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UNIT 1 5. Did you water the plants?

6. My family has two antique dressers.
Lesson A
Page 3, Listening Page 4, Speaking

A. Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. A. Andy is thinking about buying a house. Marcus is
Listen. Circle the one they choose. (CD 1, Track 1) showing him the house. Listen and underline the words
used to describe the house. (CD 1, Track 5)
Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place
is a little house. It’s located in a fruit orchard. Marcus: This is the living room.
Carson: Really? Andy: It’s nice and roomy.
Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you Marcus: Yes. There’s a lot of room. It’s a two-bedroom
want. When it’s in season, of course. Oh, . . . house. One bedroom is upstairs.
but wait. It says there’s no air conditioner. Andy: I see. What’s that building?
Carson: That’s OK. It’s on the rainy side of the island. It’s Marcus: That’s a shed. It’s used for storing tools.
cooler there. We can use a fan. Andy: Great. I like to garden. I need a place for my
Jenna: You’re probably right . . . .Say, it looks pretty tools.
basic. No washing machine or dryer . . . not Marcus: That’s good . . . Shall we go outside and look at
even a TV! the backyard?
Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV! Andy: OK!
That’s terrible!
Jenna: Very funny. I’m just letting you know about the Lesson B
place. Page 8, Listening
Carson: I know. What’s our second choice?
Jenna: It’s on the opposite side—the sunny side—of the A. Ashley is asking José for help. Listen to the conversation
island. Very fancy place with a big swimming and complete the sentence. (CD 1, Track 6)
pool. It’s only three blocks from the ocean.
Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it’s only Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.
three blocks. José: Oh, let me think . . . ..OK, um, how are you
Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has getting there?
barbecue grills, beautiful gardens . . . Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient.
Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell. José: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over
Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing there?
machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan, . . . Ashley: Yes.
Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit. . . . José: That’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down
Let’s go with the second choice. Second and turn left at the traffic light.
Jenna: OK. I’ll call them right now and reserve it. I can’t Ashley: OK.
wait to go! José: You’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight
to the zoo.
B. Listen again. Write “1” if the sentence describes the first Ashley: Oh, so it’s not too far.
place. Write “2” if it describes the second place. (CD 1, José: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t
Track 2) think the zoo has many parking spaces
available for cars.
Page 3, Pronunciation Ashley: Hmm . . .
José: Maybe you should take the subway.
A. Listen to the plural endings of the underlined nouns. Ashley: Where do I catch it?
Notice how each ending is pronounced differently. (CD 1, José: There’s a subway entrance right in front of the
Track 3) park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at
the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.
1. Does that store sell alarm clocks? Ashley: Thanks a lot.
2. I broke several dishes. José: No problem
3. The club has two swimming pools. Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the
subway cost?
B. Listen to these sentences. Notice the plural endings of José: Two dollars.
the underlined words. Then listen again and check the
pronunciation you hear for each ending. (CD 1, Track 4) B. Listen. Circle the answer to complete each sentence. (CD
1, Track 7)
1. They don’t have any vacuum cleaners.
2. Please close the curtains.
3. He washed all the cups.
4. She sold two houses last week.

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UNIT 2 Sam: That sounds great. Just be careful. They drive on

the opposite side of the road there.
Lesson A
Page 13, Listening Lesson B
Page 18, Listening
A. Listen to Ellie and Lee’s conversation. Circle the correct
answers. (CD 1, Track 8) A. Mandy is working on a report for school. Her mother is
helping her. Listen and complete the sentences below. (CD
Lee: Hi, Ellie. 1, Track 12)
Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?
Lee: Good. Hey there, Brandon. He’s so cute. And you’re Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.
such a good mother. Mom: What is it?
Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says, “It’s not always easy with Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished
your first child.” You know, I agree with them! woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to
Lee: How old is he now? present it to the class tomorrow.
Ellie: He just turned two a month ago. Mom: Do you know the material?
Lee: Oh, no . . . .The “terrible twos,” right? Mandy: I think so.
Ellie: Yep. It’s so exhausting . . . .for both of us! Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions.
Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more? Mandy: OK.
Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don’t know. He Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well
was so well-behaved before. known?
Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High
personality changes. Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that
Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with “the job for 10 years and supervised 2200 people.
terrible twos.” Mom: Hmmm . . . What are refugees? I don’t know
Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. that word.
But I still remember when they were young. Mandy: Mom! Come on, you know that word!
Ellie: What can I do? Mom: Honey, we’re practicing remember? You have to
Lee: Well, remember that it will pass . . . .it won’t last really know this material.
forever. Try to be patient. Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their
countries to escape war or other problems.
B. Listen again. Circle T for true or F for false. (CD 1, Track Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?
9) Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million
refugees.
Page 13, Pronunciation Mom: Wow! Last question. Why did you choose Ms.
Ogata for your report?
A. Listen to the following sentences. Notice how the Mandy: She’s an incredible woman. She moved to the
underlined words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs) United States and received a PhD from UC
are stressed. (CD 1, Track 10) Berkeley. She also got married and had two
children. She’s really intelligent and I respect
1. She’s spending the weekend in the city. her.
2. Our class begins next Monday. Mom: I think you’re going to do a great job tomorrow.
3. I’m going to work hard and save my money. Good luck!
4. We’re buying a new car tomorrow.
5. When I’m forty, I’ll live in a house with a big yard. B. Listen again. Check the events Ms. Ogata experienced in
her life. (CD 1, Track 13)
Page 14, Speaking
UNIT 3
A. Listen to Peter and Sam’s conversation. Underline Peter’s
plans. (CD 1, Track 11) Lesson A
Page 23, Listening
Sam: What are you doing?
Peter: I’m applying for a driver’s license. A. Listen to the two conversations. Check Christiane’s and
Sam: Congratulations! What are you planning to do when Dan’s jobs. (CD 1, Track 14)
you get it?
Peter: Well first, I’m going to take a trip. Conversation 1
Sam: Really? Where? Woman 1: What are you watching?
Peter: I’m going to visit my cousins in England. Woman 2: Oh, just the news.
Sam: Sounds like fun! Woman 1: Can I change the channel?
Peter: Yeah, and I’m planning to rent a car so I can get Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this
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Woman 1: I didn’t know you were interested in the news. Lesson B

Woman 2: Well, it’s Christiane Amanpour. She’s really Page 28, Listening
great. She usually reports from London—the city
where she was born. A. Listen. Maria and Joe are talking about The Daily News.
Woman 1: I don’t know her. Circle the correct words. (CD 1, Track 18)
Woman 2: She’s an international correspondent. She goes
to some really dangerous places. When there’s Joe: What are you reading, Maria?
a war, she’s usually there. Maria: The Daily News.
Woman 1: Sounds scary. Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.
Woman 2: Yeah. And—get this—she’s a wife and mother, Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.
too. Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front
Woman 1: That’s very impressive! page! It’s so sensational.
Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live
Conversation 2 without my comics.
Man 1: That’s a strange-looking book. What is it? Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, . . .
Man 2: It’s the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He especially the international news. It’s a joke,
was a photojournalist. really.
Man 1: A photojournalist? Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news.
Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was Besides, they have so many other good
born in London in 1970. The book tells all about features.
his life and his dangerous adventures. Joe: Like what?
Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has Maria: Like . . . the daily horoscope, for example. I love
he written anything else? it.
Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a
Unfortunately, he won’t be writing anything else newspaper . . . .for the horoscope!
—he was killed. Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What
Man 1: He died? do you expect?
Man 2: Yeah. It’s really sad. He was only 22. He was Joe: Good point.
killed while working in Africa. Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the
entertainment news. I like to read about the
B. Listen again. Write C if the statement refers to Christiane, stars and their love affairs.
D if it refers to Dan, and B if it refers to both. (CD 1, Track Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to
15) stick with The Times.

Page 23, 3. Pronunciation: Hearing unclear vowels B. Listen again. What are Maria and Joe’s opinions about
A. An unclear vowel sound is called a schwa in English. The Daily News? Check the boxes. (CD 1, Track 19)
Listen to these sentences. Notice the schwa sounds in the
underlined words. (CD 1, Track 16) ********************************************************************

1. Christiane is an international correspondent. Unit Review: Units 1 – 3

2. Sid is the guy reporting on political problems. Page 34, Listening
3. Mark is a famous fashion photographer.
A. Listen as John and Amy talk about a photo. Use the
Page 24, Speaking: Do you know him? names in the box to label the people in the picture. (CD 1,
Track 20)
A. Peter is a reporter. He wants to interview the owner of a
new restaurant and asks Peggy for help. Listen to their Amy: John, I’ve never noticed this old photo of your
conversation. (CD 1, Track 17) family before.
John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided
Peter: Hello. I’m Peter Daniels. I’m a reporter from the to hang it up.
Center City News. Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.
Peggy: It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Daniels. My name is Peggy John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.
Sims. Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice
Peter: Hi, Peggy. I’m looking for the owner of the Golden shot, though. Look at how young you are! How
Pearl Restaurant. Do you know him? old were you in the photo?
Peggy: Yes. He’s standing over there. John: Eight….no wait, I’d just turned nine.
Peter: That tall man in the sweater? Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.
Peggy: No, that’s an employee. The owner is the man John: Yep. They were married when that picture was
wearing the suit. taken. Now they’re divorced.
Peter: Oh, I see him. Thanks a lot. Amy: Oh. What do they do?
John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.
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Amy: What are their names? surprised me! . . . .Don’t you look handsome in
John: Well, my father’s name is Joséph. My mother is that suit!
Olivia—she was named after a popular actress. Brad: Thanks, Joan.
Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name. Joan: And look at you, Yasmin. You’re always so
I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy? attractive! Are you nervous?
John: Which one? Yasmin: Yes! I’m up for the Best Director Award. I hope I
Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your win.
brother, Tom? Joan: I’m sure you will.
John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years Yasmin: Thanks, Joan. Bye!
older than my brother. Joan: She will never win. Her movie was terrible! And
Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache. his suit…I think it came from a discount store!
John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just It’s so cheap! Well, we’re going to cut away to a
had a baby. commercial, but don’t go anywhere. We’ll be
Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other back in 60 seconds with more stars…and more
young guy must be your brother. excitement!!
John: Yes. That’s Tom.
Amy: How old is he in the picture? B. What does Joan Riverton say to each person directly?
John: Let’s see….he’s nine years older than me, …so Listen again and complete the sentences.
he would’ve been 18 then. (CD 1, Track 23)
Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!
John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s C. Listen again and match the items with the words used to
hard to believe she’s in high school now! describe them. (CD 1, Track 24)

B. Listen again. Answer the questions below. (CD 1, Track Page 37, Pronunciation
21)
A. Listen to the following sentences. Notice how the final
UNIT 4 item in a series has a falling intonation. (CD 1, Track 25)

Lesson A 1. Joan interviewed Debra, Marla, Brad, and Yasmin.

Page 37, Listening 2. The winner will receive a diamond ring, a new sports car, and
$50,000.
A. Listen to these interviews with famous people attending 3. We need to get some juice, soda, and coffee.
an awards ceremony. Match the names to their occupations.
(CD 1, Track 22) Page 38, Speaking

Joan: Greetings everyone! I’m Joan Riverton and I’m A. Listen to Chris and Tyler’s conversation. Why doesn’t
reporting directly from the red carpet at the Tyler like tattoos? Underline his reasons. (CD 1, Track 26)
Crystal Awards. Can you believe it? There are
stars everywhere! Speaking of movie stars, here Chris: Guess what? I’m getting a tattoo.
comes one right now—Debra Danvers… Tyler: Are you serious? Why?
Debra: Hello, Joan. Chris: Oh, I’ve always wanted one. I’ve already waited
Joan: Hello, Debra. Look at you! for two years. Now I’m ready!
Debra: The dress is made by Vera Wang. Do you like Tyler: I don’t think you should get one.
it? Chris: Why not?
Joan: You look so elegant! Good luck at the awards Tyler: Well, for one thing, it’s going to hurt.
show tonight. Chris: I know. That’s what everyone says.
Debra: Thanks! Tyler: For another, tattoos aren’t easy to remove.
Joan: That dress is a disaster! Here comes Marla What happens if you change your mind?
Kelly, everyone’s favorite TV star. She’s so Chris: You sound like my mom. She’s not very happy
petite—Marla! Marla! Over here! about my decision either.
Marla: Good evening, Joan. You look wonderful.
Joan: Same to you, Marla. You’re as pretty as a Lesson B
picture! Page 42, Listening
Marla: You’re too kind.
Joan: Good luck in there. A. Listen to Kylie and Alex’s conversation. Then complete
Marla: Thanks, Joan. each sentence with a word from the box. (CD 1, Track 27)
Joan: Well, frankly, her makeup is OK, but those
earrings are a nightmare. Kylie: Hey, Alex, come here a second.
Brad: Hello, Joan. What did you just say? Alex: Yeah?
Joan: Oh, hello, Brad. It’s soccer star Brad Litz, Kylie: I need your help. I’m kind of attracted to Gabe
everyone. He’s here with his wife, Yasmin. You Martin.

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Alex: And I can help? The two consonants are not pronounced separately. Listen
Kylie: Well, you’re a guy aren’t you? Look, here’s the to these sentences. (CD 1, Track 31)
situation: He sits next to me in math class. I
think he has a nice personality, but I’ve never 1. I left two dollars for a tip.
spoken to him. What should I do? 2. He had doughnuts for breakfast.
Alex: Talk to him. Just like you’re talking to me. 3. She’ll learn to be respectful.
Kylie: You mean I should talk to him first? 4. Use a clean napkin.
Alex: You talked to me first, didn’t you? 5. This is delicious soup
Kylie: That’s different. We’re friends. 6. Keep practicing polite behavior.
Alex: Just talk to him. Gabe will like it. Just be sincere
when you do it. Page 48, Speaking
Kylie: I don’t know . . .
Alex: Don’t be shy. Gabe's a really nice guy. We play A. Listen to Inez and Ahmed’s conversation at the
on the football team together. International Club dinner. What does Inez think of Turkish
Kylie: OK . . . Maybe I’ll try . . . food? (CD 1, Track 32)

B. Listen again. Circle T for true, F for false, or NM for not Ahmed: Hi Inez! Welcome! You’re the first guest to
mentioned. (CD 1, Track 28) arrive.
Inez: Hi, Ahmed.
UNIT 5 Ahmed: I hope you’re hungry. I made a lot of food.
Inez: Wow! How long did it take?
Lesson A Ahmed: A few hours. But don’t worry. Cooking Turkish
Page 47, Listening food is fun.
Inez: It looks delicious. Can I sit anywhere?
A. Listen to this guide talking about a guided tour of Ahmed: Sure, go ahead. Make yourself comfortable.
Colorado Cave. What is not aloud inside the cave? Check Inez: I’ve never had Turkish food. I don’t know what to
the boxes. (CD 1, Track 29) eat first.
Ahmed: Don’t worry. I’ll explain everything. Try some of
Tour Guide: OK, folks we’re ready to begin. A typical tour this cabbage dolma.
takes about 30 minutes. Inez: Mmmm. That’s good!
Remember, you will see some unusual rock
formations inside the cave, but you can’t touch Lesson B
them. It’s against the law. Also, no food, drinks, Page 52, Listening
or gum are allowed inside the cave.
Any questions? A. What is each person adjusting to? Match your answers.
Man: Will I be OK in my wheelchair? I don’t know if I (CD 1, Track 33)
can make it.
Tour Guide: Don’t worry, sir. It’s only about 1 km from start to Conversation 1
finish. And your wheelchair is fine. Dad: Hey there, Jimmy! So . . . how was it?
Man: But what about the stairs? Jimmy: OK, I guess.
Tour Guide: The path is not very steep and there are no Dad: Well, what did you do?
stairs. Jimmy: Well, since Christmas is coming up, we talked
Woman: Can I take my video camera with me? about holiday customs.
Tour Guide: I’m sorry, Ma’am. You’ll have to leave it outside. Dad: Sounds interesting.
Woman: How about my camera? Jimmy: I guess. We learned about how it’s celebrated
Tour Guide: No photos are allowed. That’s the rule. around the world.
Little boy: Will it be dark? Dad: You don’t sound very excited.
Tour Guide: It will be dark, but we will have flashlights. Don’t Jimmy: Our exams are next week. And, I still don’t have
be scared. You can do it. a lot of friends. It’s a drag.
OK, folks, once last thing . . . .don’t forget to Dad: It’s hard to make friends. Remember, this is
visit our interesting gift shop after the tour. No your first year of junior high school. Give it time,
more questions? Let’s begin. Watch your step, son. I know it will get better soon.
everyone.
Conversation 2
B. Listen again. Match the items on the left with the words Woman: Close the door, Ben. Have a seat.
that describe them on the right. (CD 1, Track 30) Ben: Thank you.
Woman: How are things going?
Page 47, Pronunciation Ben: Great. No complaints so far.
Woman: Is everything in your office acceptable? I know
A. A Consonant sound at the end of a word links to the yesterday they were trying to fix your computer
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Ben: It’s fine. They’re still working on the computer.

But I’ve already taken my first phone call on the Page 57, Pronunciation
telephone. Everyone here has been so helpful.
Woman: I’m glad to hear it . . . We want you to be happy A. Listen and repeat the following sentences. Note where
here, Ben. the stress falls in the underlined words. (CD 1, Track 37)
Ben: Thanks, Ms. Wu. I really think I’m going to like
working here. Noun:
Woman: He gave me a beautiful present.
Conversation 3
Carly: Yoboseyo? Hello? Verb:
Mom: Hi, Carly, It’s Mom. Man: Tomorrow I will present my ideas to the board
Carly: Hi, Mom! How are you? How’s everyone? of directors.
Mom: We’re all fine. Your brother and father send their
love. B. Listen to these sentences. Then practice saying them.
Carly: I miss you guys. (CD 1, Track 38)
Mom: We miss you, too, honey . . .What’s it like over
there? 1. a. I buy my produce at the market.
Carly: So far, so good. I really like Korea. Everyone b. We produce stereos and CD players.
has been so helpful. My first day here was kind
of funny, though. 2. a. No one buys records anymore.
Mom: What do you mean? b. I like to record my voice and listen to it.
Carly: Well, I had just arrived. I knew there was a rule:
No shoes in the house! But I was so tired, I wore 3. a. I can’t deliver it without an address.
my shoes indoors anyway! b. You need to address the envelope.
Mom: Carly!
Carly: I know…It was completely inappropriate. I Page 58, Speaking
promise…I won’t do it again.
A. Listen to this interview with a successful
B. Listen again. Circle the best answer to complete each businesswoman. Underline the expressions she uses to talk
statement. (CD 1, Track 34) about approximate amounts. (CD 1, Track 39)

UNIT 6 Host: So, welcome to our show. Why don’t you tell our
listeners who you are and what you do.
Lesson A Woman: My name is Beverly Smith. I’m the CEO for
Page 57, Listening TalkBack Communications.
Host: Can you tell us about your company?
A. Listen to this profile of a successful businessman. Who is Woman: Certainly. Our company was founded in 1995.
he? (CD 1, Track 35) We’re based in New York City. We have about
10,000 employees worldwide.
He may have been your typical teenager in most ways. But he Host: What does your company do?
was very different in one particular way: he started his own Woman: We do business in a large number of fields,
magazine. At the age of 15 he managed the magazine, called such as telecommunications and computers.
Student. It was written for and about young people in school. He Our main area of business is new cell phone
was very busy, but it was a satisfying job. technology.
His next business venture was completely different. He Host: I hear your company is doing quite well.
and some friends started a mail order record company. It was Woman: Well, we made over five million dollars profit last
also the same year, 1970, when his music discount store was year. Experts say our company will grow by
opened in England. It made a lot of money. up to 10% next year.
In the early 1990s, he sold his successful music
business and used the money for another business idea: an Lesson B
airline company. And so, Virgin Airways Ltd. was born. To Page 62, Listening
compete with other airlines, his company offered good prices to
customers. Today Virgin is known for its excellent service. B. Now listen to a quiz show and check your answers. (CD 1,
Richard Branson now runs the Virgin Group, Ltd. He Track 40)
employs 50,000 people and in many different fields, such as
book publishing, financial services, modeling, and even bridal Host: Welcome back to “You Snooze, You
services! Not bad for a teenager from the UK who dreamed of Lose,” the best game show on
editing his own magazine! television! This is our final round. Let
me remind you of the rules. We will
B. Listen again. What different kinds of businesses are show an object for a couple of
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is. Michael? Linda? Are you ready to Trina: Thanks, Chuckie….OK, guest number 1, here’s
play? a question. Which is more important to you,
Michael & Linda: Yes!! looks or personality?
Host: OK, then, let’s play “You Snooze, You Number 1: Umm….well, although looks are important, I
Lose!” think a woman’s personality is the most
Show us item number one. important thing.
Host: Yes, Michael? Trina: Really? Are you telling the truth?
Michael: I know what they are. They’re called Number 1: Of course!
“cams” and they’re used in mountain Trina: OK, whatever. Guest number 2, here’s another
climbing. question: where do you always take a girl on a
Host: That’s right for one point! They’re used first date?
to hold climbing ropes. All right then, Number 2: Let’s see….I don’t have much experience, but
here’s our second object. Yes, Linda? I’d probably take her somewhere romantic.
Linda: Is it some kind of tool? Maybe we could go see a basketball game or
Host: Can you be more specific? something.
Linda: I don’t know . . . a tool used to fix some Trina: Oh, that’s really romantic. Guest number 2,
kind of machine? here’s another question: What is the most
Host: No, I’m sorry. It’s a nose and ear hair inappropriate thing you’ve ever done on a date?
trimmer. Next . . . item number three. Number 2: We were at dinner. It was boring. I said I was
Do you have any idea? Time is up. going to the restroom. Actually, I left the
Since no one guessed, I’ll tell you the restaurant and went home.
answer. Those are called Hopi ear Trina: You left your date in the restaurant? That’s
candles. really impolite!! . . . OK, Guest number 1, where
Linda: You stick them in your ears? will you take me on our first date?
Host: That’s right. They are used to clean out Number 1: You could come to my house and have dinner.
your ears. They also help to relax you. Trina: That sounds wonderful!
Let’s move on to item number four. Number 1: Yeah. My mother’s a great cook.
Here it is. Trina: Your mother? You live with your mother?
Michael: That’s obvious. It’s a corkscrew. You Number 1: Yes. Someday I want to get my own apartment.
use it to open bottles. Host: OK, Trina. It’s time to hear the final statements
Host: Yes, that’s correct! It’s a mini-travel from our two guests. Men, you each have 10
corkscrew. You can pack it in your seconds to win Trina’s heart. Guest number 1?
suitcase. Number 1: I’ve never gone on a date before. I’m scared,
Oh, no! You know what that means! but I’ll try my best.
We’re out of time. Michael, with two Host: Oh, OK…Guest number 2?
correct answers, you are today’s Number 2: Although I don’t have a job, I’m really very
winner! Congratulations! intelligent and talented. And I’m handsome. At
And before we leave, let me show the least I think so.
remaining objects. Item number five is Host: OK, Trina. Time is up. You have to make a
an egg slicer. Item number six is a decision. Who are you going to choose for your
tongue scraper-make sure to use it so date?
that you don’t have bad breath! Trina: Umm . . . Well . . . Do I have to choose one?
That’s all the time we have for today. Can I go on a date with you instead?
See you next time on “You Snooze,
You Lose!” Goodbye everybody! B. Listen again and answer the questions. Check the boxes.
(CD 1, Track 42)
Review: Units 4 – 6 UNIT 7
Page 68, Listening Lesson A
Page 71, Listening
A. A host is talking to some guests on a TV show called
“Find Your Man!” Listen and then circle the best words to A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you
complete the statements. (CD 1, Track 41) hear. (CD 2, Track 1)
Host: Welcome back to “Find Your Man!” Trina is our Female
guest and she’s looking for a date. There are Newscaster (F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one,
two attractive single men, but Trina can’t see isn’t it?
them. Trina, do you have any more questions Male
for the gentlemen? Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone.
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two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin Chad: Hi, Doctor Park.

became sick. They’re calling it Doctor: Hi, Chad. How are you today?
the “holiday cruise disease.” Chad: Not so great.
F: It sounds scary. What caused it? Doctor: What seems to be the problem?
M: The doctors aren’t exactly sure, but they know it Chad: Well, I have a rash on my arm. I can’t stop
was something in the food the passengers ate. scratching it.
F: OK, give us the details. Doctor: Is there anything else?
M: All right, here’s the story: On Friday night, the Chad: Yes. I have a slight fever.
ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 Doctor: I see. Have you been in the woods recently?
passengers on board. By Sunday morning, Chad: Let’s see . . . .I went hiking last week.
some people reported feeling lightheaded. They Doctor: Maybe an insect bit you. Please sit up here.
stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half Let’s take your temperature.
of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some
of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman Lesson B
about her experience. Page 76, Listening
Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so
much I couldn’t eat anything. It was really A. Listen. What is Bill getting ready for? Check the box. (CD
terrible! 2, Track 5)
F: What’s the situation now?
M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday— Mom: Are you finished packing?
after only two and a half days at sea—and most Bill: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last
of the passengers went straight to the hospital time. I don’t want to forget any of the pieces.
then. Mom: Is that your first aid kit?
F: How are they doing now? Bill: Yep.
M: They’re exhausted—many haven’t slept for 48 Mom: Well, I see bandages and some aspirin. Where’s
hours—but they’re doing fine. everything else?
F: That’s good news. It’s too bad they couldn’t Bill: Like what?
enjoy their vacation. Mom: Well, your toothbrush and toothpaste, for
M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The example.
passengers are asking for their money back, but Bill: I’ll put it in. Don’t worry.
the company doesn’t want to refund the full Mom: And where is your allergy medicine? You’ll need
amount. your nasal spray and some lozenges. Just in
F: What’s going to happen then? case.
M: Nobody knows. I’ll keep following the story, Bill: OK.
though and I’ll have more details for you Mom: Are you going to pack any lotion? You know,
tomorrow. you might touch some poison ivy or something
and . . .
B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they Bill: Mom, it’s only an overnight camping trip.
happened. (CD 2, Track 2) Mom: OK, all right then. Oh . . . .what about
mouthwash? After you brush your teeth you’re
Page 71, Pronunciation going to want . . .
Bill: Mom, I’m not preparing for a date. I’m going on
A. Look at these pictures. Listen to the advice given for each a camping trip! An overnight camping trip. I think
one. Notice how the h sound is dropped when the pronouns I can live without mouthwash for 24 hours!
are linked to the word before them. (CD 2, Track 3) Mom: All right, then. I was just trying to be
helpful. . . . .I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
Ed is about to faint:
Stop him from falling. B. Listen again. Check the items Bill is going to take with
Ask him to sit down. him. (CD 2, Track 6)
Loosen his collar.

Ann has already fainted:

Lay her on her back. UNIT 8
Raise her legs.
Check her body for injuries. Lesson A
Page 81, Listening
Page 72, Speaking
A. Spencer and Greta are guests on a TV show called How
A. Chad is visiting the doctor. Listen to their conversation. Much Is It Worth? They have brought objects to the TV
Underline Chad’s problems. (CD 2, Track 4) studio. Listen to conversations 1 and 2, and write S for
Spencer’s object and G for Greta’s object. (CD 2, Track 7)

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Greta: Oh, how disappointing!

Conversation 1 Host: Well, it’s still in good condition.
Host: Hello, Spencer. How are you? Greta: Yes, that’s true. It may not be worth anything,
Spencer: Fine, thank you. I’m excited to be here. but I’ll always keep it for my children.
Host: Great! I see a photo in your hand. What is it?
Spencer: Well, it’s a picture of something that’s famous B. Listen again. Check the correct column. (CD 2, Track 8)
worldwide.
Host: Wow! Look at that! Is it yours? Page 81, Pronunciation
Spencer: It certainly is. I didn’t buy it, though. My father
gave it to me. A. In most compound nouns, the first word is strongly
Host: How did your father get it? stressed. Listen to these examples. (CD 2, Track 9)
Spencer: He carried it in the 1984 Olympics. He was one
of the runners. After the Olympics finished, he 1. board game
bought the torch and gave it to me. 2. basketball
Host: You must be athletic, too, right? 3. computer game
Spencer: No, not at all. I’m terrible at sports.
Host: Well, what was your father’s event? C. Listen again and check your answers to B. Then practice
Spencer: He ran the 800 meters. He won his first race, saying the sentences in B with a partner. Be sure to stress
but lost the second one. the first word of the compound nouns. (CD 2, Track 10)
Host: Fascinating….Well, your father wasn’t only a
strong athlete—he was also a good collector. 1. Sergei is the national table tennis champion.
Do you have any idea how much the torch is 2. I found a tasty recipe in my new cookbook.
worth? 3. How many comic books does he have?
Spencer: Not at all. 4. Stamp collecting can be an expensive hobby.
Host: It’s a good item to have. It’s probably worth 5. I’ve put the best photos in my photo album.
several thousand dollars. 6. She’s good at baseball.
Spencer: Wow!
Host: What are you going to do with it? Page 82, Speaking
Spencer: For now, I’m going to keep it. Someday I’ll give it
to a museum. A. Read and listen to Roshan and Olivia talking about
cricket. Underline anything you learn about cricket. (CD 2,
Conversation 2 Track 11)
Host: Hi, Greta, it’s nice to see you’ve brought us a
fun object. Olivia: Where are you rushing off to?
Greta: Yeah. I really like it. Roshan: I’ve got cricket practice. It starts at 5:00.
Host: Did you play with it when you were a kid? Olivia: Cricket?
Greta: A little, but not so much. My brother played with Roshan: Are you familiar with it? It’s really popular in my
it all the time. I played with my teddy bear country.
collection. Olivia: Is it a sport?
Host: Do you know anything about this toy? Roshan: Yes. It’s played with a ball and bat. There are 11
Greta: I did some research. I know it was made in players on each team.
Germany by the Lehmann Company. I’m not Olivia: I didn’t know our university even had a cricket
sure of the date. team!
Host: OK…anything else? Roshan: They do. We have players from all over the
Greta: That’s about it. world.
Host: Well, let me tell you a little bit about the Olivia: You must really like it.
Lehmann Company. Their toys were very Roshan: I do. It’s fun. I’ve been playing it since I was a
popular in the first half of the twentieth century. teenager.
They’re still making toys today.
Greta: I didn’t know that? Lesson B
Host: How much did you pay for this toy? Page 86, Listening
Greta: Nothing. A neighbor gave it to us before he
moved away. A. Alfredo is talking to Ivan about his vacation plans. Listen.
Host: Oh, that’s good news….because unfortunately, Which activities do they talk about? Circle each activity you
this toy is not a Lehmann toy. hear. (CD 2, Track 12)
Greta: It’s not?
Host: Nope. I’m sorry, but it’s a fake. Alfredo: Well, Ivan, now that final exams are finished,
Greta: You’re kidding! what are you going to do?
Host: No, I’m not. Look at the bottom of the toy. A Ivan: That’s easy, Alfredo. Take a break! I’m
Lehmann toy will have the letter “e” marked on exhausted. How about you?
it. Yours doesn’t have that.

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Alfredo: Same here. I need to rest for a couple of days. Dave: We’ve asked the police to increase their patrols
Then I’m going on a trip next week. and we’re working on another issue: noise
Ivan: Where are you going? pollution.
Alfredo: My wife and I are going to the Vista View Esra: I know. Those garbage trucks wake me up at
Resort. least twice a week. It’s too early!
Ivan: That sounds relaxing. Dave: That’s going to change. Starting next summer,
Alfredo: Actually, it’s going to be kind of busy…in a fun garbage trucks won’t be allowed to pick up
way. They have lots of activities there . . . garbage before 7 a.m.
horseback riding, sky diving… Esra: Wow, you guys are doing a lot!
Ivan: Sky diving?! Are you going to do that? Dave: You should come to one of our meetings.
Alfredo: No, I’m going for the scuba diving. They’re on Thursday nights. At seven-thirty.
Ivan: I didn’t know you were a scuba diver. Esra: Thanks for asking, but I don’t want any more
Alfredo: I’m not…yet. We’re going to take lessons when work to do. I’m already overworked at the office.
we get there. By the end of the trip, I’ll be ready Dave: Well, let me tell you, it’s not all work. We have
to try my first real dive. fun, too. In fact we’re planning a big block party
Ivan: That sounds like fun. I wish I could go . . . but for next weekend. Why don’t you come?
my kids are too small. They’re only 10 and 12
years old. B. Listen again. Then circle the correct answers. There is
Alfredo: You know, they’re not too young. There’s a more than one answer for each item. (CD 2, Track 15)
“junior” program to prepare kids for scuba
diving. You should check it out. Page 91, Pronunciation
Ivan: I should, but I know my wife. She’ll never agree
to it. She’s afraid of the water. A. Listen to these short conversations. Notice how the
Alfredo: Well, here’s a brochure if you’re interested. Like speakers use stress to emphasize the underlined words.
I said, they have other activities besides scuba (CD 2, Track 16)
diving. They also have a full-service spa. Maybe
your wife would enjoy that. 1.
Ivan: Now that’s an idea! A: Is rush hour busy?
B: Yes, it’s really busy.
B. Listen again. Write T for true or F for false. (CD 2, Track 2.
13) A: Is the housing affordable downtown?
B: No, it’s very expensive.
UNIT 9 3.
A: Is the meeting on Thursday or Friday?
Lesson A B: It’s on Thursday.
Page 91, Listening 4.
A: Does your neighborhood have any ethnic
A. Listen to Dave and Esra’s conversation. Then circle the restaurants?
best answer to complete the sentence. (CD 2, Track 14) B: Yes, it does. You can eat Thai or French food.
5.
Esra: Hi, Dave! What a pleasant surprise. How are A: Can I walk to the shopping district?
you and your family? B: No, it’s too far. You should take the bus.
Dave: We’re all fine, thanks. And you?
Esra: I’m fine, too. I haven’t seen you in ages. What Page 92, Speaking
have you been up to?
Dave: I’ve been busy. I’ve been getting advice from the A. The mayor is meeting with some members of a
mayor’s office on a project. neighborhood association. Listen to their conversation and
Esra: What kind of project? look at the picture. What is graffiti? (CD 2, Track 17)
Dave: A neighborhood association. It’s a group of
people who are trying to improve life in this Man: Mr. Mayor, I own a business in the main
neighborhood. shopping district and I’ve got a complaint.
Esra: This is the first I’ve heard of it. Is it a lot of work? Mayor: Well, what seems to be the problem?
Dave: Yeah, but it’s interesting. Man: There is too much graffiti. Kids are always
Esra: Well, I wish someone would do something about spraying words on the front of my store.
the traffic, especially during rush hour. It’s really Mayor: That isn’t good for business, I’m sure.
bad in this neighborhood. Man: No, it’s not, and it looks terrible.
Dave: Actually, that’s one of our projects. We’re Mayor: I agree that graffiti is a serious issue. We cannot
encouraging people to leave their cars at home ignore it.
and take the bus. Man: What are you planning to do about it?
Esra: That’s good to hear. What else are you guys
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Mayor: I think we need to study the problem. If Announcer: Mercedes, it’s your turn. You’ve heard Tyra and
necessary, we’ll increase the police patrols at Matt. Do you agree with either one of them?
night in this area. Mercedes: Not really.
Man: Thank you for your help, Mr. Mayor. You’ve got Announcer: Explain.
my vote in the next election! Mercedes: Well, I don’t like the suburbs. And I don’t like
urban sprawl. The city is too expensive, but I’m
Lesson B comfortable here.
Page 96, Listening Announcer: You don’t think it’s too dangerous . . . or there’s
not enough privacy?
A. Listen to the beginning of a radio show. What is the best Mercedes: Nah. I prefer it here. I get too lonely when I’m in
title for the show? Check your answer. (CD 2, Track 18) the suburbs. I like the energy of the city.

Announcer: You’re all familiar with the topic of urban sprawl.

Well, in today’s radio show, we will talk to three
guests about cities and suburbs. We can C. Read each statement. Then listen again. Circle the name
prevent urban sprawl by living closer together in of the person who would probably say each statement. (CD
cities. Will people in the suburbs want to do 2, Track 20)
that? Or do people in the city want to move to
the suburbs? Let’s find out!
Review: Units 7 – 9
Let me go to the first person on our panel. Tyra,
which do you prefer, the suburbs or the city? Page 103, Listening

B. Now listen to the rest of the show. Where do the people A. Dr. Schwartz has just finished giving a talk. Now she is
live now? Where to they want to live in the future? Write S answering questions from the audience. Listen. What do
for suburbs or C for city. (CD 2, Track 19) you think was the main focus of her talk? (CD 2, Track 21)

Announcer: You’re all familiar with the topic of urban sprawl. Host: Thank you for your presentation, Dr.
Well, in today’s radio show, we will talk to three Schwartz. Why don’t we take some
guests about cities and suburbs. We can questions from the audience.
prevent urban sprawl by living closer together in Dr. Schwartz: Good idea.
cities. Will people in the suburbs want to do Host: Please raise your hand if you have a
that? Or do people in the city want to move to question. OK, ma’am, how about you?
the suburbs? Let’s find out! Woman: Me? OK. Hello, Dr. Schwartz. First of all, I
enjoyed your presentation.
Let me go to the first person on our panel. Tyra, Dr. Schwartz: Thank you.
which do you prefer, the suburbs or the city? Woman: Now, here’s my question. I know it’s good
Tyra: I love the suburbs! I have a big, beautiful house. to drink water, but I only have a glass a
I don’t ever want to move. day. Is that healthy?
Announcer: But what about urban sprawl? It’s a big problem Dr. Schwartz: You really should drink six to eight glasses
in our area. of water a day. If you do that, you’ll feel less
Tyra: I’m sorry about that, but I lived in the city before. tired and of course, less thirsty.
I don’t like it. Not everyone is suited for that kind Man: How about coffee? Is it dangerous?
of life. Dr. Schwartz: A cup of coffee a day is fine. If you drink a
Announcer: What didn’t you like about it? lot of coffee, however, you’ll have trouble
Tyra: There’s no privacy. You can hear your sleeping at night. And that’s not good.
neighbors and smell their cooking. Host: And there’s another question over here…
Woman 2: Good evening, doctor. I have a question
Announcer: Matt, what about you? You live in the city now. about dieting. Do you recommend weight
Do you want to move? loss drugs? I want to lose weight.
Matt: Well, I’m in college now and the city is really fun. Dr. Schwartz: Remember: you have to change your habits
Announcer: Think ahead to the future, though. Let’s say ten to lose weight. And you have to make those
years from now… changes forever.
Matt: That’s different. When I get married, I think I Woman 2: So?
want to live in the suburbs. Dr. Schwartz: So, you don’t want to take drugs forever. I
Announcer: Why is that? don’t think it’s healthy. On the other hand,
Matt: Well, it’s easy to live in the city when you’re there’s a healthy solution: if you change
young and single. The suburbs are a better your diet and eat fewer fatty foods, you’ll
place for a family. It’s safer for the kids and they lose weight. That’s a habit you can continue
have more room to play. forever.
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Man 2: I want to lose weight, too. Does that mean I B. Listen again. What do George and Megan say about the
have to avoid junk food forever? luxury suites in each hotel? Write B for Burj AL Arab, P for
Dr. Schwartz: If you stop eating junk food and start Peninsula, or R for Ritz. (CD 2, Track 24)
exercising, you’ll lose weight. After you
reach a healthy weight you can eat a little Page 105, Pronunciation
junk food—occasionally. Just remember—
don’t eat too much of it! A. Mr. Rich is a millionaire. Listen to what he says about his
children (Stan, Will, and Taylor) and his dog (Sam). Listen to
B. Listen again. Which ideas does Dr. Schwarz support? how the linked sounds are pronounced. (CD 2, Track 25)
Check your answers. (CD 2, Track 22)
1. “My kids still ask me for money!”
UNIT 10 2. “Stan never visits me. I feel lonely.”
3. “Will loves money. He spends so much of it!”
Lesson A 4. “Taylor really has too much fun. She doesn’t take anything
Page 105, Listening seriously.”
5. “ I love Sam most of all. He’s a good dog.”
A. George and Megan are looking at a brochure advertising
luxury hotels. Which hotel has the most expensive suite? Page 106, Speaking
Listen and check the appropriate box. (CD 2, Track 23)
A. Listen to the conversation. Who bought the lottery
Megan: Hi, George. Are you planning a trip? tickets? Who won the lottery prize? (CD 2, Track 26)
George: No, I’m just looking at this brochure. It features
expensive hotels and their luxury suites. Jack: I have the worst luck.
Megan: I didn’t know you were rich! Angela: Why? What happened?
George: I can dream, can’t I? Look at this place. It’s in Jack: I bought two lottery tickets. One of them was a
Hong Kong. Guests staying in the Peninsula winning ticket.
Suite get their own limousine driver. They also Angela: That’s great news! What’s so unlucky about
have 24-hour butler service. that?
Megan: And you pay for it, too! It’s over $4,800! Jack: Well, I gave one of the tickets to my best friend
George: Well, this one’s a little cheaper. It’s only $4,300 as a present.
a night. Angela: That’s a nice thing to do.
Megan: Hmmm, the Hotel Ritz. It’s in the center of Paris Jack: Well, I gave him the winning ticket. I didn’t win
—great for sightseeing. Lots of famous people anything.
stay here . . . .Wait, you can’t stay there. Angela: That’s too bad!
George: Why not? Jack: Yeah. I wish I still had that ticket. He won a big
Megan: It’s the Coco Chanel suite. You have to wear cash prize.
designer clothes and you don’t have any!
George: Very funny. Lesson B
Megan: Wow! The Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab is really Page 110, Listening
expensive! It’s almost $7,000—for one night!
George: Yeah, but look at the details. They actually have A. Listen to Nick and Janet talking about a TV show. Then
a “helipad”—a place for landing your helicopter. answer the question. (CD 2, Track 27)
Oh, and it’s also the tallest hotel in the world.
Megan: Cool! So, when are you taking me there? Nick: Did you see “Look at Them Now!” last night?
George: Ha ha. Actually, I think the Peninsula is my Janet: I had to do my homework, so I only saw the last
favorite. What about you? Just a minute. Hello?. ten minutes. Who was it about?
. .Yes, it is. . . . Oh, hi, Luke . . . . Oh, really? . . . Nick: Last night they featured Jim Carrey, Jewel, and
Uh huh. . . . That’s great! . . . OK, talk to you um….What’s the name of that actor from West
later! Africa? He was in the movie Lora Croft: Tomb
Megan: Who was that? Raider.
George: It was Luke. He makes the travel arrangements Janet: You mean Djimon Hounsou?
for my boss. Nick: Yeah. Anyway, it’s funny to think that they were
Megan: And? all broke a few years ago.
George: My boss is going to Hong Kong on a business Janet: Yeah. And now they’re wealthy and famous. Life
trip and he wants me to go with him. is so strange. Hey, I didn’t know that Jim Carrey
Megan: When? used to be broke.
George: In two weeks. Best of all, we’re going to stay at Nick: Yeah. As a child, he even had to work an eight-
the Peninsula! hour shift after school every day. His family
needed the money. Can you imagine?
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Nick: Yeah. He started his career as a stand-up comic sometimes need to lie in order not to hurt
before he acted in movies. He’s always been a someone's feelings.
funny guy. Denise: Maybe. Anyway, I feel sorry for Cindy. What’s
Janet: What did they say about Djimon? she going to say at her next interview?
Nick: He was discovered in Paris by a fashion Roger: I think she should tell the truth. She should just
designer. He started out as a model. Then he say, “I was fired.” People will respect her for
appeared in music videos for Madonna and telling the truth.
Janet Jackson. Did you know that?
Janet: No, I didn’t. B. Listen again. Write R for Roger or D for Denise. (CD 2,
Nick: He’s also appeared on TV. He’s done it all! Track 30)
Janet: Well, I did see the part about Jewel. Her family
sure was penniless! Page 115, 3. Pronunciation: Repeating with rising intonation
Nick: Basically, yes. She started singing with her to show surprise
father when she was 14.
Janet: And then her parents divorced. She had to grow A. Pair work. Listen. Speaker B shows surprise by repeating
up really fast. a word that Speaker A says. Notice the rising intonation and
Nick: I know, but her life is good now. She has a great stress. Then practice the conversations. (CD 2, Track 31)
boyfriend—he’s a real-life rodeo cowboy! They
seem really happy. Conversation 1
Janet: “Look at Them Now!” is such a great show, isn’t A: Cindy was fired.
it? B: She was fired? Why?
Nick: It sure is. Maybe we can watch it together next A: Because she lied on her resume.
week. B: I can’t believe it!

B. Listen again. Write D for Djimon Hounsou, JC for Jim Conversation 2

Carrey, or J for Jewel. (CD 2, Track 28) A: Cindy get into trouble.
B: She got into trouble? How?
UNIT 11 A: She dented her parents’ car.
B: I can’t believe it!
Lesson A
Page 115, Listening Page 116, Speaking

A. Listen. How do Roger and Denise feel about lying? Circle A. Mr. and Mrs. Ward are celebrating their wedding
the correct answers. (CD 2, Track 29) anniversary in a restaurant. Listen to the conversation. What
did they order? What’s the problem? (CD 2, Track 32)
Roger: Did you hear what happened, Denise? Cindy
was fired yesterday. Mr. Ward: So, how’s the chicken?
Denise: The new employee? You must be kidding! She’d Mrs. Ward: Delicious. How about your steak?
only worked here for a week. Mr. Ward: It’s all right, I guess…
Roger: No, I’m serious. Did you even get a chance to Mrs. Ward: You don’t sound very happy with it.
meet her? Mr. Ward: Well, it’s not cooked right. I asked for medium
Denise: No. I was on vacation all last week. I thought I rare. This is well done.
would meet her today. Mrs. Ward: Why don’t you send it back?
Roger: Well, that won’t happen now! Mr. Ward: Oh, that’s OK. I can eat it. I don’t mind.
Denise: What happened? Mrs. Ward: Don’t be silly. I’m sure they’ll make you another
Roger: I heard from someone in the HR department one. I’ll call the waiter.
that she lied on her resume. She wrote down a
lot of previous job experience. None of it was Lesson B
true. Page 120, Listening
Denise: I can't believe she did that!
Roger: I'm not surprised. I think people lie on their A. Listen to these on-the-street interviews. Then answer the
resumes sometimes. question. (CD 2, Track 33)
Denise: Really? Would you ever lie?
Roger: Not on a resume—it's too dangerous. But I Reporter: I’m reporting here from the corner of Vine Street
might tell a white lie to help someone. It would and Fifth Avenue. We’re trying to find out what
depend on the circumstances. sources people rely on for their news. My first
Denise: Well, I don't know. I think if a person starts lying, interviewee is Graham Carter. Hello, Mr. Carter.
it might never stop. I think it's safer to never Graham: Hello.
start lying. Reporter: So, what source do you rely on for news?
Roger: I think you have a strong sense of morals, and I Graham: I count on a variety of sources for information.
respect that. But in the real world, I think you It’s important to be well-informed.

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Reporter: Can you be more specific? Blake: That sounds tough.

Graham: Well, I read the newspaper on the train to work. Mary: It’s hard for the construction industry. It’s not
At night I watch the local TV news, although it’s easy to build in Greenland.
not always so trustworthy. Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to
Reporter: What do you mean? go there?
Graham: The reporters on those programs tend to Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts.
exaggerate. And they report stories in a simple They’re great for hiking and outdoor sports. And
way. It’s more like entertainment sometimes. there are lots of animals there.You can
Reporter: So you like the really serious news stories. sometimes see whales swimming in the
Graham: Absolutely. harbors.
Reporter: Thank you, Mr. Carter Standing next to me is Blake: That sounds cool! OK, so if it’s not really a
Lucinda Ross. What’s your opinion? “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”?
Lucinda: About news? Well, I like TV shows like Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people.
“Entertainment Now.” They gave it an attractive name.
Reporter: Is that a news show?
Lucinda: Well, sort of. They report on current trends and B. Listen again. Circle True or False. (CD 2, Track 36)
famous people.
Reporter: So, it sounds like you prefer “infotainment”—you Page 125, 3. Pronunciation
want to get information and be entertained at
the same time. A. Listen to these phrases. Notice the stress in the
Lucinda: Exactly! I don’t like heavy news stories….Oh, Underlined syllables. (CD 2, Track 37)
and I also go online to get news sometimes.
That’s really fun and I can do it any time of day. 1. deep cave
Reporter: Good for you. Thanks for talking to me, Ms. 2. arid desert
Ross. 3. long mountain range
4. active volcano
B. Listen again. Check where Graham and Lucinda get their
news. (CD 2, Track 34) B. Now listen to these phrases. Underline the stressed
syllables. Then match each one to a phrase with the same
UNIT 12 stress pattern in A. (CD 2, Track 38)

Lesson A a. narrow harbor

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c. busy vacation
A. Listen to Mary and Blake talking about her paper. Then d. high cliffs
answer the question. (CD 2, Track 35)
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Blake: What are you working on, Mary?
Mary: I’m finishing my paper. It’s due tomorrow, Blake. A. Gustav and Carolina are international students. They’re
Blake: What’s the topic? telling Bart about their summer work experience in the
Mary: It’s about Greenland. United States. Did they enjoy themselves? (CD 2, Track 39)
Blake: Greenland. Hmmm….that’s part of Canada,
right? Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?
Mary: I think you need to study your world geography, Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National
Blake. Park.
Blake: Well, isn’t it near Canada? Bart: I’ve never been there. What’s it like?
Mary: Yes, it’s off the coast of northeast Canada, but Carolina: It’s beautiful. There are mountains and lakes…
it’s part of Denmark. and, of course, glaciers!
Blake: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, what’s your paper Bart: How was the job?
about exactly? Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind
Mary: In my paper, I answer the question “Is of hard.
Greenland really green?” In other words, is Carolina: That’s true, but it was exciting, too! We actually
Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees? saw bears!
Blake: Is it? Bart: Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should
Mary: What do you think? apply. I’ll need a job next summer.
Blake: Let’s see…Greenland is in the Arctic circle— Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can’t apply to that program.
way up north. It’s cold, …so “Is Greenland really It’s a special program for international students.
green?” I’d answer “probably not.”
Mary: You’d be correct. It’s too cold there. In the north, Lesson B
a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are Page 130, Listening
short, so only the surface thaws.

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A: Jay and Elise are talking about an accident. Listen and Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That’s why people rode it.
check the correct picture. (CD 2, Track 40) They wanted to get to their destination faster.
Elise: Why didn’t they just take a jet plane?
Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show! Jay: Elise! You know they didn’t have jets back then.
Elise: What is it? Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from
Jay: It’s called “The Titanic of the Sky.” It’s about the Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin
Hindenburg, a great engineering feat. could do it in half that time. It was speedy.
Elise: The Hindenburg… Elise: Well, maybe I’ll sit down and watch a little bit.
Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in Maybe I’ll learn something…
1934. Thirty-five people died.
Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from B. Listen again. How was the zeppelin described? Check
Germany to the United States. It crashed as it your answers. (CD 2, Track 41)
was landing.
Jay: Right. It’s so funny looking, don’t you think? It Review: Units 10–12
doesn’t look anything like the airplanes we have
today. Page 136, Listening
Elise: That’ true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin
anyway? It seems so dangerous. A. Listen to each response. Then choose the correct
Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg question for the response. (CD 2, Track 42)
“man’s greatest achievement in flight.” They
thought it was safe, I guess. 1. She’s tall with long, brown hair.
Elise: Who rode in it anyway? 2. My old one broke down. I wish I could afford a new one.
Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated 3. I’d jump up and down and scream.
between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One 4. It took something like three months to finish.
person said it was like a “flying hotel.” 5. It was finished in 1920.
Elise: It sounds pretty great.

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