Interchange2 WorkbookAnswers

party on time?
B: That depends on whether you can catch the bus.
A: But what if I don t?
B: Well, getting there is the important thing. Better late 
than never.
3. A: A penny for your thoughts.
B: I was just thinking about what it s like to be a movie 
star.
A: Do you think they re any happier than you are?
B: They must be, don t you think?
A: Oh, I don t know. The grass is always greener on the 
other side of the fence.
4. A: It s cold outside. Why don t you put on your new coat?
B: Do you think I need to, dear?
A: Well, you don t want to catch a cold like the one you 
had last month, do you?
B: OK, you re right. Like they say, an ounce of prevention 
is worth a pound of cure.
Exercise 5 
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. It could mean you shouldn t get upset over small problems.
2. Maybe it means you shouldn t judge a person before you 
know them better.
3. It might mean that you always have to pay people back in 
some way when they do something for you.
4. It probably means that people like to gossip about 
negative things.
Exercise 6 
Teacher: OK, class. This afternoon, we re going to take the 
school bus to the science museum.
Student 1: Great! I m going to take some photos.
Teacher: I m afraid you re not allowed to take photos.
Student 1: But how can they stop me? I ll use my cell phone, 
not a camera.
Teacher: You have to check all your things with security.
Student 2: Can I take my jacket into the museum?
Teacher: I m not sure. It might be best to leave it on the bus.
Student 2: But what about my wallet? It might not be safe on 
the bus.
Teacher: Oh, it s definitely a good idea to keep your money 
with you. Keep it in your pocket.
Student 3: And what about touching things in the museum?
Teacher: There are Don t touch! signs next to some of the 
things. But you can touch things if there is no sign.
Exercise 7 
1. Student: This is great!
Instructor: Hey, slow down! You aren t allowed to go 
above the speed limit.
2. Student: Uh, what does that sign mean?
Instructor: It means you can t turn left.
3. Instructor: You look confused.
Student: What . . . what does that sign mean?
Instructor: It means you are allowed to do two things. You 
can turn right or go straight.
4. Instructor: Why are you stopping?
Student: The sign says to stop.
Instructor: Actually, you don t have to stop. Just be 
prepared to, if necessary.
5. Instructor: Hey, stop! Didn t you see that sign? It means 
you have to come to a complete stop.
Student: What sign? I didn t see any sign.
Exercise 8 
2. It must mean you re not allowed to light a fire here.
3. That sign might mean you re not allowed to swim here.
4. That sign probably means you can get food here.
5. It could mean you have got to be quiet after 10:00 P.M.
Exercise 9 
1. A: I went to the movies last night. A couple who sat 
behind me talked during the entire movie.
B: That s irritating!
2. A: I fell asleep during class this afternoon. The teacher 
had to wake me up.
B: Oh, that s embarrassing!
3. A: I drove all night to get there on time.
B: Oh, that s exhausting! How can you keep your eyes 
open?
4. A: Did Sara give you directions to the party?
B: She did, but they re really confusing. Hey, can I get a 
ride with you?
5. A: This movie is taking forever to download. Why does it 
have to take so long?
B: You are so impatient! There, look. It s done!
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Workbook answer key
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