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Unit 1
Lesson A
Page 2, Vocabulary Link
B. Listen. Check your answers. (CD 1, Track 1)
Woman: What’s your name?
Mariko: My first name is Mariko. My last name is Akita.
Woman: How do you spell that?
Mariko: M-A-R-I-K-O, A-K-I-T-A.
Woman: What’s your e-mail address?
Mariko: marikoa@eazypost.com
Woman: What’s your name?
Carlos: My first name is Carlos. My last name is Ramalho.
Woman: How do you spell that?
Carlos: C-A-R-L-O-S, R-A-M-A-L-H-O.
Woman: What’s your e-mail address?
Carlos: Carlos@eazypost.com
Page 3, Listening
A. Listen. Fill in the blanks. (CD 1, Track 2)
1. Hi, my name is Koji Tanaka. My first name is Koji, K-O-J-I. My
last name is Tanaka, T-A-N-A-K-A. I’m a student.
2. Hi, my name is Elena Rivera. My first name is Elena, E-L-E-NA. My last name is Rivera, R-I-V-E-R-A. I’m a
student.
3. Hi, my name is John Brown. My first name is John, J-O-H-N.
My last name is Brown, B-R-O-W-N. I’m a teacher.
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Page 4, Speaking
A. Pair work. Listen to the conversation. Then practice with
a partner. (CD 1, Track 5)
Mariko: Hi, my name is Mariko. What’s your name?
Francisco: Hi, Mariko. I’m Francisco, but please call me Paco.
It’s my nickname.
Mariko: Okay, Paco, nice to meet you.
Francisco: It’s nice to meet you, too.
Lesson B
Page 8, Listening
A. Listen. Fill in the blanks with their names. (CD 1, Track 6)
Ricky: Meg!
Meg: Oh, hi, Ricky. How are you?
Ricky: Fine, thanks.
Meg: Ricky, this is my classmate, Song Ling.
Sabrina: Hi. Please, call me Sabrina. It’s my nickname.
Ricky: Okay, Sabrina. It’s nice to meet you. My real name is
Ricardo, but my friends call me Ricky.
Sabrina: Nice to meet you, Ricky!
Meg: My name is Margaret, but my friends call me Meg. It’s a
nickname for Margaret.
Unit 2
Lesson A
Page 3, Pronunciation
A. Listen and repeat. (CD 1, Track 3)
1. I am, I’m
2. you are, you’re
3. she is, she’s
4. he is, he’s
5. it is, it’s
6. what is, what’s
B. Listen and circle. (CD 1, Track 4)
1. I am a teacher.
2. He’s my classmate.
3. You’re in my class.
4. She is my partner.
5. Hi, Carlos. I’m Anna.
6. What’s your name? It’s John.
Woman: What’s your name?
Francisco: My first name is Francisco. My last name
is Cruz.
Woman: How do you spell that?
Francisco: F-R-A-N-C-I-S-C-O, C-R-U-Z.
Woman: What’s your e-mail address?
Francisco: Paco@starlink.net.mx
Woman: What’s your name?
Liujun: My first name is Liujun. My last name is
Wong.
Woman: How do you spell that?
Liujun: L-I-U-J-U-N, W-O-N-G.
Woman: What’s your e-mail address?
Liujun: Wintermoon@sfu.edu
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A. Look at the pictures. Where are the students from? Listen
and write the cities and countries. (CD 1, Track 7)
Woman: Are you in this class?
Man: Yes, I am.
Woman: My name is Sophia.
Man: I’m Ming.
Woman: Are you from China?
Man: Yes, I’m from Hong Kong. Where are you from?
Woman: I’m from Italy.
Man: Are you from Rome?
Woman: No, I’m from Milan.
B. Listen again. Check your answers. (CD 1, Track 8)
Page 13, Pronunciation
A. Listen and say the countries. Notice the stressed syllable.
(CD 1, Track 9)
CHIna
BraZIL
MEXico
Man: Excuse me, are you in this class?
Woman: Yes, I am.
Man: Hi, my name is Paulo.
Woman: I’m Marian Suzuki.
Man: Are you from Japan?
Woman: No, I’m Brazilian. My family is from Japan,
but I’m from Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Man: Really? I’m from Brazil, too! From Brasilia!
KoREa
CoLOMbia
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Unit 3
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B. Listen and repeat. Circle the stressed syllable. (CD 1,
Track 10)
CAnada
ENGland
JaPAN
C. Listen and repeat. Circle the stressed syllable. (CD 1,
Track 11)
SPAnish
AMErican
CaNAdian
Page 14, Speaking
A. Pair work. Listen to the conversation. Then, practice with
a partner. (CD 1, Track 12)
Carmen: Hi, are you in this class?
Hyun: Yes, I am.
Carmen: Who is the teacher?
Hyun: It’s Mr. Allen.
Carmen: Oh. My name is Carmen.
Hyun: I’m Hyun. Where are you from?
Carmen: I’m from Mexico City. Where are you from?
Hyun: Seoul, Korea.
Lesson A
Page 23, Listening
A. Listen. Number the gifts 1 to 4. One gift is extra. (CD 1,
Track 16)
1.
Paula: I need a gift for my boyfriend, Tony. Hmmm . . . how
about this cell phone?
Alison: It’s nice, Paula.
Paula: Yes, but it’s expensive.
Alison: Yeah, you’re right.
2.
Alison: What’s this?
Paula: It’s a digital camera.
Alison: It’s $500!
Paula: Oh . . . no.
3.
Paula: How about this?
Alison: Hmmm . . . a watch?
Paula: It’s nice! But . . . it’s big. Tony likes small things.
4.
Paula: Look at this!
Alison: Cool! A CD player.
Paula: This is awesome, and it’s on sale! This is the gift for Tony!
Lesson B
B. Listen again. Circle the gift for Tony. (CD 1, Track 17)
Page 18, Listening
A. Listen. Complete the sentences. (CD 1, Track 13)
Bill: So, Rosa, where are you from?
Rosa: I’m from Los Angeles, California. But now I live in Fortuna.
Bill: Where’s Fortuna?
Rosa: It’s a small city in California, near San Francisco. Where
are you from, Bill?
Bill: I’m from New York City. Now I live in Miami.
B. Listen. Write adjectives about the cities. (CD 1, Track 14)
Bill: So, what is L.A. like?
Rosa: It’s not beautiful, but it’s interesting.
Bill: And Fortuna?
Rosa: Fortuna is quiet, and very clean!
Bill: Sounds good!
Rosa: What’s New York City like?
Bill: It’s crowded and expensive.
Rosa: And Miami?
Bill: It’s very beautiful, but a little boring for me.
C. Listen again and check your answers. (CD 1, Track 15)
AlGEria
Italy
ArgenTIna
JapaNESE
ITAlian
ChiNESE
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Page 23, Pronunciation
A. Listen and repeat. Notice how the n sound links to the
start of the next word. (CD 1, Track 18)
Man: What’s this?
Woman: It’s an umbrella.
B. Listen and repeat. Link the n sound to the start of the
next word. (CD 1, Track 19)
1.
Man: Who’s that?
Woman: He’s an actor.
2.
Man: Who are they?
Woman: Ben and Mary are my friends.
3.
Man: Is this her CD player?
Woman: No, Jan never listens to music.
Man: What are these?
Woman: They’re brand-new pencils.
Man: Who is the teacher?
Woman: John is.
4.
Man: What’s this?
Woman: It’s an ID card.
5.
Man: Is she a student?
Woman: No, Joan isn’t a student.
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Page 24, Speaking
A. Group work. Listen to the conversation. Then, practice
with two partners. (CD 1, Track 20)
Paula: Alison, is this your cell phone?
Alison: No, it’s not. Ask that man.
Paula: Excuse me!
Man: Yes?
Lesson B
Page 28, Listening
A. Listen. Number the pictures (1, 2, 3) in the order you hear.
(CD 1, Track 21)
1.
Man: Hey, Rona, is this your new CD player?
Woman: Yes, it is.
Man: Wow, it’s cool!
Woman: Thanks, it’s a really small, lightweight player.
Man: That’s great!
2.
Woman: Mario, is that your new CD player?
Man: No, it’s not a CD player; it’s an MP3 player.
Woman: Is it expensive?
Man: No, it’s inexpensive.
B. Listen again. What adjectives describe each item? Write
the adjectives on the chart above. (CD 1, Track 22)
Review: Units 1–3
Page 35, Listening
Paula: Is this your cell phone?
Man: Yes, it is! Thank you so much!
Paula: Sure, no problem.
3.
Man: Fumiko, is this your new DVD player?
Woman: No, it’s my old VCR.
Man: Hmmmm . . . it’s nice.
Woman: Thanks. I like it.
A. Listen. These people are playing a game. Complete the
information about the person. (CD 1, Track 23)
Man: I’m thinking of a famous person.
Woman: Is it a man?
Man: No, it’s a woman.
Woman: Is she British?
Man: No, she isn’t.
Woman: Is she from the United States?
Man Yes, she is.
Woman: Is she a singer?
Man: Yes, she is.
Woman: Is her first name Jennifer?
Man: Yes, it is.
Woman: Is her nickname J-Lo?
Man Yes, it is.
Woman: I know . . . it’s . . . !
B. Listen again. Look at the information in A. Circle the
correct picture below. (CD 1, Track 24)
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Unit 4
Lesson A
Page 37, Listening
A. Listen to the conversations. Number the pictures in the
order that you hear. (CD 1, Track 25)
1.
Selena: Hello?
John: Hi, Selena. It’s John. What are you doing?
Selena: Hi, John. I’m studying. What about you? Are you
studying for the English test?
John: No, I’m reading.
Selena: Oh?
John: Yeah, it’s an interesting book.
2.
Julie: Hello?
Ed: Hey, Julie. What’re you doing?
Julie: Oh, hi, Ed. I’m e-mailing a friend. What’re you doing?
Ed: Mark and Bill are here.
Julie: Are you studying, guys?
Ed: Studying? No, we’re cooking dinner. Do you want to eat with
us?
Julie: Yeah, sounds like fun!
3.
Alex: Hello?
Lori: Hi, Alex. It’s Lori.
Alex: Hi, Lori. Wow, what’s that loud sound? [SFX: sound of loud
guitar music] Are you listening to music?
Lori: No, I’m playing the guitar. This is my new song. What are
you doing?
Alex: I’m watching TV.
B. Listen again. Who is doing each activity? Check all the
possible answers. (CD 1, Track 26)
Page 37, Pronunciation
A. Listen to these questions. Say them with your teacher.
(CD 1, Track 27)
Yes/No questions
Are you cooking?
Is he listening to music?
B. Pair work. Listen to the questions. Write a rising symbol
or a falling symbol. Practice with a partner.
(CD 1, Track 28)
1. Who’s singing?
2. How are you doing?
3. Are they playing basketball?
Wh-questions
What are you doing?
How is she doing?
4. What book are you reading?
5. Is Mary talking on the phone?
6. What are Carmen and Tim cooking?
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Page 38, Speaking
A. Pair work. Listen to the conversation. Then, practice with
a partner. (CD 1, Track 29)
Shinja: Hello?
Luis: Hey, Shinja. It’s Luis.
Shinja: Hi, Luis. How are you doing?
Luis: Great! How about you?
Shinja: I’m okay. What are you doing?
Luis: I’m studying for a test. What are you doing?
Shinja: I’m watching a great video. Too bad you’re studying.
Lesson B
Page 41, Listening
A. Listen. Check the classes Brandon and Sheila are taking.
(CD 1, Track 30)
Sheila: Hi, Brandon. How are you?
Brandon: Fine, Sheila. How’re you doin’?
Sheila: I’m all right. How are your classes?
Brandon: They’re okay. I’m taking a science class, two business
classes, and a math class. How about you?
Sheila: I’m taking two science classes and a writing class. Oh,
and for fun, I’m taking an art history class.
Brandon: Really? Where? At school?
Sheila: No, on the Internet!
Brandon: Oh, interesting. I’m studying English on the Internet. It’s
fun!
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check your
answers with a partner. (CD 1, Track 31)
Sheila: Hi, Brandon. How are you?
Brandon: Fine, Sheila. How’re you doin’?
Sheila: I’m all right. How are your classes?
Brandon: They’re okay. I’m taking a science class, two business
classes, and a math class. How about you?
Sheila: I’m taking two science classes and a writing class. Oh,
and for fun, I’m taking an art history class.
Brandon: Really? Where? At school?
Sheila: No, on the Internet!
Brandon: Oh, interesting. I’m studying English on the Internet. It’s
fun!
Unit 5
Lesson A
Page 47, Listening
A. Listen. Number the pictures in the order that you hear.
(CD 1, Track 32)
1.
Woman: Hi, Lance. What are you doing?
Lance: I’m cooking dinner.
Woman: What are you making?
Lance: Soup and salad. And for the main dish, I’m making
chicken.
Woman: Yum! Sounds good.
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2.
Man: Cami?
Cami: Yeah, I’m in the kitchen.
Man: What are you doing?
Cami: I’m eating a piece of cake.
Man: For breakfast?
Cami: Yeah, it’s really good.
3.
Mark: Hello?
Sally: Hi, Mark. It’s Sally. Are you busy?
Mark: No, I’m having lunch. Hey, Sally . . . just a minute.
Excuse me, miss?
Waitress: Yes?
Mark: A cup of tea, please. Oh, and a bottled water.
B. Listen again. Check the foods or drinks each person talks
about. (CD 1, Track 33)
Page 47, Pronunciation
A. Listen and repeat. Notice the and sound. (CD 1, Track 34)
cream and sugar
cream ’n’ sugar
B. Practice saying these sentences with reduced and. Then,
listen and repeat. (CD 1, Track 35)
1. A soup ’n’ salad, please.
2. I like toast ’n’ butter with my bacon ’n’ eggs.
3. I like Mexican ’n’ Japanese food.
4. In Korea, many people eat kimchi ’n’ rice for breakfast.
5. Simon ’n’ Grace want cake ’n’ a cup of coffee for dessert.
Page 48, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Does Jason like all Italian
food? (CD 1, Track 36)
Jason: Hey, Marnie, I’m hungry. Let’s eat.
Marnie: Okay. Do you like Italian food?
Jason: Yes, I love it!
Marnie: I know a great restaurant. It’s called La Cucina. Their fish
is delicious.
Jason: Oh, I don’t really like fish.
Marnie: Well, they have pasta and pizza, too.
Jason: Sounds good—I love pizza. Let’s go!
Lesson B
Page 52, Listening
B. Listen. What foods are the people making? Number them
in the order that you hear. (CD 1, Track 37)
salt and pepper
salt ’n’ pepper
bread and butter
bread ’n’ butter
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1.
Matt: Hey, Dioni, what’s up?
Dioni: Oh, hi, Matt. I’m making something for the “food around
the world” festival.
Matt: What are you making?
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Dioni: Gyros.
Matt: What’s a gyro? Is it Italian?
Dioni: No, it’s a kind of Greek sandwich. It’s flat bread with meat,
tomatoes, and onions. You eat it with a yogurt sauce.
Matt: Mmmm, it sounds delicious.
2.
Pilar: Hi, Matt.
Matt: Hi, Pilar. Are you making something for the food festival?
Pilar: Yes, I’m making a mole.
Matt: What’s a mole?
Pilar: It’s a sauce. It has spicy things like chilies, onions, and
tomatoes. Sometimes, it also has chocolate! You eat the mole
with meat.
Matt: Wow . . . interesting. Is it Spanish?
Pilar: No, it’s Mexican.
3.
Pilar: What are you making for the food festival, Matt?
Matt: A shepherd’s pie.
Pilar: What is it—a dessert?
Matt: No, it’s made with meat and potatoes. You eat it for lunch
or dinner.
Pilar: Is it American?
Matt: No, not really. It’s common in the U.K. and Ireland. My
mother is from Ireland. This is her recipe.
C. Listen again. Where are the foods from? Check the
country. (CD 1, Track 38)
Unit 6
Lesson A
Page 57, Listening
A. Listen and look at the pictures on page 56. Number the
speakers in the order that you hear. (CD 1, Track 39)
1.
Taylor: This is a picture of my family. This is my mother, my
father, and my younger sister, Emily.
2.
Yong Min: This is my wife, Jane, and my daughter, Eun Ha.
She’s three years old.
3.
Marina: Look at this photo of my family. Here is my dad, my
mom, my grandfather, and my older brother, Pablo.
4.
Jenny: This is my husband, Kevin, and my son, Alex. And that’s
my grandmother.
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. (CD 1, Track 40)
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A. Listen to the conversation. (CD 1, Track 42)
Marina: Taylor, is this your family?
Taylor: Uh-huh.
Marina: Who’s this?
Taylor: This is my sister. And this is my mom.
Lesson B
Page 62, Listening
A. Listen. Are the women married or single? Check the
correct boxes for items 1 and 2. (CD 1, Track 43)
Host: There are many kinds of families today. Let’s hear about
three.
Sonia: Hi, my name’s Sonia. I’m from São Paulo, Brazil. I’m
married. I have two sons and a daughter. They’re two,
four, and seven. My husband works, and I’m a housewife.
Rachel: My name is Rachel. I’m from Miami, Florida. I’m
divorced. I have two daughters. They’re nine and eleven.
They live with me, and visit their father on the weekend.
Monika: Hi, my name is Monika. I’m from Bonn, Germany. My
husband is from Beijing. We have a son. His name is Viktor. My
husband’s daughter, Mia, also lives with us. Both Viktor and Mia
are in high school.
B. Listen again. Check the correct boxes for items 3 to 8.
(CD 1, Track 44)
Review: Units 4 to 6
Page 69, Listening
A. Sophie and her friend are talking. Listen. Choose the
correct answers. (CD 1, Track 45)
Man: Hey, Sophie, what are you doing?
Woman: Oh, hi, Adam. I’m cooking a special dinner for my
family.
Man: Oh yeah?
Woman: Yes, my grandparents are visiting from Mexico.
Man: Wow, you have family in Mexico?
Woman: Yes, my father’s parents are from Mexico City.
Man: That’s interesting. Does your dad have any brothers and
sisters?
Woman: No, he’s an only child.
Man: So, why are your grandparents visiting?
Woman: It’s my dad’s birthday. He’s fifty.
Beth’s
Maria’s
Trish’s
Marina: What’s your sister’s name?
Taylor: Emily. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Marina: Yes, I have an older brother.
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Page 57, Pronunciation
A. Practice saying the possessive form of these names. (CD
1, Track 41)
Josh’s
Jin-song’s
Akira’s
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B. Listen again. Circle the correct family tree. (CD 1, Track
46)
Page 58, Speaking
Page 70, Vocabulary Link
Unit 7
Lesson A
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A. Look at the pictures of Alberto’s day and listen to the
times. (CD 2, Track 1)
It’s seven o’ clock in the morning.
It’s eight-fifteen.
It’s eight forty-five.
It’s noon.
It’s two-thirty in the afternoon.
It’s eight-oh-five in the evening.
It’s ten-ten at night.
It’s midnight.
Page 72, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Underline the names of the
movies. (CD 2, Track 7)
Adriano: Here’s the newspaper, Jessie.
Jessie: Great. What movies are playing?
Adriano: The new Star Wars movie is playing at 2:00. Let’s see
it!
Jessie: Hmmm, I don’t really want to see that.
Adriano: Okay. Then let’s see The Lord of the Rings III.
Jessie: Okay, that sounds good!
Page 71, Listening
A. Listen. Number the pictures as you listen. (CD 2, Track 2)
1.
Man: Hey, Sachiko, what time is it?
Sachiko: It’s 7:15.
Man: 7:15? Oh no, we’re late!
Sachiko: Late?
Man: Yes, for the movie. It starts at 7:30.
Sachiko: No it doesn’t. It starts at 8:30.
Man: Really?
Sachiko: Yes, look here in the newspaper.
Man: Oh yeah. You’re right.
2.
Rick: Clare, hurry up!
Clare: Why? What time is it?
Rick: It’s 6:50.
Clare: Rick, don’t worry. It’s early.
Rick: No, Clare. It’s 6:50; not 6:15. The dinner party starts at
7:00.
Clare: Oh no! Let’s go!
3.
B.J.: Hello?
Amy: B.J., it’s Amy. What are you doing at home?
B.J.: I’m having lunch.
Amy: But your test is today at noon! You’re late!
B.J.: What? What time is it?
Amy: It’s a quarter to one.
B.J.: Oh no! You’re right! My watch is wrong!
B. Listen again. Check the correct times above. (CD 2, Track 3)
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Page 71, Pronunciation
A. Listen, and repeat the numbers. (CD 2, Track 4)
19 90
18 80
B. Listen to the sentences. Circle the correct answer. (CD 2,
Track 5)
1. John’s plane arrives at 1:14.
2. Pilar was born in 1980.
3. Class ends at 2:50.
4. My walk to school takes 90 minutes.
5. Each concert ticket is 16 dollars.
6. Hiro drives 17 miles to work every day.
7. Martin’s daughter is 30 years old.
C. Listen and check your answers. (CD 2, Track 6)
Page 76, Listening
A. Listen. Complete the sentence. (CD 2, Track 8)
Nick: Oh, I’m so glad it’s Friday!
Kelly: Yeah, me too. So Nick, do you have plans for the
weekend?
Nick: No, not really. On the weekend, I usually relax. I work out
at the gym in the afternoon, and go out with
friends in the evening. How about you?
Kelly: Yeah, I also go out with friends, and I spend time with my
family on Sunday afternoons. I also like to go to the movies.
Nick: Really? I have two tickets for the new Batman movie. Hey,
let’s see it together tonight.
Kelly: When?
Nick: It’s at a quarter to nine.
Kelly: Okay, that sounds good!
B. Listen again. Check the correct activities for each person.
(CD 2, Track 9)
C. Listen again. Circle the correct choices. (CD 2, Track 10)
17 70
16 60
15 50
14 40
13 30
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Unit 8
Lesson A
Page 81, Listening
A. Listen to three people talk about Independence Day in
their countries. Where is each speaker from? Check the
correct country. (CD 2, Track 11)
In the United States, Independence Day is on July 4th. We
celebrate our independence from Great Britain. On this day,
there are large parades everywhere in the country. At night,
people watch fireworks shows in many cities.
In Mexico, Independence Day is on September 16th. We
celebrate our independence from Spain. On the 15th, at 11:00
p.m., the president of Mexico rings a bell, and everyone yells
“Viva Mexico!” Then there is a large fireworks show.
In Finland, Independence Day is on December 6th. We celebrate
our independence from Russia. On the 6th, people eat a special
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dinner. Also, many Finns put blue and white candles in their
windows. These are the colors of our flag.
B. Listen again. When is each country’s Independence Day?
Write the month and day. (CD 2, Track 12)
C. Listen again. What things happen at Independence Day
celebrations in these countries? Write the letter or letters in
the chart. (CD 2, Track 13)
Page 81, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the th and t sounds in these words. Then listen
again and repeat. (CD 2, Track 14)
fourth fort
eighth ate
Now listen again.
B. Listen and circle the word you hear. (CD 2, Track 15)
fourth fort
math mat
Page 82, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Then listen again and practice
with a partner. (CD 2, Track 16)
Man: Hey, Tanya, what’s the date today?
Tanya: It’s November third.
Man: When is Marty’s birthday?
Tanya: I don’t know. I think it’s on the fourth.
Woman: Oh?
Thanh: Yes, the New Year is next week.
Woman: The New Year—in February?
Thanh: Yeah, in Vietnam, January first is the New Year. But, we
also have the Lunar New Year. It’s in late January or early
February. It’s a very important holiday.
B. Now listen to the complete conversation. Circle the
correct answer. (CD 2, Track 19)
Woman: Wow, Thanh, your country is beautiful! I’m really
enjoying myself.
Thanh: I’m glad, Janet. It’s a good time to be in Vietnam.
Woman: Oh?
Thanh: Yes, the New Year is next week.
Woman: The New Year—in February?
Thanh: Yeah, in Vietnam, January first is the New Year. But, we
also have the Lunar New Year. It’s in late January or early
February. It’s a very important holiday.
Woman: So, what happens?
Thanh: Well, many things. Many people decorate their houses
with a special yellow flower. It’s a symbol of spring.
Woman: Interesting.
Thanh: On New Year’s Eve, we make a lot of noise at midnight.
On New Year’s Day, people visit relatives, give gifts, and eat
special foods.
Unit 9
Lesson A
Lesson B
Page 85, Vocabulary Link
A. Say the words below with your teacher. Then complete
the sentences with a word. Use the correct form. (CD 2,
Track 17)
tenth tent
math mat
bath bat
both boat
both boat
eighth ate
tenth tent
Man: Let’s call and say “Happy Birthday!”
Tanya: Okay. How old is he?
Man: I’m not sure. I think he’s twenty-one.
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decorate
costume
relative
deceased
remember
Page 86, Listening
A. Listen to the beginning of a conversation. Answer the
questions. (CD 2, Track 18)
Woman: Wow, Thanh, your country is beautiful! I’m really
enjoying myself.
Thanh: I’m glad, Janet. It’s a good time to be in Vietnam.
Page 91, Listening
A. Stuart and Colleen are talking. Listen. Complete the
sentences. (CD 2, Track 20)
Colleen: Stuart, are you okay?
Stuart: No, not really.
Woman: Why?
Stuart: Well . . . we never spend time together, Colleen.
Colleen: I know. Our schedules are very different.
Stuart: Yes, but we don’t spend time together on the weekend.
Colleen: I know. I work from 3:00 to 11:00 on Friday night. Then,
I get up late on Saturday.
Stuart: And you usually go shopping or hang out with your
friends on Sunday.
Colleen: And you go to the gym. Or work all day.
Stuart: Okay . . . listen, I’m free tonight. Let’s have dinner and
see a movie.
Colleen: Sounds good. We can talk more then.
B. Listen again. Check the things Colleen and Stuart do on
the weekend. (CD 2, Track 21)
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Page 91, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the conversation. Notice the words that are
stressed the most. (CD 2, Track 22)
Man: Do you usually eat breakfast?
Woman: Yes, I always eat breakfast.
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B. Listen to the conversation. Underline the words with the
most stress. (CD 2, Track 23)
Woman: Does he usually study at home?
Man: No, he never studies at home.
Page 92, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Then, practice with a partner.
(CD 2, Track 24)
Shannon: Hey, Stuart. How’s it going?
Stuart: Ok, I guess.
Shannon: What’s wrong?
Stuart: I’m unhappy. Colleen and I never
spend time together.
Shannon: Well, she works at night.
Call me on my cell. Bye.
woman’s digital voice: Message 3
woman 2’s voice: Hello, this is Doctor Miller’s office calling on
Wednesday afternoon. You have an appointment at
1:15 on Thursday. See you then! Our office number is 555-0127.
woman’s digital voice: Message 4
man 2’s voice: Hi, it’s Richard. It’s Wednesday evening. Listen,
we have a test on Friday morning. Let’s study together
on Thursday night. E-mail me with a time to meet. See ya.
Now listen again.
B. Listen again. Complete each phone message above. (CD
2, Track 28)
Unit 10
Lesson B
Lesson A
Page 96, Listening
A. Listen. Circle the correct words to complete each
sentence. (CD 2, Track 25)
Tim: Hey, Connie. How are you?
Connie: Hi, Tim. I’m fine.
Tim: How’s Greg?
Connie: Greg? I don’t know. Why are you asking?
Tim: You’re dating him, right?
Connie: Greg? No, he’s not my boyfriend. He’s my friend.
Tim: Oh, sorry. So, who are you dating?
Connie: No one right now . . . you know, it’s not easy to meet
someone.
Tim: Yeah, I know. What about a dating website?
Connie: A dating website?
Tim: Yeah. I met my girlfriend on a dating website.
Connie: Hmmm, I don’t know . . .
B. Listen again. Circle the correct answer. (CD 2, Track 26)
Review: Units 7 to 9
Page 102, Listening
A. Imagine you have four messages on your answering
machine. Listen to the messages. Then listen again. Write
the day and time of each call. (CD 2, Track 27)
Man: What do you have?
Woman: I usually have eggs.
Woman: Where does he study?
Man: He always studies at the library.
Stuart: Yes, but on the weekend, she always hangs out with her
friends. And she never helps with the housework.
Shannon: Really?
Stuart: Yeah. I always do the laundry. It’s not fair.
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woman’s digital voice: Message 1
man 1’s voice: Hi, it’s Jack. It’s Tuesday at two o’clock. Listen,
are you free tonight? Let’s see a movie. Call me at home. Talk to
you later.
woman’s digital voice: Message 2
woman 1’s voice: Hi, it’s Angela. It’s Wednesday at 2:30. Let’s
have lunch tomorrow at 1:00. Is that good for you?
Page 105, Listening
B. The man talks about three apartments. Number the
apartments 1 to 3 as you listen. (CD 2, Track 29)
Ethan: Hi, my name is Ethan. Welcome to City Rentals.
Ashley: Nice to meet you, Ethan. I’m Ashley.
Ethan: So, Ashley, you want an apartment.
Ashley: Yes.
Ethan: Okay. Let’s see . . . This first apartment has one
bedroom, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, and a
bathroom. There’s no garage. The rent is $900 a month.
Ashley: Oh . . . that’s expensive.
Ethan: Well, the second apartment is cheap, but it’s small.
Ashley: How small is it?
Ethan: There are only three rooms.
Ashley: Wow, that is small.
Ethan: Okay . . . the third apartment has four rooms. There’s a
bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
Ashley: Is there a garage?
Ethan: No, but there is a small yard. And the apartment is only
$500 a month.
Ashley: Wow! that sounds great.
Ethan: Okay, let’s go and see it.
C. Listen again. What apartment does Ashley like? Circle it.
(CD 2, Track 30)
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Page 105, Pronunciation
A. Pair work. Listen to the conversations. Pay attention to
the rising and falling intonation. Then practice the
conversations with a partner. (CD 2, Track 31)
First conversation
A: How many rooms are there in your apartment?
B: Ten.
Second conversation
A: Is there a garage?
B: No.
Page 106, Speaking
A. Pair work. Listen to the conversation. Then practice with
a partner. (CD 2, Track 32)
Justin: Hi, Ashley.
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Ashley: Hi, Justin. Come in!
Justin: Thanks. Hey, this is a nice apartment!
Ashley: Yeah, and it’s only 400 dollars a month.
Justin: Really? That’s not bad! How many rooms are there?
Ashley: There are five. There’s a living room, a dining room, a
kitchen, a bathroom, and my bedroom.
Lesson B
Page 110, Listening
A. Listen. Complete the sentence. (CD 2, Track 33)
Mr. Jenner: Come in!
Graciela: Mr. Jenner?
Mr. Jenner: Oh, hi, Graciela. Please, come in.
Graciela: Thanks a lot.
Mr. Jenner: So, how’re you doing?
Graciela: Uh, okay.
Mr. Jenner: Really? Are you doing well in your classes?
Graciela: Yes, I am.
Mr. Jenner: Well . . . what’s wrong?
Graciela: It’s my housing . . .
Mr. Jenner: Uh-huh . . .
B. Listen again. Where does Graciela live now? Circle the
letter. (CD 2, Track 34)
C. Pair work. Listen one last time. Graciela wants to change
her housing. Why? Tell your partner. (CD 2, Track 35) World
Link Intro Tape Scripts
A: Ten?
B: Yeah.
A: Wow, you have a large apartment!
A: No?
B: No, but there’s a yard.
Justin: Is there a garage?
Ashley: No, but there’s a small yard.
Justin: That’s great!
Graciela: I like the house, and my host family is
very nice. But the house is far from
school. It’s a 45-minute bus ride to come
here every day. And all my friends live on
campus.
Mr. Jenner: I understand. Let’s see . . . there’s a
room in the school dormitory.
Graciela: Okay . . .
Mr. Jenner: But, you share the room with another
student.
Graciela: Sounds good!
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