THEMATIC UNIT 6

OBJECTIVE:
Discuss and analyze topics about money and everyday objects, using the zero and first conditional, the
passive voice in the present and past, with the aim of offering advice on saving money, share
information about everyday objects at different times, as well as clarify information in various situations
in a comprehensible and functional way.

CONTENTS:
6.1 Money Ideas
Grammar: Zero conditional
Vocabulary: Money
Reading for detail
Writing: Tips to save money

6.2 Daily items

Grammar: Present and past passive
Vocabulary: Time expressions
Listening for specific information
Speaking: Describe an item

6.3 Speaking and communication

Speaking: Clarify a point
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A. Look at the pictures. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
1. What are the people doing?
2. How often do you do these activities?

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B. Match the words about money with the definition. Write the corresponding number on
the line.
1. borrow money from ____a. use money to buy things.
2. pay for something with cash ____b. get money for doing a job.
3. pay by credit card ____c. be expensive.
4. cost a lot ____d. give money for a time and get it back later.
5. earn money ____e. use coins or bills to buy something.
6. lend money ____f. not spend money so you can use it later.
7. save money ____g. use money for something that is not useful.
8. spend money ____h. take money from someone and give it back later.
9. waste money ____i. use a card and pay for it later.

C. Fill in the blanks with the corresponding vocabulary words from the previous activity.
Analyze the verb tense. Some sentences are negative.
1. Our friends try to _________________ for their vacation trip. They don’t buy unnecessary
things.
2. We ____________________ when we buy expensive clothes we don’t need.
3. I usually _________________________ when I buy things at the street market.
4. This jacket __________________________, so I can buy it.
5. The boy ______________________ from his friend when he doesn’t have it.
6. I _________________________ to people I don’t know.
7. My parents always ____________________ when they go on vacation — they like buying gifts.
 8. Isabella usually _____________________ at the supermarket because it is faster than using
cash.
9. We ________________________if we don’t work hard.

READING
A. Read the text. What’s it about? ________________________________________
If you save money every month, you feel safer. People who earn money but don’t plan their
expenses often waste money on unnecessary things. If you spend money without thinking, you
lose control of your budget. Sometimes, people borrow money from friends or ask the bank to
lend money when they need something expensive. It is better to pay for something with cash,
but many people pay by credit card because it is easy. If you manage your money carefully,
you stay out of debt and enjoy the things you really want without financial stress.
B. Read the text again. Decide if they are TRUE or FALSE. Correct the false ones.
1. Saving part of your money helps you feel more secure. ____________

2. People who plan their money usually waste it ____________

on things they don’t need.

3. Some people ask others for money when they ____________

want to buy something expensive.

4. Using a credit card to make payments is considered ____________

more difficult than using bills or coins.

C. Which part of the text do you agree with? Explain it

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GRAMMAR
ZERO AND FIRST CONDITIONAL
TYPE USAGE EXAMPLES

Used to talk about Affirmative

ZERO general truths,
CONDITIONAL facts, or things
that are always
true.

It describes cause
and effect
If my sister borrows money from her friends, she
relationships that
always pays it back soon.
are always the
same.
If I forget my card, I pay with cash.

If you pay by credit card, the shops send you a

receipt by email.
 If people work hard, they earn more money.

Negative

If my father doesn’t trust people, he doesn’t lend

them money.

If something costs a lot, I don’t buy it.

If my brother doesn’t have money, he doesn’t go

out with friends.

Questions

A: Do you borrow money from your friends if you

need something?
B: Yes, I do. I borrow money from my friends if I
need to buy something,

A: Do you pay with cash if the shop gives a

discount?
B: Yes, I do. I pay with cash if shops give me good
discounts.

A: Do your parents buy things if they cost a lot?

B: No, they don’t. My parents don’t buy expensive
things.

A: Does Pablo earn more money if he works on

weekends?
B: Yes, he does. The company pays more money
when employees work on weekends.
A. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the parentheses.
Remember to use the Zero Conditional (some of them can be negative).

1. If a product __________ (cost) a lot, people often think twice before buying it.

2. If you ____________ (waste) a lot of money every month, you have enough for emergencies.

3. My sister isn’t very trusting; she _____________ (lend) me money if I really need it.

4. If I don't have my wallet, I __________ (borrow) money from my friend.

5. If you ____________ (save) money regularly, you can buy a house one day.

6. If I ____________ (pay) with cash at a local market, it ____________ (be) easier for small
purchases.

7. If you don't have cash, ____________ you ____________ (pay) by credit card?
 B. -Part A: Unscramble the words to make logical questions in the Zero Conditional.
-Part B: Answer each question with a short, true answer for you.

1. if / you / do / want / save money / to /what / you / do / ?

Question: ____________________________________________________?

Your Answer: _________________________________________________

2. if / a friend / you / asks / do / lend money / you / ?

Question: ____________________________________________________?

Your Answer: _________________________________________________

3. you / pay by credit card / do / if / online / you / shop / always / ?

Question: ____________________________________________________?

Your Answer: _________________________________________________

4. people / feel / if / they / waste money / how / do / ?

Question: ____________________________________________________?

Your Answer: _________________________________________________

WRITING
A. Brainstorm about tips for saving money.
TIP 1: DETAILS:

TIP 2: DETAILS:

TIP 3: DETAILS:

B. Write a 100- 120- word essay giving tips to save money using your brainstorming ideas from the
previous task. You have some prompts below to include in your essay.

If I don’t have internet, I can’t do online shopping.

If people save money regularly, they build financial security.
If you borrow money from me, you …
If the trip costs a lot, I …
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 6.2 DAILY ROUTINE
Grammar: First Conditional
Vocabulary: Decisions and Consequences
Listening for Gist
Speaking: Daily decisions.

VOCABULARY: Daily decisions and possible consequences.

A. MATCH THE FOLLOWING WORDS WITH THE CORRECT PICTURE.

Wake up Miss Finish Rain Feel Save Be late Buy Study for Go to bed
early the bus homework tired money snacks a test early

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B. MATCH THE WORDS WITH THE CORRECT MEANING.

a. not have the bus in time

 Wake up early ___ b. prepare for an exam
 Miss the bus ___ c. open your eyes at the beginning of the day
 Save money ___ d. keep money for later
 Feel tired ___ e. have low energy
 Study for a test ___
C. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING SOME VOCABULARY WORDS FROM EXERCISE.

1. If I __________, I will have more time in the morning.

2. If I work out for more than two hours, I will __________ .
3. If you __________, you will fail the exam.
4. She will miss class if she __________.
5. If we __________, we will buy a new video game next month.

READING

A. READ THE SHORT TEXT.

EVERYDAY
My name is Jhon. My mornings are very different depending on my decisions. If I wake up early, I
will eat breakfast at home and feel relaxed. If I feel tired, I will buy snacks on my way to school.
Sometimes I forget the time. If I am late, I will miss the bus and walk instead. My brother usually
studies in the afternoon. If he studies for a test, he will get a good grade. If it rains, we will stay
inside and watch a movie. At night, I try to plan my next day. If I go to bed early, I will have more
energy. If we save money, we will buy something special at the end of the month.

B. READ THE TEXT AGAIN AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. What will the writer do if they wake up early?

A. Buy snacks on the way to school

B. Eat breakfast at home and feel relaxed
C. Miss the bus
D. Watch a movie

2. Where will the writer buy snacks if they feel tired?

A. At home
B. On the way to school
C. At school
D. In the afternoon

3. When will the writer miss the bus?

A. If they go to bed early

B. If they study for a test
C. If they are late
D. If it rains

4. Who usually studies in the afternoon?

A. The writer
B. The writer’s brother
C. The writer’s friend
D. No one

5. Why will the writer have more energy the next day?
 A. Because they will watch a movie
B. Because they will buy snacks
C. Because they will miss the bus
D. Because they will go to bed early

WRITE TRUE OR FALSE

6. If the writer wakes up early, they will buy snacks on the way to school.
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7. The writer and their brother will stay inside and watch a movie if it rains.
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GRAMMAR – FIRST CONDITIONAL

A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. If it rains, we ______ at home.
a) stay b) will stay c) staying
2. If I wake up early, I ______ breakfast.
a) will have b) havec) having
3. She will help you if you ______ her.
a) ask b) asks c) asking
4. If they study, they ______ the test.
a) pass b) passing c) will pass
5. If he is late, he ______ the bus.
a) misses b) will miss c) missing

C. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

 1. If I ______ (feel) tired, I will take a short nap.
2. You will finish on time if you ______ (start) now.
3. If she ______ (not study), she will not pass.
4. They will get good seats if they ______ (go) early,
5. We will travel next year if we ______ (save) money,

LISTENING

A. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION

1. What will you do if you have a busy day?

LISTEN TO ANA TALKING ABOUT HER BUSY DAY.

B. LISTEN AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTIONS

1. If Ana wakes up early, she will…

a) study
b) eat breakfast
c) go to the park

2. If Ana feels tired, she will…

a) drink tea
b) go back to sleep
c) call a friend

3. If Ana is late, she will…

a) miss the bus
b) walk to school
c) stay home

4. If Ana’s friend finishes his homework, they will…

a) meet at the park
b) watch a movie
c) cook dinner

6. If it rains, they will…

a) go to the café
b) stay at the park
c) visit family

C. CHOOSE TRUE OR FALSE

1. Ana will drink tea if she feels tired. TRUE FALSE
2. Ana will walk to school even if she is late. TRUE FALSE
3. Ana and her friend will go to the park only if the weather TRUE FALSE
is good.
SPEAKING – PART 1 Talk about Daily routines and consequences.

A. Ask your partner these questions. Use first conditional to provide the answers.
1. What will you do if you wake up early tomorrow? ____________________________
2. If you feel tired, what will you do after school? ____________________________
3. What will you do if it rains this afternoon? ____________________________
4. If you need to save money, what will you stop buying? ____________________________
5. What will you do if you are late for class? ____________________________

B. Choose a situation and act it out using First Conditional. Follow the example given below.

SITUATIONS:

Prepare for a test. Save money Miss the bus

Example:

-Getting Ready for School

 Student A: You are going to school.

Student B: You give advice. A: I think I will wake up early tomorrow.
B: Great! If you wake up early, you will not
be late for school.

SPEAKING – PART 2 DISCUSSION

[Link] with a partner:

1. If you miss the bus, what will you do?

2. If you go to bed early, how will you feel the next day?
3. If you buy snacks every day, will you save money? Why or why not?
4. If it rains, will your plans change?
5. If you finish your homework early, what will you do after?
WRITING

[Link] each sentence using your own ideas. Use the first conditional.

1. If I wake up early, I will _______________.

2. If I miss the bus, I will _______________.
3. If I finish my homework, I will _______________.
4. If it rains today, I will _______________.
5. If I feel tired, I will _______________.
6. If I save money this month, I will _______________.
7. If I am late for class, I will _______________.
8. If I buy snacks every day, I will _______________.
9. If I study for the test, I will _______________.
10. If I go to bed early, I will _______________.

[Link] a paragraph about your plans and possible situations this week. Use at least 6 first
conditional sentences and include the vocabulary presented in the lesson.

If I wake up early tomorrow, I will make breakfast. If it rains, I will stay at

home. If I study for the test, I will feel more confident. If I save money, I will
not buy snacks every day. If I feel tired, I will go to bed early. If I finish my
homework, I will watch a movie.

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 6.3 SPEAKING AND COMMUNICATION

Speaking: Decisions and consequences.

LISTENING
A. Listen and match the picture with the correct conversation.
 a. ______ b. ______ c. ______ d. ______

b. (Track 6.3) Listen to the audio and write T (true) or F (false).

1. If the weather is hot, the beach gets very busy. ______

2. When winter comes, the woman works more at the beach. ______

3. The woman goes skiing if she has time. ______

4. Sugar Bowl is only good when there is no snow. ______

5. The teacher works every day and sometimes on Sunday. ______

6. The class happens only if there are at least twenty students. ______

7. The waiter always gets tips when he works. ______

8. The waiter often gets tips if he has a big order. ______

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Explaining the Consequence Considering Pros & Cons

 If I do this, I get…  If I pick this, the good thing is…

 If I choose this option, it leads to…  The problem is that if I do this, …

 When I make this decision, I usually…  If I take this option, I avoid…

 If this happens, the result is…  When I choose this, I risk…

 If I don’t do this, I lose…  If I don’t choose this, I miss out on…

Complete the dialogue using the appropriate expression in each space, use the conversations above.

Conversation
A: I can’t decide whether to join the after-school tutoring group. __________________________ (1)
I can get extra help with math.
B: That’s true, but _______________________________ (2) I get home very late, and I’m always
tired.
A: Same for me. __________________________________ (3) I feel stressed because it takes so
long.
B: Another option is studying alone at home. ______________________________ (4) distractions,
so I can concentrate more.
 A: Yes, but _____________________________________ (5) I support from classmates when I need
help.
B: Exactly. __________________________________ (6) I understand the lessons better and feel
more confident.
A: Maybe, but _____________________________________ (7) I don’t finish my other homework
on time.
B: True. _____________________________________ (8) I get better results in my tests because I
study regularly.
A: And ________________________________________________ (9) the group, I lose the social
part.
B: Yes, and _____________________________________ (10) teamwork activities that help us
prepare for projects.

YOUR TURN

A. Work in pairs. Select one of the topics, and make a conversation using the expressions to CLARIFY
A POINT learnt.

Conversation Prompts

Topic 1: Joining a School Club

1. Discuss whether to join a school club.

2. What is the good thing if you pick this activity?

3. What happens if you don’t choose the club?

4. What risk do you take when you choose this option?

5. Explain what you get if you do the activity.

Topic 2: Studying Alone or With a Group

1. Decide between studying alone or joining a study group.

2. What happens if you take one option over the other?

3. What do you lose if you don’t join the group?

4. What is the problem if you choose the other option?

5. What does it lead to if you choose one specific study method?

Topic 3: Doing Homework Now or Later

1. Talk about doing homework right after school or waiting until evening.

2. What good thing do you get if you pick doing it early?

3. What result happens if you wait too long?

 4. What do you avoid if you take one option?

5. What do you miss out on if you don’t choose the other option?

Topic 4: Using Technology for Studying

1. Decide whether to use apps, videos, or textbooks.

2. What happens if you do one method regularly?

3. What do you lose if you don’t follow a routine?

4. What risk do you take when you choose the wrong tool?

5. What does it lead to if you choose the best option?