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UNIT 1
Lesson A
Page 3, Listening
A. Katherine is moving into an apartment. She is meeting
Nora for the first time. Listen to the conversation. What do
you think nosy means? (CD 1, Track 1)
Nora (N): Is that your van?
Katherine (K): Yes, it is. We’re moving in.
N: Oh, I see. . . . We? Who is “we”?
K: My husband, Myles, and I. Oh, I’m sorry.
Let me introduce myself.
I’m Katherine—Katherine Jones.
N: I’m Nora Nelson.
K: It’s nice to meet you, Nora.
N: Welcome to Parkside Apartments.
I live in 2A. By myself.
K: Oh, then we’re neighbors!
We’re moving into Apartment 2B.
N: It’s a quiet building. Very nice. Except for . . .
Wes and Lydia in 3B.
B. Listen again. What do you know about the people in each
apartment? Check all the answers that apply. (CD 1, Track 2)
She talks all the time and . . .
K: Nora, I’m sorry. I’m very busy right now.
It was nice meeting you. Really . . . Um, goodbye.
N: What a strange woman!
Conversation 2
Josh: Hello?
Lisa: Hi, Josh, how are you?
Josh: I’m really busy.
Lisa: Why? What are you doin’?
Josh: I’m paintin’ my bedroom.
Lisa: OK. Talk to you later.
Conversation 2
Yong Il: Hi. Let me introduce myself. I’m Yong Il.
Ileana: Nice to meet you. My name is Ileana.
Yong Il: It’s nice to meet you, too, Ileana.
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Maria: I’m fine, thanks. How about you?
Junko: I’m fine.
Maria: Junko, this is Ricardo. We’re classmates.
We’re both taking accounting this semester.
Junko: Hi, Ricardo.
Ricardo: Hi, Junko.
Lesson B
Page 8, Listening
Page 3, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the conversations. Notice how the underlined
verbs are pronounced. Then, practice with a partner. (CD 1,
Track 3)
Conversation 1
Sandy: Hello?
Joe: Hi, Sandy. It’s Joe.
Sandy: Oh hi, Joe.
Joe: What are you doin’?
Sandy: I’m sleepin’.
Joe: Oh, sorry.
C. Now listen and check your pronunciation. (CD 1, Track 4)
1. He’s datin’ a really nice girl. 3. She’s workin’ in her garden.
2. I’m fixin’ my car. 4. We’re goin’ to the movies.
A. Listen to a grandmother and her grandson talking. Then
number the objects from 1 to 3 in the order they are
mentioned. (CD 1, Track 6)
Boy (B): Hey, Grandma, what’s in this box?
Grandma (G): Oh, nothing really. . . .
Just a few old keepsakes.
B: Keepsakes?
G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is!
B: No, I don’t. I really don’t.
G: Well, it’s something you keep.
It’s something that gives you a lot of memories.
B: Oh. What’s this?
G: Now don’t go just digging around in there! . . .
Hmmm, let’s see . . . that’s my first diary.
B: Can I . . . ?
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. (CD 1, Track 7)
Page 4, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversations. Who is meeting for the first
time? (CD 1, Track 5)
C. Listen again and check your answers. (CD 1, Track 8)
UNIT 2
Conversation 1
Maria: Hi, Junko.
Junko: Hi, Maria. It’s good to see you again!
How are you?
K: Oh?
N: Yes. They play loud music sometimes.
K: Oh . . . I see. . . .
N: Then there are the two students in 3A.
They’re classmates at the university.
K: Um . . . I think I need to . . .
N: They’re good boys, but they have too many parties!
K: I . . .
N: It is a quiet building, though. . . . Let’s see, there’s also
Mrs. Hanson in 3C. We’re related. She’s my aunt.
Lesson A
Page 13, Listening
A. Listen to Bill and Marta’s conversation. Which food
doesn’t Marta like? Check the box. (CD 1, Track 9)
I’d like you to meet Tammy.
Ileana: Nice to meet you, Tammy.
Tammy: Nice to meet you, too, Ileana.
Yong Il: We’re colleagues.
We work in the same department.
G: No, you can’t read it! It’s personal! I wrote about
my first boyfriend in there.
He became your grandfather!
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B: Oh, OK. . . . Well then, what’s that?
It has your picture in it.
G: That’s my passport. You can see,
I traveled to Europe by ship.
B: What’s that big book?
G: My yearbook. It’s my high school book of memories.
B: Class of 1961! Boy, that’s old!
G: That’s about enough out of you, young man.
I think it’s time we put this box away and . . .
Bill: Hi, Marta. What did you do last night?
Marta: I had dinner at my friend’s house.
Her mother cooked.
Bill: Oh, really? What was on the menu?
Marta: It was a big meal. Let’s see . . . We had fried
chicken,
fried green tomatoes, grits, and . . . oh yes,
Mississippi mud pie for dessert.
Bill: Fried tomatoes? Grits?
Marta: Yes. My friend’s mother is from the
southern United States. It’s a typical
southern menu.
Bill: Interesting! Did you like it?
Marta: Well, the chicken was delicious.
Crispy on the outside and really juicy inside.
Bill: Sounds yummy! And the grits?
What are grits, anyway?
Marta: Grits are made from crushed corn.
They look something like oatmeal.
Bill: I’ve never had grits.
Marta: Well, typically they are very bland.
But I added lots of butter so they had a strong,
buttery flavor. They went well with the fried
green tomatoes. Those were a little oily, but they
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were really good.
Bill: Did you enjoy the dessert?
Marta: Well, the Mississippi mud pie was tasty, but too
sweet. I couldn’t finish it all.
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B. Listen again. Write the word or words Marta uses to
describe each food. (CD 1, Track 10)
Page 13, Pronunciation
A. Listen and repeat the sentences. Note where the stress
falls. (CD 1, Track 11)
Oranges are sweeter than grapefruit. Potato chips are saltier
than crackers.
Lesson B
Page 18, Listening
A. What do members of the Slow Food movement believe?
Listen and check your answer. (CD 1, Track 14)
Today our lives are busier than they were 10 or 20 years ago.
For some people, this is a problem. They think we should slow
down and enjoy life. The Slow Food movement was started to
celebrate and support the local food traditions of the world. Its
members don’t like fast food or instant foods because they think
those foods are unhealthy.
The Slow Food movement started in Europe, but now it is an
international movement. There are more than 65,000 members
in 45 countries. The Slow Food movement’s members think we
need to slow down and appreciate delicious, traditional foods.
They also believe in protecting the environment. In addition, they
believe in supporting local farmers and their products.
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with words from
the box. (You will not use all the words.) (CD 1, Track 15)
UNIT 3
Lesson A
Page 23, Listening
B. Listen and check the box of each correct answer. (CD 1,
Track 16)
The Greatest Detective
Sherlock Holmes is probably the greatest detective ever
known—well, at least he’s one of the most famous. But he never
actually existed . . . he’s an imaginary detective who appears in
sixty stories created by the Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle.
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Doyle was not always a writer. He started his career as a doctor.
Fortunately for us, he did not have many patients.
He needed money and so he started to write stories.
The first Sherlock Holmes story was published in 1887, and was
called A Study in Scarlet. Later, a magazine published
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and readers loved it!What
makes Sherlock Holmes so special? Well, he was very intelligent
and successful. He always arrested the criminal—every single
time—with the help of his partner, Dr. Watson.In the stories,
Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street in London, England.
Thousands of people visit that address every year. There’s also
a Sherlock Holmes Museum in London.
Page 23, Pronunciation
C. Pair work. Listen and check your answers. Then practice
saying the sentences with your partner. (CD 1, Track 12)
1. Math is harder than English. 3. The curry is spicier than the
chili.
2. Apples are juicier than carrots. 4. August is hotter than July.
B. Listen and check your answers. Then practice saying the
sentences. (CD 1, Track 17)
1. That man seems angry.
2. She speaks French.
3. Your sister looks tired.
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Page 24, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Then listen again and
underline the words used for suggesting. (CD 1, Track 13)
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A. Listen to the conversation between Detectives Stye and
Frye. Then practice the conversation with a partner. (CD 1,
Track 18)
Stye: Do you know the Dodd Diamond?
Frye: Of course! The museum owns it.
Stye: Not anymore! Someone stole it last night!
Frye: Really? How did it happen?
Lesson B
Page 28, Listening
A. Listen to this news report. What did Nick Brown do?
Number the steps 1 to 5. (CD 1, Track 19)
Mike: . . . So, we can look forward to warmer temperatures. It’ll
be a good weekend for the beach. Over to you, Alexa.
Alexa: Thank you for that weather report, Mike. And finally, this
story just in. . . . We have a report that a local man, Nick Brown,
saw some strange lights. He was driving home at about 10 p.m.
He said the lights were bright and they moved across the sky. He
stopped at a gas station and talked to a police officer about the
lights. The police officer had seen the lights, too.
Mike: Hmm . . . that’s a strange story. What happened next?
Alexa: Well, Mr. Brown took some pictures, but there was no film
in his camera. Finally, he called his wife on his cell phone. But by
that time, the lights were gone.
Mike: Well, I know that there is a legend around here about
mysterious lights . . . a lot of local people have seen the lights.
It’s starting to seem like these lights really exist. What do you
think, Alexa?
Alexa: I don’t believe it. I think it’s some kind of hoax!
B. Listen again. Who saw the lights? Check the boxes. (CD
1, Track 20)
4. He practices the piano every day.
5. My aunt always watches the news.
6. My friend knows the answer.
Stye: Well, it’s unlikely the criminal walked into the room.
There’s an alarm on the floor.
Frye: But there’s no alarm for the skylight.
Stye: You’re right! I bet the criminal climbed down a rope.
Then he took the diamond without touching the floor!
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Review: Units 1–3
Page 34, Listening
part of any meal. I like anything with chocolate in it!
Minh: I’m training for a swimming competition. I have to eat
healthy foods all the time. At first I didn’t like it, but
now I do. I actually prefer healthy foods to sweet or buttery
foods. And I feel better, too!
UNIT 4
Lesson A
Page 37, Listening
A. Listen to interviews with two families and check the
appropriate box or boxes. (CD 1, Track 22)
Interview 1
Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourselves.
Dan: Well, I’m Dan Preston.
Courtney: And I’m Courtney Preston. We live in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Interviewer: OK, great. Do you have any children?
Courtney: Yes, we have a baby. He’s thirteen months old.
Interviewer: How nice. . . . Courtney, you must be busy!
Courtney: It’s not so bad. I’m a manager at a bank. Dan stays at
home with the baby.
Interviewer: Really?
Dan: Yep. I’m a “house husband.” I take care of the kids while
Courtney works.
Interviewer: That’s unusual!
Dan: Well, it’s a growing trend. There are more and more
househusbands every year.
Interviewer: How interesting!
Interview 2
Interviewer: Where are you from?
Jamal: We live in Toronto, Canada.
Interviewer: How big is your family?
Jamal: Well, there are four of us. I’m Jamal, my wife is Tia, and
we have two girls.
Interviewer: Who takes care of them?
Tia: We both do. We both stay at home with the girls.
Interviewer: Well, who works then?
Jamal & Tia: We both do!
Interviewer: What do you mean? I don’t understand.
Jamal: We’re both writers. We work at home during the day.
Interviewer: Oh, I see.
Tia: We’re always here when the girls come home from school at
2:30.
Interviewer: That’s great.
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B. Listen again. Check True or False. (CD 1, Track 23)
Page 37, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the people talk about different foods. What kind
of foods does each person like? Write the answers under
the pictures. (CD 1, Track 21)
Adam: I’m about 20 pounds overweight. I went on a diet. There’s
only one problem: I just love buttery foods.
Everyone says that I should eat less butter. It’s hard!
Janet: I lived in Thailand for six months. It was really fun. I really
like Thai food! It’s too spicy for some people, but not for me; I
love the peppers. I came home a month ago. The food here
tastes so bland—I don’t like it anymore.
Abby: My mother says that I have a “sweet tooth.” That means I
like to eat sweet foods. Dessert is my favorite
A. Listen. Notice the pronunciation of the word of. (CD 1,
Track 24)
1. All of the families live in big cities.
2. None of the students study German.
3. Some of the people don’t agree with me.
B. Listen and complete the sentences. Then practice saying
them aloud. (CD 1, Track 25)
1. Most of the young children are in day care. 3. All of my friends
grew up in the same town.
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2. Some of their parents work two or three jobs. 4. None of my
classmates like to study.
Page 38, Speaking
Vicki. Classic, I suppose. I like to dress up.
B. Listen again. Complete the rest of the chart. (CD 1, Track
28)
B. Listen to two politicians discussing the statistic above.
Do they agree or disagree about the issue? (CD 1, Track 26)
Moderator: Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to
our debate. Mr. Taylor, please begin.
Mr. Taylor: We have a big problem. Too many children are in day
care centers. This is not good.
Moderator: Ms. Marin, what do you think?
Ms. Marin: I’m a mother and I work. In today’s society, most
mothers and fathers are busy with work.
Moderator: So, they don’t have a choice? They need day care?
Ms. Marin: Exactly. And it’s very expensive.
Moderator: What can we do about this situation?
Mr. Taylor: We should encourage mothers and fathers to stay at
home with their children.
Ms. Marin: I don’t agree. I think we should offer cheaper day
care.
Lesson B
Page 42, Listening
A. Listen to these interviews on the street in New York.
Where are these people from? Write down their hometowns.
(CD 1, Track 27)
Interviewer (Int): Hi. What’s your name?
Gio: Gio.
Int: Hi, Gio. Where are you from?
Gio: Milan, Italy.
Int: Welcome to New York, then!
Gio: Thank you.
Int: Where are your clothes from?
Gio: My brother. I’m always borrowing clothes.
Int: How would you describe your style?
Gio: Casual, I guess. I’m not very innovative.
I just wear the same thing all the time.
Int.: Good evening. What’s your name?
Vicki: Vicki.
Int.: You look beautiful.
Vicki: Thank you.
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Int: Hi, there.
Elena: Hi!
Int: Who are you?
Elena: I’m Elena.
Int: And where are you from?
Elena: I’m from right here in New York.
Int: A hometown girl. And your clothes are from . . . ?
Elena: A store in my neighborhood. There was a sale.
Int.: Great! How would you describe your personal style?
Elena: Retro. It’s fashionable now.
Int: It looks old-fashioned . . . in a good way, of course.
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Int. That dress is very stylish.
Vicki: My mother gave it to me. It was tailor-made!
Int.: Wonderful. Where are you from, Vicki?
Vicki: I’m from Hong Kong.
Int.: How would you describe your personal sense of style?
UNIT 5
Lesson A
Page 47, Listening
A. Listen to this radio call-in show. Write T (True) or F
(False) for each statement. (CD 1, Track 29)
Host: It’s 10:00 and you’re listening to Donna’s Do-It-All Show.
Do you have a problem? Give me a call and . . .
wait, I see a light flashing. I think we have a call.
Caller: Hello? Hello?
Host: Hello. This is Donna. How can I help you?
Caller: I need help with my errands. I don’t have enough time.
Host: OK, tell me about it.
Caller: Well, for example, today is really bad. I have a doctor’s
appointment and need to do the grocery shopping.
Then I have to leave the car at the garage. And that is just this
morning! I have many more errands to do!
Host: Well, you sound tired. I have an idea for you. . . . Why don’t
you hire an errand service?
Caller: An errand service?
Host: Yes, it’s a company. You pay them by the hour, and they
help you with your errands.
Caller: Really?
Host: Yes. They can help with many kinds of errands. They can
do your grocery shopping, for example. Or go to the bank for you
. . . if you don’t have the time.
Caller: What about my daughter? I pick her up every day after
school.
Host: They can even do that.
Caller: That’s incredible! I think I’ll call them.
B. Listen again. Which errands does the caller have to do?
According to the radio host, which errands can the service
do? Check the correct columns. (CD 1, Track 30)
Page 47, Pronunciation
A. Listen to these sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of could you and would you in each sentence.
(CD 1, Track 31)
Could you open the window? Could you answer that telephone,
please?
Would you hold the door for me? Thanks. Would you help me lift
this box?
B. Listen to complete these sentences. Circle the words you
hear. (CD 1, Track 32)
That radio is awfully loud. Could you turn it down, please?
I think the computer is broken. Would you please look at it?
Oh, they’re here already. Would you get the door?
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Let me see if he’s in his office. Could you hold for a moment?
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Page 48, Speaking
A. Jim and Frida are shopping. Listen to the conversation.
Underline the words that Frida uses to get the clerk’s
attention. (CD 1, Track 33)
Jim: There’s no price tag on it.
Frida: Let’s ask someone for help.
Excuse me, how much is this?
Woman: I don’t know. I don’t work here.
Frida: Oh, I’m sorry!
Jim: How about that man behind the counter?
Ask him.
Lesson B
Page 52, Listening
B. Listen to the conversation. Check the things that John
and Dana ask the agent about. (CD 1, Track 34)
Agent: So, what do you think of the house?
John: It’s great.
Dana: Yes. We really like it.
John: How about the neighborhood. Is it safe?
Agent: Very. And it’s quiet, even on weekends.
Dana: Is it convenient for shopping?
Agent: Absolutely. There’s a mall over on Church Avenue, and a
supermarket about two blocks from here.
Dana: I see a lot of traffic during the day.
Is the neighborhood pedestrian friendly?
Agent: Well, I think so. There are pedestrian bridges over the
larger streets. So you and your family can cross safely.
C. Listen again. Check the statements that are true about the
neighborhood. (CD 1, Track 35)
Agent: I know what you mean.
John: Is there a subway station near here?
Agent: Yes, it’s only two blocks away.
John: Sounds good.
Dana: What about parks?
Agent: It’s a great neighborhood for parks.
There are two of them within walking
distance.
John: Timmy will love that!
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C: Good, good. Which ones?
Kai: Let’s see . . . California State University, Harvard University,
and City College.
C: And?
Kai: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is
just too far away.
C: Sounds like you’ve been thinking about this seriously. That’s
good.
Kai: Yep.
C: Any news yet?
Kai: Well, I got accepted to City College. I haven’t heard anything
from
Harvard. I probably won’t get accepted there.
C: Why do you say that?
Kai: You know . . . it’s so competitive. I don’t think my grades are
good enough.
C: Well, let’s wait and see.
Kai: I’ll probably go to City College. My brother went there. I
visited the campus and I like it.
B. Listen again. Match each statement to the college or
university it describes. Then circle the place Kai will
probably attend. (CD 1, Track 37)
Page 57, Pronunciation
UNIT 6
Lesson A
Page 57, Listening
A. Listen to the conversation between Kai and his high
school guidance counselor. What has happened already?
Check the boxes. (CD 1, Track 36)
Counselor: Hello, Kai. Have a seat.
Kai: Hi, Ms. Danielson.
C: How’s it going? Are you excited about graduating?
Kai: I guess so. But there’s so much to do between now and
then.
C: Well, let’s talk about that. . . . Let me check your file here. So,
what’s new? Have you researched any colleges or universities?
Kai: Well, I researched three. . . like you told me to.
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Frida: Excuse me, do you work here?
Man: Yes, I do. Can I help you?
Frida: How much does this cost?
Man: It’s $29.99.
Frida: Great! I’ll take it.
Could you wrap it for me, please?
Man: Certainly.
Dana: That’s good. I worry about the traffic
when I’m shopping
with Timmy. He’s only three years old.
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of going to in each sentence. (CD 1, Track 38)
I’m gonna apply to three colleges.
He’s gonna clean the house next week.
B. Listen to the sentences and write the missing words you
hear. (CD 1, Track 39)
I’m not gonna meet them before 3:00.
We’re not gonna take a vacation this summer.
Page 58, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Underline the expression
Hans doesn’t understand. (CD 1, Track 40)
Hans: Hi, Tom. What’s new?
Tom: Well, I’m going to start at a new high school
this fall.
Hans: Which one?
Tom: Essex Academy. It’s a boarding school.
It’s a five-hour drive from my parents’ house.
Lesson B
Page 62, Listening
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Lucia: And finally today, we have a report about graduating
seniors.
Jason Kim is standing by. . . . Jason, are you there?
Jason: Hi, Lucia.
Lucia: The Metro Times newspaper asked college seniors, “What
are you going to do after you graduate?”
Jason: That’s right, Lucia. The students gave some surprising
answers, too.
Lucia: For example . . . ?
Jason: Well, more than 50 percent of the students say that they
aren’t going to start a new job right away.
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We’re gonna study together for the big exam.
They’re not gonna finish in time.
She’s gonna call us tomorrow.
He’s not gonna attend Harvard University.
Hans: Does “boarding school” mean you live there?
On campus?
Tom: Exactly.
Hans: That sounds awesome!
Tom: Yeah. I think it’s going to be cool.
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Lucia: Well, what are their future plans?
Jason: Let’s ask some of them. . . . Excuse me.
Mizuki: Yes?
Jason: I’m Jason Kim from XCA-TV. Your name, please?
Mizuki: Mizuki.
Jason: And what are you studying?
Mizuki: Art.
Jason: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after you graduate?
Mizuki: I don’t know. I’ll probably just chill out for a while.
Jason: Chill out?
Mizuki: You know, relax.
Jason: OK, Mizuki. Thanks for your comments. . . . Hello.
I’m Jason Kim and we’re doing a live report. What’s your name
and major?
Robert: My name is Robert and I’m studying law.
Jason: What are you going to do after you graduate?
Robert: I don’t know . . . maybe I’ll take a long trip.
Jason: What about a job?
Robert: Work? Maybe one of these days. But first I’d like to take
a trip.
Jason: Thank you, Robert, and good luck. Well, that’s all for now.
This has been Jason Kim, with my report on
college seniors. Now, back to you, Lucia . . .
Listen to each statistic. Write the number you hear on the
picture it describes. (CD 1, Track 44)
1. It’s hard to raise children. In one half of all families, both
parents work outside the home.
2. It’s a good salon. A majority of customers like their haircuts.
3. Between 2000 and 2004, the number of daycare centers
doubled.
4. We asked students this question: “Is the entrance exam too
competitive?” Forty percent answered “yes.”
5. One-third of all students receive a small scholarship.
UNIT 7
Lesson A
Page 71, Listening
A. Listen. Jared is going to work for a catering company.
What does a catering company do? Check a, b, or c. (CD 2,
Track 1)
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Woman: I can’t believe it’s almost summer.
Jared: Yeah, I know. The year went really fast.
Woman: What are you going to do this summer?
Jared: I have a part-time job. I’m going to work
for a catering company.
Woman: A catering company? What’s that?
Jared: We help at parties. Our company prepares
and serves the food. And, typically, another
company provides the music.
Woman: I didn’t know you could cook!
Jared: I don’t have to cook. I’m only an assistant.
Woman: When do you start?
Jared: Tomorrow. We’re catering a bachelor party.
Then on Friday, I’m working at a big family reunion.
Woman: So what exactly do you do?
B. Listen again. What will Jared do in his job? Circle the
correct answers. (CD 2, Track 2)
Page 71, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of the underlined words. Then listen again
and repeat. (CD 2, Track 3)
B. Listen again. Complete the chart with information about
Mizuki and Robert. (CD 1, Track 42)
1. Do you want to go hiking? 3. Would you like to go hiking?
2. Do you want to have dinner? 4. Would you like to have
dinner?
Review: Units 4–6
B. Listen and circle the words you hear. (CD 2, Track 4)
Page 68, Listening: Sure, no problem.
1. Do you want to go to a concert? 3. Would you like to study
together?
2. Would you like to see a movie? 4. Do you want to come to my
birthday party?
Check the best response to each sentence you hear. (CD 1,
Track 43)
1. Could you help me, please?
2. I need to borrow your pen.
3. It’s a beautiful day. I’m bored.
4. Would you mind staying late?
Page 72, Speaking
Page 69, Listening: Current statistics
Omar: Did you hear the news? Sayuri is having a party.
A. Listen to the conversation. Does Lane accept or refuse
Omar’s invitation? (CD 2, Track 5)
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Lane: Really? When?
Omar: On Wednesday. It’s a pool party.
Lane: Cool! That sounds like fun.
Omar: Do you want to go with me?
Lane: But I don’t know Sayuri.
Lesson B
Page 78, Listening
A. Listen to Mark and Marissa talk about their experiences.
Check the festival each one attended. (CD 2, Track 6)
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Jared: Before the party starts, I help set everything up.
You know, bring the food in and arrange
the tables . . . make sure it looks nice.
Woman: Sounds pretty easy.
Jared: That’s only the first part. During the party I have
to serve food and drinks to the guests.
Woman: Well, at least you get to meet people.
Jared: Yeah, and after the party is finished, I help clean up.
Woman: Yuck. I hate to wash dishes.
Jared: Oh, I don’t wash dishes, someone else does.
I just put everything in the truck.
Woman: That’s not so bad. Sounds like a cool job.
Jared: Yeah, I’m excited about it. . . .
And how about you? Any summer plans?
Woman: Well, I’m certainly not going to work.
I’m just going to relax!
Omar: No problem. She said I could bring a friend.
Lane: Well, OK. I’d love to go. What time is the party?
Omar: It starts at 3:00. Why don’t we meet at my house
at 2:30?
Lane: Sounds good!
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Mark:
I participated in the Nebuta Festival last August. It was a lot of
fun! First, I went with two friends to a local shop to rent a
haneto—that’s the costume you wear. It’s easy. . . . anyone can
do it and anyone can dance in the festival. The parade is loud
and beautiful. People beat drums and dance around. The only
bad part was when I injured my ankle from too much dancing! At
night, after the parade, we watched some beautiful floats go
down the river.
Marissa:
I spent two months traveling through India with my best friend.
One of my best memories is the Holi Festival. We went to a local
store and bought some colored powder. Then we mixed it with
water. On the day of the festival, someone gave me a water
pistol. I filled it with my colored water and started shooting
everyone. I even sprayed a police officer! What a mess! It took a
long time before the color came out of my skin.
B. Listen again. Number the events (1 to 4) in each column
in the order that they happened. (CD 2, Track 7)
1. A lion caught a mouse. He was going to eat the poor mouse,
but the mouse said, “Please don’t eat me! Someday I can help
you.” The lion released the mouse. Many months later, some
hunters caught the lion. They tied him to a tree. While the men
were sleeping, the mouse chewed through the ropes and the lion
escaped!
2. A hare challenged a tortoise to a race. “I’m going to win!
You’re too slow!” said the hare, and he raced out of sight. Later
in the race, the confident hare sat down under a tree and took a
nap. When he woke up, he saw the slow tortoise crossing the
finish line!
3. It was summer. An ant was working hard while a grasshopper
watched. “Come play with me. Don’t work so hard!” said the
grasshopper. “I have to work,” said the ant. “You should, too!”
The grasshopper laughed. “I’m having fun.”
But when winter came, the grasshopper had no food, and the ant
had plenty to eat.
4. One summer day, a fox saw a crow sitting in a tree. The crow
had some cheese in his mouth. The fox wanted the cheese. He
said to the crow, “Hello, Mr. Crow. You are a very beautiful bird!
What about your voice? Is it beautiful, too? Let me hear it!” The
crow opened his mouth to speak and the cheese fell to the
ground. The fox quickly ate the cheese.
B. Listen again. Circle True or False. (CD 2, Track 9)
C. Listen again. Match the title of each story to its main
point. (CD 2, Track 10)
Page 81, Pronunciation
A. Listen and check the sentence you hear. (CD 2, Track 11)
1. He was winning the race.
2. She wasn’t walking to work.
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3. They weren’t working hard.
4. They were having fun.
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Page 82, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Did Zora like the movie? (CD
2, Track 12)
Chris: What were you doing last night around 7:00?
Zora: Last night? I was watching a movie. Why?
Chris: I tried to call you. You weren’t home.
What movie did you see?
Zora: Shrek.
Chris: I don’t know it.
Zora: It’s an animated film. It was really good.
Lesson B
Page 86, Listening
UNIT 8
Lesson A
Page 81, Listening
A. Listen to these four fables. Write the number of each
story in the box. (CD 2, Track 8)
A. Listen to the three conversations. Then circle the correct
answer to complete each sentence. (CD 2, Track 13)
Conversation 1
Girl: So, how was the test?
Boy: Um . . . I didn’t do so well.
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Girl: What happened?
Boy: Well, . . . I didn’t study hard enough.
Girl: Why not?
Boy: Last night, some friends came over.
They wanted to go and see a movie with me.
Girl: Oh . . .
Boy: So, I went to the movie. And then we had
ice cream afterwards, and . . .
Girl: And you didn’t study for the test.
Boy: That’s right.
Conversation 3
Girl: Oh no!
Boy: What’s wrong?
Girl: I can’t believe it. I forgot my lunch money!
Boy: That’s OK. Here’s five dollars.
Girl: Thanks a lot. I need to eat. I have a big test today.
Boy: No problem.
Girl: Oh no! I forgot my pen, too!
Boy: Don’t worry. I have an extra one. Here.
Girl: Thanks a lot. You’re my hero!
Boy: Anytime!
B. Listen again. Choose two answers for each question. (CD
2, Track 14)
Chris: What’s it about?
Zora: It’s about a green monster named Shrek.
He rescues a princess named Fiona.
Chris: It sounds like a typical fairy tale.
Zora: Not exactly. The characters are really funny and
the story is surprising. You should see it!
Conversation 2
Boy: Where is Maria?
Girl: She’s not here today. She’s at the nursing home.
Boy: The nursing home? What’s that?
Girl: You know . . . a hospital for older people.
Boy: But Maria is only 20 years old!
Girl: She helps people, silly! She goes once a month.
Boy: Oh. What does she do there?
Girl: Different things. Sometimes she serves meals.
She also talks to the people there when they get
lonely.
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UNIT 9
Lesson A
Page 91, Listening
A. Listen to three people talking about their jobs. Write
Alice, Diane, or Mimi under the appropriate picture. (CD 2,
Track 15)
Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. I’m
on my feet all day long. It’s a very active job.
Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone,
but it’s difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips.
That’s nice.
Diane: I’m very punctual—actually, I can’t be late! You know
what they say, “The show must go on!” I like being on stage.
Something always happens, though. During the show last week,
the lights went out. I couldn’t believe it! You definitely have to be
flexible.
Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about
what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my
behavior. I’m like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I
need patience in this job, that’s for sure!
B. Listen again. Change one word to make each false
sentence true. (CD 2, Track 16)
Page 91, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice
pronunciation of for. (CD 2, Track 17)
the
reduced
1. My father has worked there for decades.
2. I’ve lived in the same city for my entire life.
3. I’ve lived in this neighborhood for five years.
B. Listen to these sentences and write the time expression
you hear. (CD 2, Track 18)
1. He’s been sick for two days.
2. I haven’t eaten for six hours.
Page 92, Speaking
A. Greg and Juan are meeting for the first time since high
school. Listen to the conversation. How have they changed?
(CD 2, Track 19)
Juan: Greg? Greg Anderson?
Greg: Juan Torres! How are you!
Juan: Great. How about you?
Greg: Just fine. What are you doing now?
Juan: Well, I just came back from Asia.
Greg: What were you doing there?
Lesson B
Page 96, Listening
A. Listen to Camille’s job interview. Then answer the
question. (CD 2, Track 20)
3. She’s taught school for years.
4. I haven’t seen him for months.
Juan: I was working in Osaka and studying Japanese.
Greg: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now?
Juan: Yes, I can . . . What’s new with you?
Greg: Do you remember Kathy Morris?
Juan: Of course. She sat next to me in biology class.
Greg: Well, we got married. We’ve been married for two years
now.
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Man: So, I see here that you went to college.
Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didn’t graduate.
Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?
Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.
Man: Any other languages?
Camille: No, that’s it.
Man: Well, that’s great. As you know, we fly to Paris
twice a week. We always need people who can
speak French.
Man: Let’s see . . . have you worked for an airline before?
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Camille: No. I have no job experience.
Man: So, this would be your first job.
Camille: Yes.
B. Listen again. Check Yes or No for each statement about
Camille. (CD 2, Track 21)
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Review: Units 7–9
Page 102, Listening: A big party
A. Listen. Marcia and Dan are talking about party plans.
Circle the answer to each question. (CD 2, Track 22)
Dan: OK, Marcia, that’s it. I think we’re finished with the planning.
Marcia: Yeah, Dan, we should review the details
one more time.
Dan: All right.
Marcia: So, Dan, let’s see . . . you’re going to meet
Mom and Dad at 8:00 at the restaurant, right?
Dan: That’s right.
Marcia: Remember to keep them at the restaurant until 9:30.
That’s really important. Don’t come home early!
Dan: I know, I know. You need time to prepare for the party.
B. Listen again. What is each person going to do? Write D
for Dan or M for Marcia. (CD 2, Track 23)
UNIT 10
Lesson A
Page 105, Listening
Conversation 1
Trey: Mindy, I need to make a phone call.
Is there a pay phone around here?
Mindy: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.
Trey: Really?
Mindy: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.
Trey: OK . . . thanks. Now, what do I do?
Mindy: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.
Man: Well, I only have two more questions.
Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?
Camille: Yes, I think so.
Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs
about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need
to move those objects sometimes.
Camille: I think I can do that.
Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the
next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place
in the summer. You have to . . .
Marcia: Exactly. They can’t come home early . . .
or it will ruin the surprise.
Dan: After I go to the restaurant, what are you
going to do?
Marcia: I’m going to put up the decorations for the party. And I’m
going to call the guests and tell them to come over.
Dan: Also, don’t forget to pick up the cake.
Marcia: You’re right.
Dan: This is so exciting. Boy, are Mom and Dad
going to be surprised!
Conversation 2
Jerry: Do you know Maria’s phone number? She left
a messageon the answering machine but didn’t
leave her telephone number.
Carla: Hmm, I don’t know it. . . . Look in the telephone directory.
Jerry: I did. It’s not listed.
Carla: Oh. . . . Why don’t you call directory assistance, then?
Jerry: Good idea. Let’s see . . . 4-1-1 . . .
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Trey: OK, I did that. Wait . . . there’s no dial tone.
Mindy: That’s OK. Remember, it’s a cell phone.
It’s different.
Trey: Gotcha.
Mindy: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.
Trey: Let’s see . . .
Mindy: Now just press ‘send’ and you’ll be connected.
Trey: Got it! Thanks!
B. Listen again. Circle the phrase that correctly completes
each sentence. (CD 2, Track 25)
Page 105, Pronunciation
A. Listen to this conversation. Notice the intonation of B’s
sentence. Why does B stress the underlined number? (CD 2,
Track 26)
A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine. A: Yes. Sixseven-four-nine.
B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine?
B. Listen and complete the conversations. Then practice saying
them aloud. (CD 2, Track 27)
1.
A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six.
B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six?
A: No, it’s two-five-two-six.
2.
A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one,
five-three-four-eight.
B: five-three-four-eight?
A: That’s correct.
Page 108, Speaking
A. Yuka is calling Tony at his office. Listen to the
conversation. (CD 2, Track 28)
Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated.
Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.
Receptionist: One moment, please.
Receptionist: I’m sorry. He’s not in. May I take a message?
Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called.
Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that?
Lesson B
Page 110, Listening
A. Listen to Dave and Diane trying to reach Henry by phone.
Check yes if the caller reaches him. Check no if the caller
doesn’t. (CD 2, Track 29)
Operator: What city?
Jerry: Boston.
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Operator: What listing?
Jerry: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North
Street.
Operator: One moment, please. Thank you. Here’s your number.
The number is . . . area code 617-524 . . .
3.
A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one.
B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one?
A: No, it’s one-six-six-one.
Yuka: It’s spelled Y-U-K-A.
Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone
number?
Yuka: Yes, he does.
Receptionist: OK, Yuka. I’ll give him the message.
Yuka: Thanks a lot.
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Conversation 1
Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I’m so frustrated!
Elaine: Why? What’s wrong, Dave?
Dave: I’m trying to call Henry at home.
His line is always busy.
Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?
Dave: I don’t know the number.
Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is:
area code 266, 555-6983.
Dave: Thanks.
Elaine: Well . . . ?
Dave: I’m getting his voice mail.
I’m going to hang up.
Elaine: Why don’t you try again?
Just press “redial.”
Man: Nope. Same thing . . . the voice mail.
I’ll try again later. Thanks anyway.
B. Listen again. Number the steps in the order that they happen.
(CD 2, Track 30)
B. Listen again. Circle the correct word. (CD 2, Track 32)
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Conversation 2
Elaine: What time is it?
Dave: 6:00. Why?
Elaine: I’m going to try Henry this time.
Dave: I don’t think he’s home yet.
Elaine: You never know. Maybe I’ll have better luck.
Young boy: Hello?
Elaine: Hello? Um . . . could I speak to Henry, please?
Young boy: I’m sorry. I think you’ve called the wrong number.
Elaine: Oh, I’m sorry. Oops . . . I dialed the wrong number.
Dave: Well, try again.
Elaine: OK.
Henry: Hello?
Elaine: Hello? Henry?
Henry: Yes.
Elaine: It’s Elaine. How are you?
Henry: I’m fine thanks. It’s so nice to hear from you! How are
you?
Situation 3:
Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?
Man: Yes, I have. I’m afraid I don’t have good news for you.
Woman: Really?
Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.
Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?
Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one
can’t be fixed.
Woman: Well, I have had it for five years.
It’s time to replace it, I guess.
Woman: Well, actually . . . I spilled coffee on my old
keyboard, and it stopped working.
Man: Oh, I see.
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Page 115, Pronunciation
UNIT 11
Lesson A
Page 115, Listening
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice the different
pronunciation of the s in used to and the s in the verb forms
use or used. (CD 2, Track 33)
A. Listen to some people talk about different situations with
their computers. Match each situation and its problem. (CD
2, Track 31)
1. I used to type my term papers on a typewriter. 3. What kind of
computer do you use?
2. I didn’t use to wear scarves. 4. I used my brother’s cell phone.
Situation 1
Man: Oh no!
Woman: What happened?
Man: I can’t believe it! I was sending a message
and I accidentally clicked on “Reply to All.”
Woman: So?
Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry.
I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only.
Woman: Oops.
Man: Exactly. . . . Instead I sent it to everyone
on the list. How embarrassing!
Situation 2
Man: I see you have a new keyboard. That’s nice.
Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.
Man: That’s good.
Woman: Don’t tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the
computers is not allowed!
B. Listen to how the words use and used are pronounced.
Check /s/ or /z/. (CD 2, Track 34)
1. She used the phone in her office. 3. Do you use a computer?
2. He used to paint his own house. 4. I didn’t use to eat meat.
Page 118, Speaking
A. Listen. Steve is helping his daughter, Lea, with her term
paper. How did Steve use to write his papers? (CD 2, Track
35)
Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!
Steve: You’re lucky, Lea. When I was young . . .
Lea: Oh! I’ve heard this story before . . .
Steve: Well, when I was young, we didn’t have
computers. We used to write our papers on
typewriters.
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Lesson B
Page 120, Listening
A. Listen to these two conversations. Circle the best answer
to complete each sentence. (CD 2, Track 36)
Conversation 1.
Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going.
It was great to see you—
Lynn: Bye, Pam.
Pam: What‘s that?
Lynn: Oh . . . that’s Ollie.
Pam: Ollie? I didn’t know you had a dog!
Lynn: Well, we don’t . . . really.
Pam: What do you mean?
Lynn: Come here.
Pam: Oh my goodness. It’s a robot!
Conversation 2.
Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.
Henrik: What is it, Juliana?
Juliana: What’s that guy doing over there?
Henrik: Which guy?
Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. He’s
punching so many buttons on his cell phone.
Henrik: Oh, him. He’s probably playing a game.
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Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult.
Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.
Lea: Did it take a long time?
Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and
easier to use.
Lynn: That’s right. It’s a dog robot.
They call it a “dogbot.”
Pam: How interesting! . . .
But it’s a little strange, don’t you think?
Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for
the kids. They love it. So I’m happy.
Pam: How much did it cost?
Lynn: Don’t ask. It wasn’t very affordable. It’s cheaper
than having a real dog, though. We don’t ever have to
buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.
Juliana: Really?
Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell
phones. It’s really popular here in Finland.
They play them everywhere.
Juliana: Do you play them, too?
Henrik: Yes, I do.
Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls.
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B. Listen again. For each conversation, circle the words
used to describe the new technology. (CD 2, Track 37)
UNIT 12
Lesson A
Page 125, Listening
A. Paula is asking Leticia for help. What does she ask
Leticia to do? Check the task. (CD 2, Track 38)
Leticia: Hello?
Paula: Hi, Leticia. It’s Paula.
Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you?
Have you finished packing yet?
Paula: Almost.
Leticia: You must be excited. When’s your flight?
Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m.
Listen, Leticia, I need your help.
Leticia: OK. What’s up?
Paula: Well, as you know, I’m going on vacation—
for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I’m
away?
Leticia: Sure. No problem.
Paula: Great. They need water twice a week.
There’s one plant in the bedroom and one in the
kitchen.
Leticia: OK . . . say, how about your dog?
Should I feed her, too?
B. Listen again. Write P for Paula or L for Leticia. (CD 2,
Track 39)
Page 125, Pronunciation
A. Listen to these sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of have to and has to. (CD 2, Track 40)
1. I’m going to miss my flight. I have to hurry.
2. Everyone has to sit down before this plane can take off.
Page 126, Speaking
A. Mina and Esther are preparing to leave on a trip. Listen to
their conversation. What is the problem?
(CD 2, Track 41)
Esther: We have to leave in 30 minutes.
Have you finished packing?
Mina: Yes, I have. . . .
Esther: You look worried. What’s wrong?
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I guess I’m old-fashioned.
Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work.
They can play quietly during business meetings. No
one knows about it.
Juliana: I’d like to try it.
Henrik: Here, use mine!
Paula: No, that’s OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.
Leticia: All right, then, I’ll water your plants . . . and . . .
oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?
Paula: Actually, I’ve already asked the mailman to
stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.
Leticia: Well, have a great trip!
Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.
Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second.
I don’t have any keys to your place.
Paula: Oh, that’s right. Will you be home
around 8 tonight?
Leticia: Yeah, I think so.
Paula: OK, I’ll drop by . . . I’ll give you the keys then.
Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!
Paula: Bye! Thanks again!
Mina: I can’t remember where I put my passport.
Esther: Oh, no!
Mina: It’s here somewhere.
Esther: When did you last have it?
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Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think. . . .
Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser.
Esther: What a relief!
Lesson B
Page 130, Listening
A. Listen. What did Jun do? Circle the correct answers. (CD
2, Track 42)
Ashley: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed.
Did you enjoy the long weekend?
Jun: I sure did, Ashley. Actually, I took a big trip.
Ashley: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!
Jun: Yep, but I visited four countries in three days.
Ashley: What?
Jun: I love to fly. You might say I’m an “airplane freak.”
Ashley: That’s interesting. . . . Where did you go?
Jun: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Ashley: Sounds like you were busy!
Jun: I was. I had only four hours in Seoul, so I had to
finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had
to run between connecting flights.
Ashley: Wait a minute! What about your baggage?
Didn’t you have to wait for it?
B. Listen again. Check the statements that are true for Jun.
(CD 2, Track 43)
Review: Units 10 to 12
Page 137, Listening: Could I speak to . . . ?
A. Listen. Circle the correct answer for each question. (CD 2,
Track 44)
Conversation 1
Woman: Hello, could I speak to Tom
Herman, please?
Man: May I ask who’s calling, please?
Woman: This is Sheila Banks.
Man: Thank you, Sheila. I’ll ring him now.
Man: I’m sorry. His line is busy.
Would you like to leave a message?
Woman: Yes, I would. Would you tell him
Sheila called? I can’t make our meeting
tomorrow at 2:00—I have to cancel it.
Man: Does Mr. Herman have your phone number?
Woman: Yes, he can call me back. I’ll be here
until 5 p.m.
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Jun: No, I didn’t have much: only one carry-on bag.
It just fits in the overhead compartment.
Ashley: So let me get this straight . . . you spent your
weekend in an airplane? Flying around?
Jun: Basically, yes. I fly standby.
Ashley: Standby?
Jun: Yes. As a standby passenger, I don’t have a
reservation. At the last minute they let me
know if there is a seat available. They give me
a boarding pass and I get on.
Ashley: All this flying must be expensive!
Jun: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales
representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know
most of the flight attendants and I can almost
fly for free.
Ashley: Lucky you!
Conversation 2
Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.
Ted: Hi, Penny. It’s Ted.
Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. What’s up?
Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.
Penny: Oh no!
Ted: Oh, yes. That’s why I’m calling. You know,
it’s five years old. And I need to speak to Scott
about getting a new one.
Penny: Well, you’ve called at a good time. We have some
attractive new models.
Ted: Great! I’m looking for something affordable.
And I want to get something portable this time.
Penny: I’m sure Scott can help you with that . . .
Let’s see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. I’ll
ask him to call you.
Ted: No, that’s OK. I’ll call him after 3:30.
Please give him the message.
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