14 Now I get it!
Exercise 1
A
1. e. 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. b
B
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
2. Maybe it means they need help.
3. It probably means he wants everyone to stop.
4. Perhaps it means they need a taxi.
5. It could mean she wants to turn.
Exercise 2
2. That sign is really confusing. What does it mean? Its not
clear at all.
3. I got stuck behind a really slow bus on a narrow mountain
road. I felt frustrated because I couldnt pass it.
4. I drove for eight hours on a straight, at road where the
scenery never changed. Ive never been so bored!
5. I couldnt get into the parking space, and everyone was
looking at me. It was pretty embarrassing.
6. I went bicycling all day. Now Im so exhausted that Im
going to sleep for 12 hours!
7. I asked the taxi driver to turn off his radio because the
loud music was very annoying.
Exercise 3
1. That sounds crazy!
2. Shh. Be quiet!
3. Come here.
4. Wheres the restroom?
Exercise 4
A
3 If you eat the right food you will be healthy.
6 People with the same interests become friends.
1 We may think we will be happier in a different situation,
but it is not necessarily true.
4 Dont worry if you love someone who doesnt return
your love. You can always nd someone else.
2 It is easier to x something before there is a problem
than after the problem has occurred.
5 It is preferable to do something with some delay than
to never do it at all.
B
1. A: I really dont understand what Miriam sees in Bill.
B: Oh, I do. They both love movies from other countries
and they like learning languages.
A: Ah, I see! Birds of a feather ock together.
2. A: Its 10 oclock already! Do you think I can get to the
party on time?
B: That depends on whether you can catch the bus.
A: But what if I dont?
B: Well, getting there is the important thing. Better late
than never.
3. A: A penny for your thoughts.
B: I was just thinking about what its like to be a movie
star.
A: Do you think theyre any happier than you are?
B: They must be, dont you think?
A: Oh, I dont know. The grass is always greener on the
other side of the fence.
4. A: Its cold outside. Why dont you put on your new coat?
B: Do you think I need to, dear?
A: Well, you dont want to catch a cold like the one you
had last month, do you?
B: OK, youre right. Like they say, an ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure.
Exercise 5
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. It could mean you shouldnt get upset over small problems.
2. Maybe it means you shouldnt judge a person before you
know them better.
3. It might mean that you always have to pay people back in
some way when they do something for you.
4. It probably means that people like to gossip about
negative things.
Exercise 6
Te ac h er : OK, class. This afternoon, were going to take the
school bus to the science museum.
Student 1: Great! Im going to take some photos.
Te ac h er : Im afraid youre not allowed to take photos.
Student 1: But how can they stop me? Ill use my cell phone,
not a camera.
Te ac h er : You have to check all your things with security.
Student 2: Can I take my jacket into the museum?
Te ac h er : Im not sure. It might be best to leave it on the bus.
Student 2: But what about my wallet? It might not be safe on
the bus.
Te ac h er : Oh, its denitely a good idea to keep your money
with you. Keep it in your pocket.
Student 3: And what about touching things in the museum?
Te ac h er : There are Dont touch! signs next to some of the
things. But you can touch things if there is no sign.
Exercise 7
1. Student: This is great!
Instructor: Hey, slow down! You arent allowed to go
above the speed limit.
2. Student: Uh, what does that sign mean?
Instructor: It means you cant turn left.
3. Instructor: You look confused.
Student: What ... what does that sign mean?
Instructor: It means you are allowed to do two things. You
can turn right or go straight.
4. Instructor: Why are you stopping?
Student: The sign says to stop.
Instructor: Actually, you dont have to stop. Just be
prepared to, if necessary.
5. Instructor: Hey, stop! Didnt you see that sign? It means
you have to come to a complete stop.
Student: What sign? I didnt see any sign.
Exercise 8
2. It must mean youre not allowed to light a re here.
3. That sign might mean youre not allowed to swim here.
4. That sign probably means you can get food here.
5. It could mean you have got to be quiet after 10:00 P.M.
Exercise 9
1. A: I went to the movies last night. A couple who sat
behind me talked during the entire movie.
B: Thats irritating!
2. A: I fell asleep during class this afternoon. The teacher
had to wake me up.
B: Oh, thats embarrassing!
3. A: I drove all night to get there on time.
B: Oh, thats exhausting! How can you keep your eyes
open?
4. A: Did Sara give you directions to the party?
B: She did, but theyre really confusing. Hey, can I get a
ride with you?
5. A: This movie is taking forever to download. Why does it
have to take so long?
B: You are so impatient! There, look. Its done!
T-363Workbook answer key T-197