GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
A Kim and Greg are talking about Greg's book collection. Listen and check (.1) true or false for each sentence.
B Complete the conversations with appropriate ways to talk about the future. Use contractions where possible. (There is more than one correct answer in many cases.)
l. A What you (do) on Friday?
B I (have) dinner at a restaurant with Sally.
A Sure. What restaurant you (eat) at?
B We haven't decided yet. I (call) you to let you know.
A Fine. I (be) great to see Sally again
2. A you (do) anything special on Saturday?
B Well, I (go) shopping in the afternoon, but
I (not I be) busy in the evening. What's up?
A I've got some free theater tickets. Do you want to go?
B What time the show (start)?
A It's at 7:30 at the Plaza.
B That's perfect. I (meet) you there at 7:20.
C Read the first sentence. Check (o) the sentence under it that is the most similar in meaning.
D These people are thinking about making some changes in their lives. Complete the paragraphs with the correct forms of do or make
1. Kevin "I want to a good living, so I want to get a business degree. But
first I should some research. I'll a list of schools and
find out which ones I can afford. Then I'll a decision about which
2. Sarah " I´m a lot of thinking about my current job. I probably
a mistake when I came here. I worked hard at first and I a good
impression. But the work just isn't very meaningful. I've some
good, but I'm not reall a difference. If I'm ·going to leave, I'd
E Use the words in parentheses to end the phone conversations.
1. A By the way, how's that new exercise class going?
B Fine, but I can't talk now. (call)?
2. A Is this a good time to talk?
B Uh, not really. I'm late. (run).
3. A I'm thinking about changing my apartment. Do you think I should?
B Sorry, I have an appointment. (go).
F Read the Web-page description of the job. Then check (o) the five correct statements.
Personal Assistant FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is a Personal Assistant (PA}? A PA manages the daily life of his or her boss. Some PAs work for wealthy and often famous people.
2. What does a PA typically do? It depends on the employer. Often a PA organizes the employer's dai ly sch edule, makes travel arrangements, pays bills, and runs various errands.
3. How much does a PA make? A PA's salary is usually between $45,000 and $70,000 a year.
4. How is a PA's job special? The working relationsh ip between employer and employee usual ly becomes very close.
5. What are the good and bad things of being a PA? On the good side, PAs often lead exciting and luxurious lives. On the down side, they never have their own life because their employer can ca ll them at any time.
6. What is the most important qualification for a job as PA? A PA has to be outstand ing at personal relationships. A PA has got to know immediately what the employer wants and needs, and be able to carry out that person's wishes.
