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Listening Tip
Nothing is repeated in the Listening Module. If you miss an answer, you will not have a chance to go back and
listen for the answer again. Don't waste time worrying about it. Just keep moving ahead. Answer all the ques­
tions that you can.

General Strategies
Listening for Words

STRATEGY Use the questions to focus your attention on the key words as you listen. (See
pages 1-11 for a discussion and activities on Key Words.)
TIP Key words are often stressed. Listen for words that are stressed.

PRACTICE 1 (answers on page 222)

Here are the directions for the exercises Audio 1-4. For each audio exercise, look at the questions and circle
the key words. Then read the script once and make predictions about the words in the gaps, but don't com­
plete them yet. Next, read the script again as you listen to the audio and complete the gaps. Finally, answer
the questions.

� Audio 1
0 Choose TWO letters.
Which TWO things are included in the price of the hotel room?

A breakfast
B use of an exercise room
C use of a swimming pool
afternoon tea
E movies

Script
Woman: A room for two people is two hundred fifty dollars a night.
Man: That seems a bit high.

Woman: The rooms are very comfortable. And we serve 1 ....................... to all our guests every morning from
seven to nine.
Man: That sounds nice. Do you have an 2 ........................?

Woman: No, but there is a club across the street you can use, for a 3 .................. . We do have our own
4 ................., which guests can use 5 ................ . . .
Man: Oh, that's good. I'll cer tainly use that. Do you serve other meals besides breakfast?
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Woman: Yes, we serve three meals a day, plus 6................... The menu and 7.......................... are available on
our website if you'd like to see them.
Man: Oh, OK. I'll take a look at it.

Woman: You might also like to know that each room has a large screen TV, and for an 8.................... you can
order 9 ................... .

� Audio2
� Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

1 Where will they have lunch?

A in the park
B by the river
C near the museum

2 What will they do immediately after lunch?

A visit the museum
B take a walk
C go shopping

Script
Welcome to Urban Tours. We'll begin our tour today with a bus ride through 1 ................., which is known
for its landscaping and gardens. We'll spend an hour walking through the park's Central Flower garden,
which is in full bloom this time of year. Then we'll get back on the bus and ride over the 2 ................. and
on to the 3 ................. . Before visiting the museum, we'll enjoy 4 ................. at Shell's Cafe, located just
5 ................., and then take a 6 ................. through the neighborhood to view some historic buildings. Then
we'll enjoy a special 7 ................. of the museum, and we'll have an hour or two after that to visit the nearby
8 ................. where you can make any 9 ................. you want before returning to the hotel.

� Audio3
\}__) What does Bob say about his classes?
Choose your answers from the box.

A It's his favorite class.

B It's not interesting.
C It's very difficult.
D It's too big.

1 chemistry .........................
2 math .........................
3 psychology .........................
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Script
Man: I have a really tough schedule this semester.

Woman: You're taking some 1 ................. classes,aren't you?

Man: It's not that so much,but I think I chose the wrong courses. My 2 ... ..............,for example, has way
3................. in it.

Woman: Really?

Man: Yeah. It's impossible to ask a question or get any attention from the instructor because of that.

Woman: What about your 4 .................? You were really looking forward to taking that.

Man: I was,but,like I said, I chose the wrong class. I never knew 5 ................. could be 6 ................. .

Woman: That's too bad. So I guess you feel like this semester is a complete waste.

Man: Actually, no. Believe it or not, I'm really enjoying my 7.................. . I like it 8 ................. of all my classes.

� Audio4
� Which features are characteristic of which animal?
Choose the correct letter.

A Rabbit
8 Hare

1 Its babies are blind.

2 It lives in groups.
3 It lives above ground.
4 Its diet consists of woody plants.
5 Its diet consists of soft vegetation.

Script
Although rabbits and hares are very similar in appearance, they are different animals with different char-
acteristics. We can say that the differences start at birth. 1 ................ are able to defend themselves, at
least to some degree, because they 2 ................ when they are born. When 3 ................, however, they
4 ................ and so are completely helpless. Unlike hares, rabbits stick together, living with other rabbits in
colonies. They live in 5 ................ , which provide a safe place to hide from predators. Hares, on the other
hand, live most of their lives as loners. They stay 6 ................ and are able to avoid predators because they
are such good runners. Hares and rabbits also have different 7 ................. . Hares tend to favor bark, twigs,
and other 8 ................. while rabbits prefer 9 ................., leaves, and stems.
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Listening for Numbers

STRATEGY Be familiar with the different ways to express numbers.

TIP Make a note whenever you hear a number. Note that in a long number the intonation
rises and then falls at the last number.
iH iH iiH
505-475-3948

Whether the number is an identification number, a date, or a price, there are a variety of ways
the number can be said.
Dates: November 24, 2013
November twenty-fourth, two thousand thirteen
November twenty-four, twenty thirteen
Price: $13.33
Thirteen dollars and thirty-three cents
Thirteen thirty three
Time: 2:45
Two forty-five
Quarter to three
A quarter to three
Decimals: 3. 75
Three point seven five
Three and three-fourths
Three and three-quarters
Telephone numbers/ Credit card numbers/ ID numbers:
+ 1 505 475-3948
Plus one five-o-five four seven five, three nine, four eight.
Plus one five zero five, four seventy-five, thirty-nine forty-eight

� PRACTICE 2 (answers on page 223)

V Write the numbers, dates, and times you hear.
1 ..... . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .................... 9 . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .....
2 · · · ·· · ············· · · · · · ············· · · · · · ····· · · · · · · ··· 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . ... 11 . . .......... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......
4 . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 12
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 15
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Specific Strategies

SECTION 1-CONVERSATION
Complete a Form

STRATEGY Pay attention to the words before and after the gap. Listen, in this example, for these
words: Name and Address, which appear before the gap.
CS) 1 ............... Jones
�1542 .................

TIP The order of the gaps in the form will follow the conversation.

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PRACTICE 1 (answers on page 223)
Circle the key words around the gaps. Then listen to the conversation and complete each form.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Conversation 1

Argyle Car Rentals

Name: William 1 .........................
Address: 17 North Cameron Street, Compton
License Number: 2 .........................
Insurance Company: 3 .........................
Type of car: 4 .........................
Pick up date: 5 .........................
Payment method: credit card

Conversation 2

Ticket Order Form

Name: Petronella Jones
Show date: 1 ......................... , March 10
Show time: 2 .........................
Number of tickets: 3 .........................
Seat location: 4 .........................
Notes: 5 ......................... discount
pick up _ mail X
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Conversation 3

Sanditon Hotel
Reservation Form
Guest name: 1 ......................... Wiggins
Arrival date: June 23
Length of stay: 2 .........................
Room type: 3 .........................
Room preferences: 4 ......................... view
Credit card number: 5 .........................

Conversation 4

Westfield Language Academy

Student Registration Form
Name: Ronald McGraw
Address: 1 .........................
Phone: 2 .........................
Course title: 3 .........................
Days: 4 .........................
Payment method: 5 .........................

Conversation 5

Student Employment Office

Name: Shirley Chang
Address: PO Box 1 ......................... , Bradford
Date available: 2 .........................
Job type: 3 .........................
Previous experience: 4 .........................
Skills: 5 .........................
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Complete a Table
STRATEGY Read the headings in the table and decide what you are listening for.

TIP The missing words will be the same as the other words in the column.

CLASS SCHEDULE
+
Classroom
+
Course
+
Days
@
+
Time
tit +'\},

Room 10 1 ......................... Monday, Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM

Room 25 Chemistry 2 ......................... 1:00-2:30 PM
Room 45 Physics Wednesday, Friday 3 ·························
If the gap appears in a column of course titles, the missing word is a course title. If the gap appears in a
column of days, the missing word is a day of the week. If the gap appears in a column of time, the missing

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word is a time of day.

PRACTICE 2 (answers on page 223)

1
Circle the headings. Guess the type of word you will provide. Then listen to the conversation and
complete the table.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Conversation 1
Westfield Language Academy-Spring Schedule
'
Course Title Days (fost Ages
1 ..................... Monday and Wednesday $575 Adults over 18

Advanced Spanish Tuesday 2 $ ····················· Adults over 18

Beginning Chinese 3 ..................... $325 Children 4 .....................

Beginning French 5 ····················· $325 Children 6-10

Conversation 2
City Arts Center-Calendar of Events

Date Time Event Ticket Price Location

August 10 lOAM-8PM 1 ..................... $35 Circle Theater

August 11 9AM-5 PM Crafts Fair $5 2 .....................

August 17 8PM Play: Romeo and 3 $..................... Starlight Theater

Juliet

August 24 4 ..................... PM 5 ····················· $18 Rigby Hall

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Conversation 3
Student Employment Office--Job Listings
Employer Job Start date Salary
Restaurant 1 ......................... October 15 $18/hour

Clothing store Bookkeeper 2 ......................... $21/hour

3 ......................... Receptionist October 23 4 $ ........./hour

5 ························· Administrative Assistant November 2 $13/hour

Conversation 4
Argyle Car Rentals
Vehicle Type Maximum# of Rental Fee (per day) Special Features
Passengers
Compact car four 1 $ ......................... Roof rack

Mid-size car 2 ......................... $50 3 .........................

4 ......................... eight $75 DVD player

Small truck four $85 5 .........................

Conversation 5
Tours
Place Activity Length_ Transportation
Art museum view paintings two hours 1 .........................

National Park 2 ......................... four hours bus

3 ......................... visit monuments 4 ......................... hours walking

Grover Mansion house tour two hours 5 .........................

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Choose Answers from a List

STRATEGY Circle the key words and paraphrase them.

TIP If you make notes, write the notes in a column for each speaker.

Focus your attention on the subject of the conversation. The words in the activity and the words spoken in
the conversation might not be exactly the same. You should listen for words or phrases with similar meanings.
Which TWO activities is the guest interested in?

List Related Words

A water sports swimming, boating, water skiing
B hikes walks, climbs
C learn crafts sew, knit, make, build
D observe wildlife watch birds, animals, bears
E learn to cook prepare meals, food

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PRACTICE 3 (answers on page 223)
Circle the key words and write related words for the key words. Then listen to the conversation.
Make notes. Answer the questions.

Conversation 1
Choose TWO letters.
Which TWO activities does the Language Academy offer?
List Related Words
A cooking classes
B social gatherings
C movies
D outdoor activities
E book groups

Conversation 2
Choose TWO letters.
Which TWO things did Amanda do during her homestay?
List Related Words
A took trips
B spoke Chinese
C met people
D tried new food
E celebrated a holiday
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Conversation 3
Choose TWO letters.
Which TWO things will Lee do during the summer?
List Related Words
A visit relatives
B study
C relax
D walk in the mountains
E read

Conversation 4
Choose TWO letters.
Which TWO things are included in the condo fee?
List Related Words
A landscaping .............................................................................................................................
B parking garage
C apartment maintenance
D exercise room
E trash removal

Conversation 5
Choose TWO letters.
Which TWO things does Mary say she likes about her job?
List Related Words
A her co-workers
B the manager
Cher salary
D the location
E her schedule