UNIT 05: WORKING

MY WAY UP!
LESSON 01: GET IT DONE!

To kick things off, we’re going to start this workbook by taking a

deeper look at what we’ve seen on the first lesson of this unit.
Think about this:

➔ Do you cut your your own hair? Or do you go to a hair salon or a

barbershop?
➔ Do you wash your own car or do you go to a car wash?

When we want to talk about moments in life when people do things

for us, in this case, we hire someone’s service, we use the so called
CAUSATIVE VERBS. Before we get to the verb, here are some
situations in which you’ll use them:

● A mechanic
● A hairdresser
● A repairman
● A cleaner
● Going to a car wash

The structure is the following:

Subject have / get object past participle verb

We can talk about who performed the action by using the word by.

● We had / got our roof repaired by a repairman.

● I’m having / getting my teeth cleaned tomorrow by Dr. Jones.
● I need to have / get my computer fixed by a technician.

The most common causative verbs are the following:

 HAVE
GET
MAKE
LET
ALLOW
HELP

1. Have

Have is used to say that someone is doing something for us. We can
also use it to say that we give someone the responsibility of doing
something.

Examples:

● I’ll have him call her to arrange the details. (responsibility)

● I’ll have someone pick it up for you. (responsibility)
● I had my car washed yesterday. (service)
● I’m having my house painted next week. (service)

2. Get

Get is the informal (more American) version of “have”, but it’s also
used to convince or encourage someone to do something. The verbs
encourage and convince can be used interchangeably in this case.

Examples:

● I got him to call her. I convinced him to do it.

● I got them to go for a walk. I encouraged them to do it.
● I get (have) my hair cut at a hair salon.

3. Make

Make is used to talk about forcing or requiring someone to do

something.
 Subject + make + object + verb (infinitive)

Examples:

● I’m sorry, mom! He made me do it!

● Mrs. Tannen always makes me redo my homework.

4. Let

It’s used to talk about permission.

Subject + let + object + verb (infinitive)

Examples:

● She lets him eat in his room.

● My mom didn’t let me drive her car.

5. Allow

Allow is very similar to let - implying more serious permission, rules,

or laws.

Subject + allow + object + to + verb (infinitive)

Examples:

● Unfortunately, his parents didn’t allow him to come to the party.

● We can’t allow you to do this. It’s against the rules.

6. Help

We use help to say that someone is assisting a person in doing

something.

Subject + help + object + (to) + verb (infinitive)

optional - it is more
common to not use it
Examples:

● They always help me (to) do my homework.

● We helped him (to) move.

Real examples:

● “Mateo wants me to help him do a marketing campaign to stop

people from gambling?” - GaryVee
● “You need to find a way to make her listen.” - Game of Thrones
● “What did you do to your hair?” “I had it done.” - Moonstruck
● “If you allow yourself to feel it… embrace it… it will make you
more powerful than you ever imagined.” - X-Men: Days Of Future
Past
● “Well, let me just give you one example that we were talking
about before. Right now, we have special tax provisions for
capital gains.” - Joseph E. Stiglitz: Let’s Stop Subsidizing Tax
Dodgers
● “I’ll get her to call when she gets in.” - Room

Recommendations:

★ Songs - Believer, by Imagine Dragons

★ Havana, by Camila Cabello.
★ Fluencycast - Preferences: do it yourself or hire someone?
LESSON 02: CLIMBING THE LADDER
OF SUCCESS!
There are roughly 3 tenses we can use to talk about events: past,
present and future. Of course there is much more to each of them,
but generally speaking, we can place events into one of these three
tenses.

Today, let’s take a look at the FUTURE, its uses and how to use it
properly.

GOING TO

As opposed to “will”, “going to” is mainly used to talk about

something that has already been decided on, a concrete plan and
intention rather than a possibility or a spontaneous decision.

● More concrete predictions - we have evidence to back it up

● Decisions made before the moment of speaking
● Commands

Structures:

AFFIRMATIVE:

Subject verb to be going to complement

NEGATIVE:

Subject verb to be not going to complement

INTERROGATIVE:

Verb to be subject going to complement

Examples:

● I’m going to visit her this week.

decision made beforehand

● We’re gonna be late, there’s too much traffic.

prediction

● She’s not going to get here on time.

prediction

● He’s going to be a great teacher.

prediction

● I’m going to meet them tomorrow.

decision made beforehand

● It’s going to rain any moment now.

prediction (based on a piece of evidence)

● You’re going to clean your room right now!

command

● Jennifer is not (isn’t) going to (gonna) have lunch with us in the

school cafeteria.
● I’m not gonna talk to you until you apologize!
● Are you going to watch the new episode of Atypical tonight?
● Is she going to visit Baltimore this weekend?

Reminder: informally speaking or even informally writing (texting, for

instance), people prefer to use the informal contraction gonna
instead of going to. It’s completely acceptable and preferable by
native speakers.
LESSON 02: PUNCTUALITY AND
PLANS!
How punctual are you? Do you struggle to show up on time for an
appointment? Do you see yourself constantly working against the
clock because of poor time management?

Most people have been through some sort of situation where things
didn’t happen when they were supposed to. How can we learn to be
more punctual and avoid making people wait for us?

Some say punctuality is cultural - like the British - but in fact,

although there is definitely a cultural aspect to it, punctuality is
something valued by most people and being on time is considered
polite almost everywhere.

Some countries / groups of people, however, see time and punctuality

as more flexible, and being late is not so frowned upon. As a matter of
fact, in some places it is almost expected to start things later than
previously arranged.

To start talking about this, let’s reflect:

1. Value other people’s time

Punctuality might not be important to you, but it might be to others.

Think about what sacrifices or choices people had to make in order to
show up on time. It’s only fair that we value their time and do the
same!

2. Plan ahead

Sometimes we do things at the very last minute, which can lead to a

lot of anxiety and stress.
Plan ahead, think through the process and consider what you think is
necessary and how to complete the task properly. A nice plan is the
foundation for a great outcome.
3. Set aside more time than you think you’ll need

Things take time - sometimes more than we expect them to. Aiming
to show up 1 minute before is dangerous because we never know
what kind of setbacks we may come across. Leave some room for
unexpected events. If everything runs smoothly, you’ll still have some
time left. Like Shakespeare’s saying “Better three hours early than one
minute late” works more often than “better late than never/sorry”.

Of course, since we’re talking about punctuality, plans, and things

related to time, it’s important to talk about APPOINTMENTS!

An appointment is an event we arrange with someone at a specific

time and location.

For example:

● Work meeting
● Dinner
● Doctor’s appointment
● Appointment at the hair salon
● Visit to the dentist
● Job interview

When talking about appointments, as we said before, time is a key

element! So, basically, in English, to talk about time, there are three
words we should always remember: in, on, and at.

IN:

● months - June, February, December

“In November, we commemorated another hero… though nobody

knows his name.”

● years - 1999, 2050, 2030

“Message will arrive in 19 years.” - Passengers

“When China joined World Trade Organization in 2001, it promised to
lower the trade barriers, and make its markets fairer for foreign
companies.” - Is China Being Fair on Trade?

● morning / afternoon / evening

“So why are you talking about precepts this early in the morning, Mr.
Browne?” - Wonder

● seasons - Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall / Autumn

“But you, my daughter, will linger on in darkness and in doubt as

nightfall in winter that comes without a star.” - The Lord Of The
Rings: The Two Towers

“Banff is a year round destination, with snow dusted greenery in

spring, beautiful sunshine in summer, full of bold autumn colors in
fall, and blanketed in snow in winter.” - TOP 10: Things To Do In Banff

● centuries - twentieth century, fifth century

“In the fourteenth century, according to the account of local officials

at the time, this man appeared suddenly in the village of Wyle near
Stonehenge, in April of 1362.” - Twelve Monkeys

“All of us here are richer, healthier, taller, [...] and live longer than our
ancestors in the early 19th century.” - Chrystia Freeland

More examples:

● My mother’s birthday is in June.

● She was born in 1976.
● I always have a cup of coffee in the morning.
● We usually don’t travel in winter.
● This was a big concern in the 19th century.
ON:

● days - Monday, Tuesday…

“You have to deliver it out loud in front of the class on Monday.” -

Dead Poets Society

“On Saturday, the president signed three executive actions on issues

ranging from government ethics to national security.” - 1/30/17: White
House Press Briefing

● dates - 13 May / May 13 / the 13th of May

“So I hope you’ll join us on April 30th. And again, thank you all so
much for coming. Have a great day.” - Carly Fiorina Lecture at JMU

“He thinks your son was executed in the National Stadium on

September 19th.” - Missing

● holidays - Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day

“Do you always work on Christmas Eve, Carl?” - Catch Me If You Can

“Perhaps you could bring the flowers you forgot to bring Barbara on
Mother’s Day.” - Shaun Of The Dead

● the weekend(s)

“I also know that you sent her an email on the weekend asking her to
come by and visit.” - In My Father’s Den

“Even though I try not to work on the weekends, many weekends

don’t feel restful.” - What To Do When Rest Isn't Restful

● days + morning / afternoon / evening - Thursday morning,

Saturday evening
“I’m glad that you’re willing to face serious matters on a Sunday
morning.” - Masculinities: Raewyn Connell, All About Women 2016

More examples:

● I have an appointment with Dr. Silva on Monday morning.

● My father was born on August 24 / 24 August / the 24th of
August.
● Sorry I wasn’t able to come on Tuesday.
● We always go fishing on the weekends.
● We’re traveling on New Year’s Day.

AT:

● clock times - 5:30 AM, 8 o’clock

“I arrived at work at 6 AM, and half the parking lot was filled.” -
Michael Morell

● exact times of day, night - at night, midnight, lunchtime

“I left work about 7:30 at night, and half the parking lot was filled, and
that’s the kind of dedication we’re talking about here.” - Michael
Morell

● holiday periods - Christmas, Easter (more British)

“For instance, at Easter, we’re going to fund a dance education for a

child, and we’re going to follow that child throughout their career.” -
The Spark

“Alright, I’ll see you at Christmas. Good night.” - The Departed

More examples:

● I made a reservation for tomorrow at 7PM.

● Will you be home at Easter?
● We have a meeting at lunchtime today.
● I’m so excited I can’t sleep at night.

Recommendations:

★ Book - Climbing the Ladder of Success: Without Stepping on

your Values, by Cookie Tuminello.
★ About Time, available on Netflix
★ Book - Our Final Invention, by James Barrat
LESSON 03: A NOTE TO MY FUTURE
SELF...
We have already talked about “will” and “going to” as ways of talking
about the future, but what about this one?

I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow at 3PM.

Don’t we use -ing verbs (in this case, PRESENT CONTINUOUS) to talk
about things that are happening at the moment of speech? Yes! But
we can also use it to talk about plans and arrangements for the
future.

Both of these constructions (“going to” and present continuous) can

be used to talk about future plans.

The difference - however - is that when using going to it feels as if we

are focusing more on an intention, a possibility (when you’re 90%
sure), whereas with -ing verbs the event we are talking about is
certain, we have made the necessary arrangements, it’s all set (100%
sure)!

This is what some say, but in spoken English, people hardly ever
differentiate the two, they can be used interchangeably in most cases.

Let’s quickly remind ourselves of the present continuous structure:

AFFIRMATIVE:

Subject verb to be verb gerund complement

NEGATIVE:

Subject verb to be not verb gerund compl.

INTERROGATIVE:

Verb to be subject verb gerund complement

Examples:

● I’m flying to LA first thing in the morning.

● We’re having a party on Saturday.
● We’re leaving soon.
● They’re moving to Chile next month.
● What are you doing after work?
● I’m meeting her on Tuesday.

Real examples:

● “We’re having a barbecue. You wanna come over?” - Gran

Torino (Reminder: here, there is no time expression to say that
this is actually something planned for the future. But the context
in which this line was taken, tells us that it’s an arranged
barbecue.)
● “I’m seeing him later.” - Snatch
● “She’s leaving the company and she’s moving on to the next
thing.” - Dan Lyons
LESSON 04: YOU MAY BE RIGHT!
How can we talk about possibilities in English? Some things are
possible/certain to happen in the future. Some are likely to happen,
some are unlikely, and the chance of some things happening are
impossible.

But how can we discuss all of these possibilities and impossibilities in

English? We’re not going to discuss all of it now, some will be seen on
the first unit of Intermediate 2!

For now, there are two important words we use to talk about
probabilities: MAY and MIGHT.

We use may to talk about things that are likely to happen - that is -
when something is probably going to be accomplished.

And we use might to talk about things that are less likely to come
true- that is - when something is probably not going to be
accomplished, even though there is still some chance.

Let’s take a look at the structure of both of these modals:

AFFIRMATIVE:

Subject might / may verb (infinitive) compl.

NEGATIVE:

Subject might / may + not verb (infinitive) compl.

INTERROGATIVE:

Might / May subject verb (infinitive) compl.

Examples:

● We may go to the park later.

it is likely to happen

● We might go to the park later.

it is less likely to happen

● She might win the lottery.

● I already have 3 numbers right. I may actually win the lottery!
● I might be a little late.
● I’m stuck in traffic, I may get there a bit late.
● I might go out tonight, I’m not sure.

unlikely to happen

● We may go out for dinner tonight.

likely to happen

● Grab your coat, it may rain later.

likely to happen

● It might rain later.

less likely to happen

● We might not be able to finish in time.

unlikely to happen

● We may not be able to finish in time.

likely to happen
Besides being used to talk about possibilities, these 2 modals can also
be used to ask for permission.

MAY and MIGHT can also be used as a more formal alternative to

CAN when asking for, granting or denying permission.

● Can I go to the restroom, please?

informal

● May I go to the restroom, please?

a little bit more formal

● Might I go to the restroom, please?

formal

Examples:

● You can leave the room.

● You may leave the room. - (granting for formal permission)
● You can have another cup of tea.
● You might have another cup of tea. - (speculating on someone’s
actions)

*keep in mind - May is more commonly used than might when

talking about permission.

Real examples:

● “Harvey may not know you well enough to understand when

you’re making fun of him.” - The Dark Knight
● “May I have your attention please?” - Rain Man
● “May I have this dance?” - L.A. Confidential
● “So we might imagine the painted curtains in this picture as
pulled apart to reveal a painting.” - The Audacity Of Christian Art
● “I might go visit my dad today.” - The Letter Writer
● “I think that might be my favorite one.” - Her
● “This may be a little uncomfortable.” - A Beautiful Mind

Let’s focus a little bit on the difference between “maybe”

and “may be”. Their pronunciation is almost the same:
maybe: the strongest syllable is “may”; may be: the
strongest is “be”. Well, maybe is an ADVERB, but what
does that mean? It means that it’s going to change,
somehow, another word. In this case, a synonym could
be “perhaps”, as in to say you’re not 100% sure. (Maybe
no one’s coming tonight. / They could be at home,
maybe. / “Are you coming?” “Maybe.”) On the other
hand, we have may be, which is a modal verb + the verb
be. (She may be the only person I’ve ever loved. / They
may be right.)
1) Complete the sentences with a causative verb + a verb from the box
below:

fixed done cleaned to call listen

a. Where is she, Edward? ______ her _______ me please. They don’t

know her whereabouts since last Saturday. Everyone’s worried.
b. My kids were jumping on my bed last night, and now it’s broken.
I need to ______ it ______ asap.
c. I’m finally _________ my house ___________. Ever since we moved,
2 months ago, we didn’t have time to call someone to help, but
we do now!
d. He doesn’t care about the rules because you don’t _______ him
________ to you. You’re just going to bore him to death, and he’ll
never get it.
e. I’m thinking about _________ my nails _______ for Isis’s party.
Where do you usually get yours done?

2) Look at the underlined words. Are they correct? If so, write “OK”, if
not, write the correct words. There may be more than one correct
answer.

a. I’ll have him to call you. Don’t worry.

b. I just got my nails done. Do you like them?
c. I can’t believe you made me done it. I’m definitely going to
regret it…
d. I’m sorry, Finn. I can’t allow you to see her now. She’s upset.
e. Can you help me to move next Saturday? I could really use a
hand.
3) Read the following article about hiring, Hiring: Should You DIY or
Use a Recruiting Service?, and then answer some questions.

“When it's time to hire a new employee, do you court job seekers on your own or
hire a recruiting service? Here's what you need to know about each method.

One of the biggest obstacles that small to medium businesses face is finding the right
talent to join their company. Startups and small companies need employees who are
reliable, talented, and will help grow the business with their own ambition and energy.
Usually, businesses either work with a job recruiting service, also known as a staffing
agency, or develop their own hiring process.

In this article, we outline the difficulties small businesses face when filling positions
and the differences between working with a recruiting service or hiring employees
yourself.

Hiring and recruiting challenges

Depending on your industry, your business may face fierce competition from other
companies for the best talent, especially from larger enterprises. According to
recruiting software company Top Echelon, the top competitive industries to find talent
include information technology, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing and
marketing. If you're in need of a recruiter to fill a specialized position, winning over a
promising candidate when a bigger competitor is offering positions with larger starting
salaries, a host of benefits, and more upward mobility can seem daunting.

If you're in an industry where talent is scarce, finding qualified candidates can be

challenging, particularly when you're determined to do it yourself. You don't want to
start the recruiting process and fill the position with any warm body who does the bare
minimum, so you'll need to read dozens of resumes and schedule time to conduct
interviews. This can be a drag on HR resources if you or your other managers are the
only ones qualified to interview and hire applicants.

Filling a position can take up a lot of your own time that could be better spent on other
aspects of the business. If you're not experienced in hiring new help, you could end up
with someone who doesn't live up to their application.

Using a recruiting service

There are hundreds of hiring agencies and recruiting services out there you can hire to
find the right talent for your open positions. Recruiting services eliminate the need for
you to go through the time-consuming challenge of finding the right applicants for
the job.
Recruiting services offer several advantages to small companies looking to hire, the
first of which is the obvious timesaving aspect for you and your management if you
don't have an HR manager or department. You can concentrate on your main
responsibilities while leaving recruiting to a professional.

"Finding the best talent is a full-time job. By the time companies decide they need
help, they are already desperate, and morale is down," said Brianna Rooney, founder of
recruiting service Techees. "When a company can't find someone, or they are having
people decline their offers, it takes a toll on the company and employees."

Having experienced recruiters who are solely dedicated to finding the right candidate
for your position keeps you unbiased in your selection, allowing you to select the best
candidate with most talent for the job.

Other cases where hiring a recruiter can be advantageous is when you're new to an
area or opening a new location in a different region. Your network of contacts may only
extend to your current geographic area, so a recruiting service with local knowledge
may make it easier for you, according to Josh Williams of recruiting service Smart,
Savvy + Associates.

Recruiting services go beyond posting help-wanted ads on the usual job websites. They
network and seek out the specialized talent that you're after, sparking interest in
individuals who are already employed but open to a change. These agencies sell your
company to these interested parties, and convince them that their talents would be
more appreciated and rewarded at your company.

How to choose a staffing agency

If you decide to outsource your recruiting efforts, you'll want to ensure that your chosen
hiring agency is the right fit. These four tips will help you choose the hiring agency
that's best for your company.

1. Do your homework.

When evaluating a hiring agency, research them as you would any job candidate. Look
into their website and LinkedIn page for more information, and make sure their
experience matches your company's needs and expectations.

2. Interview agencies like candidates.

Not only should you research agencies as a job candidate would, but you should
interview them as a candidate would as well. Ask the agency about their process,
including how they find and evaluate candidates, how long it will take to fill the
position, and how they will communicate any updates to you.

3. Evaluate their expertise and track record.

Extensive expertise and a strong track record are positive indicators that your potential
partnership might be successful. An agency with a wide network reach, recent position
fills and consistently updated databases is more likely to help you find the right
candidate.

4. Be transparent with your goals and expectations.

As an employer, you need to clearly state the requirements of your open position and
what you're looking for in an applicant. When possible, use specifics rather than
subjective terms (for example, "five-plus years Excel experience," rather than "advanced
Excel skills"). A good recruiter will listen to you and send only qualified candidates your
way.

Hiring on your own

Professional recruiting services are likely to help you find great talent to add to your
company, but the reality is that they can be costly. Typically, a recruiter's fee is a
percentage (usually 10% to 20%) of the chosen candidate's salary. Depending on the
position being filled, this can be a steep price.

Recruiting talent on your own is far from impossible, and there are several methods
and practices to help you find good candidates.

1. Be patient and realistic.

Temper expectations, especially if you're in a competitive industry. You won't find your
dream candidate overnight. Plot out a timetable for your search, allowing yourself
plenty of time to take in and seek applications. If you're a small company, you may not
be able to find a top candidate who can do it all for the salary you offer, so balance out
the type of worker you want with the pay you can afford.

"Do your homework, and make sure your expectations for the qualifications of the
successful candidate, and the responsibilities they will fulfill, are aligned with what the
going rate in the labor market is," said Sylvia Helm, recruiting manager at TREW.

2. Streamline your application and hiring process.

"As many as 90% of candidates who start an application don't complete it," said Ira
Wolfe, president of Success Performance Solutions. "While the labor market is
undoubtedly tight, the application process in most companies is so archaic that many
candidates just walk away."

Make applying easy, and also make the onboarding process quick and easy so you
retain talent once you find it.

3. Develop an attractive company culture.

Creating a welcoming brand and culture is important to get candidates excited about
working for your company. Offering a great work environment with benefits such as
wellness programs and flexibility with working from home could make the difference
in which company a sought-after candidate picks.

4. Use technology.

Don't neglect to use the technology at your disposal to get the word out about your
position. There are plenty of job websites that only charge a small fee to post an
opening, and many specialize in certain fields; for instance, HackerRank focuses on IT
and engineering jobs, and Mediabistro specializes in marketing and media jobs.

You may also want to dedicate a page of your website to a careers section of your
company. This can act as a landing page you can direct interested candidates to from
job post websites, social media and other sources. Here, you can describe what the
position entails and what the job's responsibilities are, since space on other platforms
can be limited.” By Sean Peek.

a. What are the benefits of hiring a recruiting agency?

b. What does the writer mean with “Do you homework” before
hiring recruiting services?
c. Why is it important to develop an attractive company culture,
according to the author?

4) Read the statements and then write questions about it using the
verb in brackets. Use a wh word (if necessary) and going to.

a. Julia told you she’s just won a money prize. (do)

b. Felix is having second thoughts about talking to Fernanda. (do)
c. Esther hates the food at the restaurant. (complain)
d. Rose is planning a party. (invite)

5) Read the sentences and say if they are: a decision made

beforehand, a prediction, or a command.
a. Are you sure she’s coming? I think she’s going to be late.
b. I’m going to meet Jason and evan tomorrow. Do you want to join
us?
c. I just heard from that recruiting agency. I got the job, but I’m not
going to accept it.
d. You’re not going to leave this house until you finish your chores,
Alan.

6) Fill in the blanks with will or going to.

a. I _______ (not be) home next week. I’ll be travelling to Xangai.

b. Oh no. We ___________ (run out) of gas. Look at the fuel gauge.
c. What ______ you __________ (tell) her?
d. Tell Matt I ______________ (visit) him after work, will you?

7) Complete the sentences with a time expression from the box and a
time preposition (in or on).

the 19th century 10 minutes Wednesdays the 1600s

a. I’m not home right now, sweetie. I’ll be there ___________. Can you
meet me there?
b. Many great plays were published ____________, such as Midnight
Summer Dream, by Shakespeare.
c. Victoria became queen ____________, more precisely in 1837.
d. Do you always work ___________? When is your day off?

8) Fill in the blanks with in, on or at.

a. My bus arrives _______ 9am. Can you pick me up at the station,

dad?
b. My grandfather will retire ______ 3 years’ time. He’s really excited.
c. I’m taking a proficiency course. It begins _____ May 14th, and
ends ______ mid June.
d. ______ Saturday I went to bed _______ 2am after my friend’s
birthday party.
9) Fill in the blanks with going to or the present continuous.

a. I ___________ (leave) tonight at 6. Feel free to join me.

b. “What _____ Diane _________ (do) over the weekend?” “She’ going
to visit her mom in Denver.”
c. I __________ (do) anything tomorrow. Do you want to come over
and watch a movie?
d. Josh and I ______________ (meet) Julia at 8pm.

10) Take a look at the following schedule and complete the dialogue:

Monday (today)
● Soccer match
8pm
Tuesday
● Work late -
overtime 9pm
Wednesday
● Lunch with mom
1pm
Thursday
● Haircut 2pm

Kelly: Hey, Ricky. What’s up? Wanna hang out?

Ricky: Sorry, Kelly. I _________________. Rain check?
Kelly: Sure, no worries. How about tomorrow? My roommate
__________ (have) some people over for her rehearsal dinner. You could
be my +1.
Ricky: Oh Kelly. I really wanted to be there for you, but I ______________
tomorrow. I have to deliver a project on Wednesday first thing in the
morning. How about we meet for lunch?
Kelly: That would be lovely. 1pm?
Ricky: Shoot! I just checked my calendar… I ______________ with my
mom. If you don’t mind, you can definitely join us.
Kelly: Sure. Sounds good.
11) Now it’s our turn to talk about your schedule. Read the prompts
and write sentences (affirmative or negative) about your plans using
the present continuous. Follow the examples below:

E.g.: (tonight) I’m not doing anything tonight. OR I’m having some of
my friends over for a game night.

a. (next month)
b. (Saturday)
c. (tomorrow morning)
d. (a day of your choosing)

12) Fill in the blanks with might and the correct form of the verb:

a. “Have you seen Bonnie?” “Hm, I’ not sure, but she ________ in the
office.
b. Jenny said she isn’t feeling so well. I _________ her for a walk.
c. Louis said he _________ to the party. His parents are coming to
town to visit.
d. You should ask Elijah. He _________ to help you with this. He
knows more about it than me.

13) Fill in the blanks with may and the correct form of the verb:

a. Be careful with that. You ________ yourself, it’s sharp.

b. The police said they can’t say anything else about the case… The
_________enough information.
c. This _______ the last time I eat meat. I’m trying to become a
vegetarian.
d. The economy _______ up or down next year because of the
elections…

14) Rewrite the sentences using may or might.

a. Perhaps Lucia is worried about you.
b. I think they want to talk to you.
c. Maybe he doesn’t know her very well.

15) Write a text talking about your schedule for next week. Try using
all of the things we’ve seen about the future, possibilities,
appointments, and time.
1) 7)

a. Get / to call a. in 10 minutes

b. have or get / fixed b. in the 1600s
c. having / cleaned c. in the 19th century
d. make / listen d. on Wednesdays
e. getting or having / done
8)
2)
a. at
a. have him call b. in
b. OK c. on / in
c. made me do d. On / at
d. OK
e. OK / help me (to) move 9)

3) a. am leaving
b. is / going to do
c. am not doing
4) d. are meeting

a. What are you going to do with 10)

it?
b. What are going to do about it? Kelly: Hey, Ricky. What’s up? Wanna
c. Are you going to complain (to hang out?
the waiter)? Ricky: Sorry, Kelly. I’m playing soccer at
8pm. Rain check?
d. Who are going to invite?
Kelly: Sure, no worries. How about
tomorrow? My roommate is having
5) some people over for her rehearsal
dinner. You could be my +1.
a. prediction Ricky: Oh Kelly. I really wanted to be
b. decision made beforehand there for you, but I’m working late
c. decision made beforehand tomorrow. I have to deliver a project on
Wednesday first thing in the morning.
d. command
How about we meet for lunch?
Kelly: That would be lovely. 1pm?
6) Ricky: Shoot! I just checked my
calendar… I’m having lunch with my
a. won’t be mom. If you don’t mind, you can
b. are going to run out definitely join us.
c. are / going to tell Kelly: Sure. Sounds good
d. am going to visit
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12)

a. might be
b. might take
c. might not come
d. might be able to

13)

a. may hurt
b. may not have
c. may be
d. may go

14)

a. She might be worried.

b. They might want to talk to you.
c. He may not know her very well.

15) Personal answer