PRESS 4a Lesson 1
1. Who was involved in a car crash?
His brother was involved in a car crash.
2. Were the lights on his car broken?
Yes, they were. The lights on his car were broken.
3. Was the driver of the other car badly injured?
No, he wasn’t. He was only slightly injured.
4. Whose cat was run over?
His neighbor’s cat was run over.
5. Who does his boss think the cyber-attacks were planned by?
He thinks they were planned by someone in the office.
6. How many months’ severance was his wife given?
She was given two months’ severance.
7. What happened on their way to the restaurant?
On their way to the restaurant they were robbed.
8. How many examples of passive voice can you find?
22
PRESS 4a Lesson 2
1. Are the tests conducted by real licensed doctors?
Yes, they are. The tests are conducted by real licensed doctors.
2. Is each test performed by the same doctor?
No. Each test is performed by a different doctor.
3. Have her eyes already been checked?
Yes, they have. They have already been checked.
4. Has she been given an X-ray yet?
Yes, she has. She has already been given an X-ray.
5. What hasn’t she been given yet?
She hasn’t been given any prescriptions yet.
6. Has her interview with the doctor been conducted yet?
No, it hasn’t. It hasn’t been conducted yet.
7. What does she hope she will be allowed to do soon?
She hopes that she will be allowed to go home soon.
8. How many examples of passive voice can you find?
18
PRESS 4a Lesson 3
1. Where had he hoped to go before his 40th birthday?
He had hoped to go to China before his 40th birthday.
2. Does he think he will have any hope of being able to afford to go there this year?
No, he doesn’t. He doesn’t think he will have any hope of being able to afford to go there this year.
3. Where are some other places that he is hoping to visit?
He’s hoping to visit Spain, Mexico and Japan.
4. What isn’t he holding out too much hope of actually doing?
He isn’t holding out too much hope that he will actually get to go to the moon.
5. Is he hoping that space flight becomes cheaper in his lifetime?
Yes, he is. He’s hoping that space flight becomes cheaper in his lifetime.
6. Who does he hope will come with him on his next trip?
He hopes that his wife will come with him on his next trip.
7. What hasn’t he given up hope of finding?
He hasn’t given up hope of finding a suitable donor for his son.
8. How many examples of “hope” can you find?
10
PRESS 4a Lesson 4
1. What does the operator say to ask about the reason of the call?
The operator says “Hello. 911. What’s your emergency?”
2. What does the operator say to get Liam to tell her what happened?
The operator says “Can you tell me what happened?”
3. What does Liam say to begin the story of the incident?
He says “OK. So,”
4. What does the operator say to ask about a history of similar incidents?
The operator says “Does he have a history of fainting or collapsing?”
5. What does the operator say to ask about pre-existing medical conditions?
The operator says “Does he have any pre-existing medical conditions, like asthma?”
6. What does the operator say to ask if he is conscious?
The operator says “Now, can you tell me if he is conscious?”
7. What does the operator say to ask about medication he might be on?
The operator says “Is he on any medicine?”
8. What does the operator say to ask about the medication’s name?
The operator says “Do you know the name of the medication?”
PRESS 4a Lesson 5
1. Is the security and safety equipment at LAX new or old?
The security and safety equipment at LAX is new.
2. How do the bomb detection scanners work?
A passenger stands in the booth and is submitted to a few short blasts of air which will determine if they have been in contact with any explosives.
3. Why did they install the new X-ray scanners?
They installed the new X-ray scanner just in case someone tries to smuggle something dangerous inside their luggage.
4. Why did they install the bomb detection scanners?
They installed the bomb detection scanners just in case someone tries to blow up one of the planes or even the airport itself.
5. Why do they keep their emergency responsive vehicles well-maintained?
They keep them well-maintained just in case they experience a situation similar to the one in Die Hard 2.
6. Why do they have one of the tasers loaded up?
They have one loaded up just in case a member of the group would like to see a taser in action.
7. Why did the guide bring a first aid kit?
He brought a first aid kit just in case there was a problem with the taser demonstration.
8. How many examples of “in case” can you find?
5
PRESS 4a Lesson 6
1. What was his dad’s condition for going on the trip?
His dad said that he could only go provided that he gets good grades in all of his exams.
2. What was his dad’s condition for borrowing the camera?
He said he won’t lend it to him unless he promises to buy a new one if he breaks it.
3. What’s his mom’s first condition for going on the trip?
She told him that he could only travel abroad on the condition that he calls her every night to say that he is OK.
4. What’s his condition for the phone calls?
He doesn’t mind doing it, so long as his mom pays for the phone calls though!
5. What’s his mom’s condition for driving him to the airport?
She said that she would only drive him to the airport on the condition that he paid for her gas.
6. What’s his mom’s condition for him coming home?
She said that he couldn’t come home unless he bought her a snowglobe from every place that I visited.
7. What’s his condition for moving out?
He’s definitely moving out when he gets home, provided that he can find somewhere reasonable. Also, he can’t get a place unless he finds someone to live with.
8. How many conditions / terms can you find?
11
PRESS 4a Lesson 7
1. What does the security staff say to ask if he knows any terrorists?
He says “Do you know or have you been in contact with any known terrorists?”
2. What does the security staff say to ask who packed the bags?
He says “Did you pack your bags yourself?”
3. What does the security staff say to ask he the bags have been out of his sight?
He says “Have your bags been in your possession at all times?”
4. What does the security staff say to inform John that he can leave?
He says “You’re free to go.”
5. What does the immigration staff say to ask about the purpose of the trip?
He says “Business or pleasure?”
6. What does the immigration staff say to ask about the length of the trip?
He says “How long will you be staying?”
7. What does the custom’s officer say to ask if John will be declaring anything?
He says “Anything to declare?”
8. What does the custom’s officer say to inform John that he can leave?
He says “OK, proceed.”
PRESS 4a Lesson 8
1. What brand is the woman’s bag?
It’s Gucci.
2. What condition was it in?
It was in pristine condition.
3. What was her husband’s suitcase covered in?
It was covered in scratches and illegible stickers.
4. Did her husband’s suitcase have a TSA lock on it?
Yes, it did. It had a TSA lock on it.
5. What’s wrong with the handle on her husband’s suitcase?
It won’t retract.
6. Was her son’s duffel bag brand new?
Yes, it was. It was brand new.
7. What was her son’s duffle bag made out of?
It was made out of lightweight nylon.
8. Whose bag has a padlock on it?
Her daughter’s rucksack has a padlock on it.
PRESS 4a Lesson 9
1. How many sit ups did Jerome tell her to do?
He told her to do 150 sit ups.
2. Who reminded her not to socialize during the week?
Her boss reminded her to not socialize during the week
3. Did the same person invite her to go out for a drink?
Yes, they did. The same person invited her to go out for a drink.
4. What did the doctor warn her to cut down on?
He warned her to cut down on fried food.
5. What did the police officer warn her not to do?
He warned her not to cycle without lights.
6. What did her mom advise her to do?
She advised her not to go out drinking with her boss.
7. Who invited her to cover over for dinner this weekend?
Her mom invited her to come over for dinner this weekend.
8. How many examples of “reported commands” can you find?
12
PRESS 4a Lesson 10
1. What was the first question the interviewer asked?
He asked her if she liked being queen.
2. What was the second question the interviewer asked?
He asked why she liked being queen.
3. What was the third question the interviewer asked?
He asked her if she liked living in a palace, or if she liked having lots of servants.
4. What was the fourth question the interviewer asked?
He asked her if she enjoyed bossing people around.
5. What was the fifth question the interviewer asked?
He asked her what her favorite food was.
6. What was the sixth question the interviewer asked?
He asked her where her favorite fish and chip shop was.
7. What was the seventh question the interviewer asked?
He asked the Queen how much she donated to charity.
8. How many examples of “reported questions” can you find?
11
PRESS 4a Lesson 11
1. What did he do as soon as the house started swaying violently?
As soon as the house started swaying violently from side to side, he ran outside.
2. What happened the moment he went outside?
The moment he went out the door all his bookcases fell over.
3. What was over in a flash?
The whole thing was over in a flash.
4. What does he do anytime there is an earthquake?
Anytime there is an earthquake he always makes sure that he has his go bag near him so he can leave at a moment’s notice.
5. What happened just as he got outside his office?
Just as he got outside he realized that he had left his phone at his desk.
6. Was the most recent earthquake over in the blink of an eye?
Yes, it was. It was over in the blink of an eye.
7. What did he notice as he looked around after the quake?
As he looked around he noticed that there was a smoke coming for the direction of his house.
8. How many different time expressions can you find?
12
PRESS 4a Lesson 12
1. What does Carl say to state the reason he is calling?
He says “I’m calling about the ad in the paper for the bike.”
2. What does Bill say to explain the bike has already been sold.
He says “I’m sorry, but it’s no longer available.”
3. What does Carl say to ask about the condition of the bike?
He says “What condition is it in?”
4. What does Carl say to ask about the price?
He says “How much were you asking for it?”
5. What does Carl say to ask about the meeting time?
He says “When are you free to meet?”
6. What does Carl say to ask about the meeting location?
He says “Where do you want to meet up?”
7. What does Carl say to describe what he’ll be wearing?
He says “I’ll be wearing a black blazer and a red hat.”
8. What does Carl say to confirm the details?
He says “I’ll pop by and pick it up around 5 today. Is that good?”
PRESS 4a Lesson 13
1. What would have happened if he hadn’t stolen the car?
If he hadn’t stolen his parents’ car then Ben would still be able to walk.
2. What would have happened if they had stayed in their hotel rooms?
If they had just stayed in their hotel rooms that day, his brother would still have his fingers.
3. What would have happened if he hadn’t come into work hungover?
If he hadn’t come into work hungover, that man would still be able to use his arm.
4. What would have happened if he hadn’t taken his family to Japan?
If he hadn’t taken everyone to Japan, he wouldn’t have placed everyone he loves in danger.
5. What did they crash into while joy-riding?
They crashed into a tree.
6. Where did he get caught in a blizzard?
They got caught in a blizzard just outside Vladivostok
7. What shook the whole country?
A giant series of earthquakes shook the whole country
8. How many examples of the 3rd conditional can you find?
4
PRESS 4a Lesson 14
1. What shouldn’t he have done on the train?
He shouldn’t have made a joke about his boss’s hair.
2. What’s shouldn’t he have pulled so hard?
He shouldn’t have pulled the door so hard.
3. Should he have let out a little laugh?
No, he shouldn’t have. He shouldn’t have let out a little laugh.
4. Should he have tried harder to keep a straight face?
Yes, he should have. He should have tried hard to keep a straight face.
5. Who should he have stayed and helped?
Yes, he should have. He should have stayed and helped.
6. What should he have pretended?
He should have pretended that he didn’t see his boss.
7. Should he have been honest and owned up?
Yes, he should have. He should have been honest and owned up.
8. How many examples of “should have + past participle” can you find?
7
PRESS 4a Lesson 15
1. What did the robbers shoot out in the bank heist?
They shot out the cameras.
2. Who triggered the silent alarm?
One of the tellers triggered the silent alarm.
3. Were the perps arrested before or after the high-speed chase?
They were arrested after the high-speed chase.
4. How old was the kid who was caught shoplifting?
He was eight years old.
5. Was the kid caught red handed?
Yes, he was. He was caught red handed.
6. In the south area had the amount of burglaries increased or decreased?
In the south area the amount of burglaries had increased.
7. Why did the police have to let the murder suspect go?
He didn’t have a motive and he had a perfect alibi so they had to let him go.
8. Were the police able to solve the murder?
No, they weren’t. They weren’t able to solve the murder.
PRESS 4a Lesson 16
1. What does Mary say as a reaction to Stacy’s bad news?
She says “I’m sorry to hear that.”
2. What does Mary say to relate to Stacy?
She says “I know what you’re going through.”
3. What does Mark say as a reaction to Carry’s bad news?
He says “Wow! That sucks!”
4. What does Mark say to offer assistance?
He says “What can I do?”
5. What does David say to relate to Eric’s situation?
He says “I can relate.”
6. What does Boris say to console and reassure Dan?
He says “Don’t worry though. Everything is going to be OK.”
7. What does Sam say to warn Bill that his idea is bad?
He says “If you do that you’re going to get in trouble.”
8. What does Sam say to Bill to say “I told you so”?
He says “Serves you right.”
PRESS 4a Lesson 17
1. Who makes her do the most pointless things at work?
Her boss makes her do the most pointless things at work.
2. What did he ask her to sort alphabetically?
He asked her to alphabetically sort the M&Ms on his desk.
3. On what night did he persuade her to work until 11pm?
On Wednesday night he persuaded her to work until 11pm.
4. Who did the boss convince her to pick up from the station?
He convinced her to pick up his wife from the station.
5. What airport did her boss tell her to go to?
He told her to go to Hadeda airport.
6. Did her boss get her to take his dog for a walk on Monday?
No, he didn’t. He got her to take his dog for a walk on Friday.
7. What did her boss make her reorganize?
He made her reorganize the filling cabinets.
8. How many examples of “causation” can you find?
12
PRESS 4a Lesson 18
1. Are they allowed to tell anyone about their jobs?
No, they aren’t. They aren’t allowed to tell anyone about their jobs.
2. Can they share classified information with someone who doesn’t have clearance?
No, they can’t. They can’t share information with someone who doesn’t have clearance.
3. What must that absolutely not divulge?
They must absolutely not divulge secrets to the enemy.
4. What is expressly forbidden?
Bringing any kind of recording device to the office is expressly forbidden.
5. Is smoking allowed in the office?
No, it’s not. Smoking isn’t allowed in the office.
6. What are they forbidden from having?
They are forbidden from having a Facebook page.
7. Who aren’t they allowed to fraternize with?
They aren’t allowed to fraternize with co-workers.
8. How many examples of “prohibition” can you find?
14
PRESS 4a Lesson 19
1. What interjection does Tom use to express relief?
He uses “Phew.”
2. What interjection does Tom use to express indifference?
He uses “Meh”
3. What interjection does Anne use when she wants Tom to be quiet?
She uses “Shhh!”
4. What interjection does Anne use when she is hesitating?
She uses “Umm.”
5. What interjection does Anne use to show she is disgusted?
She uses “Yuck.”
6. What interjection does Martin use instead of “no”?
He uses “Nah”
7. What interjection does Martin use to mock Tom’s obvious comment?
He uses “Duh.”
8. How many interjections can you find?
28
PRESS 4a Lesson 20
1. How do you purchase a drink from the vending machine?
You can choose what you want to purchase by touching the screen and then paying for it.
2. How can you pay for the drink?
You can pay with cash or you can pay with your Suica card or even your phone!
3. Can you pay with your phone?
Yes, you can. You can pay with your phone.
4. How do you pay for a bus ticket?
You pay for a bus ticket by inserting the correct amount of money into the ticket machine near the driver.
5. How does a driver open the door of a taxi?
The driver opens the door for you by pressing a little button near the steering wheel.
6. How do most people pay for their train tickets?
Most people just pay for their ticket with their Suica.
7. If you don’t have a Suica, how can you buy a train ticket?
You can just buy your ticket by inserting the correct fare into the machine.
8. How many examples of “means” can you find?