Unit 9-10
You can have your bike fixed at Schwin’s.
Do you know where I can have my bike fixed?
Until I graduated kindergarten, I…
Answers may vary.
She may have missed the bus.
Why isn’t she here yet?
Pet owners ought to clean up after their dogs in public spaces.
What should pet owners do?
You can get your hair cut at Suzie’s.
Do you know where I can get my hair cut?
To end a romantic relationship.
What is "break up with"?
To be practical and make decisions based on facts.
What is "pragmatic"?
To justify or explain something.
What is an "excuse"?
To reduce the number of employees in a company.
What is "downsizing"?
To enjoy arguing or disagreeing with people.
What is "argumentative"?
What about coming up with a budget?
How can I save money?
I shouldn’t have spent so much money last year.
What is one regret you have?
Water is boiled, rice is washed and added to the water, and the rice is cooked for about an hour.
How is rice made?
It’s the opposite of adaptable.
What is "rigid"?
I wouldn’t have lent her money!
What would you have done?
Costa Rica has been occupied for 10,000 years.
How long has Costa Rica been occupied by humans?
It needs to have a good location.
What is necessary in order for a shop to succeed?
It is someone who chooses an actor for each part in a movie.
What is a casting director?
You can’t escape advertising nowadays, ...? (Add a question tag.)
What is "can you"?
Child care isn’t cheap, …? (Add a question tag.)
What is "is it"?
By 2040, scientists will have discovered a cure for cancer.
What will scientists accomplish by 2040?
I like swimming because it’s fun.
Why do you like swimming?
These people, who get to go to fabulous parties, write about celebrities and scandals.
Who are gossip columnists?
It’s being away from one’s family.
What is one of the most difficult aspects of working abroad?
It’s helping people learn things that perhaps they couldn’t or wouldn’t learn on their own.
What’s one of the rewards of being a teacher?