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Unit 2
Table of Content

Unit 2
Living in Society
Subject Page no.

Word List 3

Vocabulary Activities 4

Reading 7
A Postcard
Apartment Search

Grammar 10
The Present Continuous Tense
The verb have and have got
Grammar Activities 17

Listening 19
The Wrong Apartment for Ms. Stedman!

Pronunciation 21
-Minimal Pairs
Pronunciation Activities 21

Speaking 22

Writing 23

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this unit you should be able to:

1. Use the present continuous tense correctly.

2. Use the negative, positive and contracted forms of have got, has got.
3. Write a short paragraph using the present continuous tense.
4. Use time prepositions properly.
5. Participate in short conversations using the present continuous tense and
vocabulary from the Word List.

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Word List
amenities (n.): features or things that make a place or area pleasant or
comfortable
manager (n): a person who is in charge of a business orproperty
affordable (adj.): something you are able to buy
alarm (n.): a device or sound that warns people of danger
annoying (adj): making someone fairly angry or irritated
recreational(adj.): connected with activities people do for enjoyment when
they are not working
care giver (n.): person who looks after children, old, sick orchallenged
people
caring (adj.): showing concern for others
challenged (adj.): either physically, emotionally, intellectually, or
psychologically disabled
client (n.) a person who asks for advice or service from aprofessional
person
community center a place where people can take classes, exercise, meet
(n.):
cosmopolitan (adj.): containing and influenced by people from different
countries and different cultures
day care (n.): place that provides care for children, old or sick people
senior (n.): older person
single (adj.): not married or engaged
housing a group of apartments or houses built for poorpeople
projects(n.): usually with government money
vegetarian (n.): person who does not eat meat
sensitive (adj.): aware of and able to understand the feelings
neighborhood (n.): the area surrounding some place or thing
neighbor (n.): a person who lives near you
shabby (adj.): in poor condition
grocery (n.): food and small things for the home
spectacular (adj): amazing; impressive

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“A bad neighbor is a misfortune as much as a good one is a great

blessing.”Hesiod

Vocabulary
Activity 1
Write It
Opposites Attract!

Look at the words in both tables and select the words that mean the opposite of each
word in the left table and write them in the spaces provided in that table.

rich dangerous
fat boring
ugly easy
happy short
safe stupid
tall poor
difficult sad
interesting beautiful
smart thin

Activity 2
Write It
Jumbled Letters

Read the following sentences to guess the words. Then rearrange the letters in the
anagrams below to form the correct words for each of the spaces provided.

1. ganmaer She is the of the restaurant.

2. itvenssie He is to the feelings of others.
3. rpamtaten I am looking for an in a nice area.
4. resnio When you turn 65, you are considered a .
5. ysnoi He always plays his stereo late at night. He is .
6. pache I don’t have a lot of money. I need a apartment.
7. faefrobdal That is a good price. With my salary, it is .
8. tmniaeies The thing I like about this house is that it is close to ________.
9. gitreirn After working for 45 years, she is finally .
10. ecainres They are building a luxurious high-rise there, so property value will
________ probably.
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Activity 3
Write It
Find the Best Noun

Fill in the blanks with a suitable choice from the Word List.

1. I live in a cosmopolitan .
2. He lives in a . He wants to move after he graduates.
3. She is a very bossy and rude _. I know she is supervising
things, but she could be more polite.
4. My daughter is at the until 3:00 everyday. She has all her
little friends there and that will help her adjust to kindergarten when she
starts going to school.
5. I am a ______________ so, I don’t get around that much anymore.
It’s just too difficult when you’re over seventy.
6. Have you got many _____________ near your apartment? It’s so nice
when stores and restaurants are within walking distance.
7. I get frustrated and yell at the children too often. I am going to be
more ___________.
8. Are you married or _?

Activity 4
Hangman

Read the following sentences and try to guess the missing word. Be careful! Every
wrong choice will bring you closer to the hangman’s rope!

1. I don’t have any furniture. I am looking for a apartment.

2. I love the ocean. What a view of it!
3. Our capital city has been influenced by so many different cultures and countries. It’s
so__________.
4. I can always hear his voice from far away. His voice is very .

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5. I don’t eat meat. I’m a .

6. His daughter goes to a special school for kids who are .
7. The Community Center has got _________ activities for children. It is a safe place
for them to go after school.
8. The thing I like most about this apartment is the__________ . Look, you can see
the Dead Sea!

Activity 5
Write It
Jumbled Letter Game

Look at the anagrams to the right and arrange them into words that match one of the
definitions provided below.

1. a person who is in charge of running a business, grmnaae

hotel, staff or apartment
2. aware of and able to understand the feelings of others itvensies
3. connected with activities people do for enjoyment craeolretina
when they are not working
4. something that gets on your nerves yinanong
5. place that provides care for children, old or sick people rcydaae
6. a device or sound that warns people of danger rmala
7. easy to get along with dyifernl
8. not married or engaged legsin

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Reading

Sometimes a neighbor whom we have disliked a lifetime for his arrogance

and conceit lets fall a single commonplace remark that shows us another
side, another man really; a man uncertain, puzzled and in the dark like
ourselves.
- Willa Sibert Cather

Activity 1
Multiple
Choice
A Postcard using the Present Continuous

Read the postcard below and answer the questions that follow.

Dear Samar,

I hope you are doing well. We are staying in Amman, Jordan until tomorrow. We are
making arrangements to go to Petra tomorrow. Tonight, we are driving to Madaba to
see the Madaba Mosaic Map which dates back to the sixth century AD. Tomorrow we are
driving to the ancient city of Petra and we are staying at the Crowne Plaza. All of us are
looking forward to seeing the rose-red city:! Then to Wadi Rum where we will be riding
camels! I am buying lots of souvenirs and so is John. My mother is really looking
forward to the trip as well. If all goes as we hope, we also plan to spend time in Aqaba.
We wish you were here with us.

Love Sahar

1. Tomorrow, Sahar will be:

a) driving to Madaba.
b) driving to Petra.
c) driving to Aqaba.

2. Tonight, Sahar will be:

a) driving to Madaba.
b) driving to Petra.
c) driving to Aqaba.

3. Sahar wishes could be there with her.

a) John
b) Her mother
c) Samar

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4. If everything goes well, their last stop will be in:

a) Petra
b) Aqaba
c) Wadi Rum

Activity 2
Write It
Apartment Search

Read the following classified ads describing apartments for rent. Once you have done
that, read the descriptions of the people who are looking for apartments and the things
they are looking for. Then write the name of the person next to the ad for the
apartment that matches their needs.

Classified Ads
1.
$950 per month plus half month security deposit located in the heart of West End,
close to transit and shopping, quiet and secure, walking distance to beach, washer and
dryer on site, hot water and hydro included, security camera.

2.
$ 400 per month plus half month security deposit 2 bedroom apartment, shared
kitchen,living room, bathroom, quiet building, close to bus stop, centrally located, 10
minute busride to college, tenants must be quiet

3. 2500 per month, plus one month security deposit

Enjoy the views in this quality built accommodation. Relax in our indoor pool and
sauna, or work out in our fully equipped exercise room. Watch the boats go by as you
take a stroll along the ocean just outside your door. The golfers will enjoy a full day of
golfing atthe professionally designed courses minutes from the building. Or just relax
and enjoy the views. 15 minutes to downtown and 5 minutes to the airport.

4. $700 per month plus half month security deposit

Quiet building, close to bus stop, shopping nearby, heat and hydro extra

5. $800 per month – plus $100 security deposit

One unfurnished bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom, quiet, clean building,
safe, close to Little Italy.

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6. $600 per month – plus $300 security deposit

Two bedrooms, furnished, share living room, dining room, bathroom, close to all
amenities, students are welcome.

7. $ 3,000 per month plus $1,500 deposit. Luxury apartment conveniently located
downtown, security cameras, satellite, fitness center and shopping mall on ground
floor of building, spectacular view of city.

People looking for apartments:

1. Mohammad is a successful doctor. He has just sold his house and he is

looking for a conveniently located apartment. He loves playing golf or
sailing on the weekends. He is retiring next year.

2. Michael is a student, and he doesn’t have much money. He is looking for

a furnished apartment. He studies hard and reads a lot. He wants to share
an apartment.

3. Eva is an accountant. She is looking for an apartment in a safe, quiet area.

She loves going for walks so she would like something close to the beach.

4. Tom is a famous lawyer. He needs an apartment that will impress his

clients. It must be centrally located. Tom doesn’t mind paying more as
long as the apartment looks good. He is so busy that he won’t be spending
much time there.

5. Yousef is a student. He likes listening to loud music. His parents are

giving him money for rent, so he is not worried about cost that much. He
wants a furnished apartment.

6. Ed is looking for a quiet, safe place that he can afford. He isn’t driving
these days, so he needs an apartment that’s close to amenities.

7. Majd is managing a restaurant in a section of the city called Little Italy.

Right now, looking for an apartment close to her work. She has a lot of
furniture. She needs something affordable, clean and safe.

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Grammar

Grammar Focus 1: The Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous tense is also referred to as the present progressive

tense. We use the present continuous tense to talk about:

1. Temporary situations:

Examples

 I go to work by bus, but these days I am using my brother's car.

 Salah gets up at six every morning. But he is getting up at 5:30 this week to
revise theexam material before going to college.

2. Actions happening at or around the moment of speaking

Examples
 I cannot go out this evening. I am studying for my final exam.
 A: Can I talk to Jack, please.
B: He is playing tennis right now. He'll be here after an hour.
 Hakeem is so busy these days. He is taking an accounting course after work.
 Shhhhh. The baby is sleeping.
 Try to look again. Someone is hiding behind that tree.

3. Future arrangements

If you already have planned to do something, you can use the present continuous to talk
about the future, but you must insert a future word, such as a date, month, time or
occasion in the future. Examples of future words include the following: Eid, Christmas,
Spring (or any season in the future), tomorrow, etc.

Examples

 He is dancing at the Salsa Convention in Dubai in

August. (The convention has been scheduled for
August.)

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 She is rehearsing for her Orientation Day speech every evening this
week. (She has planned to rehearse.)
 Mohammad is welcoming guests from Sweden on
Thursday.(He has planned to welcome these guests.)
 Are you doing anything tonight? (Do you have plans?)

4. Complaints or to express lack of satisfaction. In this case you have to use "
always" or " constantly".

Examples

 Hamad is so untidy. He is always leaving his clothes all over the

room.
 Nobody likes to talk to Randa. She is always backbiting other
colleagues.

Focus 1 Subcategory 1: Creating the present continuous tense

How do you create the present continuous tense?

Just follow these two steps:

Step 1.

Use the proper conjugation Singular Plural

of the auxiliary verb to be

1st person I am We are
2nd person You are You are
3rd person He/She/ It is They are

Step 2.

Use the present participle (the ing form) of the verb. Take a look at the
following examples:

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study studying

work working

meet meeting

talk talking

Unfortunately, there are exceptions:

Exception 1
When the base verb ends in a consonant + stressed vowel + consonant
Double the consonant and add ing. Take a look at the examples:

swim swimming

jog jogging

begin beginning

BUT If the consonant is NOT stressed, then don’t double the consonant. For
example:

open opening

cope coping

mope moping

Exception 2
If the base verb ends in ie then replace the ie with a y

lie lying

die dying

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Exception 3
If the base verb ends in a vowel + consonant + e, delete the e and add ing

give giving

drive driving

The verbs that can be used in the present continuous tense are called
action verbs (dynamic verbs).

Focus 1 Subcategory 2: Stative verbs and the present continuous tense

Stative or “state of being verbs” are not used in the present continuous tense,
because they describe rather state than an action.
The table below shows some verbs that are not normally used in the present continuous
tense.

appear hate own

be know prefer

believe like remember

belong love see

dislike mean seem

feel need understand

forget desire want

Examples of incorrect use of stative verbs:

 I am being an instructor.
 I am belonging to the New Student Welcoming
Committee.
 She is hating her Math class.

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Exceptions:
Some verbs that can be both stative and action verbs depending on their
meaning.

 I think you have all of the required courses.

think = believe
 I am thinking about my graduation now.
think = mental process
 I have a high grade point average.
have = possess, own
 I have three kids.
have = own
 I am having my dinner
now.
have = eat
 I see the point of the film now.
see = understand
 I am seeing my advisor tomorrow morning.
see = meeting with

Now, let’s compare what we have learned about the present continuous tense
with the simple present tense.

Simple Present Tense

We use the present simple tense to talk about:

i) habits: actions which happen routinely (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
ii) states: things, such as conditions or opinions) which usually stay the same.

Habits
Pattie studies Managerial Accounting every night.
Note: When you see every (night, day, morning, week, etc.) in a sentence, it means
this is a habit.
Omar always works late.
Note: When you see always used in this way, it means this is a habit.
In spring, it rains frequently in Jordan.
Note: When you see frequently, it means it happens a lot.

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States
Afaf lives in Kuwait.
Note: This doesn’t change often, so this is a state.
Rana has brown eyes and red hair.
Note: Since eye and hair colour stay the same (usually) this is a state.
Bill loves Dutch cheese.
Note: Likes and dislikes usually stay the same, so this is a state.
Hanan believes in praying five times a day.
Note: Beliefs usually remain the same, so this is a state.

Grammar Focus 2:
The verb have and have got

The verb have is used to speak about:

a. actions and experiences
b. possession, relationships, states or conditions

a) Only have is used to refer to actions and experiences, not have got.

 Dr. Tully is having his lunch. NOT Dr. Tully is having got his lunch.
 The Dean is having his monthly faculty meeting. NOT The Dean is having got
hismonthly faculty meeting.
 The students are having a barbecue next week. NOT The students are having
got abarbecue next week.

a) When you are referring to possession, relationships, states or conditions, you can use
 have and have got.
 I have the red sports car.
 I have got a red sports car.
 I don’t have any more exams!
 I have not got any more exams! I haven’t got anymore
exams.
 Do you have a laptop?
 Have you got a laptop?

To form a question using have use the regular present simple tense.

 Do you have a DVD player? NOT Have you a DVD player?

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Focus 2 Subcategory 1: Negatives and Questions with have/have got

Study these examples carefully

Janet has a new laptop.

Negative: Janet doesn't have a new laptop.

Yes/No question: Does Janet have a new laptop? No, she hasn't.

Wh. question: What does Janet have?

They have a meeting with the lawyer tomorrow morning.

Negative: They don't have a meeting with the lawyer tomorrow morning.

Yes/No question: Do they have a meeting with the lawyer tomorrow morning?
Yes, they do.

Wh Question: When do the have a meeting with the lawyer?

Yousef has got a new Hummer H3.

Negative: Yousef hasn't got a new Hummer H3.

Yes/No question: Has Yousef got a new Hummer H3? Yes, he has.

Wh. question: Who has got a new Hummer H3?

Ismael has got blue eyes.

Negative: Ismael hasn't got blue eyes.

Yes/No question: Has Ismael got blue eyes? Yes, he has.

Wh. question: Who has got blue eyes?

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Activity 1
Write It

From Simple Present to Present Continuous

Change the sentences below from the simple present tense to the present continuous
tense by writing them in the spaces provided beside each sentence.

Note: Just remember to follow the two steps in Grammar Focus 1.

1. I work with a partner. ____________________________

2. I drive to school. ________________________________
3. I study English. __________________________________
4. She eats lunch at home._______________________________
5. He does his homework.
6. She shops for new shoes. _____________
7. She meets with her boss. __
8. My dog plays.
9. I drive my car to work. _________________________________

Activity 2
Write It
Which Tense Is It?

Write either PS or PC beside each sentence below to indicate whether they are in the
present simple or present continuous.

 He’s going out with Fatima.

 She is seeing her advisor.
 I often go to Linda’s Laite Café for a coffee in the afternoon.
 Right now I am planning my wedding.
 I frequently drive to the Netherlands from Spain.
 I’m going to the gym on a regular basis.
 I read novels on a weekly basis.
 You are spending too much time chatting on the Internet!

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 What are you doing?

 I’m studying Economics at Nebraska University.
 I like playing with the baby.
 She works for that big accounting firm downtown.
 Hani usually flies to Glasgow every May.
 They dine there.

Activity 3
Write It
Present Continuous and Present Simple Tense

Select the correct form of the verb, either the present simple tense or
the present continuous tense and write it intothe spaces provided.

1. Arnold ________________ extra hours every day. (works /is working)

2. This evening we______________ a musical play. (watch /are watching)
3. Who _______________ to the dance? (are you taking/ do you take)
4. Her teacher _________________her very much. (doesn’t like/ am not liking)
5. What _______________ for dessert. (do you usually have/ are you usually having)
6. Your flight ____________________ at 1:00 pm. (leaves/ is leaving)
7. What ____________? He’s teaching at the American University of Cairo.
(does he do/ is he doing)
8. He ____________________ every evening from 8 until 10p.m. (practices / is practicing)
9. He ________________________ sugar with his tea. (takes/ is taking)
10.Angela ____________________ Starbucks. (loves/ is loving)

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Activity 4
Fill in the Blanks
Using have/ have got or has/ has got

Fill in the blanks using have/ have got or has/has got.

1. a cigarette? Yes, I have.

2. _______________ a headache? No, I haven't.
3. ______________ many friends? Yes, he does.
4. ____ a car? Yes, I have.
5. Khalid _____________downloaded that program. It saves so much time.

Listening
Activity
True or False
The Wrong Apartment for Ms. Stedman!

Introduction: Ms Stedman has lived in this apartment for one month now and she is
miserable. The apartment is noisy, and there are plumbing problems. The owner of the
building, Ms. Othman, refuses to do anything about the noise because her son is the one
who is making the noise! Ms. Stedman doesn’t know that part.

Based on the audio script, answer the following true or false questions.

Ms. Othman: Ms. Stedman how are you enjoying your new apartment?
Ms. Stedman: Well, I am glad you are here, because we have got to talk about that.
Ms. Othman: Sure, what seems to be the problem?
Ms. Stedman: Well, first of all, a few times each week, the noise begins at 10pm and
does not stop until 4am. I need my sleep! I wake up to rap music – and by the way,
have you heard some of the words to that music?
Ms. Othman: Well, I…
Ms. Stedman: Well, I certainly have – EVERY WEEK since I moved in. In fact, I know
those words off by heart now!! I practice yoga and listen to spiritual music…THIS ISN’T
SPIRITUAL MS OTHMAN!!
Ms. Othman: Now, look here Ms. Stedman…
Ms. Stedman: And then there are the plumbing problems!!! My goodness!!! The
kitchen sink is leaking. No one ever comes to fix the problem!!!
Ms Othman: Let’s go to have a look right now..

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Ms. Stedman: Finally! Thank you!

Ms. Othman: Hmmmmm. This is easy to fix, in fact, I’ll call the plumber right now.
Ms Stedman: Thank you so much. Now what about the noise? Can’t you do
something about that? If you could please just tell that tenant to be considerate. I’m a
student and right now, I’m studying for exams -- or I would be, but it’s impossible to
study with all that noise.
Ms. Othman: But he is in a band. He has to practice for his performances. You don’t
want to stand in the way of art do you?
Ms Stedman: Art! Hmmm…. Well of course I wouldn’t. Just my luck! A local celebrity!
Here’s an idea: I’m all for art, but just tell him to keep it down after 12. If he’s a local
artist, maybe I’ve heard of him, what’s his name?
Ms. Othman: Ali Othman – my son!

1. Ms Stedman is glad that she is living in this apartment. T / F

2. Ms. Othman is going to ask the noisy tenant to keep the music down. T/ F
3. Ms. Stedman has two problems with the apartment. T/ F
4. Ms. Stedman likes the words to rap music. T/F
5. Ms. Othman has a problem with the washroom too. T/F
6. Ms. Stedman likes listening to salsa music while she practices her dancing. T/F
7. Ms. Othman practices yoga. T/F
8. Ms. Stedman needs it to be quiet so she can study. T/F
9. The noisy tenant is Ms. Othman’s son. T/F

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Pronunciation

Pronunciation Focus: Minimal Pairs

When words rhyme or when they have only one consonant or vowel that
distinguishes them from each other, we refer to those words as minimal pairs.

Minimal pairs can be categorized on the basis of the consonant or vowel sounds they
differ in.

These minimal pairs differ in the initial consonant sound. Notice that they rhyme!
Limp Wimp
Fear Tear
Tease Please
Hip Flip
Flick Chick
Fear Dear

Activity 1
Write It
Minimal Pairs

Match the minimal pairs in these two columns.

Cool day

pork ship

fly pool

lace dry

sheep man

fan face

hay heap

Hip fork

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Speaking

Activity 1
Offline Activity
The Apartment or Neighborhood I am Looking For

Form teams and pretend that you are looking for an apartment. Form 5 sentences each
about the apartment you want to rent or the neighborhood that you want to live in. Use
the present continuous tense and adjectives in your sentences.

Examples: I am looking for a spacious apartment.

I am searching for a quiet neighborhood.

Activity 2 Offline
Activity
The Realtor and Apartment Hunter

Form teams and create 5 questions that someone looking for an apartment would ask
and five statements a realtor would reply with. Remember, the realtor will make
money if he/she rents the apartments.

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Writing

Good fences make good neighbors.

- Robert Lee Frost, quoting a proverb
Activity 1
Offline Activity
Using
Adjectives

Work with a partner to write a paragraph about one of the topics below:
A) What I like about my neighborhood.
You could write about:
 your neighbors
 your view
 the activities you and your friends like doing in your neighborhoods
(use the present continuous tense for this)

B) What I like about my university.

You could write about:
your campus
your classes
your favorite instructor
your friends at school

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