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Lesson Reference Pages
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Sound Bites page
Grammar Snapshot page 1
Grammar Snapshot page 2
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Topic Preview · Looking at the World Differently
Look at the map. Before reading, decide: Is this map realistic, humorous, critical, or imaginative? Choose the best description.
What is unusual about the map?
What might the artist be trying to do?
Order the words to make a discussion question.
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Sound Bites · Different Reactions to Living Abroad
Audio 02 · Sound Bites conversation
Gilbert:Oh, man! Am I ready to head home!
Anna:Are you kidding? I can’t get enough of this place.
Gilbert:Well, it’s been three weeks, and I think I’ve had about enough. I’m tired of eating strange food.
Anna:Wow! I feel just the opposite. I can’t get over how much I enjoy being here. I love how different the food is.
Gilbert:Well, not me. And frankly, it’s a pain in the neck having to work so hard to understand what people are saying to me.
Anna:I actually think it’s fun trying to figure out how to communicate. Stop complaining! You’ll be home before you know it!
Gilbert:Fine by me. There’s no place like home.
Attitude Check
Who is more excited about living in another country?
Which sentence best describes Gilbert?
True or False: Anna enjoys the challenge of communicating.
What does the conversation mainly contrast?
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In Other Words · Explain Meaning from Context
Match each statement with its meaning.
“Am I ready to head home!”
“I can’t get enough of this place.”
“I think I’ve had about enough.”
“I can’t get over how much I enjoy being here.”
“It’s a pain in the neck having to work so hard.”
“There’s no place like home.”
Who would probably say it?
Match each opinion to Anna or Gilbert.
“I’m a little uncomfortable with places that are new to me.”
“I love trying new things.”
“I want some adventure in my life.”
“I prefer to stick closer to home.”
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Grammar Snapshot · Gerunds and Infinitives with Changes in Meaning
Read these two sentences first: Remember to call me. / I remember calling you. Which one is about a future responsibility, and which one is about a past memory?
Audio 03 · Grammar Snapshot: Finding Balance
Some verbs change meaning depending on what follows them.
| Verb pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| remember + infinitive | remember to do something you need to do | Remember to make time for the important people in your life. |
| remember + gerund | remember something that happened in the past | I remember going there when I was a kid. |
| forget + infinitive | forget to do something | Don’t forget to turn your cell phone off. |
| forget + gerund | forget something that happened in the past | I’ll never forget seeing the mountains for the first time. |
| stop + infinitive | stop in order to do something | Can you stop to pick up some chocolates for the party? |
| stop + gerund | stop an ongoing action | Stop over-scheduling and spend quality time with friends and family. |
Advanced note: Some verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive with little or no change in meaning, such as love, hate, can’t stand, like, prefer, begin, start, continue.
Finding Balance · Key Ideas
Which suggestion fits the article’s message?
True or False: “Stop to smell the roses” means take time to enjoy simple things.
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Grammar Practice · Choose the Gerund or Infinitive
Complete each sentence with the correct form.
1. I’ll never forget ____ abroad for the first time. (travel)
2. When I feel stressed out, I remember ____ things in perspective. (put)
3. You need to stop ____ to do everything at once. (try)
4a. If I forget ____ a card for a friend’s birthday, ... (send)
4b. ... I try to remember ____ him/her. (call)
5a. We forgot ____ flowers, ... (buy)
5b. ... so we stopped ____ some on the way to the party. (pick up)
6. I remember ____ holidays with my family when I was young. (celebrate)
Which sentence means “I paused my activity because I wanted to call my mother”?
Which sentence refers to a memory from the past?
Which sentence means “Do not continue worrying”?
Which is the correct form?
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Grammar Exchange · Suggest Ways to Enjoy Life More
Choose the best advice and meaning. These are designed for advanced discussion without a writing box.
Which advice best uses stop + gerund?
Which advice best uses remember + infinitive?
Which sentence has the most positive perspective?
What is the best summary of this lesson?
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