Sabah! Asma’s hands trembled as she dialed her old friend’s phone number. When Sabah answered and Asma identified herself, Sabah burst into tears. By coincidence, Sabah was now living nearby. Sixty years later, the women are inseparable once again. “My life has improved dramatically since Asma found me,” says Sabah. “I never feel lonely anymore.” Adds Asma, “It’s as if we had never been apart. Sixty years have made no difference to our friendship!” These are just a few of the incredible ways people have been brought together by the Internet. Every day there are more. Who knows what amazing Internet stories are unfolding at this very moment. After Reading 1. In your own words, explain how Sean Redden saved Tara Laintinen. 2. What do you think of the way Patrick Swales found his double? Would you ever do something like this? Why? Why not? 3. Think about the story of Asma and Sabah. Is there someone you would like to be reunited with? Who and why? 4. What do all of the stories have in common? 9 Speaking Work in pairs or groups. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet and make notes in the organizer. Discuss your ideas in class. Advantages Disadvantages 1 2 3 4 13 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 13 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  10 Writing www.ien.edu.sa A. Look at the photos and define face-to-face and online learning. 1. Do you know anyone who is studying online? Would you prefer to learn online? Why? Why not? 2. Do you prefer to communicate with your teacher and classmates face-to-face? Why? Why not? 3. What are the differences? 4. Read the text and answer the questions: What is the trend for university courses? What kinds of students opt for online courses? Why do some students enroll in face-to-face courses? Which type of course is more successful? 5. Read the text again and find out which paragraph: presents information about face-to-face courses sets the scene and introduces the topic presents information about online courses rounds up issues Learning Face-to-Face and Online There have been significant changes in education face-to-face instruction and communication due to technology. The Internet has played a with peers will help them understand concepts determining role in transforming the face of better and learn more effectively. They are education as we used to know it. More and more not opposed to using email or social networks universities and colleges offer face-to-face and to communicate with peers but not with their Online course modes or blended versions that instructor. On the contrary, online students find it combine classroom face-to-face and email, social easier to communicate with instructors by email networking, or synchronous e-learning. as it frees them of inhibitions they might have about asking questions or raising issues face-to- Research has shown that students choose face. different options, depending on individual preferences, learning styles, and practical Both groups defend their respective choice considerations. For example, working adult wholeheartedly. This is further demonstrated by students prefer online courses as they offer the success rates and learning outcomes. So, given a flexibility that they need to combine learning positive attitude to technology and the necessary with work. In other words, individuals, whose skills, students will benefit from online courses time and/or mobility are restricted, are happier as much as their counterparts in face-to-face with online courses. contexts. What remains to be seen is if such courses will also benefit interpersonal skills and On the other hand, a large number of students help people perform as members of a team. enroll in face-to-face courses as they feel that 14 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 14 30/4/24 2:29 AM  B. Study the charts below. What is the topic for discussion shown in both? 1. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two ways of socializing and say which you prefer and why. Both 2. Think about the features of socializing with friends in person or face-to-face and socializing on the Internet. Socializing on Socializing Make notes in the chart below. Are there things that you the Internet in person can do in both cases? 3. Use your notes to write the essay. 4. Exchange and read each other’s draft essays. Suggest improvements. 5. Revise, improve, and re-write your essay. Socializing in person/ Socializing online/features Same Different features n oc ia li zi n g O n li ne and In Perso S Internet m e w a ys so cializing on the ple, In so so ci a li zi n g in person. For exam on is similar to ct u a lly with your frie nds or yo u a re a whether can … the Internet you Writing Corner In an essay, you often have to discuss the similarities or differences between two different situations, opinions or ideas: use phrases to say what is similar; Likewise …, In the same way …, Similarly …, as well as, …both … use phrases to say what is different; In contrast, …, However, …, On the other hand, …, provide examples to illustrate what you mean with phrases like: For example, as in …, such as …, in other words… Underline examples of phrases used in the text on page 14 for comparison and contrast and explain why they are used. Paragraph 4, line 1: Both groups defend… is used to compare. use phrases to state your preference and give reasons why: Personally, I prefer …, I’d rather …than …, because …, The reason for this is … 15 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 15 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  11 Form, Meaning and Function www.ien.edu.sa Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives The Comparative Use adjective + -er or more / less + adjective to make the comparative. Email is a fast way to communicate. Instant messaging is faster than email. Print newspapers are popular. Online newspapers have become more popular than print newspapers. Smartphones are expensive. Cell phones are less expensive. Note: The comparative is often used with than. The Superlative Use the + adjective + -est or the most / least + adjective to make the superlative. Face-to-face courses are the fastest way to learn. Our online courses are the most popular. F2F courses are expensive. Blended learning is less expensive. Our short online course is the least expensive way to study. Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. good–better–the best bad–worse–the worst A. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives in parentheses. Use the before superlatives. 1. The clock tower of the Abraj Al-Bait Towers in Makkah is one of (tall) buildings in the world. 2. Social networking is (good) way to stay connected with friends. 3. The Taj Mahal in India is one of (beautiful) buildings in the world. 4. (popular) online video game on the market is ‘Big Ideas 2’. B. Look at the statements and choose the best option. Work with a partner. Give your opinion with some reasons. Use comparatives and superlatives. In my opinion, laptops are a waste of money. Tablets are cheaper and less heavy… 1. Laptops / tablets are a waste of money. 2. The best way to make new friends is by using social media / joining a school club. 3. Car / Plane travel is more dangerous than car / plane travel. 4. Nowadays, people prefer to shop online / shop at the mall. 5. The best way for young children to learn is by using technology such as computers, laptops and tablets / reading books. 6. It is better to take a train or a bus / drive to college. 7. On weekends, I prefer to see family / friends. 16 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 16 30/4/24 2:29 AM  Need to Be (Done) The TV needs to be fixed. (= Someone needs to fix the TV.) The car seats need to be cleaned. (= Someone needs to clean the car seats.) Have/Get Something (Done) Use have or get, with the past participle, when someone else performs the service for you. The rooms need to be decorated. We’re having/getting the rooms decorated. The air conditioner needs to be repaired. We’re going to have/get the air conditioner repaired. The house needed to be painted. We had/got the house painted. Past Participles as Adjectives break–broken The cell phone was broken. I threw away the broken cell phone. crack–cracked The tablet’s screen was cracked. I got the cracked screen replaced. damage–damaged The laptop was damaged. The computer technician fixed the damaged laptop. C. Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Then practice the conversation with a partner. Khaled: I (1. have) this car for six months, and it gives me all kinds of problems. Joe: What is it this time? Khaled: It (2. not start) in the mornings. Joe: Maybe it’s because of the cold, or the battery (3. might/be) low. It probably needs (4. recharge). Khaled: It isn’t that. I just (5. have/put in) a new battery , and it still won’t start. I think the starter needs (6. repair). Joe: Is there anything else wrong with the car? Khaled: Yes, the exhaust pipe (7. fall) off, and the radiator is leaking. They both need (8. fix). Joe: Is your car under warranty? Khaled: Yes, it is. Joe: Then you shouldn’t worry. We’ll everything (9. have/fix) for you. Khaled: That’s what you (10. say) the last time. D. Talk about what you get (have) done regularly or need to get (have) done, or will get (have) done soon. Use the ideas in the box. create a website fix my printer service my smartphone print my digital photos replace the screen on my tablet 17 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 17 30/4/24 2:29 AM  1 Connected by Technology  12 Project www.ien.edu.sa Prepare a presentation for your class on Things to Do on the Internet. 1. Work in groups. Discuss things that you do on the Internet. Use the list below to help you and add your own ideas. Interactive games Blogs Add your own ideas: Competitions Videos Problem solving News Role-play games Information E-shopping Education Social networks Download programs 2. How do you use the following? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages? Add your own ideas to the list. Use Advantages Disadvantages Social networks Blogs Threads/discussions Electronic articles Videos Information Websites 3. How do you feel about the Internet as a medium? How reliable is it? Would you recommend it as a reliable and valid source of information? Why? Why not? 4. How does the Internet contribute to learning? Is it effective? 5. Use your notes to prepare a PowerPoint presentation or a poster. Work in groups or pairs. 6. Present in class. When you prepare a PowerPoint presentation, remember to: focus on your audience: think about what they would like to hear or find out about focus on your content: be selective, use visuals and/or examples focus on your slides: plan what you are going to include on each slide (up to 5 points) 18 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 18 30/4/24 2:29 AM  13 Self Reflection Things that I liked about Unit 1: Things that I didn’t like very much: Things that I found easy in Unit 1: Things that I found difficult in Unit 1: I can do this I can do this I need to study/ Unit 1 Checklist very well. quite well. practice more. ask for clarification and confirm discuss using technology for communication talk about personality characteristics use the auxiliary verbs do, have, and be use the comparative and superlative talk about what needs to be done use have/get something done use past participles as adjectives If you’re still not sure about something My five favorite new words from Unit 1: from Unit 1: read through the unit again listen to the audio material study the grammar and functions from the unit again ask your teacher for help 19 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 19 30/4/24 2:29 AM  2 Crime Doesn’t Pay  www.ien.edu.sa 1 Listen and Discuss 1. Discuss one or two famous crimes. Who was involved? What happened? Where and when did it happen? ead the newspaper headlines. Then read the newspaper articles 2. Read about foolish crimes. Which headline matches which article? 3. Discuss the articles. Which criminal do you think is the most foolish? Why? 1 a British Burglar Says “Sorry” With Flowers GRAYSON, California, USA — An inmate who was just a day away from being released Killer Sentenced to Die for Second Time b from jail fled the county prison on Thursday, according to the Grayson sheriff’s departme c nt. Credit Card Thief Signs Own Name When Bob Newton, 32, saw a gate that had been opened for a truck, he couldn’t resist the oppo p at ien t In mate to escape. Deputy Royjind rtunity ar Singh d T he Im saw Newton run through the and disappear into a cornf ield. gate e Newton is being pursued by Paper Boy Steals Truck a K-9 unit, a helicopter, po lice deputies, and the Californi to Speed Up Deliveries a Highway Patrol. Newton ha d been serving a five-day sentence for f a misdemeanor reckless dri r ving Criminals with Big Plans, Small Ca charge. When caught, Newt could now face up to a year on in state prison. 2 KUALA LUMPUR, transfer the money to their Malaysia — Malaysian getaway car. The car the police reported on Tuesday robbers had stolen was a that two armed robbers compact car. It was so small stole a car, then hijacked that it could not carry all of a security van with $1.3 the cash, and the robbers million inside. However, were forced to abandon the robbers encountered a more than half of it! problem when they tried to 20 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 20 30/4/24 2:29 AM  3 to buy milk coffee house and tin a — ery store. ROSARIO, Argen ha ve an d cereal at a groc use the didn’t xt time he tried to Argentine police a Th e ne and nge finding rd, it was declined much of a challe st ol en ca charged using a stolen amirez has been man accused of se iz ed. R man used the unauthorized credit card. The hi s ow n w ith three counts of signed rd. credit card, then e cr ed it use of a credit ca ip ts ! Th name on the rece stolen from an card was reported ent last month. unlocked apar tm police, A lfredo According to the used the credit Ramirez, 21, had uccino at a card to buy a capp Quick Check e Q A. Vocabulary. Match the words with their meanings. B. Comprehension. Answer true or false. 1. _____ decline a. without permission 1. _____ Credit Card Thief Signs Own Name 2. _____ unauthorized b. to leave or give up talks about a prisoner breaking out 3. _____ to abandon something of prison. 4. _____ inmate c. to refuse 2. _____ Credit Card Thief Signs Own Name 5. _____ misdemeanor d. a minor crime reports the story of a credit card theft. 6. _____ hijack e. to take control of 3. _____ Criminals with Big Plans, Small Car is a moving vehicle about a hijacking and a robbery. by force 4. _____ Criminals with Big Plans, Small Car f. a prisoner tells the story of robbers who did not prepare well for their crime. 5. _____ The Impatient Inmate reports on a robbery. 2 Pair Work Think of a crime story that you heard or read about in the news. Tell your partner about it, explaining the details. 21 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 21 30/4/24 2:29 AM  2 Crime Doesn’t Pay  3 Grammar www.ien.edu.sa The Passive Use the passive to put the focus on an ac