Workbook Answer Key UNIT 8
Note: In communicative exercises where several answers are possible, this answer key contains some examples of
correct answers, not all possible answers. Any valid answer in this type of exercise should be considered
acceptable.
Exercise 1
Exercise 14
1. d 2. f 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. e
Answers will vary, but may include the following:
Exercise 2 Do’s
1. service 2. price 3. selection 1. keep your shoulders covered
Exercise 3 2. wear below-the-knee pants or skirts
1. a shirt 2. a blazer 3. a skirt 4. pantyhose 5. pumps 3. pack for the heat: cotton blouses (in light colors); casual,
6. a sweatshirt 7. a windbreaker 8. sweatpants 9. socks comfortable, light pants; sandals
10. running shoes
4. a lightweight suit
5. a tie
Exercise 4 Don’ts
Answers will vary. 1. no sleeveless shirts or tank tops
Exercise 5 2. don’t show too much skin
1. them 2. it 3. her 4. me 5. us 6. them, you 3. don’t wear shorts or miniskirts in towns near the coast
7. them, them, him Exercise 15
Exercise 6 Answers will vary.
1. Certainly. 2. Charge, please. 3. The V-neck or the
crew neck? 4. That’s too bad. GRAMMAR BOOSTER
Exercise 7 Exercise A
1. (+) -r: looser; nicer 2. When does she wash it?
2. (+) -er: taller; sweeter; YOUNGER 3. How often does he eat them for lunch?
3. (−) -y (+) -ier: spicier; friendlier; healthier 4. What time does Monica / she meet him for coffee?
4. double the final consonant (+) -er: hotter; thinner; fatter Exercise B
5. more: more comfortable; more important; 2. Tina buys him gifts. Tina buys gifts for him.
more convenient 3. The teacher gave us homework. The teacher gave
6. irregular forms: worse homework to us.
Exercise 8 4. The waiters served them their lunch. The waiters served
Answers will vary, but may include the following: their lunch to them.
2. A desktop is less portable than a laptop. 5. Ann bought her son a shirt. Ann bought a shirt for her
3. A hair dryer is cheaper than a photocopier. son.
4. Running shoes are more comfortable than pumps. 6. The clerk found me a smaller size. The clerk found a
5. Your grandparents are older than your children. smaller size for me.
6. A salad is healthier than french fries. Exercise C
7. A microwave is faster than an oven. 1. warmer 2. more comfortable 3. bigger 4. healthier
Exercise 9 5. nicer 6. faster 7. more relaxing
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b Exercise D
Exercise 10 Answers will vary.
Answers for 1, 3, and 4 may vary.
1. cheaper 2. black 3. more expensive 4. warmer WRITING BOOSTER
5. US women’s 5–10 Exercise A
Exercise 11 1. We’re going to a restaurant since we don’t have any
Answers will vary. food at home.
2. I packed my swimsuit because we’re going to the beach.
Exercise 12 3. Because our computer is obsolete, we’re shopping for a
1. Lingerie 2. Men’s Shoes 3. Small Appliances new one.
Exercise 13 4. Since he didn’t have cash, he used his credit card.
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c Exercise B
Answers will vary.
Top Notch 1, Second Edition Unit 8
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