UNIT 8
Exercise 1
1. I want to take a course in nutritional science because I’m interested in how diet can affect people’s health.
2. I’d prefer not to study archaeology, as I’m more interested in modern life than life in the past.
3. I’d really like to work in radio and television, so I’m thinking of taking a course in broadcasting.
4. I’m an artistic type, so I’d rather study something like fashion design or interior design than study economics.
Exercise 2
A
Possible Answers
2. Would you rather study part time or full time?
3. Would you prefer to have a boring job that pays well or an exciting job that pays less?
4. Would you prefer taking a long vacation once a year or several short vacations each year?
B
Your own answers
Exercise 3
Your own answers
Exercise 4
Possible answers
1. I’d rather stay home than go out because I rarely get to spend time at home.
2. I’d prefer to have a cat because I’m not home enough to have a dog.
3. I’d rather live in a house than live in an apartment building because I like to have a garden.
4. I’d rather invite them over for dinner than take them out to a restaurant. I love to cook, but don’t get to do it that often.
5. I’d prefer to see a new film at a movie theater than wait to see it on DVD because it’s more exciting on the big screen.
Exercise 5
A
Your own answers
B
1. There are between 1.5 and 1.9 million homeschoolers in the United States today.
2. Some parents prefer teaching their own children because they do not believe that public schools teach the correct religious values; others believe they can provide a better education for their children by teaching them at home.
3. The Gutersons start with their children’s interests and questions.
4. Critics say that homeschoolers are social outsiders who might be uncomfortable mixing with other people in adult life. Critics also say that most parents are not well qualified to teach.
C
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D
Your own answers
Exercise 6
Possible answers
2. A good way to keep in touch with old friends is by using email.
3. You can make new friends by going out more often.
4. The best way to save money is by not eating out.
5. You could stay in shape by joining a sports club.
6. I stay healthy by exercising regularly.
7. One way to learn discipline is by studying a martial art.
Exercise 7
1. Diana shows her concern for others by volunteering to help people with AIDS.
2. My parents’ love of art, poetry, and music taught me artistic appreciation from a very young age.
3. I learned courtesy from my parents. They taught me the importance of being polite to both family and friends.
4. Barbara always gets upset with people who disagree with her. I wish she would show more tolerance.
5. I recently joined a choir, and I love it. But you need a lot of perseverance, because you have to practice the same piece of music for weeks before you’re ready to perform it!
Exercise 8
1. John is very good at most school subjects, but he has no interest in being “the best.” Instead, he is very kind and helpful. The world would be a better place if everyone showed as much cooperation as John.
2. Felix finds school very hard, but no one tries harder than he does. He always spends the whole weekend in the library trying to keep up with his studies. He shows great perseverance.
3. Betsy always wants to do better than everyone else. In school, she always tries to get the best grades. Her favorite sport is badminton because she’s the best player in the school No one needs to teach Betsy competitiveness.
4. Andrea has more creativity than any of her classmates. She writes fascinating stories that show she has a wonderful imagination. She’s also very artistic and does very interesting paintings.
Exercise 9
Your own answers
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