Touchstone checkpoint Units What do you think?

A 1. Parent’s shouldn’t let teenagers watch violent shows on TV. 2. Parents ought to make their kids read books every night. 3. Teachers ask students to do too much homework. 4. Parents shouldn’t help their children do / to do their homework.

5. Parents shouldn’t let their children eat too much junk food. 6. Parents should get their kids to eat more vegetables and fewer sweets. 7. We shouldn’t let young people drive cars until they’re We ought to ask all teenagers to do some volunteer work.

2 The way it used to be When I was a kid, we used to visit my grandparents every month. They lived two hours from our home, so we always brought some books to read in the car. I used to hate the drive, and I’d always complain, so my dad would buy us ice cream. That was fun. When we got to my grandparents’ house, my grandma would always let us play in her yard. They had a swing set, and my grandpa would push us on the swings.

4 What’s going to happen? Cindy CindyWhat time does your train leave / is your train leaving / is your train going to leave today? Dana DanaI’m taking / ‘m going to take the 3:30 train. Oh, no, it’s almost 3:00! Cindy CindyDon’t worry. I’ll drive you to the station. Dana DanaOh, you don’t have to do that. I’ll call a taxi.

Cindy CindyNo way! I can take you. I’m going to / ‘m going to go to the mall this afternoon…. Dana DanaAre you sure it won’t be / ‘s not going to be a problem? Cindy CindyNo problem at all. I’m meeting / ‘m going to meet a friend there at 4:00. Dana DanaWell, OK. Thanks. I’ll get my suitcase. Cindy CindyYeah. We’re going to have to / have to leave right away. Dana DanaOK. I’ll be ready in five minutes.