Unit 1 Page 2 Lesson A1A

Touchstone

Student’s book

Level 3

Page 2

Unit 1

The way we are

Lesson A

People in a hurry

1. Getting started

A. Listen and take the quiz. For each item, circle a or b.

Do you need to slow down?

Take this quiz to find out

1. When I walk down the street,…

a. I walk very fast and use the time to make phone calls. b. I enjoy the walk and look at the things and people around me.

1. When I go out to lunch with friends,…

a. I eat quickly so that I can get back to my work. b. I eat slowly, and I enjoy the food and conversation.

1. When there’s a family event,…

a. I often have to miss it because I have too much to do. b. I try to plan my time well so that I can attend the event.

1. If traffic is heavy and some people are driving a bit recklessly,…

a. I honk my horn a lot. I get mad easily in bad traffic. b. I automatically slow down and try to drive carefully.

1. If I’m waiting at the airport and find out that my flight is delayed,…

a. I get impatient and complain to the people behind the counter. b. I wait patiently. I read something or make a few phone calls.

1. If I’m in a hurry and think people are talking too slowly,…

a. I sometimes interrupt them to finish their sentence. b. I listen quietly and wait for them to finish before I talk.

1. If I play a game or sport with friends,…

a. I take the game seriously, and I feel very bad if I lose. b. I think it’s nicer to win than lose, but I don’t feel strongly about it.

1. If I get an assignment with a very tight deadline,…

a. I get very stressed- I hate it when I don’t have time to do a job properly. b. I work hard to do the best I can in the time I have.

Mostly A answers?

It’s time to slow down and enjoy life more. Try to plan your time differently. Make more time for family, friends and fun.

Mostly B answers?

You’re balancing work and play nicely. Just keep the balance right.