Expressways 1

by Molinsky, Steven J.; Bliss, Bill; Kennedy, Ann

• ISBN13: 9780133852950
• ISBN10: 0133852954
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-10-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Expressways, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a complete four-level course that features all-skills language practice. The series incorporates cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem solving, role-playing, cross-cultural discussions, self-assessment, and community activities to promote an interactive, student-centered learning experience. New Activity and Test Prep Workbooksprovide a variety of exercises and activities for reinforcing grammar, and grammar and test-taking practice to prepare students for standardized tests.

Table of Contents

To the Teacher	ix
EXIT 1. Meeting and Greeting People	1	(16)
Hello
Greet someone and introduce yourself.	2	(2)
I'd Like to Introduce...
Introduce members of your family.	4	(2)
What's Your Last Name?
Give your name and tell how to spell it.	6	(2)
What's Your Address?
Give your address and telephone number. Interview other students.	8	(2)
Where Are You From?
Tell where you're from.	10	(2)
Nice to Meet You
Exchange information, using to be, yes/no questions and wh-questions.	12	(2)
Meet These People
Learn about people, do interviews, and report about your interviews.	14	(3)
EXIT 2. People and Places	17	(16)
I'd Like the Number of Mary Nielson
Call directory assistance, using wh-questions.	18	(2)
You Have the Wrong Number
Make a phone call, using to be.	20	(2)
Is Peter There?
Call and find out where people are. Learn places in the community.	22	(2)
Where Are You Going?
Find out where people are going.	24	(2)
What Are You Doing?
Tell about everyday activities, using the present continuous tense.	26	(4)
I Can't Talk Right Now.
I'm Taking a Shower. Talk with friends on the telephone.	30	(1)
Steve's Friends Can't Talk Right Now
Read about busy people. Tell a story about your family.	31	(2)
EXIT 3. Getting Around Town	33	(22)
Is There a Post Office Nearby?
Find out the location of places in the community. Tell about your community.	34	(6)
Does This Bus Go to Westville?
Use public transportation.	40	(2)
Is This Bus Number 42?
Access public transportation, using to be and the simple present tense.	42	(2)
Can You Tell Me How to Get to the Bus Station?
Give directions to places in the community.	44	(2)
Can You Please Tell Me How to Get to the Museum?
Give directions to places in the community.	46	(2)
Can You Tell Me How to Get to Franklin's Department Store?
Use public transportation.	48	(2)
Excuse Me. I'm Lost!
Give someone directions by car.	50	(1)
Nancy's Neighborhood
Read about someone's neighborhood. Tell a story about your neighborhood.	51	(2)
Rest Stop
Role-Play Review of Exits 1, 2, & 3	53	(2)
EXIT 4. Housing and Food	55	(18)
We're Looking for a Two-Bedroom Apartment Downtown
Identify rooms in the home. Describe houses and apartments.	56	(2)
Is There a Refrigerator in the Kitchen?
Tell about features of an apartment, using there is/there are and singular/plural.	58	(2)
How Much Is the Rent?
Discuss rent and utilities.	60	(2)
Where Do You Want This Sofa?
Identify furniture in the home, using this/that/these/those.	62	(2)
There Aren't Any More Cookies
Identify count food items.	64	(2)
There Isn't Any More Milk
Identify non-count food items.	66	(2)
Excuse Me. Where Are the Carrots?
Locate items in a supermarket, using count/non-count nouns. Visit a local supermarket.	68	(2)
Mmm! This Cake Is Delicious!
Discuss ingredients, using count/non-count nouns.	70	(1)
Jim's New Apartment
Read about someone's apartment.	71	(2)
EXIT 5. At Work	73	(18)
What Do You Do?
Describe occupations, using the simple present tense.	74	(2)
What Do They Do?
Describe occupations, using the simple present tense. Tell the occupations of members of your family.	76	(2)
Can You...?
Tell about work skills, using can and can't. Tell about your work skills.	78	(2)
What Do They Look Like?
Describe people, using adjectives.	80	(2)
How Am I Doing?
Ask for and give feedback at work, using the present continuous tense and object pronouns. Visit a community work site.	82	(2)
What Day Is It?
Tell about everyday activities, using the simple present tense and days of the week.	84	(2)
Keeping in Touch
Tell about family dynamics, using adverbs of frequency.	86	(1)
My Best Friend
Read about a friendship. Tell about yourself.	87	(1)
What Kind of TV Shows Do You Like?
Discuss recreation, using like.	88	(3)
EXIT 6. Health and Emergencies	91	(20)
I Have a Headache
Identify common ailments, using have.	92	(2)
What Do You Recommend?
Ask for recommendations and locate items in a drug store. Visit a local drug store. Discuss home remedies.	94	(2)
Do You Want to Make an Appointment?
Make a doctor's appointment, using time expressions.	96	(2)
Do You Smoke?
Give a medical history, using to be and the simple present tense.	98	(2)
Touch Your Toes
Follow instructions during a medical exam, using imperatives.	100	(2)
You Should Go on a Diet
Receive a doctor's medical advice with should. Give medical advice to others.	102	(2)
Take One Tablet Three Times a Day
Receive a pharmacist's directions for taking medication. Tell about remedies for common ailments.	104	(2)
I Want to Report an Emergency!
Report an emergency.	106	(1)
Call 911
Read about emergency calls. Reenact an emergency situation.	107	(2)
Rest Stop
Role-Play Review of Exits 4, 5, & 6	109	(2)
EXIT 7. Shopping	111	(20)
I'm Looking for a Shirt
Ask for articles of clothing in a department store, using singular/plural.	112	(2)
May I Help You?
Select articles of clothing by size and color. Describe what people are wearing.	114	(2)
It's Too Short
Find the right article of clothing, using singular/plural and adjectives.	116	(2)
Excuse Me. Where Are the Rest Rooms?
Locate items and facilities in a department store, using ordinal numbers.	118	(2)
I'd Like to Buy This Watch
Purchase items in a department store. Visit a local department store. Discuss and evaluate prices.	120	(3)
Shopping in Department Stores
Read about department stores. Tell about personal shopping experiences.	123	(1)
I Want to Return This Fan
Return items to a department store, using adjectives. Reenact a department store scene.	124	(2)
I Want to Buy Some Stamps, Please
Use the services of a post office. Compare stamps from different countries.	126	(2)
I'd Like to Mail This Package
Use the services of a post office. Visit a local post office.	128	(3)
EXIT 8. Recreation	131	(24)
What Are You Going to Do This Weekend?
Tell about weekend plans, using going to.	132	(2)
What Do You Want to Do Today?
Make plans for the day, using want to and weather expressions.	134	(4)
I'm Afraid I Can't. I Have to Work Late.
Make and respond to invitations, using can't and have to.	138	(2)
What Did You Do?
Tell about weekend activities, using the past tense.	140	(4)
Let's Do Something Outdoors Today
Make plans, using want to and the past tense.	144	(2)
What Movie Did You See?
Share information, using to be in the past. Discuss cultural and sporting events in your community.	146	(3)
Howie Just Wanted to Have Fun!
Read about recreation activities. Relate personal experiences.	149	(1)
What Do You Like to Do?
Tell about things you like to do.	150	(3)
Rest Stop
Role-Play Review of Exits 7 & 8	153	(2)
APPENDIX	155	(21)
Grammar Constructions	157	(9)
Cardinal Numbers	166	(1)
Ordinal Numbers	167	(1)
Irregular Verbs	168	(1)
Scripts for Listening Exercises	169	(6)
Grammar Index	175	(1)
Topic Index	176