Unit 1: Did You Hurt Yourself?

Quick Check

B. Comprehension. Answer true or false.

1. T The skateboarder didn’t hurt himself because he had knee pads.
2. F Neither of the people who were working on the electronic device got a shock.
3. F The people in the car were hurt.
4. T The woman cut herself trying to open a can.
5. T Most road accidents are caused by the drivers themselves.

3. Grammar

A. Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive pronouns.

1. Sarah cut herself while she was peeling potatoes.
2. The instructions on the box say: “Do it yourself.
3. I burned myself when I was making fries.
4. My grandfather slipped on a rug and hurt himself.
5. The people injured themselves when they were escaping from the bull.
6. We were interviewed for a TV show, and last night we saw ourselves on Channel 9.

B. Join the sentences with so and because.

1. The floor was wet. Ahmed slipped and fell.

• the floor was wet, so Ahmed slipped and fell.
• Ahmed slipped and fell because the floor was wet.

2. Julian wasn’t wearing a seat belt. He hit his head on the windshield.

• Julain wasn't wearing a seat belt, so he hit his head on the windshield.
• Julain hit his head on the windshield because he wasn't wearing a seat belt.

3. The child got an electric shock. The child put his finger in the socket.

• The child put his finger in the socket, so he got an electric shock.
• The child got an electric shock because he put his finger in the socket.

4. There wasn’t any water to put out the fire. We had to use sand.

• There wasn’t any water to put out the fire, so we had to use sand.
• we had to use sand because there wasn't any water to put out the fire.

5. Abdullah fell off his bike. He was riding too fast.

• Abdullah was riding too fast, so he fell off his bike.
• Abdullah fell off his bike because he was riding too fast.

6. I got my hands all blue. I didn’t read the “Wet Paint” sign.

• I didn't read the 'wet paint' sign, so I got my hands all blue.
• I got my hands all blue because I didn't read the 'wet paint' sign.

C. Complete the sentences with so or because.

1. I didn’t want to wake up late, so I used two alarm clocks.
2. Jerry called the Saudi emergency number because there was an emergency.
3. I put my hand under cold running water because I burned myself.
4. More people turned up than I expected, so I cooked more food.
5. The mosquitoes didn’t bite me because I had put on this repellent.
6. There were a lot of accidents at the intersection, so they installed traffic lights.

D. Show agreement with the following statements.

1. I’ve never had an accident. Neither have I.
2. I need a new pair of sneakers. So do I.
3. I spent the evening watching TV. So did I.
4. I didn’t know that Ibrahim was in the hospital. Neither did I.
5. I don’t want to eat a lot of sugar. Neither do I.
6. I’m sorry to hear that Ali is moving. So am I.
7. I want to spend my vacation at the beach. So do I.
8. I once broke my arm. So did I.
9. I’m not tired even though it’s midnight. Neither am I.

4. Language in Context

Match the words with the pictures. Then make sentences to describe the pictures.

1. b sprain/ankle
2. c poke/eye
3. F fracture/arm
4. d burn/hand
5. a cut/finger
6. e break/nose

a. She cut her finger.

b. He sprained his ankle.

c. He poked himself in the eye.

d. He burned his hand.

e. He broke his nose.

f. She fractured her arm.

5. Listening

Listen to the child psychologist talk about household dangers for children. Mark the items he mentions.

8. Conversation

About the Conversation

1. How did Samir hurt himself?

Samir's motorcycle skidded on a patch of oil, and it crashed into a car.

2. Why was he lucky?

He was lucky because he was wearing a helmet, and it probably saved his life.

3. How did Jasem hurt himself?

Jasem was cycling in the park. A squirrel ran in front of him, so he swerved to avoid it and hit a tree.

4. Why is he sorry for Samir?

Jasem is sorry for Samir because he is going to be stuck in a wheelchair for a while.

5. What does Samir say about the casts on his legs?

He says that with two casts, he has enough room for all friends to write their names on his casts.

9. Reading

After Reading A. Match the words with the meanings.

1. d bald a. to explode
2. e to challenge b. to throw with great force
3. f to weave through c. to get better
4. b to hurl d. having no hair on the head
5. a to burst e. to contest or fight against
6. c to recover f. to move through something by turning and avoiding

B. Complete the sentences about the reading.

1. The eagle dropped the tortoise on Aeschylus’s head, and so Aeschylus was killed.
2. The ostrich in the traffic had probably escaped from a farm and ran into heavy traffic instead of the wild.
3. Ahmad Ali agreed to take his son to his friend’s house because many children were invited and a lifeguard was going to be present.
4. Although Bob Hail had a backup parachute, it didn't open.
5. When Phil saw the pictures of himself on the video, he couldn't believe he survived.

10. Writing

B. Read the text and highlight the words and/or phrases that give information about: THE ACCIDENT

What happened: Who caused it:
When it happened: Who it happened to:
Where it happened: Why it happened:
How it happened:
Write the words and/or phrases next to the headings.
Now cover the text and use your notes to summarize the accident in your own words.
Use so, because and although to connect your ideas. For example: Although he was wearing his seatbelt, he still hit his head.

• On a weekend morning, my family and I went to the pool for a nice day. suddenly when I was diving in the pool my leg slipped, and I broke it.
• My father called ambulance and it came quickly to take me to the hospital. The doctor examined me and put a cast on my leg.
• I missed school for three weeks. My friends visited me and explained some of the lessons I had missed.
• I will never forget that day, so I had to pay more attention and be careful.

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Complete the conversations using your own words.

1. A: I’m afraid I’m running out of gas.
B: You should stop at a gas station.

2. A: The sign says 80 kilometres per hour, and I’m doing 90.
B: Then you must slow down.

3. A: I’m lost. I don’t know which way to go.
B: I think we should ask someone.

4. A: I need to make a phone call. Can you please hold the steering wheel?
B: You must not speak on the phone while driving.

5. A: The car won’t start. There’s plenty of gas. I wonder what the problem is.
B: You should take it to a car mechanic.

B. Complete the conversation. Use adverb forms of the adjectives in parentheses. Then practice the conversation with a partner.

A: Well, my son Brian drives recklessly (reckless). He doesn’t stop at stop signs, and he’s usually over the speed limit. He’s always in a hurry.
B: My son Alexander drives well (good), but he sometimes drives too fast (fast).
I’m afraid he’s going to have an accident one of these days.
A: Well, Brian got a ticket because he was driving too fast (fast). He had to go to a special class for people who drive dangerously (dangerous).
But he still doesn’t drive carefully (careful). Next time he is going to lose his license.

C. Complete the conversations with the correct prepositions and imperatives.

A: Excuse me, where is the post office?

B: Go (1) straight and (2) turn left at the end of this street into Main Street.

The post office is next (3) to the bookstore across (4) form the park.

A: Thank you.

A: So, what’s to see in your city?

B: Why don’t you visit the National Museum? It’s (5) on Second Street.

You can take the bus. The bus stop is (6) on the corner.

A: That’s a great idea! Thanks!

A: Excuse me, can you tell me where the accounts department is?

B: Sure. (7) go straight down this corridor and take the elevator to the third floor.

The accounts department is (8) on the third floor. When you come out of the elevator (9) take a right. It’s at the end of that corridor (10) next to the cafeteria.

A: Thanks a lot.