1. Block 2Block 2 Unit 6 ChoicesUnit 6 Choices
Action PlanAction Plan
In this unit, you will learn:In this unit, you will learn:
• To read persuasive texts.To read persuasive texts.
• To understand inferences in texts.To understand inferences in texts.
• To use verbs + prepositional phrases.To use verbs + prepositional phrases.
• To be aware of gender related language.To be aware of gender related language.
• To use words for talking about livingTo use words for talking about living
cheaply.cheaply.
Action PlanAction Plan
In this unit, you will learn:In this unit, you will learn:
• To read persuasive texts.To read persuasive texts.
• To understand inferences in texts.To understand inferences in texts.
• To use verbs + prepositional phrases.To use verbs + prepositional phrases.
• To be aware of gender related language.To be aware of gender related language.
• To use words for talking about livingTo use words for talking about living
cheaply.cheaply.
5
min.

2. 1. Who usually does these jobs?
2. Which of these jobs would you (not) like to do? Why?
3. Why do men or women choose not to do some jobs?
She is doctor He is a nurse He is a firefighter She is a dancer
She is a lawyer She is a mechanic He is a teacher She is an architect

3. Lesson ALesson A Inexpensive LivingInexpensive Living
3
min.

4. discounted economical charity for free
expensive priceless bargain household bills
Vocabulary Living on the cheap
Complete the definitions with words from the box.
Then listen and check your answer.
1. Being economical means spending money wisely and carefully.
2. Something that is priceless means that its prince is so high we cannot buy.
3. If you can get something for free, it means you pay no money for it.
4. If something is discounted, it means its price has been lowered to sell it cheap .
5. If something is a bergain, it means you bought it at a lower price than normal.
6. Something that is expensive has a very high price.
7. Your household bills, are the expenses such as rent, electricity, gas, and so on.
8. Charity is the giving of things or money to someone because they need dream.
8
min.

5. Speaking
Circle the best answer to describe your partner. Then ask and answer questions to
find out if you were right. Explain your guesses.
5
min.
1. He/She spends all the money she
gets every month.
2. He/She some of the time has
enough money for his daily needs.
3. He/She sometimes buys things
he doesn’t need.

6. Pre-reading
a) Look at the title of the text on page 65. Predict what you think the text will be about.
b) Quickly read the text on the next page. Then answer the questions.
Skim 1. What’s the article about? Living cheaply.
Scan 2. How much could Paul spend in total? $14.
3. Did the $2 a day include household bills? No.
4. Who did he cook for during the week? His girlfriend.
5. Did he achieve his aim? Yes.
5
min.
Paul Harding’s blog August 27th
Living on $2 a day

7. Comprehension
Correct the errors in the summary of the article
5
min.
Paul Harding decided to live for a week on $2 a day. He worried whether he could do
it because he wasn’t fit and didn't have much time to look for bargains at the
supermarket. At First it was hard live cheaply, but soon it was easier. Paul managed
to Cook a meal for his girlfriend but didn´t have enough money to go out afterwards.
Paul Learned a lot in his week.

8. Skills Work Contrasting ideas
A writer can join two ideas to show how they can contrast with each
other. Look at the examples.
He comes to work early, however, he works slowly.
She asked me to go for a coffee, but I had to refuse.
a) Complete the contrasts whit information from the blog.
1. My friends didn´t think I was serious, however, I decided to try.
2. I could spend $2, but I couldn't accept charity from my friends.
3. It was 30 km to work and back by bike, but I wasn't very fit.
4. In the end she understood, although I cooked a cheap meal with rice and
beans.
5. She asked me to go out for a coffee, but I had to refuse.
b) Underline the contrasts in the text.
Paul's week very tough. When he was shopping, there were many things he wanted but he
couldn't afford them. The hardest part was looking in other shopper's baskets. They
had lots of delicious foods, but he couldn't bye them. He had plenty of money
although he wasn't allowed to spend it. It was also tough because he was tired all
the time after the long bike rides to work. He woke up in the middle of the night
dreaming of delicious foods although he couldn't eat them. One of the important
things he learned was that he hadn't spent much money but he was not unhappy.
8
min.

9. Speaking
Decide what you would need to do in order to live on a very limited budget.
I'm sure I could do
it. I'd buy…
It looks hard to
me, so I couldn't
do it. But if I did, I…
I'm already
spending less
than…
5
min.

10. Language Work
Although, despite, in spite of
Look at how the words contrast ideas in a
sentence. Then complete the sentence below.
8
min.
1. In spite of not working hard, he passed the test.
2. Altough it was windy, it wasn´t cold.
3. I just couldn´t sleep despite / in spite begin so tired.
4. I spent a lot of money despite begin poor.
5. Although she padded her driving test, she doesn´t drive often.
6. Despite liking the CD, I didn´t buy it.
Despite/in spite of + noun phrase/gerund Although + subject and verb
Despite the rain, we went anyway.
In spite of being late, he didn’t run to class.
I wasn’t sick despite/in spite of eating too
much.
Although he ate cheap food, his health
didn’t suffer.
I’d like to go out tonight, although it’s a bit
late.

11. Writing
Complete the letter whit the correct contrasting words from above.
Skill Builder
6
min.
Dear Paul,
I read your blog the other day. I agree that living cheaply is a great idea, (1)
although it would be hard. I think I could be like you and live cheaply (2) in
sipite of the difficulty of doing it. But it will made me fittrer if I walk to school
every day, (3) although it would take a long time. I admire you because (4) in
sipite of having a good job and good salary, you chose to help the planet and
reduce food waste, and that´s cool. I wish more people would do this, (5)
altough I don´t think it will happen soon. So I´m going to try it (6) despite the
trouble and difficultries.
Susana
Dear Paul,
I read your blog the other day. I agree that living cheaply is a great idea, (1)
although it would be hard. I think I could be like you and live cheaply (2) in
sipite of the difficulty of doing it. But it will made me fittrer if I walk to school
every day, (3) although it would take a long time. I admire you because (4) in
sipite of having a good job and good salary, you chose to help the planet and
reduce food waste, and that´s cool. I wish more people would do this, (5)
altough I don´t think it will happen soon. So I´m going to try it (6) despite the
trouble and difficultries.
Susana
When you meet a word you don’t know and you don’t have a dictionary, you
should try to guess what the word means using these steps.
•Keep reading. If the word is a useful one it will come again. If the word stops you
from understanding, try to guess its meaning.
•Read the sentences around the unknown word to learn the context or topic.
•Decide what part of speech the word is- a verb, noun, adjective?
•Substitute your guess for the unknown word. If the sentence makes sense, keep
reading. If not, guess again.
Guessing
the
meaning of
unknown
words

12. Lesson BLesson B Men and Women at WorkMen and Women at Work
3
min.

13. a. attendant
b. humankind
c. sales clerk
d. flight attendant
e. chairperson
f. workforce
g. firefighter
h. police officer
Vocabulary Gender specific words
Match the words with a gender-neutral one on the right. Then
listen and check your answers.
h 1. policeman
g 2. fireman
a 3. waiter / waitress
f 4. manpower
c 5. salesman / saleswoman
e 6. chairman
d 7. stewardess
b 8. mankind
8
min.

14. Listening
a. Look at the picture and discuss the questions with a partner.
1. Who is the boss in the photo? How do
you know?
2. In what ways are men and women
treated differently at work and in society
in general?
8
min.
b. Listen to Rita and Daniela. Write T for True or F for False.
F 1. Rita is upset with her boyfriend .
T 2. Daniela was ignored by the waiter.
T 3. Daniela thinks men can be rude to woman sometimes.
T 4. Daniela is upset because her boyfriend ignored her.
F 5. Rita complained about a woman at work who got the job she wanted.
F 6. Rita`s angry because the man was better at the job than the woman.

15. Pre-reading
THE “GLASS CEILING”-FACT ORFICTION?THE “GLASS CEILING”-FACT ORFICTION?
a) Look at the title of the article on page 69. Predict what you think the article
will be about.
b) Quickly read the article on the next page. Then answer the questions.
Skim 1. What is the article about? Equality in the workplace.
2. Who says there is a “glass ceiling”? Jane Holden.
3. Who says there isn't a “glass ceiling”? Gloria Di Stefano.
Scan 4. Where does Gloria Di Stefano work? Milwaukee International University.
5. What is Jane Holden’s position in her company? CEO—Chief Executive
Officer.
5
min.

16. Comprehension Circle the best answer.
1. Gloria believe that women tend to focus more on their family than career.
a. men b. women c. both
2. Jane believe gender-neutral language is good for her company.
a. good for b. bad for c. often used in
3. According to Gloria, women tend to be focused on their family.
a. their careers b. equality c. their family
4. According to Jane, only a few men think women should stay at home and
look after the family.
a. most b. only a few c. many
8
min.

17. Skills Work Understanding state and inferred statements
Information can be presented in two ways-either by stating exactly what you
mean, for example, He is tall. Alternatively, you can say something
without saying it directly (i.e. inferring your meaning). For example The
phone is ringing means Please answer it. Learning to understand
inference is a vital reading skill.
a) Decide if the information is stated or inferred. Check  Stated or
Inferred.
1. “It seems these women put their families before a career.” Inferred
2. “Of course there’s glass ceiling”. Stated
3. “Men tend to be more determined and more ambitions. Inferred
4. “Some men still think that way but their number is getting smaller.” Stated
5. “Women have babies and tend to be more focused on their families than
men.” Inferred

18. b) Read the inferred sentences. Write what the speaker means directly.
1. I’m having a party at 7 p.m. this Friday. Can you come to the party?
2. His hair is too long. He needs to go to the barber.
3. The weather is nice outside. Let’s go for a walk.
4. Are you using your pen right now? May I use it?
5. Dinners ready! Come and eat your dinner.

19. Speaking
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Explain why.
1. I like it when men
say “ladies first” and
they open doors for us.
I want to be treated
like a lady.
2. Women should
look after the
home and family.
3. If a men and
women are both
applying for a job,
the best person
should get the job.
5
min.
In Mexico
How are men and women’s lives different and similar in Mexico?

20. Language Work Verb + preposition + -ing
Study the prepositions that follow the verbs. Then complete the sentences
below using each verb phrase once.
I’m thinking of getting a nice ring, but I wouldn’t dream of paying a lot for it.
She decided on taking the job but she’s decided against living away from home.
Paulette succeeded in pasing the test, but she didn’t feel like celebrating.
1.I’ve always dreamed of having a big family and a nice home.
2.We decided against going to concert. It’s too far.
3.Have you succeeded in finding a better job.
4.We’ve decided on buying a new car. We’ll get it next week.
5.Sorry, I don`t feel like going out tonight. Maybe some other time.
6.Where are you thinking of going on your next vacation.

21. Hi Jill,
Thanks for your e-mail. No, I haven’t (1) decided against moving to Mexico City and
I’m still (2) thinking of getting a job there. But the problem is it’s so expensive
and the cost of renting an aparment stops me from moving there. I have some
good news. I (3) succeeded in getting a good TOEFL score last week so I’m (4)
dreaming of finding a good job overseas but I don’t know where to apply. I (5)
feel like working in tourism, maybe in Cancun or Baja California. Have you got
any good advice for me?
See you, David.
Writing
Complete the sentence using the correct verb and preposition from above.
When writing or speaking it’s best to use gender-neutral
language so that no one is offended. For example say:
humankind not mankind
Teachers are wonderful people, because they…not A teacher
is a wonderful person because he…
Using
gender-
neutral
language

22. Real-life Reading
Read the statements. Write T for True or F for False.
1. The company address goes on the right,
above the date. F
2. My own address goes at the top right of
the letter. F
3. My own name is at the bottom below
the closing. T
4. We start cover letters by stating the
reason we are writing. T
5. When we don’t know the person’s name
or gender or grender we say Dear Sir. F

23. My Learning Experience
Look at the list of language objetives in the unit. Draw  ,  or .
Language Agree? ,  or 
I can read persuasive texts. 
I can understand somo inferences in texts. 
I can use some verb + preposition phrases. 
I can use some gender-related language. 
I can use some words for talking about living
cheaply.

Closing Task
Look at the pictures on pages 62 and 63. Which other jobs are
typically done by men or women? Why?

24. Word builder Suffixes: -ful and –less
a. Study the examples of adjective suffixes –ful and –less. Then complete
the columns below.
1.meaning meaningless meaningful
2.color colorless colorful
3.use useless useful
4.help helpless helpful
5.power powerless powerful
6.harm harmless harmful
b. Complete the sentence with words from a.
1.Many people think a cold is harmless.
2.Studying all night is hopeless , I’m never going to pass the test.
3.I really love this food, it’s so flavorful.
4.They were so thankful for the lovely presents they got.
5.I really love that colorful dress you’re wearing.
6.I’m not good at computers. So I’d be a useless computer teacher.
adjective -ful (lots of) -less (without)
thank flavor
hope taste
thankful flavorful
hopeful tasteful
thankless flavorless
hopeless tasteless

25. My
Dictionary
Write the words
in English. Look
for them in the
unit.
Spanish English
a pesar de despite
a su conveniencia at your convenience
aunque although
auxiliar de vuelo cabin attendant
bombero fire fighter
carta de introducción cover letter
centrado de la familia family focused
director general CEO
cuentas del hogar household bills
decidir no hacer algo decide against
decidir hacer algo decide on doing something
discriminación discrimination
escalera corporativa corporate ladder
gran valor priceless
humanidad humankind
igualdad equality
obtener algo gratis get something for free
oportunidad opportunity
presidente(a) (de un comité) chairperson
una ganga a bargain

26. Fuentes
Bibliográficas:
Chapman, J. (2009). Sequences, Teacher’s Resource Book 5. México: Heinle
Cengage Learning.
Waring, R., Woodall, P. y Thomlinson, J. (2009). Sequences, Student Book 5.
México: Heinle Cengage Learning.
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