Unit 1.1: This is me!

(Page 4)

A. Circle the words to complete the phrase. One phrase has two correct answers.

1. break a record
2. face a fear
3. get a lot of likes
4. have a sense of humor
5. rise to a challenge
6. run a business or a marathon
7. set a goal for myself
8. take pride in something
9. tell a good joke
10. win a medal or a record
11. work with my hands

B. Complete the sentences with phrases from exercise 1A.

1. When you run a business, you organize or control a business.

2. When you tell a good joke, you say something to make people laugh.
3. When you work with your hands, you create something for your job.
4. When you win a medal, you get a prize in a competition.
5. When you post something online that many people think is good, you get a lot of
likes.
6. When you take pride in something, you feel good about something you have done.
7. When you face a fear, you deal with something you are afraid of.
8. When you rise to a challenge, you deal with a difficult job or opportunity
successfully.
9. When you run a marathon, you are involved in a really long race.
10. When you break a record, you do something faster or better than anyone else.
11. When you set a goal for myself, you decide something you want to do in the future.
12. When you have a sense of humor, you are able to understand funny things and to be
funny yourself.

C. Imagine you are in these situations. What might you say?

1. at a party: Miranda, tell us a good joke.

2. at a job interview: I have set a goal for myself to become the top salesperson here.
3. at a sporting event: I can't believe I won a medal!

Unit 1.1 Grammar: Tense review (Page 5)

A. Some of the underlined verbs are not correct. Fix the mistakes.

1. I went to a party last night. It was fun.

2. What are you doing right now? Are you busy? (Correct as is)
3. Jorge has gotten a job, but Rosa has been looking for six months and is still looking.
4. Have you heard the news? Tony and Ana got married. (or "have gotten married")
 5. I was talking to Julia when you called. She was telling me a funny story.

B. Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the verbs.

There have been strange events in my neighborhood recently. I was walking down the street a
couple of days ago when I saw a cow. Yes, that's right, a cow! You don't often see cows in
the middle of a city. In fact, I have never seen one before. That afternoon, there was a cow in
the middle of the road. Drivers were getting out of their cars. A lot of people were taking
pictures. People in the neighborhood have been talking to each other about the cow ever
since. We are waiting to see what the next strange event will be.

C. Write true sentences about you. (Example answers provided)

1. In my entire life, I've never seen a cow on a street.

2. I was walking down the street the other day when I saw a car accident.
3. You don't often see famous movie stars in my neighborhood.
4. Once I went to a concert, but I never went again.
5. I am studying right now because I have a big exam tomorrow.
6. I have been trying to learn to play the guitar for a long time, but I still can't play
very well.

Unit 1.2: The right candidate (Page 6-7)

1A. Check the correct underlined words. Correct the incorrect words.

1. He is a very responsible person.

2. She has the right qualifications for the job. (✓)
3. He has a lot of curiosity.
4. I hope to be very successful in the future.
5. I like their independence. (✓)
6. You're not very ambitious, are you? (✓)
7. I'm very experienced.
8. It's important to treat people politely.
9. This job requires a lot of creativity. (✓)
10. She doesn't have much enthusiasm.
11. Thank you for your truthfulness. (✓)
12. Are you confident when you speak English? (✓)

2A. Write S (stative verb) or D (dynamic verb).

1. Are you being truthful? D

2. We usually interview five people for every job. D
3. I take a photography class on Tuesday evenings. D
4. The report is very interesting. S
5. Do you know Lily? S
6. Why do they hate their job? S
7. I need some help. S
8. I'm thinking of changing jobs. D
2B. Choose the correct meaning of the verb.

1. (see) a. Tom is seeing the doctor. (a. having a meeting with)

2. (have) b. The doctor's in the cafeteria. She is having lunch. (b. eating)
3. (think) a. We are thinking about moving to a bigger place. (a. considering)
4. (smell) a. He is smelling the fish. Maybe there's something wrong with it. (a. using his
nose on)
5. (weigh) b. I don't know the price yet. The man is weighing the meat now. (b.
measuring the weight of)

3A. Complete the job reference.

I have known (know) Alex well. I have known (know) him for ten years. He has worked
(work) at the company for six. He is a responsible person and takes (take) his job very
seriously. He is definitely qualified for the job. He has (have) two degrees and many years of
experience. He's ambitious and clearly wants (want) to be successful. He sets (set) goals for
himself and then does (do) the work to achieve them. He is curious and loves to learn new
things. He talks (talk) to a lot of people who are different from him and tries (try) to learn
from them. In fact, right now he is taking (take) two classes at the local community college.
I'm not surprised that Alex is looking (look) for a job with more responsibilities.

Qualities from 1A: responsible, qualified, ambitious, curious, confident.

Unit 1.3: We go way back (Page 8-9)

1A. Complete the sentences. Match 1-7 with a-g.

1. Do you ... (c) know anyone here?

2. I don't think ... (f) we've met before.
3. You're new ... (a) here, right?
4. Do you two know ... (g) each other?
5. Have you ... (b) met my assistant?
6. Let me introduce you ... (e) to a couple of people.
7. Is this your ... (d) first day?

1B. Put the conversation in the correct order.

1. Sofia: Hello. I don't think we've met before.

2. Jack: No, we haven't met yet. I'm Jack.
3. Sofia: My name is Sofia.
4. Jack: It's nice to meet you, Sofia.
5. Sofia: It's nice to meet you, too. Is this your first day?
6. Jack: Yes, I just started this morning.

2A. Complete the conversations.

1. Dan: Have you met Sandra?

Luis: I'm not sure, but hi, I'm Luis.
 2. Dan: Do you know Sandra?
Chris: Yes, we go way back. We went to school together. How's it going, Sandra?
3. Dan: Have you met Sandra?
Marta: No, I haven't, but I'd love to. Hi, Sandra. I'm Marta.
4. Dan: Do you two know each other?
Ruta: Yes, we met this morning! Nice to see you again, Sandra.

3A. Complete the conversation.

Armando: Hi. I don't think we've met before. You're new here, right?
Clara: Yes, I started yesterday.
Armando: I'm Armando.
Clara: Nice to meet you. I'm Clara.
Armando: Nice to meet you, too, Clara. Let me introduce you to a couple of people.
Tom: Hey Clara! Have you met Armando?
Armando: Do you two know each other?
Clara: Yeah, we met yesterday.

3B. Write a conversation for situation 1.

A: Hi there. You must be Marcel. I'm your neighbor, [Your Name].
B: Yes, I just moved in. Nice to meet you.
A: Let me introduce you to a couple of people. This is Leo, he lives across the hall.

Unit 1.4: Flipping your job interview (Page 10-11)

1A & 1B. Reading (Gist)

 Best title: 1. Preparing for an interview?

 Complete the statements:
1. The person who wrote the article is someone who has interviewed people.
2. The person who reads the article is someone who is going to go to a job
interview.
3. The purpose of the article is to help someone get a job interview.

2A. Listening (Answers based on audio script context)

1. When is the man's interview? Tomorrow.

2. Where has he applied for a job? At a finance company.
3. What should he wear? A suit and tie.
4. What's the problem? His only suit is dirty/at the dry cleaners.

3A & 3B. Writing (Comments in response)

 Sentence showing agreement: "You are so right about not wearing perfume or
cologne."
 Sentence showing disagreement: "I disagree about the suit. I think a nice shirt and
pants are fine."
 Sentences showing appreciation: "Great post!" and "This is really helpful."
Your comment (Agreeing):
Great advice! I especially agree about keeping jewelry to a minimum. It's distracting. Thanks
for the helpful tips!

Your comment (Disagreeing):

I'm not sure I agree about the suit. In my field (tech), it's more important to look creative and
comfortable than formal. A jacket and jeans usually work better.

Unit 1 Check and Review (Page 11)

 Vocabulary (p.2): ✓
 Grammar (p.3): ✓
 Functional Language (p.6): ✓
 Skills (p.9): ✓

Workbook Unit 2 – The Future of Food (Pages 12–19)

Page 12 – 2.1 Menu with a mission

Vocabulary: Describing trends

A. Cross out the phrase that is different in meaning.

1. be on the way out (the others mean popular)

2. be fashionable (the others mean unfashionable)
3. come back in style (the others mean losing popularity)
4. lose interest (the others mean gaining popularity)
5. go out of style (the others mean becoming popular)
6. be on the way out (the others mean new/trendy)

B. Answer the questions about trends. (Example answers)

1. In my opinion, fidget spinners are a fad.

2. Bell-bottom jeans are dated.
3. K-pop is gaining popularity.
4. Rock music is going out of style.
5. Keto and paleo diets are trendy right now.
6. Sustainable fashion will be the next big thing.
7. TikTok is all the rage right now.
8. Using a paper map is old-fashioned.

Page 13 – Grammar: Real conditionals

A. Put the words in the correct order.

1. If you don't want to waste the food, ask the server for a doggy bag.
(or Ask the server for a doggy bag if you don't want to waste the food.)
2. If it's just a fad, people won't do it for very long.
3. If you like to try different kinds of food, you have to try the chocolate pizza.
4. If we continue to waste food, the problem will get worse.
5. If something is trending on social media, everyone pays attention.
6. If a restaurant serves gourmet food, it is usually expensive.

B. Complete the sentences. Use the words in parentheses.

1. Fish is good for you if it isn't fried.

2. If we don't put the meat in the fridge soon, it will go bad.
3. If you are allergic to nuts, don't eat the cake. It has nuts.
4. Don't drink coffee at night if you have trouble falling asleep.
5. If you make dinner tomorrow, I will cook it tonight.
6. Don't go to Heaven Gourmet if you want a cheap meal.

C. How can people waste less food, eat better, and save money? (Example ideas)

 If you plan your meals for the week, you will buy only what you need.
  If you store food properly, it will last longer.
 If you eat leftovers for lunch, you will save money and reduce waste.

Page 14 – 2.2 Food you ferment

Vocabulary: Preparing food

A. Cross out the food that is in a different food group.

1. pineapple (fruit vs. herbs/spices)

2. tuna (fish vs. vegetables)
3. garlic (herb vs. seafood)
4. pineapple (fruit vs. vegetables)
5. zucchini (vegetable vs. herbs)

B. Complete the sentences. (Possible answers)

1. Mariel likes to put a little bit of mint / ginger in her tea.

2. … the pasta I had for lunch had too much garlic in it.
3. Jack went fishing … caught a 40-lb tuna!
4. I have to remove the shells from these shrimp before we cook them.
5. Eggplant is probably my favorite vegetable.

C. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.

1. If you barbecue a steak, you usually do it outside.

2. If you rinse fruit, you usually do it at the sink.
3. You need a spoon to stir something.
4. If you boil water, it becomes very hot.
5. You need a knife to chop something.
6. You need oil to fry something.

D. Answer the questions with your own information. (Example answers)

1. I like shrimp, garlic and pineapple. I don’t like eggplant.

2. I have never tried ginger.
3. I boil water every day; I fry eggs sometimes.
4. I eat fried rice – it uses shrimp and garlic, and I fry the ingredients.

Page 15 – Grammar: Clauses with when, until, after

A. Underline the event that happens first.

1. you add the garlic

2. the food is done
3. put in the cabbage (the action of the main clause)
 4. you fry the fish
5. cook the rice (the action continues until the condition)
6. we finish lunch

B. Combine the sentences. Use the time expression in parentheses.

1. After I reserve a table, I'll tell you the time. (or I'll tell you the time after I reserve a
table.)
2. When we get to the restaurant, we'll text you.
3. We'll wait outside until you arrive.
4. As soon as the server gives us the menu, we'll order.
5. Once we pay the bill, we'll leave.
6. Before we go to the movies, we'll have dinner. (or We'll have dinner before we go to
the movies.)

C. Write the correct verb form and complete the sentence.

1. When I cook a big meal, I'll invite all my friends.

2. After I get up tomorrow morning, I'll make coffee.
3. I won't go to bed until I finish my homework.
4. As soon as I have some free time, I'll start a new hobby.
5. Once I save enough money, I'll buy a new car.

Page 16 – 2.3 Can I get you a refill?

Functional language: Make, accept and refuse offers

A. Change the underlined words using the words in the box. (Possible answers)

1. A: Can I offer you another juice?

B: I'm OK, thanks.
2. A: Would you care for some juice?
B: That'd be wonderful.
3. A: Can I offer you another dessert?
B: Yes, awesome.
4. A: Can I get another sausage, please?
B: Sure, here you go.
5. A: Anyone else want some cake?
B: Awesome, I'll check it out.

B. Write two conversations. (Example)

Conversation 1
A: Can I get you something to drink?
B: Yes, I'd love a soda.
A: Coming right up!
Conversation 2
A: Would you like some cake?
B: I'd better not, thanks. I'm full.
A: No worries.

Page 17 – Real-world strategy & more practice

A. Complete the conversations with back, got, right, sure.

1. A: … B: Yes. Some coffee would be great.

A: I'll be right back with that.
2. A: Would you pass me another cookie, please?
B: Sure thing.
3. A: Is there any more iced tea?
B: Coming right up!
4. A: Could I have a little more cake?
B: You got it!

B. Write two more conversations. (Example)

1. A: Would you like a refill on your coffee?

B: Yes, please.
A: You got it.
2. A: Can I get you another slice of pizza?
B: No, thanks. I'm good.
A: No worries.

3A. What do people often offer? (Example answers)

Situation Offers

On an airplane something to drink, a snack, a blanket

At a party a drink, food, a seat

At a business meeting coffee, water, a pen

At a restaurant a refill, dessert, more bread

3B. Write conversations for the remaining situations. (Example for a restaurant)

A: Can I offer you dessert?

B: That'd be wonderful. What do you have?
A: We have chocolate cake and apple pie.
Page 18 – 2.4 Cool food

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical answers)

A. Where do they decide to have lunch? Why?

They decide to go to Anna’s because the woman wants gluten-free options.

B. True / False (based on common listening content)

1. F – She is not on the diet to lose weight.

2. T – She has avoided gluten for six months.
3. F – Her family does not follow the diet.
4. F – They are not sure about going to Anna’s.

Reading

Circle the questions the survey asked:

✅ 1, ✅ 2, ❌ 3, ✅ 4, ✅ 5

Answers to those questions (based on the text):

1. A majority said yes.

2. About 22 percent said they buy or try to avoid gluten.
3. A quarter thought gluten-free foods have more nutrients.
4. More than a third thought it helps lose weight (but research shows the opposite).

Page 19 – Writing

Write a short report about the survey charts (example)

The charts show changes in student drinking habits between 2010 and 2015. In 2010, 70% of
students drank soda, while only 30% drank sugar-free drinks. By 2015, the percentage of
students drinking soda had dropped to 40%, and the percentage drinking sugar-free drinks
had risen to 60%. This suggests that students are becoming more health-conscious.

Check and Review (page 19) – Self-assessment

No written answers required. Students check the boxes according to their confidence.
 Unit 3 Workbook Solutions (Pages 20–27)
Page 20 – 3.1 Is it worth it?

Vocabulary: Talking about time and money

A. Circle the correct words.

1. money
2. about the same
3. increase
4. other basic things
5. way that you live
6. satisfaction
7. money and comfort
8. goes down
9. is a good use of time
10. exchange
11. important to you
12. useful

B. Complete the sentences with your own information.

(Example answers – accept any logical, personal response)

1. I can’t afford to buy a new car right now.

2. The thing I like most about my lifestyle is that I have flexible working hours.
3. You know you don’t have a good work-life balance when you never have time for
your hobbies.
4. I would like to boost my chances of getting a promotion at work.
5. What I value most of all is my health and my family.
6. It is time well-spent when I read a good book or exercise.
7. It’s worth it to take a salary cut if the new job makes me happier.
8. In order to have a good quality of life, it is important to have supportive friends and
enough free time.

Page 21 – Grammar: too and enough

A. Complete the sentences with too or enough.

1. Jorge’s too inexperienced … He isn’t experienced enough.

2. The job is too far from my home. It isn’t close enough.
3. Lina isn’t quick enough. She’s too slow.
4. I work too many hours. I don’t have enough free time.
5. My salary is too low. I don’t make enough money.
6. The office isn’t big enough. It’s too small.

B. Write sentences using the words in parentheses.

 1. It’s too cold to go to the beach.
2. Ramon isn’t old enough to go to the club.
3. Olga is too tired to cook dinner.
4. Isabelle doesn’t have enough time off to take a long vacation.
5. Manuel is too busy to go out for lunch.
6. Trevor doesn’t have enough money to enter the museum.

C. Write true sentences for you.

(Example answers – any logical personal response)

1. I spend too much time studying. / I don’t spend enough time studying.
2. I have too many things to do today.
3. I don’t make enough money.
4. I get too many texts every day.
5. My neighborhood isn’t lively enough at night.
6. I have too many friends on social media.
7. I work too hard.

Page 22 – 3.2 The price of a coffee

Vocabulary: Talking about prices and value

A. Complete the chart. Write each verb under the correct preposition.

for on of in with

charge depend make the most invest come up

pay a fair price have an effect take advantage treat myself

rely

B. Complete the sentences with verbs and prepositions.

1. You should make the most of the beautiful weather today.

2. Prices depend on what people are willing to pay.
3. Drinking too much coffee has an effect on my ability to sleep.
4. After a bad day, I treat myself to a bowl of ice cream.
5. Our guests can take advantage of many facilities at the hotel.
6. I am willing to pay a fair price for food, but $12 for a sandwich is too much.
7. You can rely on the service at the restaurant.
8. To be successful, businesses need to come up with new ideas.
9. Should I invest in Sam’s business?
10. They charged $5 for a glass of water!

C. Write about shopping using at least three phrases from 1A.

(Example answer)
The last time I went shopping, the cashier forgot to charge me for two items. I decided to take
advantage of a sale and treated myself to a new jacket. I can always rely on that store for
good prices.

Page 23 – Grammar: Modifying comparisons

A. Compare the bakeries.

1. Crazy 4 Cake has been open a little longer than Sweet Surprises. Of the three, Bob’s
Bakery has been open by far the longest.
2. Crazy 4 Cake is a whole lot more expensive, but Bob’s Bakery is much cheaper than
Sweet Surprises.
3. Sweet Surprises is a bit more popular than Bob’s Bakery, but Crazy 4 Cake is way
more popular than both.
4. Crazy 4 Cake is by far the busiest of the three. Bob’s Bakery is a little busier than
Sweet Surprises.

B. Complete with as … as and almost, nearly, nowhere near, just.

1. Gina’s pizza is nowhere near as good as Arturo’s.

2. Arturo’s servers are almost as friendly as Gina’s are.
3. Arturo’s seats are nowhere near as comfortable as Gina’s are.
4. Gina’s is just as big as Arturo’s is.
5. Gina’s is nearly as new as Arturo’s is.

C. Write true sentences.

(Example answers)

1. The circus is by far the most exciting thing I’ve ever seen.
2. A new phone is by far the best gift I’ve ever gotten.
3. Frozen pizza is nowhere near as tasty as fresh pizza.
4. Riding a bike is way easier than running a marathon.
5. Starbucks is a bit more expensive than my local café.
6. My sister is just as intelligent as my brother.

Page 24 – 3.3 I’m so sorry!

Functional language: Apologize for damaging something

A. Complete the conversation.

(Typical answer using words from the box – exact words depend on the box provided in the
book)

A: I can’t believe I did this. I’m so sorry. I just broke your favorite mug.
B: Oh no! What happened?
A: I was washing it and it slipped. I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
B: It’s OK. Don’t beat yourself up about it. It was an accident.
A: I’ll buy you a new one.
B: It’s not the end of the world. Really, don’t worry.

Real-world strategy: Responding to an apology

A. Put the words in the correct order.

1. Andy: It’s really no big deal.

2. Nate: Don’t beat yourself up over it.
3. Hee-an: It’s not the end of the world.

Page 25 – More practice with apologies

A. Write a conversation for each situation.

(Example answers – other logical responses are acceptable)

Situation 1 (Victor lost Daria’s book)

Victor: Daria, I can’t believe I did this, but … I left your book on the train. I can’t tell you
how sorry I am.
Daria: It’s just a book. Don’t beat yourself up over it.

Situation 2 (Keiko forgot a meeting)

Keiko: Al, I’m really sorry. I forgot about the meeting. I didn’t put it on my calendar.
Al: Don’t worry. It’s not the end of the world. We can catch up tomorrow.

Situation 3 (Joao texted wrong directions)

Joao: Max, I’m so sorry. I texted you the wrong directions, and you got lost.
Max: It’s really no big deal. I found the place eventually.

Situation 4 (Lin broke Alex’s TV – Alex thinks it’s the TV)

Lin: Alex, I’m afraid I have some bad news. I broke your TV.
Alex: What? You’re kidding.
Lin: I’m so sorry. I’ll pay for it.
Alex: Don’t beat yourself up. Accidents happen.

Situation 5 (Hector broke a glass)

Hector: Alice, I feel terrible. I broke one of your good glasses.
Alice: It’s not the end of the world. I have plenty more.

Page 26 – 3.4 Epic shopping fails

Reading

A. Is the blogger writing about shopping online or in a store?

Answer: In a store (mentions parking lot, salesperson, cash register).
B. Read the post again. Answer the questions.

1. b It was too full.

2. a He didn’t know about the product.
3. a She had to wait too long to pay.

Listening

(Answers depend on the audio – typical answers based on common workbook listening
activities)

A. Answer the questions.

1. She works at a grocery store / supermarket.

2. Customers give her problems.
3. The Milk Lady returned a bottle of milk that was almost empty / caused a scene.
4. She can’t fix the problem because the manager doesn’t allow refunds on opened
products.

Page 27 – Writing

A. Read the store review.

(Annotations – not written answers, but for reference)

 Underline sentence showing feeling: I highly recommend ProSports.

 Circle positive features: excellent store, wide variety of products, great prices,
everyone was very friendly, knew a lot
 Circle negative features: there wasn’t enough staff
 Box around recommendation: I’d definitely go back.

B. Write a short review of a store you have been to.

(Example answer)

I recently visited TechZone to buy headphones. The store has a great selection, and the prices
are reasonable. However, the salespeople were not very helpful – they seemed more
interested in their phones than in customers. My only complaint is the poor service. I might go
back for the prices, but not for the advice.
Workbook Unit 4 – Going Glocal (Pages 28–35) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 4 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 28 – 4.1 More than just a jersey

Vocabulary: Talking about advertising

A. Complete the sentences with words in the box.

1. Al’s Pizza pays to support our basketball team. They are our sponsor. We have their
slogan – “Best pizza in town!” – on our jerseys.
2. Louisa wears bright colors to make a fashion statement.
3. Dave’s business was not doing well, so he decided to advertise on TV. He also hired
an artist to design a new logo for his business.
4. Have you seen the ad / advertisement for that new TV show? It looks really funny.
5. Products from famous brands, like Gucci and Prada, are often more expensive
because they are status symbols.
6. Disney makes a lot of its profits from merchandising. The company charges other
companies to put its characters on their products.
7. Many websites make money by hosting commercials for other companies and
products.
8. Many companies will sponsor a local charity or a sports team because they know it is
good for their reputation.
9. The football stadium has a store inside that sells the team’s merchandise.

Grammar: Modals of speculation

A. Circle the correct words.

1. The fans are going to their seats. They must have tickets.
2. Val was in second place in the race last time. She might win this time.
3. Andreas always wears a Santos jersey. He must like the team.
4. There’s a man talking to the players. He could be the coach. Or maybe he’s the
referee.
5. Some fans are leaving the game early. They might be bored.
6. Nobody is wearing a jacket. It can’t be cold.

Page 29 – Grammar and vocabulary (continued)

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. A: Does Victor know Eve?

B: He must know (know) her. They’re taking the same class.
 2. A: Are there tickets available for tomorrow’s game?
B: There might be (be) tickets left. Let’s look online and see.
3. A: That’s Marisol’s brother.
B: He can’t be (be) Marisol’s brother. Everyone in her family is tall, and he’s very
short.
4. A: Does Natalia like soccer?
B: She must like (like) it. She talks about it all the time.
5. A: We have a meeting tomorrow, right?
B: We might have (have) a meeting. Mark hasn’t decided yet.
6. A: Tom’s at the door.
B: Tom can’t be (be) at the door. He’s at work.

B. Write an explanation for each fact. Use modals of speculation and the words in the
box or your own ideas.
(Example answers)

1. Christine likes to make a fashion statement with her choice of clothes.

→ It might be important for her to look good.
2. Nike has had the slogan “Just do it” for years.
→ The slogan must help people remember the brand.
3. People like to buy cool brands.
→ Cool brands might make people feel special.
4. Commercials with music are more successful than commercials without music.
→ Music must help people remember the product.
5. People buy Rolex watches because they are a status symbol.
→ Rolex must be a symbol of success.
6. A good logo is very important for a company.
→ A good logo can help sell merchandise.

Page 30 – 4.2 Viral stories

Vocabulary: Talking about people in the media

A. Crossword answers

Across

2. model
3. entertainer
4. icon
5. DJ
6. comedian
7. celebrity

Down

1. filmmaker
2. hero
 3. designer
4. audience

Grammar: Subject and object relative clauses

A. Write where, which, who, that, or – (if the relative pronoun is not necessary).

1. I like stores that / which have a lot of different products.

2. I never go to restaurants where I have to wait.
3. My friends who / that live far away text me all the time.
4. I share all the photos – (no pronoun) I take with friends and family.
5. I don’t like problems that / which keep me awake at night.
6. I don’t give money to people – (no pronoun) I don’t know.
7. I would like to be someone who / that other people admire.

Page 31 – Combine sentences with relative clauses

A. Combine the sentences using relative pronouns.

1. Some stories are unbelievable. The stories go viral.

→ Some stories that go viral are unbelievable.
2. The stories are about animals. I like those stories the most.
→ The stories that I like the most are about animals.
3. People must have a lot of free time. These people watch a lot of videos.
→ People who watch a lot of videos must have a lot of free time.
4. People share stories. They think the stories are funny.
→ People share stories that they think are funny.
5. There’s a video with a cat. The cat is playing the piano.
→ There’s a video with a cat that is playing the piano.
6. Once I saw a video of a house. Fifty cats lived in the house.
→ Once I saw a video of a house where fifty cats lived.
7. One great video still makes me laugh. I saw the video last year.
→ One great video that I saw last year still makes me laugh.
8. My friends thought it was funny, too. My friends saw the video.
→ My friends who saw the video thought it was funny, too.

B. Write sentences that are true for you. Use relative pronouns where necessary.
(Example answers)

1. Performers who perform online don’t always get a lot of likes.

2. A podcaster who becomes a celebrity doesn’t always make a lot of money.
3. The icons that I admire are all from my country.
4. It is fun to be in an audience where I don’t know anyone.
5. The photos that go viral are not always photos of heroes.
6. The clothes that I buy are usually by famous designers.
Page 32 – 4.3 That’s a good point, but …

Functional language: Exchanging opinions

A. Match the columns to complete the conversations.

1. I really think professional athletes are paid too much.

→ d Just a second. Pro athletes train really hard. They earn their salaries.
2. I find it very unfair that women athletes earn less than men.
→ b Yes, absolutely. There’s no reason they should earn less.
3. I don’t really think it’s better to watch sports live than on TV.
→ c It’s not so much that it’s better. It’s just different.
4. High school students should focus on their studies, not on sports.
→ e OK, that’s a good point, but high school sports aren’t all bad.
5. Don’t you think we expect too much from professional athletes?
→ a As I see it, they have a responsibility to be good role models.

B. Complete the conversation with the expressions in the box.

Derek: So, Elisa, what did you think of the book?

Elisa: I hated it. I really think it’s really boring.
Derek: Yeah, me too. As I see it, it’s the worst book we’ve read this year.
Tae-hyun: Now, just a second, I liked it. It was so different from the stuff we usually read.
Elisa: That’s a good point, but being different doesn’t mean it was good.
Tae-hyun: Well, Derek, I’m surprised you didn’t like it. You usually love science fiction.
Derek: That’s true, but this book was more about the relationship between the two main
characters – not really about the space travel. It’s not so much that this book was really more
of a love story.
Tae-hyun: I found it a love story, it’s just that love is an important part of the story. I still
think it’s science fiction.

Real-world strategy: Making opinions more emphatic

A. Correct the mistakes in the responses.

1. A: The Aztecs are the best team in the league.

B: Sorry, I couldn’t disagree more!
2. A: Romantic comedies are always so dumb.
B: That’s not true at all!
3. A: Manu Ginobili wasn’t that great of a basketball player.
B: You have it all wrong!

Page 33 – More functional language practice

A. Read the conversation. Circle expressions that discuss/exchange opinions. Underline

expressions that make opinions more emphatic.
(Answers – annotation exercise)
  Circle: Now just a second, As I see it, OK that’s true, It’s not so much that … it’s just
that
 Underline: That’s not true at all, You have it all wrong, I couldn’t disagree more

B. Write a conversation between Yusef and Abigail about camping.

(Example answer)

Yusef: As I see it, camping is a great way to spend a weekend. I love getting out of the city.
Abigail: Are you serious? I find it really uncomfortable. Sleeping outside is the worst.
Yusef: Now, just a second. You get to see the stars and cook over a fire.
Abigail: That’s a good point about the food, but the bugs are everywhere.
Yusef: You have it all wrong! With good bug spray, it’s fine.
Abigail: I couldn’t disagree more. I’ll take a hotel any day.

Page 34 – 4.4 Building a brand

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical answers)

A. What does the speaker talk about?

The speaker talks about how companies can succeed internationally and the importance of
understanding local cultures.

B. Write Y (yes) or N (no).

1. N – Does the speaker say that every company can be successful internationally?
2. N – Should a company that does not have enough customers at home sell abroad?
3. Y – Could a company fail abroad if it doesn’t understand the culture of a country?
4. Y – Is it important for companies to work with people from other countries?

Reading

A. Read the article. Write the missing information.

1. Red Bull is an international company.

2. The name of the owner is Dietrich Mateschitz.
3. The owner became interested in Red Bull when he was in Thailand / Asia.
4. Krating Daeng means “red bull” in Thai.
5. Chalco Yoovidhya was the person who created the Thai drink Krating Daeng.

Page 35 – Writing

A. Read the social media comment. Underline the five words and phrases that mean
“because (of)” and “so.”
(Underline these)

 As a result
  Due to the fact that
 As
 Consequently
 Thanks to

B. Write a comment about one of the topics. Use at least three of the words/phrases
underlined in 3A.
(Example answer – topic: a brand you always buy)

I always buy Apple products. As a result, my devices all work together seamlessly. Due to the
fact that they are so reliable, I never even consider other brands. Consequently, I’ve saved a
lot of time troubleshooting. Thanks to their customer service, I always feel supported.

Check and Review (Page 35) – Self-assessment

No written answers required. Students check boxes according to their confidence.

Workbook Unit 5 – True Stories (Pages 36–43) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 5 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 36 – 5.1 Every picture tells a story

Vocabulary: Describing stories

A. Complete the sentences with words from the box.

(Answers – some may have more than one correct option, but these are the most direct fits)

1. family saga
2. personal tragedy
3. hard-luck story
4. love story
5. success story
6. mystery
7. tall tale
8. tearjerker
9. feel-good story
10. horror story
11. human interest story

Grammar: Past perfect

A. Match sentences 1-6 with the sentences in the box. Then underline the events that
happened first.

| 1. I failed the exam. | → I hadn’t studied. (first) |

| 2. The money wasn’t in my pocket. | → I had lost it. (first) |
| 3. He’d had an accident. | → He woke up in the hospital. (second – underline He’d had an
accident as first) |
| 4. He arrived 10 minutes late. | → He’d missed his flight. (first) |
| 5. I left the theater. | → The movie had ended. (first) |
| 6. Everyone had left. | → The party was over. (first – underline Everyone had left) |

Page 37 – Past perfect continued

B. Complete the paragraph with the past perfect form of the words in the box.

Julio and Marcella came home late from a party one evening. They were shocked to see that
one of the living room windows was broken. Someone 1 had broken the glass. The back door
was unlocked. Someone 2 had opened the door. The dog was in the basement. Someone 3
had put / had thrown the dog there. They found their books and important papers on the
floor. Someone 4 had thrown them off the desk. Their laptops were gone. Someone 5 had
taken them. Julio and Marcella called the police because they had been robbed.

C. Read the story below. Put the events in the correct order. Then decide the story type.

Correct order:

1. A young boy goes fishing with his dog.

2. After a few hours, the boy gets lost.
3. The boy is missing for 12 hours.
4. Luckily, the dog helps him find his way home again.
5. His parents are very worried.
6. The parents are very happy.

Story type: feel-good story (or human interest story)

D. Complete the story with the simple past, past continuous, and past perfect.
(Example answer – students should write a short paragraph)

A young boy had gone fishing with his dog. After a few hours, the boy got lost. He was
missing for 12 hours. Luckily, the dog helped him find his way home again. His parents were
very worried, but in the end they were very happy.

Page 38 – 5.2 Last-minute-itis

Vocabulary: Making and breaking plans

A. Complete the phrasal verbs with ahead, down, out, forward, or together.

Jess: Hi, Leo. What happened last night? We all got together at the new pizza place in town.
We thought you were coming but then we gave up on you.
Leo: Yeah, I know. Sorry I let you down. I don’t mean to make up excuses, but yesterday
was just the worst day. First, my car was stolen. I ended up taking three buses to Gina’s place.
Then she split up with me.
Jess: Really? I’m so sorry. That’s terrible. A day like that could mess up your whole month.
Leo: Thanks, Jess. Right now I’m just trying to stay positive. Anyway, I’m headed to lunch
now. Should I wait for you or go ahead without you?
Jess: Don’t wait. I’m going to be held up here a little longer. Do you want to do something
later today, maybe to cheer you up?
Leo: Thanks, but tonight I’m going to hang out with my family. And I also feel like I’m
getting a cold.
Jess: Well, I’m sure you’re looking forward to your vacation at least.
Leo: Definitely. But let’s get together when I’m back.

Grammar: was/were going to; was/were supposed to

A. Check (✓) the correct sentences.

 1. ❌ I was going call you, but I forgot.
2. ✅ We were going to leave at 8, but we left at 9.
3. ❌ The kids were suppose to get out of school an hour ago.
4. ❌ You going to pay me last week.
5. ❌ It supposed to rain today, but it’s a beautiful day.
6. ✅ Was I supposed to meet Professor Yu yesterday? I can’t remember.

B. Correct the incorrect sentences from exercise 2A.

1. I was going to call you, but I forgot.

2. The kids were supposed to get out of school an hour ago.
3. You were going to pay me last week.
4. It was supposed to rain today, but it’s a beautiful day.

Page 39 – More grammar and vocabulary

C. Write sentences using the prompts.

(Example answers)

1. He was going to buy a new jacket, but he didn’t have enough money.
2. He was going to call his mom, but he didn’t.
3. They were going to watch a movie, but they didn’t.
4. She was going to travel to Spain, but she didn’t.
5. We were going to have a party, but we didn’t.
6. I was going to apply for the job, but I didn’t.

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.

1. Luis and his friends were going to hang out at the mall last night, but the mall closed
early.
2. I was going to get together with my friends for a movie, but I was held up.
3. The band was going to split up after their June concert, but they played together for
one more year.
4. Charlie wasn’t feeling well, but his parents were going to go ahead with the party.
Then they changed their minds.
5. The party was supposed to cheer up Elisa, but it didn’t. She was still sad.
6. Jessica was going to make up an excuse for missing the test. But in the end she told
the truth.
7. Updating the operating system wasn’t supposed to mess up my phone, but it sure did.

Page 40 – 5.3 There must be a mistake!

Functional language: Reacting to bad news

A. Read the reactions. Circle the correct words. Then label each sentence: reaction,
escalation, or resolution.

1. Is there someone else I can speak to about this, please? – escalation

2. I don’t get it. – reaction
3. I’m just glad that’s settled. – resolution
4. Can you check again, please? – escalation
5. That’s quite all right. – resolution
6. Would you mind taking another look? – escalation
7. I don’t understand. – reaction
8. There must be something you can do. – escalation
9. There must be some kind of mistake. – reaction
10. I’d like to speak to the manager, please. – escalation

Real-world strategy: Accepting bad news

B. Put the words in order to complete the responses.

1. Salesperson: I can’t lower the price of the car.

You: That’s not what I hoped to hear, but what can you do?
2. Server: I’m sorry, but there’s no more chicken soup today.
You: Well, it is what it is.
3. Manager: You can’t leave work early today.
You: Well, that’s life.
4. Dry cleaner: I’m sorry, but your jacket isn’t ready yet.
You: That’s too bad.

Page 41 – More functional language practice

A. Jason is in a store. Put the sentences in the correct order.

Correct order:

1. Jason: Here’s my credit card for the shirt. It’s $35, right?
2. Alma: The sign says $35. Then in small letters it says “Cash.”
3. Jason: There must be some kind of mistake. The sign says $35.
4. Alma: The shirt is $50. It’s $35 if you pay in cash.
5. Jason: That’s not right. Is there someone else I can speak to about this, please?
6. Alma: The manager is busy. How about I give you this $15 tie for only $5?
7. Jason: Well, OK. I’ve never heard of a credit card difference in price, but I’m glad it’s
settled. Thanks.

B. Complete the conversation using expressions from exercises 1A and 2A.

(Example answer)
Arturo: Hi. I lost my credit card yesterday, and today there are some charges on my card that
I didn’t make. I’d like to have those charges removed and have my credit card canceled.
Credit card worker: Well, I can cancel your credit card, but I can’t remove the charges, sir.
Arturo: There must be something you can do. I didn’t make those charges.
Credit card worker: I’m sorry, sir, but there isn’t. You will be responsible for those charges.
Arturo: Is there someone else I can speak to about this, please?
Credit card worker: Of course, sir. I’ll transfer you right now.
Manager: Hello, sir. How can I help you?
Arturo: Well, I’m trying to get some charges removed from my credit card account. I lost my
card yesterday, and I guess someone else found it and used it.
Manager: I’m sorry to hear that. But since you didn’t report your card as lost yesterday, I
can’t totally remove the charges. But I can reduce them by 50%.
Arturo: That’s not what I hoped to hear, but what can you do? OK, thank you.

Page 42 – 5.4 The perfect apology?

Reading

A. Read the blog post about apologies. Does the writer think apologies matter a little or
a lot? How do you know?
Answer: The writer thinks apologies matter a lot. The writer says that apologizing helps you
grow as a person and that feeling sorry is a good thing.

B. Match the words with their meanings. Underline the words in the text that helped you
guess.

Word Meaning

1. forgiveness d no longer being angry at someone

2. flaw c something that shows we are not perfect

3. remorse a feeling sorry for something bad you have done

4. recognize b admit something unpleasant is true

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to the conversation. Check (✓) the things the man and woman mention.

 ✅ 1. The man says what he did wrong.

 ✅ 2. The woman gives advice about making apologies.
 ✅ 3. The woman tells Marco words he should not use in an apology.
 ❌ 4. The man says what happened after he apologized.
Page 43 – Writing

A. Read the note of apology. Underline the parts where the writer uses the same
language. Then replace the repeated words with words from the box.

Original repeated phrases:

 “the way the server treated you” (appears twice)

 “give you a free meal” (appears twice)

Rewritten version:
Dear Ms. Vega,
Please accept my apologies for the way the server treated you last night. His behavior was
unacceptable. I have spoken to him, and I can promise you it will not happen again. I hope
you will return to the restaurant so that I can offer you this gift. I would really like to give
you a free meal because of what happened last night. I am truly sorry.
Sincerely,
Vincent Cha

B. Write an apology to a customer. (Example answer)

Dear Mr. Chen,

Please accept my apologies for the rude behavior of our sales clerk last week. The way she
spoke to you was completely unacceptable. I have spoken to her, and I can promise you it will
not happen again. I hope you will return to our store so that I can offer you a 30% discount
on your next purchase. I am truly sorry for the inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Maria Lopez, Owner
 Workbook Unit 6 – Community Action
(Pages 44–51) –

Page 44 – 6.1 Helping out

Vocabulary: Describing communities

A. Complete the conversations with the words in the box.

1. A: There’s a community garden meeting next week. Would you want to go with me?
B: Yes, I’d like to take part in that.
2. A: Would you like to become a member of our organization?
B: Yes, I’d really like to join.
3. A: I was wondering if you’d like to give some money to our organization.
B: Sure, I’d be happy to donate.
4. A: Who watches your children when you’re at work?
B: My parents take care of them.
5. A: Do you have a lot of friends in your new neighborhood?
B: Not really. I need to connect with more people.
6. A: I don’t get paid for the time I work at the hospital. I do it for free.
B: It’s very nice of you to volunteer.
7. A: My classmates and I have a lot in common.
B: It’s good that you have people you can get to know.
8. A: Let me carry those boxes for you.
B: It’s very kind of you to help out. Thank you.
9. A: Let’s have a street party so that all the neighbors can do things with each other.
B: Yes, it will be good to bring together everyone in the neighborhood.
10. A: These are the websites that will answer everyone’s questions.
B: OK, thanks. I’ll pass on the information.
11. A: Why did you start to volunteer at the after-school center?
B: I wanted to get involved with a group that helps children.

B. Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.

(Example answers – any logical personal response)

1. I connect with people by talking about sports and hobbies.

2. I’ve never donated to a wildlife charity, but I’d like to.
3. It would be fun to join a local book club.
4. I want to get involved with a homeless shelter soon.
5. A good way to bring neighbors together is by organizing a block party.
6. It’s important to take care of the elderly in my community.

Page 45 – Grammar: Present and past passives

A. Underline the object of the sentence. Then rewrite using the passive.

1. Someone donated millions of dollars.

→ Millions of dollars were donated.
2. People know the organization all over the world.
→ The organization is known all over the world.
3. Someone started the shelter 50 years ago.
→ The shelter was started 50 years ago.
4. People give free clothes away every day.
→ Free clothes are given away every day.
5. Somebody serves the food three times a day.
→ The food is served three times a day.
6. People left their pets on the streets.
→ Their pets were left on the streets.

B. Complete the sentences with passive verb forms. Use the verbs in parentheses.

1. I am given (give) different things to do every week. That’s why I like to volunteer.
2. We were helped (help) right away. It didn’t take long for someone to see us.
3. The boys were sent (send) to a different room because they had arrived too late.
4. The students are tested (test) every Monday. They never like it.
5. A doctor is called (call) when there is an emergency.
6. Our dog was hit (hit) by a car. We were so upset.

C. Write yes/no and information questions using the passive. Then look online for the
answers.
(Answers will vary – example provided)

1. Where was the United Nations founded?

→ It was founded in San Francisco, in the United States.
2. When was the UN building in New York completed?
→ It was completed in 1952.
3. Was the UN building in New York designed by a Brazilian architect?
→ Yes, it was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier.
4. Are visitors to the UN building in New York required to get a security pass?
→ Yes, they are.
5. Are tours of the UN given in English only?
→ No, they are given in many languages.

Page 46 – 6.2 Random acts of kindness

Vocabulary: Describing good deeds

A. Circle the correct words.

1. People should be grateful for the kindness of others.

2. You can show your appreciation by saying “thank you.”
3. I’m sorry Tom was so ungrateful after all the helpful things you did for him.
 4. The only reward I want is your success. That will be very rewarding.
5. Sometimes I get advice that is really unhelpful. People say things to me without
thinking.
6. I appreciate everything you have done for me.
7. We were very appreciative of their act of kindness.
8. It was very thoughtful of our neighbors to send food after the fire. I hope we showed
our gratitude.
9. When you help someone with something, you are lending a helping hand.
10. It was a thoughtful gesture to offer to help repair the broken window.

B. Answer the questions. Use your own ideas.

(Example answers)

1. How do you show your appreciation for acts of kindness?

→ I always say “thank you” sincerely and try to return the favor later.
2. Who do you like to lend a helping hand to?
→ I like to help elderly neighbors carry their groceries.
3. Why are thoughtful gestures important?
→ They make people feel valued and strengthen relationships.
4. What kinds of things are you grateful for?
→ I’m grateful for my family’s health and my friends’ support.
5. Do you think helping others is its own reward?
→ Yes, because it makes me feel good to see someone else happy.
6. How do you react if someone is ungrateful for help you offer?
→ I try not to take it personally and remind myself that I helped because I wanted to,
not for thanks.

Page 47 – Grammar: Passives with modals

A. Match 1-6 in column A with a-f in column B.

A B

1. Animals here at the zoo should not c be given any kind of food.

2. Your homework must e be finished by tonight.

3. Donations to the charity can f be sent at any time.

4. New homes might d be found for the homeless.

5. Thank you so much for everything. Your kindness will a be remembered.

6. Young children should b be taught to be polite.

B. Complete the sentences using passives with modals.

1. Before you help people, they should be asked (should / ask) if they want help.
 2. I promise that the report will be finished (will / finish) before I leave.
3. This can’t be done (can’t / do) by one person. You need help.
4. Tori might be given (might / give) a job at the animal shelter.
5. I think more money should be spent (should / spend) on animals.
6. The boy’s injury is serious. He must be taken (must / take) to a hospital right away.

C. Answer the questions using passives with modals. Then write another answer using
your own ideas.
(Example answers)

1. What can happen at home? (food / cook in a microwave oven)

→ Food can be cooked in a microwave oven.
→ Clothes can be washed in a washing machine.
2. What must happen at airports? (bags / check)
→ Bags must be checked before boarding.
→ Passports must be shown at immigration.
3. What should happen in parks? (children / watch)
→ Children should be watched by their parents.
→ Dogs should be kept on a leash.
4. What will happen in your next class? (we / give a homework assignment)
→ We will be given a homework assignment.
→ New vocabulary will be introduced.
5. What might happen in stores? (customers / tell the wrong price)
→ Customers might be told the wrong price.
→ Items might be sold out.

Page 48 – 6.3 There’s no need …

Functional language: Making offers

A. Complete the conversations. Use the words in the box.

(Typical answers – exact words depend on the box)

1. A: Would you like to sit down?

B: I’m OK. Thanks anyway.
2. A: Let me help you with those grocery bags?
B: Thanks, I really appreciate it.
3. A: Let me get the door for you.
B: I can manage.
4. A: Do you need a hand with that?
B: That’s very kind / nice of you.
5. A: I’m getting up. Do you want my seat?
B: Nope, it’s all good.
6-7. (Students write two more conversations – example below)
A: Can I give you a hand with that?
B: No, really, I’m fine. Thanks anyway.
 A: Would you like me to carry that for you?
B: That’s very kind of you. Thank you.

Real-world strategy: Imposing on somebody

A. Put the words in the correct order. Write a response accepting or refusing.

1. Ana: I’m sorry, but is it OK if I use your phone for a moment? Mine is out of battery.
Response (accept): Sure, no problem. Here you go.
2. Joe: I don’t mean to be rude, but would you mind letting me go ahead of you in line? I
only have a few items, and I’m in a rush.
Response (accept): OK, go ahead.
3-4. (Students write their own – example)
Request: I’m sorry to have to ask, but would you mind turning down your music? I
have a headache.
Response (refuse): I’m sorry, but I’m about to turn it off anyway.

Page 49 – More functional language practice

A. Offer to help the person in the picture. Then write the person’s response.
(Example answers – based on typical pictures: someone with heavy bags, someone dropping
items, etc.)

Picture 1 (someone struggling with boxes)

A: Let me give you a hand with those boxes.
B: Thanks, I really appreciate it.

Picture 2 (someone looking at a map, lost)

A: Do you need some help finding a place?
B: That’s very kind of you. I’m looking for the station.

Picture 3 (elderly person with a suitcase)

A: Would you like me to carry that for you?
B: No, I can manage. But thanks anyway.

Picture 4 (someone who dropped groceries)

A: Let me help you pick those up.
B: Thanks! That’s very nice of you.

B. Read the situations. Write a request and a response. Use I’m really sorry to have to ask
or I don’t mean to be rude.
(Example answers)

Situation 1: Bernardo and Marta

A (Bernardo): I’m really sorry to have to ask, but could you finish the report without me? My
son is sick, and I have to leave.
B (Marta): OK, I’ll handle it. Hope your son feels better.
Situation 2: Neighbor with a broken car
A: I don’t mean to be rude, but would you mind if I borrowed your car tomorrow? I have a
job interview, and mine won’t be fixed in time.
B: I’m sorry, but I need it tomorrow. Can you take the bus?

Page 50 – 6.4 Painting safer streets

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Check (✓) the topics that Angela mentions.

 ✅ What guerilla gardening is

 ✅ Why she started guerilla gardening
 ✅ The places she has done guerilla gardening
 ❌ Other countries where guerilla gardening happens
 ✅ Some of the problems with guerilla gardening

B. Write T (true) or F (false).

1. F – Greg and Angela both do guerilla gardening.

2. T – People do guerilla gardening to improve public spaces.
3. F – City governments help with guerilla gardening projects.
4. T – People can send donations if they want to support guerilla gardening.
5. F – Guerilla gardening groups exist only in North America.
6. T – Businesses are helping guerilla gardening groups.

Reading

A. Read about guerilla gardening in Los Angeles. Circle the correct answers.

1. Guerrilla gardening started many years ago.

2. In the past, people had to drive far to buy healthy food.
3. L.A. Green Grounds was started in order to grow food.
4. Volunteers for L.A. Green Grounds do not all live in South Central Los Angeles.
5. The city of Los Angeles owns a lot of empty land.

Page 51 – Writing

A. Read the report. Find the quotations and circle the phrases used to introduce them.
Underline the verbs used in the phrases.
(Annotation exercise)

 One of the leaders of the group claimed that “many parts of the city are ugly…”
 When asked for comment, one resident said, “I think this is an excellent idea…”
 One person in city government pointed out that “the city has a lot of needs…”
B. Write a report about an empty space in your town.
(Example answer)

There is an empty lot on Main Street between the library and the post office. It is about half
the size of a football field. Right now, it is full of trash, weeds, and broken concrete. It looks
ugly and is never used.
One resident said, “This space is an eyesore. It should be turned into a community garden.”
I agree. The space could be cleaned up, and volunteers could plant flowers and vegetables.
This would make the neighborhood more beautiful and provide fresh food for local families. It
is time to take action.
Workbook Unit 7 – Can we talk? (Pages 52–59) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 7 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 52 – 7.1 A common language

Vocabulary: Describing communication

A. Use the words in the box to describe the quotes.

(The box likely contains words like: comment, congratulate, contact, criticize, explain, gossip,
inform, keep in touch with, mention, persuade, reply to, report – example answers below)

1. “You did a great job on the presentation!” → congratulate

2. “I think the manager made a mistake.” → criticize
3. “Let me tell you how the system works.” → explain
4. “Did you hear that Maria and John broke up?” → gossip
5. “I’ll text you when I arrive.” → keep in touch with / contact
6. “You should really try the new sushi place.” → persuade
7. “Thanks for your email. I’ll respond tomorrow.” → reply to

Grammar: Reported speech

A. Read the conversation. Circle the correct words.

Emma: I like your hat.

1. Emma said / told Amin that she liked his hat.

Amin: I have had it for a long time.

2. Amin said that he had had it for a long time.

Emma: Well, it’s very nice.

3. Emma said that it was very nice.

Amin: I’ve been ill.

4. Amin told Emma that he had been ill.

Emma: I’m sorry to hear that.

5. Emma said that she was sorry to hear that.

Amin: I still don’t feel well.

6. Amin said that he still didn’t feel well.

Page 53 – Reported speech continued

B. Complete the reported speech sentences.

1. “I haven’t gotten any messages in a week.”

→ She said that she hadn’t gotten any messages in a week.
2. “Sorry I’m late. I didn’t know where to go.”
→ He told us he was sorry he was late and that he hadn’t known where to go.
3. “I haven’t really kept in touch with Mike.”
→ She said that she hadn’t really kept in touch with Mike.
4. “I’m trying to persuade my husband to get a dog.”
→ She told us that she was trying to persuade her husband to get a dog.
5. “My boss criticized me for being late a couple times last week.”
→ He explained that his boss had criticized him for being late a couple times the
previous week.
6. “I don’t recall having sent that email.”
→ He claimed that he didn’t recall having sent that email.

C. Report what the people said. Replace said or told with one of the verbs in the box.

1. “Jake needs to fill in two different forms,” Risa said.

→ Risa explained that Jake needed to fill in two different forms.
2. “No, I haven’t been able to contact Jane,” Yumi said.
→ Yumi replied that she hadn’t been able to contact Jane.
3. “The post is very funny,” Victor said.
→ Victor commented that the post was very funny.
4. “There was an accident at your home in the morning,” the police officer told Mr.
Santiago.
→ The police officer informed Mr. Santiago that there had been an accident at his
home in the morning.
5. “Take plenty of warm clothes on your trip,” Sara told John. (He did what she said.)
→ Sara persuaded John to take plenty of warm clothes on his trip.
6. Mike said, “In 1998, I saw the Statue of Liberty.”
→ Mike recalled that he had seen the Statue of Liberty in 1998.
7. “You paid too much in taxes last year,” the accountant said.
→ The accountant reported that I/we had paid too much in taxes the previous year.

Page 54 – 7.2 To text or not to text

Vocabulary: Talking about online communication

A. Complete the definitions with the words in the box.

1. A lurker reads other people’s comments and posts, but doesn’t make their own
comments or posts.
2. Clickbait is an article that is designed to get attention but that may not be true.
 3. A newsfeed shows information about important things happening around the world.
4. You can find someone’s photos and posts on their profile.
5. A meme is a piece of information (usually funny) that spreads very quickly on the
Internet.
6. A trending topic is something that a lot of people are currently posting about.
7. When you geo-tag a photo online, people know where the picture was taken.
8. When you post a status update, you put new information online about yourself.
9. Your profile has a description of you and your interests on a website.
10. When you tag something online, you add information to it.
11. A hashtag helps to connect an online post with other posts on the same topic.
12. If you are a podcaster, you host an online talk show.

Grammar: Reporting questions

B. Put the words in the reported questions in the correct order.

1. social media / asked / use / I / she / how often

→ She asked how often I use social media.
2. social media / asked / my parents / he / what / visited / sites / they
→ He asked what social media sites my parents visited.
3. were / she / my favorite / what / blogs / asked
→ She asked what my favorite blogs were.
4. me / they / an iPad / used / if / asked / I / in high school / had
→ They asked me if I had used an iPad in high school.
5. him / he / I / had / asked / met / if / anyone online
→ I asked him if he had met anyone online.
6. if / comment / asked / to / on / me / liked / videos / they / I
→ They asked me if I liked to comment on videos.

Page 55 – More reporting questions

A. Maria replied to an interviewer. Complete her answers with words from exercise 1A.
(Example answers – using vocabulary from page 54)

1. Maria replied, “No, I never tag myself in my photos.”

2. “I use hashtags because more people see my ideas that way.”
3. “I geo-tag my photos so people can see where I’ve been.”
4. “I update my professional profile every six months.”
5. “No, I don’t get all of my news from trending topics.”
6. “My favorite podcaster is Francine Veronica. I love her show.”
7. “I often read about trending topics, since everyone is talking about them.”
8. “I only share memes that I think are funny and harmless.”

B. Report the questions the interviewer asked.

1. The interviewer asked Maria if she ever tagged herself in her photos.
2. The interviewer asked Maria why she used hashtags.
3. The interviewer asked Maria why she geo-tagged her photos.
 4. The interviewer asked Maria how often she updated her professional profile.
5. The interviewer asked Maria if she got all her news from trending topics.
6. The interviewer asked Maria who her favorite podcaster was.
7. The interviewer asked Maria what she often read about.
8. The interviewer asked Maria what kind of memes she shared.

Page 56 – 7.3 And I’m like …

Functional language: Recounting stories

A. Complete the conversations with the phrases in the box.

Conversation 1
Gloria: So how was Tom’s 30th birthday party? I heard that Tom’s brother, Steve, didn’t go.
Apparently he had the flu. He was too sick to get out of bed.
Hope: Who told you that? That’s all wrong. What happened was that we had to change
where the party was going to be. And anyway, nobody thought to call Steve and tell him.
That’s why he missed the party.
Gloria: Wow, that’s terrible.

Conversation 2
Ray: Did you hear what happened to Ahsan last week?
Ivan: Someone told me that he got fired for yelling at his boss.
Ray: No, no, no. You see, what happened was that his boss told him he had to work over the
weekend. And Ahsan was like, “I can’t. It’s my daughter’s birthday.” Well, his boss told him
that he had to work anyway, and Ahsan got mad and quit.
Ivan: Really? Wow. That’s too bad for Ahsan.
Ray: Maybe not. You see, it turns out that he was already thinking about looking for a new
job. So, in the end it might be for the best.

Conversation 3
Natasha: Hey Vince. Did you hear about Sara?
Vince: No. What?
Natasha: You’ll never believe this but she got married last weekend!
Vince: Get out of here! I didn’t even know she was dating anyone.
Natasha: Apparently she wasn’t. What happened was that she went to her high school
reunion last month, and her old boyfriend was there. The funny thing was she still had
feelings for him after all these years, and it turns out that he felt the same way about her. So
anyway, now they’re married.
Vince: Well good for them. I hope it works out.

Page 57 – Getting back on track

A. Complete the conversation with the words in the box.

Irina: Last night I couldn’t get my daughter to put her tablet down.
Megan: How is Olive? I heard that she won the swimming competition last week.
Irina: Yeah. It was great. We were proud of her. Sorry, where was I? Oh yeah? So she
wouldn’t put the tablet away, and I was getting really annoyed. I wanted her to help clean up,
and she’d been chatting with her friend Julia for hours.
Megan: I know exactly how you feel. Josh never helps clean up either.
Irina: It’s super frustrating, right? As I was saying, she’d been chatting with her friend for
hours and still wouldn’t put the tablet away. So eventually, I took it and told her she couldn’t
have it back for a week.
Megan: Ha! I’ll bet that caused a fight.
Irina: You better believe it. So she was yelling and screaming, and uh …
Megan: Right, so she was yelling and screaming …
Irina: Right. Sorry, I lost my train of thought. So anyway my husband comes in, like right in
the middle of this, and gives her the tablet back! I couldn’t believe it. I was so angry.
Megan: I got angry with Mario last night. He was late for dinner, and I missed my meeting.
Irina: That’s too bad. So, what was I saying? Oh yeah, David and I got into a big argument
and now we’re not talking to each other.

B. Write a conversation telling a friend a made-up story about the woman in the picture.
Your friend interrupts.
(Example answer)

You: You’ll never guess what happened to my neighbor yesterday.

Friend: Oh really? What?
You: She was walking her dog in the park when suddenly a bird flew down and stole her
phone right out of her hand!
Friend: Wait, what? A bird stole her phone? That’s crazy.
You: I know, right? Anyway, as I was saying, she chased the bird for about ten minutes
before it dropped the phone in a tree.
Friend: Did she get it back?
You: Yes, but the screen was cracked. She was so upset.

Page 58 – 7.4 The emoji code

Reading

A. Read the post. Underline the sentences that express the writer’s main idea.
(The main ideas are:)

 “You and I are the problem, not emojis.”

 “Emojis are a big part of social media.”
 “They are here to stay, until the next change.”

B. Circle the correct words to complete the statements.

1. The writer believes that people who resist using emojis are part of the problem.
2. The writer says that emojis are helpful when people speak different languages.
3. The writer believes that emojis will definitely be more common in the future.
Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to a discussion about using emojis in the classroom. Write G for Gina, K for
Ken, B for both, or X if not mentioned.

1. Emojis improve communication. – B

2. Emojis help make creative work easier and more fun. – G
3. Students like what is familiar. That’s why they prefer to use emojis to learn language.
–K
4. Emojis can help with students who have clear communication difficulties. – G
5. Emojis can’t help students understand difficult material like Shakespeare. – K
6. Just because students are interested doesn’t mean they learn something well. – K
7. There are more benefits from using emojis for younger students than older ones. – X
(not mentioned)
8. There are many different kinds of activities students can do with emojis. – G

Page 59 – Writing

A. Write an informal email.

(Example answer)

To: Jess
Subject: Can’t make the meeting

Hey Jess,

I’m really sorry, but I have to miss our meeting this afternoon. Something urgent came up at
work. 😞
Can we reschedule for tomorrow morning instead? Let me know what works for you.

Thanks for understanding!

Talk soon,
Alex

B. Write a formal email with the same information.

(Example answer)

To: Jessica Chen

Subject: Request to reschedule meeting

Dear Jessica,

Please accept my apologies, but I will be unable to attend our meeting scheduled for this
afternoon due to an urgent matter that has arisen.

Would it be possible to reschedule for tomorrow morning? I am available at any time before
noon. Please let me know what time would be convenient for you.
Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
Alex Morgan
Workbook Unit 8 – Lifestyles (Pages 60–67) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 8 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 60 – 8.1 The perfect job?

Vocabulary: Describing jobs

A. Cross out the word that does not naturally follow the adjective.

1. challenging: work day job vacation

2. high-paying: position employee job company
3. freelance: company job position worker
4. permanent: career employee position job (all work, but “job” is fine – typical answer:
job is crossed out because it’s redundant? Actually all can work; most common
answer is job or employee)
Note: In many editions, the odd one out is “employee” for permanent. Accept logical
answer.
5. stressful: boss day job time
6. temporary: job friend employee place to live
7. tiring: day work sleep vacation
8. tough: boss job fun life

B. Complete the sentences. Use the words in the box.

1. Teri is an accountant for the city of New York. She has a government job.
2. Magda wants to work 40 hours a week, but she can’t find a full-time job. Instead,
she’s working two part-time jobs: one in a store for 15 hours a week and one in a
restaurant for 20 hours a week.
3. Hector enjoys working with his hands and working outdoors. That’s why he’s so
unhappy with his desk job.
4. Suki’s a high school teacher. That’s her main job. But she needs more money, so she
has a second job. She works in a restaurant on weekends and during summer vacation.
5. I love traveling and I love boats. So my dream job would be to work on a cruise ship
and see the world.

Grammar: Unreal present conditionals

A. Match 1-6 in column A with a-f in column B.

A B

1. If I didn’t need the money, e I wouldn’t work two jobs.

2. I’d invest in a new product if d I had money in the bank.

3. If I had a lot of free time, a I might get a second job.

 A B

4. I’d get together with friends more if f I weren’t working all the time.

5. If I ran my own business, b I’d be a great boss.

6. I might take a salary cut if c I wanted to work less.

Page 61 – More unreal conditionals

B. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

1. big house / if / I would / I lived / have / lots of space / in a

→ If I lived in a big house, I would have lots of space. (or I would have lots of space if
I lived in a big house.)
2. if / to the beach / didn’t rain / more often / so much / it / we / would go
→ If it didn’t rain so much, we would go to the beach more often.
3. my neighborhood / always / so noisy / there / weren’t / a lot of traffic / wouldn’t be / if
→ If there weren’t a lot of traffic, my neighborhood wouldn’t be so noisy.
4. far away / miss them / my family / lived / I / would / if
→ If my family lived far away, I would miss them.
5. a dog / allergies / I would / didn’t / if / get / I / have
→ If I didn’t have allergies, I would get a dog.

C. Write an unreal conditional sentence to show the opposite of each situation. Then
write two more conditional sentences.
(Example answers)

1. I don’t live in a big house. I don’t have a lot of space.

→ If I lived in a big house, I would have a lot of space.
2. My job is only part-time. I don’t earn a lot of money.
→ If my job were full-time, I would earn more money.
3. My job is very challenging. I’m always tired when I get home.
→ If my job weren’t so challenging, I wouldn’t be so tired when I got home.
4. My job is far away. It’s not my dream job.
→ If my job were closer, it would be my dream job.
5. I don’t work freelance. I am not my own boss.
→ If I worked freelance, I would be my own boss.
6. I have a desk job. My job is very boring.
→ If I didn’t have a desk job, my job wouldn’t be so boring.
7. (Student’s own sentence)
8. (Student’s own sentence)

Page 62 – 8.2 Finding a balance

Vocabulary: Talking about work/life balance

A. Circle the correct answers.

1. My family life is the time I spend with my family.

2. When you have me time, you relax on your own.
3. When you have downtime, you don’t do very much.
4. If you have a 9 to 5 job, you spend most of the day in an office.
5. When you take time off, you are not doing your usual work or studies.
6. At a seminar, a small group of people have a discussion with a teacher or expert.
7. Someone who is always connected can do things on the Internet / a phone all the
time. (both correct)
8. When you have an assignment, someone has given you work you have to do.
9. If you have a busy schedule, you don’t have a lot of free time.
10. When you work the night shift, you might work from 4 p.m. to midnight.
11. During a lecture, the professor speaks for more than ten minutes.
12. During office hours, professors often talk to their students.
13. When you have a busy social life, you spend a lot of time with your friends.
14. When you have a commitment, you have something you must do.

Grammar: I wish

A. Read the sentences. Do they express present, past, or future wishes?

1. I wish I had more time to study. – present

2. I wish I hadn’t bought these shoes. – past
3. I wish you hadn’t moved away. – past
4. I wish I didn’t have to work next week. – future (using present simple to refer to
future)
5. I wish I could go to the party tonight. – future
6. I wish you had told me the truth. – past
7. I wish I weren’t living downtown. – present
8. I wish you were here. – present

Page 63 – I wish continued

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. I wish I could go (can go) with you, but I have to stay home with the kids.
2. I wish I hadn’t bought (not buy) these shoes online. I don’t like them, and I can’t
return them.
3. I wish I didn’t have to take (not take) the final exam next week. I need more time to
study.
4. I wish I had (have) time to go to the party. I really don’t want to miss it.
5. I wish I didn’t have to (not have to) move. I know this apartment is small, but I really
love it.
6. I wish I lived (live) closer to my job. Then I could walk to work.
 7. I wish I had gone (go) somewhere else for my vacation. It rained every day at the
beach.
8. I wish I hadn’t said (not say) that. It was rude. I’m sorry.

C. Write sentences that are true for you. Use wish and the phrases in the box.
(Example answers)

1. I wish I had more downtime at work.

2. I wish I wasn’t always connected to my phone.
3. I wish I had a better family life.
4. I wish I had more time off from work.
5. I wish I had a more exciting social life.
6. I wish I had more downtime on weekends.
7. I wish I didn’t have so many commitments.
8. I wish I didn’t have a 9 to 5 job.
9. I wish I could take it easy more often.
10. I wish I didn’t have a busy schedule.

Page 64 – 8.3 I wouldn’t do that!

Functional language: Discuss options

A. Match 1-8 in column A with a-h in column B.

A B

1. I would if a I were you.

2. Have you e tried talking to someone about the problem?

3. It can’t h hurt, right?

4. You might g want to suggest another solution.

5. Maybe c you could offer to talk about the problem.

6. I’d try that if f I were in your shoes.

7. You have nothing d to lose.

8. Is there anyway b you can do it next week?

Real-world strategy: Negative advice (offering a warning)

A. Correct the mistakes in the responses.

1. A: I’m going to leave my phone in the car.

B: You don’t want to do that.
 2. A: I’m going to stay home on the day of the exam.
B: I wouldn’t do that if I were you!
3. A: I’m going to complain to the boss about the job.
B: You might not want to do that.
4. A: I’m going to lie to Sam about where I was last night.
B: I’d avoid that if I were you.
5. A: I’m going to tell my son that I don’t like his new girlfriend.
B: I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
6. A: I’m going to change my email password to 12345.
B: I’d avoid that if I were you.

Page 65 – More advice practice

A. Read the statements. Write advice.

(Example answers – use expressions like “Have you tried…?”, “You might want to…”, “I
wouldn’t do that if I were you…”, “Maybe you could…”, “It can’t hurt to…”, “You’ve got
nothing to lose…”)

1. A: I have real sleeping problems. Some nights I don’t fall asleep for two hours.
B: Have you tried drinking warm milk? I’ve heard that helps.
2. A: My pants don’t fit well. I’m not going to eat any bread, meat, or fruit until they fit
again.
B: I wouldn’t do that if I were you! A healthy diet includes all types of foods.
3. A: I can’t believe I’m still living at home. I wish I could afford to get my own place.
B: Have you tried looking for a roommate? That would lower the cost.
4. A: I can’t seem to find a permanent job. For the past two years I’ve only gotten
temporary ones.
B: You might want to update your resume and get some additional training.
5. A: I have a 9 to 5 job that I really hate. I’m so bored that I want to quit.
B: Maybe you could talk to your boss about taking on new responsibilities before you
quit.
6. A: I’ve been working the night shift for two years. I’ve asked to work the day shift a
few times, but I never get it.
B: It can’t hurt to ask again. You’ve got nothing to lose.
7. A: I’m going to take a trip around the world. I don’t have much money, but I’ve heard
it’s not too hard to find work in other countries.
B: I wouldn’t do that if I were you. Save up some money first so you have a safety net.
8. A: I moved here six months ago and still don’t know anyone. I’m lonely.
B: Have you tried joining a club or a sports team? That’s a great way to meet people.
9. A: I owe a friend some money, but I can’t pay him back.
B: You might want to be honest with him and set up a payment plan.
10. A: A good friend of mine is depressed. I don’t know what to do.
B: Maybe you could encourage him to talk to a professional. It can’t hurt to get help.

Page 66 – 8.4 Digital detox

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to the conversation. What made Selena’s digital detox successful?

She used an app that blocked social media for a certain period each day.

B. Write T (true) or F (false).

1. T – Selena understands why Josh thinks she didn’t enjoy her vacation.
2. T – Josh is surprised that Selena’s digital detox worked.
3. F – Selena doesn’t understand why Josh doubts the digital detox app. (She does
understand)
4. T – At the end of the conversation, Josh changes his opinion of the digital detox app.

Reading

A. Read the text. Check (✓) the benefits the writer mentions.

 ✅ Better ideas
 ✅ Better health
 ❌ Better education
 ✅ Better relationships
 ❌ Better jobs

Page 67 – Writing

A. Read the comments. Look at the underlined phrases. Then choose the correct answer.

The underlined phrases are used to:

B – refer to a statement or opinion he or she heard in the podcast.

B. Write a comment about the conversation you heard in exercise 1A. Use phrases that
reference the speakers’ statements or opinions.
(Example answer)

I really enjoyed listening to this conversation about digital detox. Selena made an interesting
point when she said that using an app helped her disconnect. I’ve tried something similar,
and it worked for me too. Josh doubted that she could really enjoy her vacation without her
phone, but I agree with Selena – sometimes you need a break. However, Josh also had a good
point when he said that phones help us stay connected with people far away. Maybe a balance
is the real answer. What do others think?
Workbook Unit 9 – Yes, you can! (Pages 68–75) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 9 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 68 – 9.1 Reading the signs

Vocabulary: Talking about places

A. Write the place under each picture. The first letter of each word is given.

(Based on typical workbook pictures – answers may vary slightly depending on edition)

1. a → arts center
2. b → boardwalk
3. c → city hall
4. c → construction site
5. c → consulate
6. c → courthouse
7. h → highway
8. r → rest stop
9. l → laboratory
10. p → playground
11. p → public space
12. r → residential area
13. t → toll plaza

B. Cross out the word that does not belong.

1. Government buildings: city hall construction site courthouse consulate (consulate is

also a government building, but some editions consider it different – check your book;
often construction site is the odd one out because it’s not a permanent government
office)
Most likely answer: construction site
2. City buildings: arts center city hall consulate rest stop (rest stop is on a highway, not a
city building)
3. Outdoor areas: boardwalk laboratory playground public space (laboratory is indoors)

Page 69 – Grammar: Prohibition, permission, obligation (present)

A. Circle the correct answer.

1. You aren’t allowed to wear shorts in the swimming pool.

2. You are required to have a passport for international travel.
3. You are supposed to arrive at the airport at least an hour before departure.
4. You may not use your phone during the exam. If you do, you will fail.
 5. You are allowed to eat and drink during the break, but not during class.
6. You may leave the meeting early if you want to.

B. Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in parentheses and (not) be allowed to, (not) be
supposed to, (not) be required to, or may (not).

1. There’s a stop sign. You are required to stop (stop).

2. You are allowed to charge (charge) your phone here. The sign says it’s OK.
3. On the day of the exam, you are required to leave / are supposed to leave (leave)
your phone at home. If you don’t, the teacher will take it away.
4. You are not allowed to turn / are not supposed to turn (turn) right when the sign
says “no right turn.”
5. All students are required to take (take) the final exam. They can’t pass the course
without it.
6. I am supposed to be (be) here until 9 o’clock. I hope it’s OK that I’m a little early.

C. Write rules for each place. Use (not) be allowed to, (not) be supposed to, (not) be
required to, or may (not).
(Example answers)

1. airport terminal (prohibition) – You are not allowed to go through security without
a ticket.
2. boardwalk (permission) – You are allowed to ride a bike on the boardwalk before 10
a.m.
3. city hall (obligation) – You are required to show a photo ID to enter the building.
4. construction site (obligation) – You are required to wear a hard hat on the
construction site.
5. courthouse (permission) – You may bring a lawyer with you into the courthouse.
6. consulate (prohibition) – You are not allowed to take photos inside the consulate.
7. public space (permission) – You are allowed to have a picnic in the public space.
8. residential area (prohibition) – You are not allowed to park commercial trucks in a
residential area overnight.

Page 70 – 9.2 Rules of the road

Vocabulary: Talking about rules

A. Write N (noun) or V (verb).

1. Your car needs to be registered. – V

2. Where’s the registration? – N
3. You are not permitted to park here. – V
4. There’s a ban on noise after 11 p.m. – N
5. He lost control of the car and hit a tree. – N
6. The rule limits the number of cars. – V
7. There’s a prohibition on smoking here. – N
8. Cars are banned from some parts of the downtown area. – V
9. You have my permission to go. – N
 10. We are required to leave by 8. – V
11. I know my limits. – N
12. He is prohibited from entering. – V
13. It’s your obligation to help. – N
14. Driving school isn’t a requirement. – N
15. We are obliged to have a license. – V
16. Who controls the parking lot? – V

B. Complete the sentences with words from exercise 1A.

1. Your life changes when you become a parent, because parents have many obligations.
2. There’s a temporary ban on soccer fans at the stadium. They are not allowed to attend
any games.
3. There’s a limit on the number of students we can accept. This year we can’t take more
than 20.
4. Parents should control their children’s behavior.
5. It is not a requirement to take English 1 before English 2, but it is a good idea.
6. Nobody is permitted to leave the building until the police say it is OK to do so.

C. Complete the sentences with your ideas.

(Example answers)

1. If I were the leader of my country, it would be a requirement for people to vote in

every election.
2. There should be a ban on single-use plastic bags.
3. If I were the teacher, I would limit the number of students in each class to 20.
4. I don’t think children should be permitted to use social media without parental
supervision.
5. I don’t think governments should control what people post on personal blogs.
6. The prohibition against using phones while driving should be strictly enforced.

Page 71 – Grammar: Prohibition, permission, obligation (past)

A. Write the missing words.

1. I could not play after school when I was young.

2. Victor was required to work last weekend, so he couldn’t go to the game.
3. Were you allowed to eat candy when you were a child?
4. I was supposed to wear a suit at my last job, but sometimes I didn’t.
5. The kids were allowed to play in the park until their parents came to get them. They
always had fun.
6. Did you have to move, or did you move because you wanted to?

B. Write about the bike race Mario was in last month. Use (not) allowed to, could (not),
had to, supposed to, and required to.
(Example answer – based on typical picture story)
Mario was in a bike race last month. He was required to wear a helmet at all times. The
racers were not allowed to push each other. They had to stay in their lanes. Mario was
supposed to check his bike before the race, but he forgot. Halfway through the race, his chain
broke. He could not finish the race. After the race, he was not allowed to leave without
talking to the officials.

C. Rewrite the sentences. Use the words in parentheses. Then check (✓) any sentences
that used to be true in your country.
(Example answers – checkboxes depend on student’s country)

1. It was a requirement for a child to start school at the age of 4. (require)

→ A child was required to start school at the age of 4.
2. Students had to stand when the teacher entered the room. (require)
→ Students were required to stand when the teacher entered the room.
3. It was necessary for students to wait until the teacher called on them before they
spoke. (supposed to)
→ Students were supposed to wait until the teacher called on them before they spoke.
4. Children could play in the streets until nighttime. (allow)
→ Children were allowed to play in the streets until nighttime.
5. A child couldn’t talk when the family was having a meal. (allow)
→ A child was not allowed to talk when the family was having a meal.

Page 72 – 9.3 To tip or not to tip?

Functional language: Making generalizations

A. Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1. In general, I don’t eat a big breakfast.

2. I tend to have just a cup of coffee.
3. On the whole, mealtime isn’t very important to me.
4. Generally speaking, I don’t eat dinner with my family.
5. On average, I eat with my family once or twice a week.

B. Complete the conversation.

(Possible answers – using phrases like generally speaking, on the whole, on average, tend to)

A: Let me be the first one to say welcome to the company.

B: Thank you. I’m really happy to be here.
A: I know it’s your first day, so do you have any questions?
B: Uh, yeah a couple. Is there a dress code?
A: Generally speaking, no. You can dress pretty casually – unless we have a big meeting
scheduled or something like that.
B: That’s good to know. What about start times? Do most people tend to have a 9 to 5
schedule, or do some people start later or earlier?
A: On the whole, it’s 9 to 5. But if there’s a reason you need to work a different schedule, we
can talk about it.
B: No, 9 to 5 works fine for me. I was just curious. What about lunch? How much time do
people take?
A: On average, about 30 minutes. Some people take a full hour and work a little later,
though.

Real-world strategy: Contrasting information

A. Read what speaker A says. Put the words in speaker B’s response in the correct
order.
(Example answers)

1. A: We tip 20% to a hairdresser.

B: We don’t tip nearly as much as that.
2. A: Strangers shake hands when they meet.
B: We don’t do it that way in my country.
3. A: Friends kiss each other twice when they meet.
B: Really? We don’t do that where I come from.
4. A: Workers get five weeks of vacation every year.
B: We do things differently back home.

Page 73 – More generalizations and contrasting information

A. Read Mathilde’s comments about the French way of life. Respond with
generalizations about your country.
(Example answers – student’s own country)

1. Mathilde: On average, French people work 35 hours a week.

You: On average, in Japan we work more than 40 hours a week.
2. Mathilde: On the whole, children in my region go to school four and a half days a
week.
You: On the whole, children in my country go to school five days a week.
3. Mathilde: Generally speaking, French people go on vacation in August.
You: Generally speaking, people in my country take vacations in July or December.
4. Mathilde: French people generally don’t eat a sandwich for lunch.
You: We do things differently back home – many people eat a sandwich for lunch.
5. Mathilde: Young people tend to live with their parents until they’re in their twenties.
You: That’s similar to my country. Young people also tend to live with parents until
they get married.
6. Mathilde: In general, French restaurants are open from noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m.
You: That’s not how we do it in my country. Restaurants here are often open all day.

B. Check (✓) the generalizations about mealtime that are the same in your country.
Write contrasting information for the sentences you do not check.
(Example answers – student’s own culture)

1. We eat our main meal at noon.

→ We do things differently back home. We eat our main meal at 6 in the evening. (☐
not checked)
 2. In general, people eat cheese at the end of meals.
→ That’s the same in my country. (☑ checked)
3. We never have a meal without bread.
→ That’s not true for us. We often eat rice instead of bread. (☐ not checked)
4. Generally speaking, the whole family eats together on Sundays.
→ That’s the same in my country. (☑ checked)
5. Meals can last six hours.
→ That’s very different. Meals here usually last about an hour. (☐ not checked)

Page 74 – 9.4 The story of the ramp

Reading

A. Read the article. Who are Oscar and Mimi?

Oscar is a man who was injured in a car accident and cannot use his arms or legs. Mimi is
his helper monkey.

B. Answer the questions. Check your answers in the article.

1. Why can’t Oscar use his arms and legs?

→ He suffered serious injuries after a car accident.
2. What are two things Mimi does for Oscar?
→ She turns the TV on, switches lights on and off, brings him drinks, hugs him, plays
with him. (any two)
3. How long is the monkey’s training?
→ Three to five years.
4. How long do monkeys live?
→ 30-40 years.

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to part of a talk show. Check (✓) the topic the people discuss. Do you agree
with Vince or with Carla? Why?
Typical topic discussed: if it is right to use monkeys to help people (or “if it is dangerous to
have monkeys in people’s homes”). Students give their own opinion.

Page 75 – Writing

A. Read the response to exercise 2A. Circle the words that show the writer’s attitude.
(Circle these adverbs/adverbial phrases)

 completely (agree)
 obviously (important)
 Sadly (this is the case)
 Frankly (I think it’s very unfair)
B. Do you agree or disagree with the use of service animals to help the disabled? Why?
Use adverbs to show your attitude.
(Example answer)

I completely agree with the use of service animals. Obviously, they provide independence and
companionship to people who need it most. Frankly, I think it’s a wonderful solution. Sadly,
some people worry about the animals’ welfare, but with proper training and care, these
animals live happy lives.
Workbook Unit 10 – What if …? (Pages 76–83) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 10 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 76 – 10.1 Accidental discoveries

Vocabulary: Talking about discoveries

A. Match 1-9 in column A with a-i in column B.

A B

1. In their research, scientists noticed a f connection between weather and animal behavior.

2. They have been investigating the a phenomenon of frog behavior before bad weather.

3. They have been trying to gain c important knowledge about predicting weather.

4. Scientists have faced g many challenges in doing this kind of research.

5. Studying frogs has provided e insights into how birds behave before storms.

6. Researchers believe they have made a d breakthrough in understanding animal behavior.

7. Scientists have carried out i research into unusual animal behavior.

8. Nobody has been able to provide a b solution yet.

9. They are hoping to make h an important discovery in the future.

Grammar: Past unreal conditionals

A. Read the situations. Then choose the sentence that explains the situation.

1. We went out to eat because there was no food in the fridge.

→ a We wouldn’t have gone out to eat if there had been food in the fridge.
2. Sylvia didn’t go to the party because she had to work late.
→ b If Sylvia hadn’t had to work late, she would have gone to the party.
3. The forest fire started because someone at a campsite was careless.
→ b If someone at a campsite hadn’t been careless, the forest fire wouldn’t have
started.
4. George lost the race because he started one second late.
→ a George wouldn’t have lost the race if he hadn’t started one second late.

Page 77 – Past unreal conditionals continued

B. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

 1. known / I / would / had / if / have / come / I
→ I would have come if I had known. (or If I had known, I would have come.)
2. them / you / helped / asked / if / boys / have / the / had / would
→ You would have helped them if the boys had asked.
3. more careful / fallen / been / you / you / if / had / have / wouldn’t
→ You wouldn’t have fallen if you had been more careful.
4. we / the / been / sick / gone on vacation / have / baby / hadn’t / if / would
→ We would have gone on vacation if the baby hadn’t been sick.
5. you / if / would / seen you / the doctor / an appointment / earlier / have / made / had
→ You would have seen the doctor if you had made an appointment earlier.
6. you / you / would / had / I / me / texted / have / if / told
→ You would have told me if you had texted me. (or If you had texted me, you would
have told me.)

C. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. Then rewrite the sentences with
unreal past conditionals.
(Example answers)

1. Scientists didn’t investigate the phenomenon because they had no funding.

→ Scientists would have investigated the phenomenon if they’d had funding.
2. Scientists didn’t notice a connection between cars and climate change because they
didn’t have enough information.
→ Scientists would have noticed a connection between cars and climate change if
they’d had enough information.
3. Researchers made a breakthrough because they performed new experiments.
→ If researchers hadn’t performed new experiments, they wouldn’t have made a
breakthrough.
4. Scientists carried out new research because they didn’t understand the problem.
→ Scientists wouldn’t have carried out new research if they had understood the
problem.
5. It took years to complete the research because the researchers faced so many
challenges.
→ If the researchers hadn’t faced so many challenges, it wouldn’t have taken years to
complete the research.
6. Scientists were able to provide a solution because their research was successful.
→ If their research hadn’t been successful, scientists wouldn’t have been able to
provide a solution.

Page 78 – 10.2 Big mistake!

Vocabulary: Discussing right and wrong

A. Do these sentences mean the same thing? Write S (same) or D (different).

1. It was an epic fail. / It was a small mistake. – D

2. You’ll have to correct the error. / You’ll have to correct the mistake. – S
3. He blames me. / He says it’s my fault. – S
4. It was a real blunder. / It was a big mistake. – S
 5. I’ll fix the problem. / I’ll make it right. – S
6. There was confusion. / There was an error. – D (confusion is misunderstanding, error
is a mistake)
7. I got it wrong. / I made it right. – D (opposite meanings)
8. There was a mix-up. / There was a misunderstanding. – S
9. They didn’t get it right. / They made an error. – S

Grammar: Past modals (modals of past probability)

A. Complete the sentences. Use the words in parentheses. Add not where necessary.

1. Why didn’t you tell me you were hungry? I could have given (could / give) you
something to eat.
2. I wanted to go to the party, too. You shouldn’t have gone (should / go) without me.
3. It’s too bad you didn’t take any medicine. It might have helped (might / help).
4. I’m sorry. I didn’t know you needed money. I could have lent (could / lend) you
some.
5. I didn’t know you had a problem. You should have called (should / call).
6. I told Charlie never to text and drive. He might not have had (might / have) the
accident if he’d listened to me.
7. David was supposed to meet me at the station but he didn’t. He may have missed
(may / miss) his train.
8. Marta’s computer was hacked. She should have changed (should / change) her
password more often.

Page 79 – Past modals continued

B. Respond to the sentences. Use could have, might have, or should have and the words in
parentheses.
(Example answers)

1. It’s too bad you didn’t run in the race. (might / win)
→ You might have won.
2. Why didn’t you apply for the job? (could / get)
→ I could have gotten it, but I wasn’t sure.
3. It’s too bad Araceli didn’t come to the party. (should / come)
→ She should have come. It was fun.
4. It was a mistake not to take the other job. (should / take)
→ I should have taken it. The salary was better.
5. It’s too bad Josh was late for work. (could / leave earlier)
→ He could have left earlier if he had woken up on time.
6. Why didn’t you tell us it was your birthday? (should / tell)
→ I should have told you. I didn’t want to make a big deal.
7. Why did you take the bus? (could / drive)
→ I could have driven, but my car was in the shop.
8. Why did they blame me for the problem? (should / blame)
→ They shouldn’t have blamed you. It wasn’t your fault.
C. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
(Example answers)

1. Maxine didn’t correct the mistake until a month later. She should have corrected it
right away.
2. It wasn’t your fault. You couldn’t have prevented the accident.
3. I couldn’t fix the problem by myself. I should have asked for help.
4. I thought Martin told you the meeting had been canceled. It was a mix-up. I should
have called you myself.
5. Kara was to blame for the accident. She shouldn’t have been texting while driving.
6. It was an epic fail. I might have lost my job if my boss had found out.
7. It was a mistake to invite only some of my co-workers to the party. I should have
invited everyone or no one.
8. There was a lot of confusion about where to meet. I should have sent a map.

Page 80 – 10.3 You’ll never guess!

Functional language: Engaging listeners

A. Circle the correct words.

1. You won’t believe this, but our flight was canceled.

2. Well, you can imagine. We were really upset.
3. Yeah, but you know what? We ended up getting free plane tickets.
4. Are you ready for this?
5. They upgraded us to first-class seats. Isn’t that amazing?
6. We went out to look for the dog, and don’t you know it? He was in the backyard the
whole time.
7. So I found $100 on my way to the interview. But that’s not all! I got the job, too!

Real-world strategy: Showing interest in a story

A. Complete the conversation with the expressions in the box.

A: My boss is really angry at me.

B: 1 Don’t tell me you were late for work again!
A: Yup. That’s the third time this month.
B: 2 Let me guess – you forgot to set your alarm clock.
A: No, I set it. But the power went out in the middle of the night and reset it.
B: 3 You must be joking. You have the worst luck.
A: Yeah, tell me about it. Anyway, I tried to explain, but my boss said if it happens again he’d
fire me.
B: 4 That’s so awful. What are you going to do?
A: Get to work on time! What else can I do?

Page 81 – More functional language practice

A. Complete the conversation with the expressions from exercises 1A and 2A.

Ari: You’re back from your vacation. You look great! How was the hotel where you stayed?
Dia: We never got there. You’ll never 1 guess what happened!
Ari: What?
Dia: We rented a car at the airport. You won’t 2 believe this, but twenty minutes after we left
the airport, we got a flat tire.
Ari: Seriously? A flat tire on a rented car?
Dia: We weren’t happy. You can imagine. Anyway, while we were trying to change the tire,
a man from the island stopped and asked if we needed help. By the time he changed the tire, it
was lunchtime, so he invited us to have lunch with his family.
Ari: Don’t tell me you went to a stranger’s home for lunch!
Dia: Everyone in the family was so friendly. They were happy to have us for lunch. Their
home was next to the beach. You know what? They had an extra room, and we ended up
staying there.
Ari: You must be joking! The whole week?
Dia: Yeah. The whole week. Isn’t that amazing? The funny thing is we didn’t need the car at
all. We never went anywhere else on the island.

B. Imagine you are Dia. Something else surprising happened. Write the conversation.
(Example answer)

Dia: You’ll never guess what else happened to me.

Ari: What?
Dia: When we got to the airport to fly home, I realized I had taken the wrong suitcase at the
hotel!
Ari: Don’t tell me you had someone else’s clothes!
Dia: Worse than that – the suitcase was full of cash!
Ari: You must be joking! What did you do?
Dia: I called the hotel, and they connected me with the owner. He was so grateful that he gave
me $500 as a reward. Isn’t that amazing?

Page 82 – 10.4 I can’t live without it!

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to the conversation. What things do the man and woman agree they could not
live without?
Possible answers: family, friends, music, books, sunsets, coffee, etc. (specific answers depend
on audio)

B. Listen to the tone. Circle the correct answers.

1. “You mean like air, food, and water?” – a She is trying to be funny.
2. “Paper and pen?” – b She is surprised.
3. “I just love them.” – a He is saying a fact.
4. “Really, I couldn’t live without either of my parents.” – a He is saying a fact.
5. “Sunsets at the beach?” – b She is surprised.
Reading

A. Read the story. What did Olivia learn about living without the things she had loved
before?
She learned that she actually enjoyed life more with less stuff.

B. Circle the correct answers.

1. Olivia moved out of her apartment after she lost her job.
2. Olivia got rid of most of her things when she moved to her sister’s.
3. Olivia found that without all of her things life got better.
4. Olivia was able to get a new apartment because she got an offer to write a book.

Page 83 – Writing

A. Read the post from Olivia’s blog. Circle the words that show contrast and underline
the words that show similarity.
(Annotation – answers)

 Circle (contrast): couldn’t be more different, but, on the other hand

 Underline (similarity): Similarly

B. Write a comment about what is and is not important in your life. Use contrast and
similarity words.
(Example answer)

When I think about my life now, it couldn’t be more different from five years ago. I used to
care a lot about having the latest phone and fashionable clothes. But I realized those things
didn’t really make me happy. Similarly, I spent hours on social media, but I felt more lonely
than connected. Now, on the other hand, I value time with family and good health. I still
enjoy technology, but it’s no longer the most important thing. I’ve learned that experiences
matter more than possessions.
Workbook Unit 11 – Contrasts (Pages 84–91) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 11 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 84 – 11.1 Student stories

Vocabulary: Talking about college education

A. Complete the email with the words in the box.

(Typical email – answers in order of appearance)

Dear Mom and Dad,

My first week at college has been amazing! The campus is beautiful, and the facilities are
great. The dorm is small but comfortable. My roommate is a freshman like me, but he’s in a
different major. All my professors seem really nice, and I’ve already chosen my classes for
the semester. I’m getting good grades so far. I also joined a student association – it’s called
the Environmental Society. Everyone on the faculty is very supportive. I’m so happy to be an
undergraduate here!

Love,
Alex

Grammar: Gerund and infinitive after forget, remember, stop

A. Check (✓) the correct sentences. Correct the mistakes in the incorrect sentences.

1. ✅ I’ll never forget climbing that mountain. It was so exciting.

2. ❌ Do you remember seeing my phone anywhere?
→ Do you remember seeing my phone anywhere?
3. ❌ You forgot to text me again. Why can’t you remember?
→ You forgot to text me again. Why can’t you remember?
4. ❌ I stopped to buy some milk. Here it is.
→ I stopped to buy some milk. Here it is.
5. ✅ I stopped playing video games a few years ago. I was playing them too much.
6. ❌ Sorry. I didn’t remember to bring your book. I’ll bring it tomorrow.
→ Sorry. I didn’t remember to bring your book. I’ll bring it tomorrow.
7. ✅ I remember meeting the owner of the business, but I can’t remember his name.
8. ✅ I stopped at the ATM machine to get some money.

Page 85 – More gerund/infinitive practice

B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

1. A: I can’t find my phone.

B: I remember seeing (remember / see) you with it a short time ago.
2. A: I didn’t tell Anita and Diego about the party.
B: I’ll remember to tell (remember / tell) them later on.
3. A: I’m going out now.
B: Don’t forget to get (forget / get) something for dinner.
4. A: What is something you will never forget?
B: I’ll never forget meeting (forget / meet) my wife for the first time.
5. A: Are these flowers for me?
B: Yes, I stopped to buy (stop / buy) them for you on my way home from work.
6. A: Are you a vegetarian?
B: Yes, I stopped eating (stop / eat) meat when I was in high school.

C. Complete the conversations using the words in the box and the words in parentheses.
(Example answers)

1. A: Thank goodness! My grades are finally improving.

B: That’s great. What are you doing differently?
A: I stopped playing (stop, play) so many video games.
2. A: Did you finish your research paper?
B: What paper? I don’t remember having (not, remember, have) a paper due this
week!
A: Well, we have one. The professor assigned it a month ago.
3. A: So are you joining the theater society?
B: No. I forgot to sign up (forgot, sign up) by the deadline.
A: That’s too bad. Well maybe you can join next semester.
4. A: Well, I’m back from my tour of the college.
B: Did you remember to ask (remember, ask) about the gym and the swimming pool?
A: Yeah, we saw them. They’re really nice facilities.
5. A: Did you live in a dorm in college?
B: At first. But I had the messiest roommate. He never cleaned up. I couldn’t take it. I
had to stop living with him and move into an apartment just off campus.

Page 86 – 11.2 Folk remedies

Vocabulary: Talking about science

A. Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box.

1. Something that is scientifically-proven has been studied for a long time.

2. Chemistry is my favorite type of science.
3. Chris likes to read books about scientific subjects.
4. Have you always wanted to be a scientist?
5. Research-based studies can take many years to complete.
6. Research shows that sleep is necessary.
7. The researcher talked about the results of her study.
 8. We have to research how to solve the problem.
9. Ginger is a proven remedy for an upset stomach. Research has been done about it.
10. You have to prove your ideas.
11. What proof do you have?
12. This is a scientifically-proven fact.
13. The report is based on research from three different universities.
14. What is the basis of the study?
15. Students need a good base in mathematics.
16. You should base your research on children between the ages of 8 and 14.
17. All of the information is scientifically-based. The research took place over 10 years.
18. The medically-approved exercises are helping my back pain.
19. Do you like looking at medical websites?
20. My cousin is majoring in medicine. She wants to be a doctor.

Page 87 – Grammar: help, let, make

A. Circle the correct words. Sometimes more than one word is correct.

1. We have a really furry dog, so we don’t let him sit on the couch.
2. Warm milk helps me sleep.
3. Some kinds of music make me want to dance.
4. Snakes make a lot of people feel frightened.
5. Interesting activities help students learn.
6. Please be quiet and let the teacher speak.

B. Complete the sentences. Use help, let, or make and the correct pronoun.

1. A: Does your mother ever feel sleepy when she watches TV?
B: Yes, watching TV makes her feel sleepy.
2. A: Why do you listen to that loud music?
B: It helps me relax.
3. A: Do you stay out late at night?
B: Yes, my parents let me stay out late.
4. A: Did you have to do a lot of chores as a child?
B: Of course. Our parents made us clean the house every Saturday.
5. A: Can you please turn off the computer?
B: It won’t let me shut it down. It must be broken.

C. Answer the questions. Try to use the words from exercise 1A in your answers.
(Example answers)

1. What’s something that helps scientists conduct research?

→ Funding and advanced technology help scientists conduct research.
2. What can doctors do to make people trust them more?
→ Good communication and empathy make people trust doctors more.
3. Should we let people take medicines that aren’t medically-approved?
→ No, we shouldn’t let people take unapproved medicines because they can be
dangerous.
 4. What is a popular belief that is not scientifically-based?
→ The idea that eating sugar makes children hyperactive is not scientifically-based.

Page 88 – 11.3 Can you suggest an alternative?

Functional language: Discussing alternatives

A. Complete the conversation with the words from the box.

Customer: Hello. I’m looking for a book for my 12-year-old nephew.

Bookseller: This book has always worked well with boys of that age.
Customer: 1 Can you suggest an alternative? My nephew doesn’t like sports very much.
Bookseller: You could 2 also try this book. It’s very popular with boys and girls.
Customer: It 3 might not be the best option. He could think it’s for girls. 4 Is there something
different?
Bookseller: Don’t worry. We have plenty of books for that age group. 5 Another option
would be this book about famous people in history.
Customer: That could 6 work. Do you have anything 7 else?
Bookseller: I also have these books on the animal world. They’re a good 8 alternative.
Customer: Hmm. I don’t think they’re a 9 great choice. He’s never shown an interest in
animals.
Bookseller: Then how about these comic books? They’re very interesting. Boys love them.
Customer: That looks 10 like a good alternative.
Bookseller: I also have these funny novels. They make kids laugh a lot.
Customer: I like 11 that option, too. Now I have to decide which is better.

Real-world strategy: Giving a personal recommendation

A. Complete the conversations with personal recommendations. Use your own ideas.
(Example answers)

1. A: I’ve been trying to lose weight but nothing seems to work. What would you
suggest?
B: Drinking a glass of water before meals has always worked for me.
2. A: I’m thinking of buying a new car. What do you think I should get?
B: If I were you, I’d go with a Toyota. They’re very reliable.
3. A: I spilled pasta sauce all over this shirt. What should I use to get the stain out?
B: I’ve always had good luck with a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.
4. A: I have some vacation time coming up. Where do you think I should go?
B: If I were you, I’d choose the mountains. It’s so peaceful there.
5. A: It’s my wife’s birthday next week. Where do you think I should take her for
dinner?
B: That little Italian place on Main Street has always worked well for me. Great
atmosphere.

Page 89 – More functional language practice

A. Complete the conversation. Follow the instructions in parentheses.

Nicolas: I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend.

(Carla recommends a bracelet.)
Carla: 1 If I were you, I’d choose a bracelet. How about one of these?
(Nicolas likes that suggestion. Then he asks for options.)
Nicolas: 2 That’s a good option, but I was looking for something more elegant. 3 Can you
suggest an alternative?
(Carla suggests earrings as an alternative.)
Carla: 4 Another option would be these earrings.
(Nicolas discusses the disadvantage of earrings.)
Nicolas: 5 My girlfriend doesn’t wear earrings very often.
(Carla suggests the option of a matching bracelet and necklace.)
Carla: 6 You might want to consider this matching bracelet and necklace set.
(Nicolas responds to the suggestion.)
Nicolas: 7 That could work.
(Carla recommends another bracelet and necklace.)
Carla: 8 I’ve always had good luck with this brand. The bracelet and necklace can be
worn separately, or the bracelet can be attached to the necklace to make it longer. That
way you have two necklaces.
(Nicolas likes that option.)
Nicolas: 9 That’s a great alternative. I’ll take it.

Page 90 – 11.4 Driverless cars? No way!

Reading

A. Read the article. Is the writer for or against driverless cars?

The writer is for driverless cars.

B. Check (✓) the arguments the writer uses to support her opinion.

 ❌ 1. New technology is frightening. (She mentions this but it’s not her main
argument)
 ✅ 2. People did not like elevators but eventually got used to them.
 ❌ 3. Driverless cars are unsafe for small children and the elderly.
 ✅ 4. People are already unsafe drivers, and driverless cars will be safer.
 ❌ 5. Driverless cars will be much more comfortable than driving ourselves.

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to the conversation. Write T (true) or F (false).

1. F – The woman wants a driverless car.

2. F – The man will never want a driverless car.
3. T – The man likes to drive.
4. F – The woman doesn’t think driverless cars are safer.
Page 91 – Writing

A. Read the comment. Circle the transition phrase that starts an opinion. Underline the
transition phrases that add to the opinion. Draw a box around the transition phrase that
ends the opinion.
(Annotation – answers)

 Circle (starts opinion): First of all

 Underline (adds opinion): More importantly, It’s also important to remember that,
Additionally
 Box (ends opinion): Finally

B. Write a response to the article. Give your opinion about driverless cars. Use correct
transition phrases.
(Example answer)

I understand the writer’s point, but I disagree. First of all, driverless cars may be safer, but
computers can crash too. More importantly, driving is a skill that people enjoy. Taking that
away would make life less fun. It’s also important to remember that driverless cars will be
very expensive at first, so only rich people will have them. Finally, what about people who
work as drivers – taxi drivers, truck drivers, bus drivers? They will lose their jobs. In
conclusion, I think driverless cars are not a good idea for everyone.
Workbook Unit 12 – Looking Back (Pages 92–99) – Solutions

Below are the complete answers for Unit 12 of the Evolve 4 Workbook.

Page 92 – 12.1 Talking about the senses

Vocabulary: Talking about the senses

A. Match the descriptions in column A with the adjectives in column B.

A B

1. the way a piece of cake should taste e flavorful

2. the way a baby’s cheek feels k smooth

3. the way a song can sound h melodic

4. the way old books can smell i musty

5. the way a man’s voice can sound d deep

6. the way a small child’s voice can sound g high-pitched

7. a day when the sun is shining a bright

8. the way a wet towel can smell c damp

9. the way the skin of a lemon feels j rough

10. the way grass can smell after it rains f fresh

11. a shirt that is orange, yellow, green, and blue b colorful

B. Write sentences about what you like and don’t like. Use the adjectives in exercise 1A
and the nouns in the box, or your own ideas.
(Example answers)

 I love the fresh smell of grass after it rains.

 I don’t like the musty smell of old books.
 My baby’s skin is so smooth.
 The sound of a cello is very deep and relaxing.
 I can’t stand high-pitched voices early in the morning.
 A colorful sunset is one of the most beautiful things.

Page 93 – Grammar: Adding emphasis

A. Check (✓) the sentences that add emphasis to an idea. Then underline the words that
add emphasis.

1. ✅ What I do in my free time is not your concern.

2. ✅ The thing I like most about my job is the money.
3. ❌ What do you remember most about elementary school? (question, not emphasis)
4. ✅ The thing I love about my home is the light.
5. ✅ What I don’t want is another problem with my car.
6. ❌ What do you mean when you say you don’t understand? (question)

B. Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses. Start each sentence with What
or The thing.
(Example answers)

1. The thing I like most about Florida is the weather. (I like most about Florida)
2. What bothers me a lot is the noise. (bothers me a lot)
3. What I need is a vacation. (I need)
4. What I can never remember is her name. (I can never remember)
5. What worries me all the time is my children’s health. (worries me all the time)
6. The thing I hate the most is saying goodbye. (I hate the most)
7. What I really like to read are science fiction novels. (I really like to read)
8. (Student’s own)
9. (Student’s own)

C. Answer the questions. Add emphasis to your ideas. Try to use the words from
exercise 2B in your responses.
(Example answers)

1. What was the thing you most liked to eat when you were a child?
→ The thing I most liked to eat was banana pudding.
2. What do you like the most about your home?
→ What I like the most about my home is the natural light in the living room.
3. What do you want most of all in the future?
→ The thing I want most of all is to be happy and healthy.
4. What is something you love doing on the weekend?
→ What I love doing on the weekend is sleeping in and reading.
5. What do you dislike the most about your town?
→ The thing I dislike the most about my town is the traffic.
6. What is the thing you enjoy the most on social media?
→ What I enjoy the most on social media is seeing photos of my friends’ travels.

Page 94 – 12.2 Did that really happen?

Vocabulary: Describing memories

A. Write the word that matches the definition.

 1. describing memories that are easy to see in your mind – clear
2. describing memories or events that happened a short time ago – recent
3. describing memories that stay in your mind for a lot of time – long-term
4. describing memories that produce strong images in your mind – vivid
5. describing memories that are temporary – short-term
6. describing memories or events that happened a long time ago – distant
7. describing memories that are not complete or uncertain – vague
8. the part of your life when you were young – childhood
9. describing some of the first memories you have – early
10. to know people or places because you have seen or experienced them before –
recognize
11. to think about a time in your past – look back on
12. to make someone think of someone or something else – remind someone of
13. to remember a fact or event – recall
14. to make someone think about something from the past – bring back

B. Complete the sentences with words from exercise 1A. Don’t use the same word twice.
Then rewrite the sentences so that they are true for you.
(Example answers – first part uses vocabulary, second part personal)

1. The thing I recall most about my childhood is my family’s farm.

→ The thing I recall most about my childhood is playing with my brother and sister.
2. When I look back on my childhood, I get sad.
→ When I look back on my childhood, I feel happy.
3. Going back to my old neighborhood reminds me of the past.
→ Going back to my old neighborhood reminds me of my best friend.
4. I have very vivid memories of my grandparents. It’s like they are still here with me.
→ I have clear memories of my grandparents.
5. Getting together with all my cousins brings back wonderful memories.
→ Getting together with my cousins brings back memories of summer vacations.
6. I have a vague memory of my first school. I remember the outside but not the
classrooms.
→ I have a distant memory of my first school.

Page 95 – Grammar: Substitution and referencing

A. Complete the sentences. Use the words in the boxes.

First box (it, one, ones, them)

1. If we don’t have your email address, please send it.

2. If these videos don’t interest you, tell us the ones you would like to see.
3. If you don’t have a teacher, we will find you one.
4. I got you these books. I hope you like them.

Second box (did, do, not, so)

5. Do you want to learn more? If so, please write us today.

 6. I didn’t learn anything, but other people did.
7. Are you going to do the required work? If not, we can’t help you.
8. I don’t have a lot of free time, but they do.

B. Underline the words that are repeated. Then replace the underlined words.
(Answers – substitutions shown in bold)

1. If you don’t remember the number, I can give the number to you.
→ … I can give it to you.
2. Do you want to improve your memory? If you want to improve your memory, read
this.
→ If so, read this.
3. My brother doesn’t remember our childhood well, but I remember.
→ … but I do.
4. I played with my cousins on Sundays. I got together with my cousins at my
grandparents’ home.
→ … I got together with them …
5. I don’t recall a pink house, but I remember a green house.
→ … but I remember a green one.
6. Does Hilda remember? If Hilda doesn’t remember, ask Nick.
→ If not, ask Nick.

C. Look at the sentences with substitutions or referents. Write the sentences that come
before them. Use your own ideas.
(Example answers)

1. Are you going to do the dishes? If not, I’ll do them.

→ Are you going to do the dishes?
2. I have brown ones.
→ Do you have black shoes? I have brown ones.
3. I didn’t go often, but I did. I went often.
→ Most people didn’t visit the museum often, but I did.
4. I felt bad because I was the only one who didn’t.
→ Everyone else finished the race, but I felt bad because I was the only one who
didn’t.
5. My sister doesn’t remember our trip, but I do.
→ My sister doesn’t remember our trip, but I do.
6. If so, let me know.
→ If you need help, let me know.

Page 96 – 12.3 That rings a bell

Functional language: Recalling past experiences

A. Correct five mistakes in the conversation.

Natalia: I love this picture.

Greg: Where was that taken?
Natalia: Don’t tell me you don’t remember the high school picnic.
Greg: Which picnic?
Natalia: The picnic when it started to rain.
Greg: Oh yeah. That rings a bell. We all ran under a tree. That was really dumb.
Natalia: Well, do you remember the time it started to rain at the soccer game?
Greg: No. I don’t recall rain at a soccer game. Are you sure I was there?
Natalia: Absolutely. You were the only one who had an umbrella. We all tried to get under it.
Greg: Yeah. It’s all coming back to me now. That was funny!

(Corrections: “Don’t say to me” → “Don’t tell me”; “That rings” → “That rings a bell”;
“are you remembering” → “do you remember”; “I didn’t recall” → “I don’t recall”; “it all
comes back” → “it’s all coming back”)

Real-world strategy: Sharing experiences

A. Complete the conversation with the phrases in the box.

Luis: Once I was fishing. I took off my watch and it fell in the lake. That was the end of that
watch! Has that ever happened to you?
Renée: Well, I haven’t lost anything in a lake, but that reminds me of a story that I lost my
glasses. I’d put them on the top of the car. I started driving. Then I realized I wasn’t wearing
my glasses. When I got out of the car, they weren’t there anymore.
Joel: You know, I had a similar experience once, but in my case I had left my house keys on
top of the car. When I got home, I had to break the window to get into the house.

Page 97 – More functional language practice

A. Complete the conversation. Use the facts in the stories and your own ideas.

Amanda: Do you remember that time I broke my arm on the bike trip?
Ron: That trip’s a bit vague for me.
Amanda: Don’t tell me you don’t remember, Ron.
Ron: Oh yeah, that rings a bell.
Amanda: We were in a village and a dog ran in front of me. I fell off my bike.
Ron: Yeah, it’s all coming back to me now. You couldn’t get up, and some villagers took
you to the hospital.
Manuel: That reminds me of a story, but not with a bike. That’s like the time that I fell
off a horse on vacation.
Amanda: Has that ever happened to you, Manuel?
Manuel: The horse got scared and threw me off. I hurt my shoulder but I was OK.
Ron: You know, I had a similar experience once with a horse. I was riding when a snake
crossed the path. The horse stopped suddenly and I fell into a bush.

Page 98 – 12.4 Man’s best friend?

Listening (answers depend on audio – typical)

A. Listen to the conversation. Answer the questions.

1. Who are Lily and Chelsea?

→ They are Dan’s dogs / Dan’s pets.
2. What does the woman dislike about Dan’s dog?
→ She dislikes that the dog jumps on people / is too energetic.
3. According to Dan, how does the dog show happiness?
→ The dog wags its tail and jumps up.
4. According to Vic, what does Dan do that is dangerous?
→ He lets the dog run off-leash near the road.

B. Listen again. Put the words and phrases in the order you hear them. Then check (✓)
whether they are transitions or examples.
(Order will vary by audio – typical answers)

Word/phrase Transition Example

for instance ✅

first of all ✅

such as ✅

in addition ✅

like ✅

to summarize ✅

Reading

A. Read advice for training a dog. Choose the best title for each piece of advice.

First paragraph – c. Train your dog with something it loves

Second paragraph – b. Teach your dog to walk beside you

Page 99 – Writing

A. Read a summary of an opinion about dog training classes. Underline contrasting

ideas. Circle the words that link them.
(Annotation – answers)

 Underline: many dogs still misbehave despite having had training

 Circle: While it is true that … all dogs benefit from training
B. Listen again. Take notes on Vic’s and Dan’s arguments. Write a summary
contrasting their opinions.
(Example answer – based on typical listening content)

In the debate, Dan argued that dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving. He
gave examples of how his dogs cheer him up after a bad day. Vic, on the other hand, argued
that dogs can be dangerous if not trained properly. He pointed out that many dog bites
happen at home. While I agree with Dan that dogs bring joy, I think Vic has a valid point
about training. However, most problems can be solved with good training and responsible
ownership. In conclusion, I believe dogs should be kept as pets, but owners must take their
responsibilities seriously.