Interchange2 WorkbookAnswers

Exercise 5 
A 
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prices, size, what the item does
B 
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Exercise 6 
A 
d question and answer sites
g  blogs
f  gaming sites
h  media sharing sites
a  news sites
e  search engines
b  social media sites
c  shopping sites
B 
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Exercise 7 
3 Next, check what the site has to offer you. Don t worry 
if you can t understand all its functions.
1 First of all, join a social networking site. Choose a site 
where you already know people.
4 After that, use the site s search features to find friends. 
Be sure to browse through groups who share your 
interests.
5 Finally, invite people to be your friend. Try not to be 
shy! A lot of people may be waiting to hear from you.
2 Then customize your profile page. For example, 
play with the colors to make the page reflect your 
personality. Now you re ready to start exploring!
Exercise 8 
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2. Be sure to charge your cell phone/smartphone.
3. Remember to turn off the light.
4. Try not to eat when you re at the computer.
5. Try to check the weather before your trip.
6. Make sure to get gas.
Exercise 9 
My brother just bought a smartphone. It s really great. 
It has a lot of high-tech features. In fact, it s an amazing 
handheld computer, not just a cell phone. For example, it 
has Wi-Fi connectivity, so my brother can connect to the 
Internet in most places. He can send a message to a friend 
by email or through a social networking site. He can also 
find out where he is because it has a GPS app. That s perfect 
for my brother because he likes mountain climbing. He ll 
never get lost again! His smartphone also has an excellent 
camera, so he can take photos of his climbing trips. And, of 
course, it s a phone. So he can talk to his girlfriend anytime 
he wants!
Exercise 10 
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2. It s fragile.
3. Unplug it.
4. Don t spill anything on it.
5. Recharge the battery.
Exercise 11 
A: What a day! First, my microwave didn t work.
B: What happened?
A: It burned my lunch. Then I tried to use my computer, but 
that didn t work either.
B: Why not?
A: I couldn t get a Wi-Fi signal. After that, I tried to use the 
vacuum cleaner.
B: Let me guess. It didn t pick up the dirt.
A: Worse! It spread dirt around the room.
B: Did you take the vacuum cleaner to get it fixed?
A: Well, I tried, but my car wouldn t start.
B: Oh, no! Do you need a ride to work tomorrow?
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Workbook answer key
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8 Time to celebrate!
Exercise 1 
One of the most important national holidays in the 
United States is Independence Day. This is the day when 
Americans celebrate winning their independence from 
Britain almost 250 years ago. There are many customs for 
Independence Day. Most towns, big and small, mark this 
holiday with parades and fireworks. They put up a lot of 
decorations usually in red, white, and blue, the colors of the 
U.S. flag. Bands play patriotic music. It s also a day when 
many Americans get together with family and friends to 
celebrate with a barbecue or a picnic.
Exercise 2 
1. I hate April 15! In the United States, it s the day when 
people have to pay their taxes. I always owe the 
government money.
2. June is my favorite month. It s the month when summer 
vacation begins. I always go straight to the beach.
3. September is my least favorite month. It s the month 
when school starts. Good-bye, summer!
4. I ve never liked winter. It s a season when I feel sad and 
depressed. The cold weather always affects my mood 
negatively.