PRESS 3a Lesson 1
1. Who has to renew their bus pass?
Peter has to renew his bus pass.
2. What must Peter take out?
Peter must take out the garbage.
3. Who is supposed to pick the kids up from soccer practice?
Sam's wife is supposed to pick the kids up from school today.
4. Who ought to mow the lawn?
Sam ought to mow the lawn.
5. Who has got to finish a report by Friday?
Brian has to finish a report by Friday.
6. What does Stacy need to vacuum?
She needs to vacuum the floor.
7. What time does Stacy need to pick up her kids from school?
She needs to pick her kids up at 4:00 pm.
8. How many examples of obligation can you find?
30
PRESS 3a Lesson 2
1. Does she have to go over her report?
No, she doesn't. She doesn't need to go over her report.
2. Does she need to translate documents into Japanese?
No, she doesn't. She doesn't need to translate documents into Japanese.
3. What isn’t necessary for her to do anymore?
Helping the new assistant with the daily office tasks isn't necessary.
4. Who isn’t it important to repay?
It isn't important to repay Tom.
5. Is scheduling the follow-up meeting a priority?
No, it isn't. Scheduling a follow-up meeting isn't a priority.
6. Did she have to do anything to organize the retirement party?
No, she didn't. She didn't have to do anything to organize the retirement party.
7. Does her husband need to do a lot of his previous tasks?
No, he doesn't. He doesn't need to go a lot of his previous tasks.
8. How many examples of “lack of necessity” can you find?
14
PRESS 3a Lesson 3
1. Does he work as a sales account manager?
Yes, he does. He works as a sales account manager.
2. Who did he see as he was getting into his car?
As he was getting into his car he saw Bill.
3. Why did he order a double espresso?
He ordered a double espresso as he is a big coffee fan.
4. What did he notice as he was sitting at his desk?
As he was sitting at his desk he noticed that a few things were out of place.
5. What happened as the day wore on?
As the day wore on, he got busier and busier.
6. As he was driving home his wife messaged him.
Who messaged him as he was driving home?
7. Why did he volunteer to do the washing up?
As his wife had cooked dinner, he volunteered to do the washing up
8. How many examples of “as” can you find?
12
PRESS 3a Lesson 4
1. What does Jon say to stop David?
He says "Wait, I'm sorry."
2. What does Jon say to ask the meaning of a new word?
He says "What is taxidermy?"
3. What does Jon say to show his understanding?
He says "Oh okay, I get it."
4. What does David say to check Jon’s understanding?
He says "OK so far?"
5. What does Jon say to ask the meaning of a new word? (2)
He says "What do you mean by "homicidal tendencies?"
6. What does Jon say to ask the meaning of a new word? (3)
He says "what does left hanging" mean?
7. What does David say to tell Jon his paraphrase is correct?
He says "Exactly."
8. What does David say to reword what he said?
He says "What I mean is implications and suggestions.
PRESS 3a Lesson 5
1. Did he learn a lot when he was a kid?
Yes, he did. He learned a lot when he was a kid.
2. When did he collect comic books?
He collected comic books when he was an elementary schools student.
3. When did his sister play tennis and volleyball?
She played tennis and volleyball when she was in junior high.
4. Was his brother into sports when he was about 10 or so?
Yes, he was. He was really into sports when he was about 10 or so.
5. When was his older brother energetic?
He was energetic when we was a teenager.
6. What does he remind his kids to always bring when they go to class?
He reminds his kids to bring their books when they go to class.
7. When are his kids quite mischievous?
His kids are mischievous when they are at school.
8. How many examples of “when” can you find?
16
PRESS 3a Lesson 6
1. Who used to work as a speech therapist?
Kim used to work as a speech therapist.
2. Did Kim use to help design speech recognition software?
Yes, she did. She used to help design speech recognition software.
3. Did Adam use to work in engineering?
No, he didn't. He didn't use to work in engineering.
4. Did Jake use to work for an animation company?
No, he didn't. He didn't use to work for an animation factory.
5. Who used to write their own comic strip?
Adam used to write his own comic strip.
6. What did Sandra’s goal use to be?
Sandra's goal used to be to get on the best seller's list.
7. Did all of the people use to work different jobs?
Yes, they did. They all used to work different jobs.
8. How many examples of “used to” can you find?
9
PRESS 3a Lesson 7
1. What event did they go to at their son’s school last week?
Last week they went to a parent teacher night.
2. What teachers did they meet?
They met their son's teacher, athletics instructor, the school librarian and even his substitute teacher.
3. Have their son’s assignments been exceeding the teacher’s expectations?
Yes, they have. They have been exceeding the teacher's expectations.
4. How did their son do on the midterms?
He did well on his midterms.
5. Did his parents put him in a public or private school?
They put him in a private school.
6. Is it rare for students to get expelled from his school?
Yes, it is. It's rare for students to get expelled from his school.
7. What facilities at the school are brand new?
The cafeteria, gymnasium and playground are all brand new.
8. Does their younger son want to enroll in different classes to his brother?
No, he doesn't. He doesn't want to enroll in different classes to his brother. He wants to enroll in the same classes as his brother.
PRESS 3a Lesson 8
1. What does Brian say to show that he is surprised to meet him?
He says “fancy seeing you here.”
2. What does Brian say to ask Craig how long it’s been since they last met?
He says “How long has it been?”
3. What does Craig say to state it’s been a long time since they met last?
He says “It’s been ages.”
4. What does Brian say to ask Craig how he’s been since they last met?
He says “How have you been?”
5. What does Craig say to reverse a question?
He says “How about yourself?”
6. What does Craig say to ask about Brian’s wife?
He says “How’s Beth doing these days?”
7. What does Craig say to state he needs to leave?
He says “I’ve got to run.”
8. What does Craig say to say goodbye?
He says “Good seeing you. Take care.”
PRESS 3a Lesson 9
1. Has he eaten a ton of different food in Asia?
Yes, he has. He has eaten a ton of different food in Asia.
2. Has he tried raw whale?
Yes, he has. He’s tried raw whale.
3. How many different kinds of beer has he probably drunk?
He’s probably drunk over 100 types of beer.
4. What countries has he travelled through?
He’s travelled through China, South Korea, Southeast Asia and Japan.
5. What different things has he climbed?
He has climbed Sydney Harbor Bridge, Uluru and Mt. Fuji.
6. Has he ever met the prime minister of Australia?
Yes, he has. He has met the prime minister of Australia.
7. What’s something he has never done, but would like to?
He hasn’t driven on the Autobahn, but he would like to.
8. How many examples of “present perfect” can you find?
21
PRESS 3a Lesson 10
1. Are the pay-per-view videos included in the room charge?
Yes, they are. They are included in the room charge.
2. Does Alice have to pay extra if he wants the continental breakfast?
No, she doesn’t. She doesn’t have to pay extra for the continental breakfast.
3. What does the staff member say to offer to upgrade the room?
He says “Shall I upgrade your room to one of these?”
4. What does the staff member say to offer to help with the bags?
He says “Shall I have the bellboy help you with your bags?”
5. What does the staff member say to offer to explain amenities?
He says “Shall I explain the overall amenities of your upgraded room?”
6. What does the staff member say to offer to show where the pool is?
He says “Shall I show you where the indoor pool is located?”
7. What does the staff member say to offer to show where the gym is?
He says “Shall I show you where it is?”
8. How many examples of “shall I” can you find?
5
PRESS 3a Lesson 11
1. Who had plans for Memorial Day this year?
No one had plans for Memorial Day this year.
2. Did they go everywhere they could in Six Flags?
Yes, they did. They went everywhere they could in Six Flags.
3. Do they hope to go back there sometime?
Yes, they do. They hope to go back there sometimes.
4. Who surprised him by taking him to Yosemite National Park?
Everyone surprised him by taking him to Yosemite National Park.
5. Is there anything scarier than a bear standing up and growling at you?
No, there isn’t. There’s nothing scarier than a bear standing up and growling at you.
6. Where does he hope to stay in Fiji or Bali?
He hopes to stay somewhere nice right on the beach.
7. Where can you find youth hostels?
You can find them everywhere in the city, and there are usually some in most touristy areas.
8. How many indefinite pronouns / adverbs did you find?
18
PRESS 3a Lesson 12
1. What does Karen say when she wants to check in?
She says “my husband and I would like to check in.”
2. What does Karen say to explain what name his reservation is under?
She says “It’s under Thompson.”
3. What does the staff member say when he finds Karen’s reservation?
He says “Yes, here it is.”
4. What does the staff member say to state that the check in is complete?
He says: “OK, you’re all set.”
5. What does Karen say to decline the staff member’s office?
She says “No thanks, we can manage.
6. What does Karen say to ask about the breakfast time?
She says “do you know what time the continental breakfast is served?”
7. What does Karen say to ask about the pool’s location?
She says “could you tell me where the pool is located?”
8. What does Karen say when she wants to check out?
She says “I’d like to check out please.”
PRESS 3a Lesson 13
1. What happened to the washer that handles all their laundry?
The washer that handles all their laundry just died the other day.
2. What won’t he ever forget?
He won’t ever forget when the dishwasher started smoking last month and it triggered the smoke alarm.
3. Where was the man who normally repairs their appliances?
The man who normally repairs their appliances was out of town.
4. Did he find a knife that could cut through almost anything?
Yes, he did. He found a knife that could cut through almost anything.
5. Did they want something that would help with the dry air during summer?
Yes, they did. They wanted something that would help with the dry air during summer.
6. Is the study where his wife put the humidifier?
No, it’s not. The study isn’t where she put the humidifier.
7. Did he buy trusted brands that have a good track record?
Yes, he did. He bought trusted brands that have a good track record.
8. How many relative clauses can you find?
17
PRESS 3a Lesson 14
1. If he gets a new laptop, will he be able to send & receive emails?
Yes, he will. If he gets a new laptop, he’ll be able to send & receive emails.
2. If he gets an external HDD, can he store his data in one location?
Yes, he can. If he gets an external HDD, he can store his data in one location.
3. Will the battery last a long time if he buys a powerful laptop?
No, it won’t. If he buys a powerful laptop, the battery won’t last for a long time.
4. If he opts for high memory will he be able to run multiple programs at once?
Yes, he will. If he opts for high memory, he will be able to run multiple programs at once.
5. If he gets a faster chip, will he be able to run video editing software?
Yes, he will. If he gets a faster chip, he’ll be able to run video editing software.
6. If he has a budget of $2,000, will he be able to get a laptop that suits his needs?
Yes, he will. If he has a budget of $2,000, he will be able to get a laptop that suits his needs.
7. If he can finish work early on Friday, will he be able to check out some laptops?
Yes, he can. If he can finish early on Friday, he will be able to check out some laptops.
8. How many examples of the 1st conditional can you find?
9
PRESS 3a Lesson 15
1. What would he do if he won the lottery?
If he won the lottery he would travel all over the world for an entire year.
2. What could he connect if he bought a wireless router?
If he bought a wireless router he could connect his laptop, desktop, smartphone, and tablet PC all to his network.
3. What could he do if his TV had more HDMI ports?
If his TV had more HDMI inputs he could attach more devices.
4. What would he do if his TV had Skype built in?
If his TV had Skype built in he wouldn’t need to use his laptop for Skype.
5. What wouldn’t he need to do if he got an additional phone battery?
If he got an additional battery, he wouldn’t need to be too concerned about the battery running out.
6. If he bought a new laptop, what issues would it solve?
If he bought a new laptop, it would solve a lot of performance issues his current laptop has now.
7. What could he do if he opted for a PC with additional memory?
If he opted for a PC with additional memory, he could run multiple programs simultaneously with no issues whatsoever.
8. How many examples of the 2nd conditional can you find?
10
PRESS 3a Lesson 16
1. What does the staff member say to ask what Tetsuo wants to buy?
He says “What are you in the market for today?”
2. What does Tetsuo say to ask about the products information?
He says “What can you tell me about them?”
3. What does the staff member say to explain where the item is made?
He says “This model is made in China and this one is assembled in Taiwan.”
4. What does Tetsuo say to ask about the item’s functions?
He says “And their main functions are just playing music?”
5. What does the staff member say to explain the products functions?
He says “you can use this one to access the Internet through Wi-Fi networks. It lets you surf the web, send and receive emails and more.”
6. What does the staff member say to explain about included items?
He says “This model comes bundled with a premium stereo headset.
7. What does Tetsuo say to ask about the materials used to make the item?
He says “What’s it made out of?
8. What does the staff member say to explain about the construction materials?
He says “Its material is quite varied, but mainly it’s made from plastic. The headset earbuds are a silicone rubber among other random materials.
PRESS 3a Lesson 17
1. What is his flight number?
His flight number is 996.
2. Does he have a good memory of the last few days?
No, he doesn’t. He doesn’t have a good memory of the last few days. They were a blur.
3. What did his client consultations turn into?
It turned into him simply entertaining clients with dinner and drinks.
4. Why did he have to switch to another bus in Nagoya?
He had to switch to another bus in Nagoya because there was a mechanical problem with theirs.
5. What time did he get to Tokyo?
He got to Tokyo at 6 am.
6. How long was his training session delayed?
It was delayed by one hour.
7. Why is he taking a flight home?
He is taking a flight home because he wants to get home as soon as possible.
8. How many examples of present simple (future events) can you find?
3
PRESS 3a Lesson 18
1. What happened just as he was about to pass someone?
Just as he was about to pass someone, this crazy driver cut him off and he almost lost control and hit the guardrail.
2. What happened just as he was about to make a left turn?
Just as he was about to make a left turn, he had to slam on the breaks due to an oncoming car driving through a red light.
3. What happened just as he was about to pull in to his driveway?
Just as he was about to pull in to his driveway, this young kid on a bike crashed into the back of his car.
4. Who swooped in just as he was about to pull up to the curb?
A policeman swooped in just as he was about to pull up to the curb.
5. What is he petitioning for?
He is petitioning for more and better public transportation methods and options.
6. What has skyrocketed?
The number of drivers on the road has skyrocketed.
7. Why did the policeman pull him over?
The policeman pulled him over because his registration was expired.
8. How many examples of “about to” can you find?
4
PRESS 3a Lesson 19
1. What was he driving every day last month?
He was driving a rent-a-car every day last month.
2. Was he working as a mechanic for a long time?
Yes, he was. He was working as a mechanic of a long time.
3. What was constantly cramping up last week?
His back was constantly cramping up last week.
4. When he was car shopping, did he visit a number of dealerships?
Yes, he did. When he was car shopping he visited a number of dealerships.
5. What did the salesman do while he was talking to him?
While he was talking to them he stopped to answer his phone.
6. Where was he driving the car last week?
He was driving it up in the foothills.
7. What was he considering having installed?
He was considering having an alarm installed.
8. How many examples of past progressive can you find?
9
PRESS 3a Lesson 20
1. What’s the price difference between a convertible & a full size sedan?
The price difference between a convertible & a full size sedan is $15.
2. How much more is a minivan?
A minivan is $4 than a full size sedan.
3. What type of car does she decide to go with?
She decides to go with the full size sedan.
4. What two documents does Sarah need to sign?
She needs to sign a damage waiver and a rental agreement.
5. Does Sarah want to do an inspection?
Yes, she does. She wants to do an inspection.
6. What insurance option does Sarah choose?
She chooses full coverage.
7. What documents does the agent ask Sarah for?
The agent asks her for driver’s license and passport.
8. Are there any scratches, cracks or dents on the car?
No, there aren’t. There aren’t any scratches, cracks or dents on the car.