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UNIT 1

Lesson APage 3, Listening

A. Carson and Jenna are looking for a vacation rental home. Listen. Circle the one they choose. (CD 1, Track 1)

Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It’s located in a fruit orchard.

Carson: Really?Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you

want. When it’s in season, of course. Oh, . . . but wait. It says there’s no air conditioner.

Carson: That’s OK. It’s on the rainy side of the island. It’s cooler there. We can use a fan.

Jenna: You’re probably right . . . .Say, it looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer . . . not even a TV!

Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV! That’s terrible!

Jenna: Very funny. I’m just letting you know about the place.

Carson: I know. What’s our second choice?Jenna: It’s on the opposite side—the sunny side—of the

island. Very fancy place with a big swimming pool. It’s only three blocks from the ocean.

Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it’s only three blocks.

Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens . . .

Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell.Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing

machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan, . . . Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit. . . .

Let’s go with the second choice.Jenna: OK. I’ll call them right now and reserve it. I can’t

wait to go!

B. Listen again. Write “1” if the sentence describes the first place. Write “2” if it describes the second place. (CD 1, Track 2)

Page 3, Pronunciation

A. Listen to the plural endings of the underlined nouns. Notice how each ending is pronounced differently. (CD 1, Track 3)

1. Does that store sell alarm clocks?2. I broke several dishes.3. The club has two swimming pools.

B. Listen to these sentences. Notice the plural endings of the underlined words. Then listen again and check the pronunciation you hear for each ending. (CD 1, Track 4)

1. They don’t have any vacuum cleaners.2. Please close the curtains.3. He washed all the cups.4. She sold two houses last week.5. Did you water the plants?

6. My family has two antique dressers.

Page 4, Speaking

A. Andy is thinking about buying a house. Marcus is showing him the house. Listen and underline the words used to describe the house. (CD 1, Track 5)

Marcus: This is the living room.Andy: It’s nice and roomy.Marcus: Yes. There’s a lot of room. It’s a two-bedroom

house. One bedroom is upstairs.Andy: I see. What’s that building?Marcus: That’s a shed. It’s used for storing tools.Andy: Great. I like to garden. I need a place for my

tools.Marcus: That’s good . . . Shall we go outside and look at

the backyard?Andy: OK!

Lesson BPage 8, Listening

A. Ashley is asking José for help. Listen to the conversation and complete the sentence. (CD 1, Track 6)

Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.José: Oh, let me think . . . ..OK, um, how are you

getting there?Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient. José: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over

there?Ashley: Yes.José: That’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down

Second and turn left at the traffic light.Ashley: OK.José: You’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight

to the zoo.Ashley: Oh, so it’s not too far.José: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t

think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars.

Ashley: Hmm . . . José: Maybe you should take the subway.Ashley: Where do I catch it?José: There’s a subway entrance right in front of the

park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious.

Ashley: Thanks a lot.José: No problemAshley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the

subway cost?José: Two dollars.

B. Listen. Circle the answer to complete each sentence. (CD 1, Track 7)

UNIT 2

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A. Listen to Ellie and Lee’s conversation. Circle the correct answers. (CD 1, Track 8)

Lee: Hi, Ellie.Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?Lee: Good. Hey there, Brandon. He’s so cute. And you’re

such a good mother.Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says, “It’s not always easy with

your first child.” You know, I agree with them!Lee: How old is he now?Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.Lee: Oh, no . . . .The “terrible twos,” right?Ellie: Yep. It’s so exhausting . . . .for both of us!Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don’t know. He

was so well-behaved before.Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their

personality changes.Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with “the

terrible twos.”Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now.

But I still remember when they were young.Ellie: What can I do?Lee: Well, remember that it will pass . . . .it won’t last

forever. Try to be patient.

B. Listen again. Circle T for true or F for false. (CD 1, Track 9)


A. Listen to the following sentences. Notice how the underlined words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs) are stressed. (CD 1, Track 10)

1. She’s spending the weekend in the city.2. Our class begins next Monday.3. I’m going to work hard and save my money.4. We’re buying a new car tomorrow.5. When I’m forty, I’ll live in a house with a big yard.

Page 14, Speaking

A. Listen to Peter and Sam’s conversation. Underline Peter’s plans. (CD 1, Track 11)

Sam: What are you doing?Peter: I’m applying for a driver’s license.Sam: Congratulations! What are you planning to do when

you get it?Peter: Well first, I’m going to take a trip.Sam: Really? Where?Peter: I’m going to visit my cousins in England.Sam: Sounds like fun!Peter: Yeah, and I’m planning to rent a car so I can get

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

the opposite side of the road there.


A. Mandy is working on a report for school. Her mother is helping her. Listen and complete the sentences below. (CD 1, Track 12)

Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard.Mom: What is it?Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished

woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow.

Mom: Do you know the material?Mandy: I think so.Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions.Mandy: OK.Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well

known?Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High

Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for 10 years and supervised 2200 people.

Mom: Hmmm . . . What are refugees? I don’t know that word.

Mandy: Mom! Come on, you know that word!Mom: Honey, we’re practicing remember? You have to

really know this material.Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their

countries to escape war or other problems.Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million

refugees.Mom: Wow! Last question. Why did you choose Ms.

Ogata for your report?Mandy: She’s an incredible woman. She moved to the

United States and received a PhD from UC Berkeley. She also got married and had two children. She’s really intelligent and I respect her.

Mom: I think you’re going to do a great job tomorrow. Good luck!

B. Listen again. Check the events Ms. Ogata experienced in her life. (CD 1, Track 13)

UNIT 3

Lesson A3, Listening

A. Listen to the two conversations. Check Christiane’s and Dan’s jobs. (CD 1, Track 14)

Conversation 1Woman 1: What are you watching?Woman 2: Oh, just the news.Woman 1: Can I change the channel?Woman 2: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this

report.Woman 1: I didn’t know you were interested in the news.Woman 2: Well, it’s Christiane Amanpour. She’s really

great. She usually reports from London—the city where she was born.

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Woman 1: I don’t know her.Woman 2: She’s an international correspondent. She goes

to some really dangerous places. When there’s a war, she’s usually there.

Woman 1: Sounds scary.Woman 2: Yeah. And—get this—she’s a wife and mother,

too.Woman 1: That’s very impressive!

Conversation 2Man 1: That’s a strange-looking book. What is it?Man 2: It’s the writings and photos of Dan Eldon. He

was a photojournalist.Man 1: A photojournalist?Man 2: Yeah. A photographer and a journalist. He was

born in London in 1970. The book tells all about his life and his dangerous adventures.

Man 1: Well, the book certainly looks interesting. Has he written anything else?

Man 2: He wrote a book when he was younger. Unfortunately, he won’t be writing anything else—he was killed.

Man 1: He died?Man 2: Yeah. It’s really sad. He was only 22. He was

killed while working in Africa.

B. Listen again. Write C if the statement refers to Christiane, D if it refers to Dan, and B if it refers to both. (CD 1, Track 15)

Page 23, 3. Pronunciation: Hearing unclear vowelsA. An unclear vowel sound is called a schwa in English. Listen to these sentences. Notice the schwa sounds in the underlined words. (CD 1, Track 16)

1. Christiane is an international correspondent.2. Sid is the guy reporting on political problems.3. Mark is a famous fashion photographer.

Page 24, Speaking: Do you know him?

A. Peter is a reporter. He wants to interview the owner of a new restaurant and asks Peggy for help. Listen to their conversation. (CD 1, Track 17)

Peter: Hello. I’m Peter Daniels. I’m a reporter from the Center City News.

Peggy: It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Daniels. My name is Peggy Sims.

Peter: Hi, Peggy. I’m looking for the owner of the Golden Pearl Restaurant. Do you know him?

Peggy: Yes. He’s standing over there.Peter: That tall man in the sweater?Peggy: No, that’s an employee. The owner is the man

wearing the suit.Peter: Oh, I see him. Thanks a lot.


A. Listen. Maria and Joe are talking about The Daily News. Circle the correct words. (CD 1, Track 18)

Joe: What are you reading, Maria?Maria: The Daily News.Joe: The News? Ugh! That’s a terrible paper.Maria: Oh, Joe, it’s not so bad.Joe: Not so bad? Look at that headline on the front

page! It’s so sensational.Maria: Well, they’ve got great comics. I can’t live

without my comics.Joe: I know. But the news coverage is so poor, . . .

especially the international news. It’s a joke, really.

Maria: I’m not so interested in the international news. Besides, they have so many other good features.

Joe: Like what?Maria: Like . . . the daily horoscope, for example. I love

it.Joe: That’s not a good reason to buy a

newspaper . . . .for the horoscope!Maria: Look, the newspaper only costs 50 cents. What

do you expect?Joe: Good point.Maria: Besides the horoscope, I also like the

entertainment news. I like to read about the stars and their love affairs.

Joe: Well, you can keep The Daily News. I’m going to stick with The Times.

B. Listen again. What are Maria and Joe’s opinions about The Daily News? Check the boxes. (CD 1, Track 19)

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Unit Review: Units 1 – 34, Listening

A. Listen as John and Amy talk about a photo. Use the names in the box to label the people in the picture. (CD 1, Track 20)

Amy: John, I’ve never noticed this old photo of your family before.

John: My mother just found it in the attic. She decided to hang it up.

Amy: It’s a nice picture of your family.John: I think it’s embarrassing. And I look stupid.Amy: Well, you could’ve combed your hair…it’s a nice

shot, though. Look at how young you are! How old were you in the photo?

John: Eight….no wait, I’d just turned nine.Amy: I guess these two people are your parents.John: Yep. They were married when that picture was

taken. Now they’re divorced.Amy: Oh. What do they do?John: My father’s retired. Mom works in a hospital.Amy: What are their names?John: Well, my father’s name is Joséph. My mother is

Olivia—she was named after a popular actress.Amy: How great! I have an aunt with the same name.

I love the name Olivia…Who’s that guy?John: Which one?

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Amy: The guy standing behind you. Is that your brother, Tom?

John: No, that’s my Uncle Randy. He’s only two years older than my brother.

Amy: He’s cute. I love a guy with a mustache.John: Um, sorry, but he’s married now. His wife just

had a baby.Amy: I was just making a comment…So the other

young guy must be your brother.John: Yes. That’s Tom.Amy: How old is he in the picture?John: Let’s see….he’s nine years older than me, …so

he would’ve been 18 then.Amy: And there’s your little sister, Tina. She’s so cute!John: Yeah. She’s two years younger than me. It’s

hard to believe she’s in high school now!

B. Listen again. Answer the questions below. (CD 1, Track 21)

UNIT 4


A. Listen to these interviews with famous people attending an awards ceremony. Match the names to their occupations. (CD 1, Track 22)

Joan: Greetings everyone! I’m Joan Riverton and I’m reporting directly from the red carpet at the Crystal Awards. Can you believe it? There are stars everywhere! Speaking of movie stars, here comes one right now—Debra Danvers…

Debra: Hello, Joan.Joan: Hello, Debra. Look at you!Debra: The dress is made by Vera Wang. Do you like

it?Joan: You look so elegant! Good luck at the awards

show tonight.Debra: Thanks!Joan: That dress is a disaster! Here comes Marla

Kelly, everyone’s favorite TV star. She’s so petite—Marla! Marla! Over here!

Marla: Good evening, Joan. You look wonderful.Joan: Same to you, Marla. You’re as pretty as a

picture!Marla: You’re too kind.Joan: Good luck in there.Marla: Thanks, Joan.Joan: Well, frankly, her makeup is OK, but those

earrings are a nightmare.Brad: Hello, Joan. What did you just say?Joan: Oh, hello, Brad. It’s soccer star Brad Litz,

everyone. He’s here with his wife, Yasmin. You surprised me! . . . .Don’t you look handsome in that suit!

Brad: Thanks, Joan. Joan: And look at you, Yasmin. You’re always so

attractive! Are you nervous?Yasmin: Yes! I’m up for the Best Director Award. I hope I

win.

Joan: I’m sure you will.Yasmin: Thanks, Joan. Bye!Joan: She will never win. Her movie was terrible! And

his suit…I think it came from a discount store! It’s so cheap! Well, we’re going to cut away to a commercial, but don’t go anywhere. We’ll be back in 60 seconds with more stars…and more excitement!!

B. What does Joan Riverton say to each person directly? Listen again and complete the sentences. (CD 1, Track 23)

C. Listen again and match the items with the words used to describe them. (CD 1, Track 24)


A. Listen to the following sentences. Notice how the final item in a series has a falling intonation. (CD 1, Track 25)

1. Joan interviewed Debra, Marla, Brad, and Yasmin.2. The winner will receive a diamond ring, a new sports car, and $50,000.3. We need to get some juice, soda, and coffee.

Page 38, Speaking

A. Listen to Chris and Tyler’s conversation. Why doesn’t Tyler like tattoos? Underline his reasons. (CD 1, Track 26)

Chris: Guess what? I’m getting a tattoo.Tyler: Are you serious? Why?Chris: Oh, I’ve always wanted one. I’ve already waited

for two years. Now I’m ready!Tyler: I don’t think you should get one.Chris: Why not?Tyler: Well, for one thing, it’s going to hurt.Chris: I know. That’s what everyone says.Tyler: For another, tattoos aren’t easy to remove.

What happens if you change your mind?Chris: You sound like my mom. She’s not very happy

about my decision either.

Lesson B2, Listening

A. Listen to Kylie and Alex’s conversation. Then complete each sentence with a word from the box. (CD 1, Track 27)

Kylie: Hey, Alex, come here a second.Alex: Yeah?Kylie: I need your help. I’m kind of attracted to Gabe

Martin.Alex: And I can help?Kylie: Well, you’re a guy aren’t you? Look, here’s the

situation: He sits next to me in math class. I think he has a nice personality, but I’ve never spoken to him. What should I do?

Alex: Talk to him. Just like you’re talking to me.Kylie: You mean I should talk to him first?Alex: You talked to me first, didn’t you?

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Kylie: That’s different. We’re friends.Alex: Just talk to him. Gabe will like it. Just be sincere

when you do it.Kylie: I don’t know . . . Alex: Don’t be shy. Gabe's a really nice guy. We play

on the football team together. Kylie: OK . . . Maybe I’ll try . . .

B. Listen again. Circle T for true, F for false, or NM for not mentioned. (CD 1, Track 28)

UNIT 5


A. Listen to this guide talking about a guided tour of Colorado Cave. What is not aloud inside the cave? Check the boxes. (CD 1, Track 29)

Tour Guide: OK, folks we’re ready to begin. A typical tour takes about 30 minutes. Remember, you will see some unusual rock formations inside the cave, but you can’t touch them. It’s against the law. Also, no food, drinks, or gum are allowed inside the cave.Any questions?

Man: Will I be OK in my wheelchair? I don’t know if I can make it.

Tour Guide: Don’t worry, sir. It’s only about 1 km from start to finish. And your wheelchair is fine.

Man: But what about the stairs?Tour Guide: The path is not very steep and there are no

stairs.Woman: Can I take my video camera with me?Tour Guide: I’m sorry, Ma’am. You’ll have to leave it outside. Woman: How about my camera?Tour Guide: No photos are allowed. That’s the rule.Little boy: Will it be dark?Tour Guide: It will be dark, but we will have flashlights. Don’t

be scared. You can do it. OK, folks, once last thing . . . .don’t forget to visit our interesting gift shop after the tour. No more questions? Let’s begin. Watch your step, everyone.

B. Listen again. Match the items on the left with the words that describe them on the right. (CD 1, Track 30)


A. A Consonant sound at the end of a word links to the same consonant sound at the beginning of the next word. The two consonants are not pronounced separately. Listen to these sentences. (CD 1, Track 31) 1. I left two dollars for a tip. 2. He had doughnuts for breakfast.3. She’ll learn to be respectful.4. Use a clean napkin.5. This is delicious soup6. Keep practicing polite behavior.

Page 48, Speaking

A. Listen to Inez and Ahmed’s conversation at the International Club dinner. What does Inez think of Turkish food? (CD 1, Track 32)

Ahmed: Hi Inez! Welcome! You’re the first guest to arrive.

Inez: Hi, Ahmed.Ahmed: I hope you’re hungry. I made a lot of food.Inez: Wow! How long did it take?Ahmed: A few hours. But don’t worry. Cooking Turkish

food is fun.Inez: It looks delicious. Can I sit anywhere?Ahmed: Sure, go ahead. Make yourself comfortable.Inez: I’ve never had Turkish food. I don’t know what to

eat first.Ahmed: Don’t worry. I’ll explain everything. Try some of

this cabbage dolma.Inez: Mmmm. That’s good!

Lesson B2, Listening

A. What is each person adjusting to? Match your answers. (CD 1, Track 33)

Conversation 1Dad: Hey there, Jimmy! So . . . how was it?Jimmy: OK, I guess.Dad: Well, what did you do?Jimmy: Well, since Christmas is coming up, we talked

about holiday customs.Dad: Sounds interesting.Jimmy: I guess. We learned about how it’s celebrated

around the world.Dad: You don’t sound very excited.Jimmy: Our exams are next week. And, I still don’t have

a lot of friends. It’s a drag.Dad: It’s hard to make friends. Remember, this is

your first year of junior high school. Give it time, son. I know it will get better soon.

Conversation 2Woman: Close the door, Ben. Have a seat.Ben: Thank you.Woman: How are things going?Ben: Great. No complaints so far.Woman: Is everything in your office acceptable? I know

yesterday they were trying to fix your computer and telephone . . .

Ben: It’s fine. They’re still working on the computer. But I’ve already taken my first phone call on the telephone. Everyone here has been so helpful.

Woman: I’m glad to hear it . . . We want you to be happy here, Ben.

Ben: Thanks, Ms. Wu. I really think I’m going to like working here.

Conversation 3Carly: Yoboseyo? Hello?

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Mom: Hi, Carly, It’s Mom.Carly: Hi, Mom! How are you? How’s everyone?Mom: We’re all fine. Your brother and father send their

love.Carly: I miss you guys.Mom: We miss you, too, honey . . .What’s it like over

there?Carly: So far, so good. I really like Korea. Everyone

has been so helpful. My first day here was kind of funny, though.

Mom: What do you mean?Carly: Well, I had just arrived. I knew there was a rule:

No shoes in the house! But I was so tired, I wore my shoes indoors anyway!

Mom: Carly!Carly: I know…It was completely inappropriate. I

promise…I won’t do it again.

B. Listen again. Circle the best answer to complete each statement. (CD 1, Track 34)

UNIT 6


A. Listen to this profile of a successful businessman. Who is he? (CD 1, Track 35)

He may have been your typical teenager in most ways. But he was very different in one particular way: he started his own magazine. At the age of 15 he managed the magazine, called Student. It was written for and about young people in school. He was very busy, but it was a satisfying job.

His next business venture was completely different. He and some friends started a mail order record company. It was also the same year, 1970, when his music discount store was opened in England. It made a lot of money.

In the early 1990s, he sold his successful music business and used the money for another business idea: an airline company. And so, Virgin Airways Ltd. was born. To compete with other airlines, his company offered good prices to customers. Today Virgin is known for its excellent service.

Richard Branson now runs the Virgin Group, Ltd. He employs 50,000 people and in many different fields, such as book publishing, financial services, modeling, and even bridal services! Not bad for a teenager from the UK who dreamed of editing his own magazine!

B. Listen again. What different kinds of businesses are mentioned in the profile? (CD 1, Track 36)


A. Listen and repeat the following sentences. Note where the stress falls in the underlined words. (CD 1, Track 37)

Noun:Woman: He gave me a beautiful present.

Verb:

Man: Tomorrow I will present my ideas to the board of directors.

B. Listen to these sentences. Then practice saying them. (CD 1, Track 38)

1. a. I buy my produce at the market.b. We produce stereos and CD players.

2. a. No one buys records anymore.b. I like to record my voice and listen to it.

3. a. I can’t deliver it without an address.b. You need to address the envelope.

Page 58, Speaking

A. Listen to this interview with a successful businesswoman. Underline the expressions she uses to talk about approximate amounts. (CD 1, Track 39)

Host: So, welcome to our show. Why don’t you tell our listeners who you are and what you do.

Woman: My name is Beverly Smith. I’m the CEO for TalkBack Communications.

Host: Can you tell us about your company?Woman: Certainly. Our company was founded in 1995.

We’re based in New York City. We have about 10,000 employees worldwide.

Host: What does your company do?Woman: We do business in a large number of fields,

such as telecommunications and computers. Our main area of business is new cell phone technology.

Host: I hear your company is doing quite well.Woman: Well, we made over five million dollars profit last

year. Experts say our company will grow by up to 10% next year.

Lesson B 2, Listening

B. Now listen to a quiz show and check your answers. (CD 1, Track 40)

Host: Welcome back to “You Snooze, You Lose,” the best game show on television! This is our final round. Let me remind you of the rules. We will show an object for a couple of seconds. It’s your job to guess what it is. Michael? Linda? Are you ready to play?

Michael & Linda: Yes!!Host: OK, then, let’s play “You Snooze, You

Lose!” Show us item number one.

Host: Yes, Michael?Michael: I know what they are. They’re called

“cams” and they’re used in mountain climbing.

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Host: That’s right for one point! They’re used to hold climbing ropes. All right then, here’s our second object. Yes, Linda?

Linda: Is it some kind of tool? Host: Can you be more specific?Linda: I don’t know . . . a tool used to fix some

kind of machine? Host: No, I’m sorry. It’s a nose and ear hair

trimmer. Next . . . item number three. Do you have any idea? Time is up. Since no one guessed, I’ll tell you the answer. Those are called Hopi ear candles.

Linda: You stick them in your ears?Host: That’s right. They are used to clean out

your ears. They also help to relax you. Let’s move on to item number four. Here it is.

Michael: That’s obvious. It’s a corkscrew. You use it to open bottles.

Host: Yes, that’s correct! It’s a mini-travel corkscrew. You can pack it in your suitcase. Oh, no! You know what that means! We’re out of time. Michael, with two correct answers, you are today’s winner! Congratulations! And before we leave, let me show the remaining objects. Item number five is an egg slicer. Item number six is a tongue scraper-make sure to use it so that you don’t have bad breath!That’s all the time we have for today. See you next time on “You Snooze, You Lose!” Goodbye everybody!

Review: Units 4 – 6

Page 68, Listening

A. A host is talking to some guests on a TV show called “Find Your Man!” Listen and then circle the best words to complete the statements. (CD 1, Track 41)

Host: Welcome back to “Find Your Man!” Trina is our guest and she’s looking for a date. There are two attractive single men, but Trina can’t see them. Trina, do you have any more questions for the gentlemen?

Trina: Thanks, Chuckie….OK, guest number 1, here’s a question. Which is more important to you, looks or personality?

Number 1: Umm….well, although looks are important, I think a woman’s personality is the most important thing.

Trina: Really? Are you telling the truth?Number 1: Of course!Trina: OK, whatever. Guest number 2, here’s another

question: where do you always take a girl on a first date?

Number 2: Let’s see….I don’t have much experience, but I’d probably take her somewhere romantic. Maybe we could go see a basketball game or something.

Trina: Oh, that’s really romantic. Guest number 2, here’s another question: What is the most inappropriate thing you’ve ever done on a date?

Number 2: We were at dinner. It was boring. I said I was going to the restroom. Actually, I left the restaurant and went home.

Trina: You left your date in the restaurant? That’s really impolite!! . . . OK, Guest number 1, where will you take me on our first date?

Number 1: You could come to my house and have dinner.Trina: That sounds wonderful!Number 1: Yeah. My mother’s a great cook.Trina: Your mother? You live with your mother?Number 1: Yes. Someday I want to get my own apartment.Host: OK, Trina. It’s time to hear the final statements

from our two guests. Men, you each have 10 seconds to win Trina’s heart. Guest number 1?

Number 1: I’ve never gone on a date before. I’m scared, but I’ll try my best.

Host: Oh, OK…Guest number 2?Number 2: Although I don’t have a job, I’m really very

intelligent and talented. And I’m handsome. At least I think so.

Host: OK, Trina. Time is up. You have to make a decision. Who are you going to choose for your date?

Trina: Umm . . . Well . . . Do I have to choose one? Can I go on a date with you instead?

B. Listen again and answer the questions. Check the boxes. (CD 1, Track 42)

UNIT 7


A. Listen and circle the best headline for the news story you hear. (CD 2, Track 1)

Female Newscaster (F): Well, Jim, our next story is a strange one,

isn’t it?Male Newscaster (M): Yes, Irene, it sure is. It surprised everyone.

Almost 200 people on a two-week holiday trip to Saint Martin became sick. They’re calling it

the “holiday cruise disease.”F: It sounds scary. What caused it?M: The doctors aren’t exactly sure, but they know it

was something in the food the passengers ate.F: OK, give us the details.M: All right, here’s the story: On Friday night, the

ship departed around 10 p.m. with 300 passengers on board. By Sunday morning, some people reported feeling lightheaded. They stayed in bed. By that afternoon, more than half

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of the passengers had severe indigestion. Some of them got very sick. We spoke to one woman about her experience.

Woman: Everyone was complaining. My stomach hurt so much I couldn’t eat anything. It was really terrible!

F: What’s the situation now?M: Well, the ship had to return home on Monday—

after only two and a half days at sea—and most of the passengers went straight to the hospital then.

F: How are they doing now?M: They’re exhausted—many haven’t slept for 48

hours—but they’re doing fine.F: That’s good news. It’s too bad they couldn’t

enjoy their vacation.M: Yes, it is. And that’s the next problem. The

passengers are asking for their money back, but the company doesn’t want to refund the full amount.

F: What’s going to happen then?M: Nobody knows. I’ll keep following the story,

though and I’ll have more details for you tomorrow.

B. Listen again. Put the events in the order that they happened. (CD 2, Track 2)


A. Look at these pictures. Listen to the advice given for each one. Notice how the h sound is dropped when the pronouns are linked to the word before them. (CD 2, Track 3)

Ed is about to faint:Stop him from falling.Ask him to sit down.Loosen his collar.

Ann has already fainted:Lay her on her back.Raise her legs.Check her body for injuries.

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A. Chad is visiting the doctor. Listen to their conversation. Underline Chad’s problems. (CD 2, Track 4)

Chad: Hi, Doctor Park.Doctor: Hi, Chad. How are you today?Chad: Not so great.Doctor: What seems to be the problem?Chad: Well, I have a rash on my arm. I can’t stop

scratching it.Doctor: Is there anything else?Chad: Yes. I have a slight fever.Doctor: I see. Have you been in the woods recently?Chad: Let’s see . . . .I went hiking last week.Doctor: Maybe an insect bit you. Please sit up here.

Let’s take your temperature.


A. Listen. What is Bill getting ready for? Check the box. (CD 2, Track 5)

Mom: Are you finished packing?Bill: Almost. I just have to check my tent one last

time. I don’t want to forget any of the pieces.Mom: Is that your first aid kit?Bill: Yep.Mom: Well, I see bandages and some aspirin. Where’s

everything else?Bill: Like what?Mom: Well, your toothbrush and toothpaste, for

example.Bill: I’ll put it in. Don’t worry.Mom: And where is your allergy medicine? You’ll need

your nasal spray and some lozenges. Just in case.

Bill: OK.Mom: Are you going to pack any lotion? You know,

you might touch some poison ivy or something and . . .

Bill: Mom, it’s only an overnight camping trip.Mom: OK, all right then. Oh . . . .what about

mouthwash? After you brush your teeth you’re going to want . . .

Bill: Mom, I’m not preparing for a date. I’m going on a camping trip! An overnight camping trip. I think I can live without mouthwash for 24 hours!

Mom: All right, then. I was just trying to be helpful. . . . .I’m sure you’ll have a great time.

B. Listen again. Check the items Bill is going to take with him. (CD 2, Track 6)

UNIT 8


A. Spencer and Greta are guests on a TV show called How Much Is It Worth? They have brought objects to the TV studio. Listen to conversations 1 and 2, and write S for Spencer’s object and G for Greta’s object. (CD 2, Track 7)

Conversation 1Host: Hello, Spencer. How are you?Spencer: Fine, thank you. I’m excited to be here.Host: Great! I see a photo in your hand. What is it?Spencer: Well, it’s a picture of something that’s famous

worldwide.Host: Wow! Look at that! Is it yours?Spencer: It certainly is. I didn’t buy it, though. My father

gave it to me.Host: How did your father get it?Spencer: He carried it in the 1984 Olympics. He was one

of the runners. After the Olympics finished, he bought the torch and gave it to me.

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Host: You must be athletic, too, right? Spencer: No, not at all. I’m terrible at sports.Host: Well, what was your father’s event?Spencer: He ran the 800 meters. He won his first race,

but lost the second one.Host: Fascinating….Well, your father wasn’t only a

strong athlete—he was also a good collector. Do you have any idea how much the torch is worth?

Spencer: Not at all.Host: It’s a good item to have. It’s probably worth

several thousand dollars.Spencer: Wow!Host: What are you going to do with it?Spencer: For now, I’m going to keep it. Someday I’ll give it

to a museum.

Conversation 2Host: Hi, Greta, it’s nice to see you’ve brought us a

fun object.Greta: Yeah. I really like it.Host: Did you play with it when you were a kid?Greta: A little, but not so much. My brother played with

it all the time. I played with my teddy bear collection.

Host: Do you know anything about this toy?Greta: I did some research. I know it was made in

Germany by the Lehmann Company. I’m not sure of the date.

Host: OK…anything else?Greta: That’s about it.Host: Well, let me tell you a little bit about the

Lehmann Company. Their toys were very popular in the first half of the twentieth century. They’re still making toys today.

Greta: I didn’t know that?Host: How much did you pay for this toy?Greta: Nothing. A neighbor gave it to us before he

moved away.Host: Oh, that’s good news….because unfortunately,

this toy is not a Lehmann toy.Greta: It’s not?Host: Nope. I’m sorry, but it’s a fake.Greta: You’re kidding!Host: No, I’m not. Look at the bottom of the toy. A

Lehmann toy will have the letter “e” marked on it. Yours doesn’t have that.

Greta: Oh, how disappointing!Host: Well, it’s still in good condition.Greta: Yes, that’s true. It may not be worth anything,

but I’ll always keep it for my children.

B. Listen again. Check the correct column. (CD 2, Track 8)


A. In most compound nouns, the first word is strongly stressed. Listen to these examples. (CD 2, Track 9)

1. board game2. basketball3. computer game

C. Listen again and check your answers to B. Then practice saying the sentences in B with a partner. Be sure to stress the first word of the compound nouns. (CD 2, Track 10) 1. Sergei is the national table tennis champion.2. I found a tasty recipe in my new cookbook.3. How many comic books does he have?4. Stamp collecting can be an expensive hobby.5. I’ve put the best photos in my photo album. 6. She’s good at baseball.

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A. Read and listen to Roshan and Olivia talking about cricket. Underline anything you learn about cricket. (CD 2, Track 11)

Olivia: Where are you rushing off to?Roshan: I’ve got cricket practice. It starts at 5:00.Olivia: Cricket?Roshan: Are you familiar with it? It’s really popular in my

country.Olivia: Is it a sport?Roshan: Yes. It’s played with a ball and bat. There are 11

players on each team.Olivia: I didn’t know our university even had a cricket

team!Roshan: They do. We have players from all over the

world.Olivia: You must really like it.Roshan: I do. It’s fun. I’ve been playing it since I was a

teenager.


A. Alfredo is talking to Ivan about his vacation plans. Listen. Which activities do they talk about? Circle each activity you hear. (CD 2, Track 12)

Alfredo: Well, Ivan, now that final exams are finished, what are you going to do?

Ivan: That’s easy, Alfredo. Take a break! I’m exhausted. How about you?

Alfredo: Same here. I need to rest for a couple of days. Then I’m going on a trip next week.

Ivan: Where are you going?Alfredo: My wife and I are going to the Vista View

Resort.Ivan: That sounds relaxing.Alfredo: Actually, it’s going to be kind of busy…in a fun

way. They have lots of activities there . . . horseback riding, sky diving…

Ivan: Sky diving?! Are you going to do that?Alfredo: No, I’m going for the scuba diving.Ivan: I didn’t know you were a scuba diver.Alfredo: I’m not…yet. We’re going to take lessons when

we get there. By the end of the trip, I’ll be ready to try my first real dive.

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Ivan: That sounds like fun. I wish I could go . . . but my kids are too small. They’re only 10 and 12 years old.

Alfredo: You know, they’re not too young. There’s a “junior” program to prepare kids for scuba diving. You should check it out.

Ivan: I should, but I know my wife. She’ll never agree to it. She’s afraid of the water.

Alfredo: Well, here’s a brochure if you’re interested. Like I said, they have other activities besides scuba diving. They also have a full-service spa. Maybe your wife would enjoy that.

Ivan: Now that’s an idea!

B. Listen again. Write T for true or F for false. (CD 2, Track 13)

UNIT 9


A. Listen to Dave and Esra’s conversation. Then circle the best answer to complete the sentence. (CD 2, Track 14)

Esra: Hi, Dave! What a pleasant surprise. How are you and your family?

Dave: We’re all fine, thanks. And you?Esra: I’m fine, too. I haven’t seen you in ages. What

have you been up to?Dave: I’ve been busy. I’ve been getting advice from the

mayor’s office on a project.Esra: What kind of project?Dave: A neighborhood association. It’s a group of

people who are trying to improve life in this neighborhood.

Esra: This is the first I’ve heard of it. Is it a lot of work?Dave: Yeah, but it’s interesting.Esra: Well, I wish someone would do something about

the traffic, especially during rush hour. It’s really bad in this neighborhood.

Dave: Actually, that’s one of our projects. We’re encouraging people to leave their cars at home and take the bus.

Esra: That’s good to hear. What else are you guys doing?

Dave: We’ve asked the police to increase their patrols and we’re working on another issue: noise pollution.

Esra: I know. Those garbage trucks wake me up at least twice a week. It’s too early!

Dave: That’s going to change. Starting next summer, garbage trucks won’t be allowed to pick up garbage before 7 a.m.

Esra: Wow, you guys are doing a lot! Dave: You should come to one of our meetings.

They’re on Thursday nights. At seven-thirty.Esra: Thanks for asking, but I don’t want any more

work to do. I’m already overworked at the office.Dave: Well, let me tell you, it’s not all work. We have

fun, too. In fact we’re planning a big block party for next weekend. Why don’t you come?

B. Listen again. Then circle the correct answers. There is more than one answer for each item. (CD 2, Track 15)


A. Listen to these short conversations. Notice how the speakers use stress to emphasize the underlined words. (CD 2, Track 16)

1.A: Is rush hour busy?B: Yes, it’s really busy.2.A: Is the housing affordable downtown?B: No, it’s very expensive.3.A: Is the meeting on Thursday or Friday?B: It’s on Thursday.4.A: Does your neighborhood have any ethnic

restaurants?B: Yes, it does. You can eat Thai or French food.5.A: Can I walk to the shopping district?B: No, it’s too far. You should take the bus.

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A. The mayor is meeting with some members of a neighborhood association. Listen to their conversation and look at the picture. What is graffiti? (CD 2, Track 17)

Man: Mr. Mayor, I own a business in the main shopping district and I’ve got a complaint.

Mayor: Well, what seems to be the problem?Man: There is too much graffiti. Kids are always

spraying words on the front of my store. Mayor: That isn’t good for business, I’m sure.Man: No, it’s not, and it looks terrible.Mayor: I agree that graffiti is a serious issue. We cannot

ignore it.Man: What are you planning to do about it?Mayor: I think we need to study the problem. If

necessary, we’ll increase the police patrols at night in this area.

Man: Thank you for your help, Mr. Mayor. You’ve got my vote in the next election!


A. Listen to the beginning of a radio show. What is the best title for the show? Check your answer. (CD 2, Track 18)

Announcer: You’re all familiar with the topic of urban sprawl. Well, in today’s radio show, we will talk to three guests about cities and suburbs. We can prevent urban sprawl by living closer together in cities. Will people in the suburbs want to do that? Or do people in the city want to move to the suburbs? Let’s find out!

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Let me go to the first person on our panel. Tyra, which do you prefer, the suburbs or the city?

B. Now listen to the rest of the show. Where do the people live now? Where to they want to live in the future? Write S for suburbs or C for city. (CD 2, Track 19)

Announcer: You’re all familiar with the topic of urban sprawl. Well, in today’s radio show, we will talk to three guests about cities and suburbs. We can prevent urban sprawl by living closer together in cities. Will people in the suburbs want to do that? Or do people in the city want to move to the suburbs? Let’s find out!

Let me go to the first person on our panel. Tyra, which do you prefer, the suburbs or the city?

Tyra: I love the suburbs! I have a big, beautiful house. I don’t ever want to move.

Announcer: But what about urban sprawl? It’s a big problem in our area.

Tyra: I’m sorry about that, but I lived in the city before. I don’t like it. Not everyone is suited for that kind of life.

Announcer: What didn’t you like about it?Tyra: There’s no privacy. You can hear your

neighbors and smell their cooking.

Announcer: Matt, what about you? You live in the city now. Do you want to move?

Matt: Well, I’m in college now and the city is really fun.Announcer: Think ahead to the future, though. Let’s say ten

years from now…Matt: That’s different. When I get married, I think I

want to live in the suburbs.Announcer: Why is that?Matt: Well, it’s easy to live in the city when you’re

young and single. The suburbs are a better place for a family. It’s safer for the kids and they have more room to play.

Announcer: Mercedes, it’s your turn. You’ve heard Tyra and Matt. Do you agree with either one of them?

Mercedes: Not really.Announcer: Explain.Mercedes: Well, I don’t like the suburbs. And I don’t like

urban sprawl. The city is too expensive, but I’m comfortable here.

Announcer: You don’t think it’s too dangerous . . . or there’s not enough privacy?

Mercedes: Nah. I prefer it here. I get too lonely when I’m in the suburbs. I like the energy of the city.

C. Read each statement. Then listen again. Circle the name of the person who would probably say each statement. (CD 2, Track 20)

Review: Units 7 – 9

Page 103, Listening

A. Dr. Schwartz has just finished giving a talk. Now she is answering questions from the audience. Listen. What do you think was the main focus of her talk? (CD 2, Track 21)

Host: Thank you for your presentation, Dr. Schwartz. Why don’t we take some questions from the audience.

Dr. Schwartz: Good idea.Host: Please raise your hand if you have a

question. OK, ma’am, how about you?Woman: Me? OK. Hello, Dr. Schwartz. First of all, I

enjoyed your presentation.Dr. Schwartz: Thank you.Woman: Now, here’s my question. I know it’s good

to drink water, but I only have a glass a day. Is that healthy?

Dr. Schwartz: You really should drink six to eight glasses of water a day. If you do that, you’ll feel less tired and of course, less thirsty.

Man: How about coffee? Is it dangerous?Dr. Schwartz: A cup of coffee a day is fine. If you drink a

lot of coffee, however, you’ll have trouble sleeping at night. And that’s not good.

Host: And there’s another question over here…Woman 2: Good evening, doctor. I have a question

about dieting. Do you recommend weight loss drugs? I want to lose weight.

Dr. Schwartz: Remember: you have to change your habits to lose weight. And you have to make those changes forever.

Woman 2: So?Dr. Schwartz: So, you don’t want to take drugs forever. I

don’t think it’s healthy. On the other hand, there’s a healthy solution: if you change your diet and eat fewer fatty foods, you’ll lose weight. That’s a habit you can continue forever.

Host: We have time for one last question.Man 2: I want to lose weight, too. Does that mean I

have to avoid junk food forever?Dr. Schwartz: If you stop eating junk food and start

exercising, you’ll lose weight. After you reach a healthy weight you can eat a little junk food—occasionally. Just remember—don’t eat too much of it!

B. Listen again. Which ideas does Dr. Schwarz support? Check your answers. (CD 2, Track 22)

UNIT 10


A. George and Megan are looking at a brochure advertising luxury hotels. Which hotel has the most expensive suite? Listen and check the appropriate box. (CD 2, Track 23)

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Megan: Hi, George. Are you planning a trip?George: No, I’m just looking at this brochure. It features

expensive hotels and their luxury suites.Megan: I didn’t know you were rich!George: I can dream, can’t I? Look at this place. It’s in

Hong Kong. Guests staying in the Peninsula Suite get their own limousine driver. They also have 24-hour butler service.

Megan: And you pay for it, too! It’s over $4,800!George: Well, this one’s a little cheaper. It’s only $4,300

a night.Megan: Hmmm, the Hotel Ritz. It’s in the center of Paris

—great for sightseeing. Lots of famous people stay here . . . .Wait, you can’t stay there.

George: Why not?Megan: It’s the Coco Chanel suite. You have to wear

designer clothes and you don’t have any!George: Very funny.Megan: Wow! The Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab is really

expensive! It’s almost $7,000—for one night!George: Yeah, but look at the details. They actually have

a “helipad”—a place for landing your helicopter. Oh, and it’s also the tallest hotel in the world.

Megan: Cool! So, when are you taking me there?George: Ha ha. Actually, I think the Peninsula is my

favorite. What about you? Just a minute. Hello?. . .Yes, it is. . . . Oh, hi, Luke . . . . Oh, really? . . . Uh huh. . . . That’s great! . . . OK, talk to you later!

Megan: Who was that?George: It was Luke. He makes the travel arrangements

for my boss.Megan: And?George: My boss is going to Hong Kong on a business

trip and he wants me to go with him.Megan: When?George: In two weeks. Best of all, we’re going to stay at

the Peninsula!

B. Listen again. What do George and Megan say about the luxury suites in each hotel? Write B for Burj AL Arab, P for Peninsula, or R for Ritz. (CD 2, Track 24)


A. Mr. Rich is a millionaire. Listen to what he says about his children (Stan, Will, and Taylor) and his dog (Sam). Listen to how the linked sounds are pronounced. (CD 2, Track 25) 1. “My kids still ask me for money!”2. “Stan never visits me. I feel lonely.”3. “Will loves money. He spends so much of it!”4. “Taylor really has too much fun. She doesn’t take anything seriously.”5. “ I love Sam most of all. He’s a good dog.”

Page 106, Speaking

A. Listen to the conversation. Who bought the lottery tickets? Who won the lottery prize? (CD 2, Track 26)

Jack: I have the worst luck.Angela: Why? What happened?Jack: I bought two lottery tickets. One of them was a

winning ticket.Angela: That’s great news! What’s so unlucky about

that?Jack: Well, I gave one of the tickets to my best friend

as a present.Angela: That’s a nice thing to do.Jack: Well, I gave him the winning ticket. I didn’t win

anything.Angela: That’s too bad!Jack: Yeah. I wish I still had that ticket. He won a big

cash prize.


A. Listen to Nick and Janet talking about a TV show. Then answer the question. (CD 2, Track 27)

Nick: Did you see “Look at Them Now!” last night?Janet: I had to do my homework, so I only saw the last

ten minutes. Who was it about?Nick: Last night they featured Jim Carrey, Jewel, and

um….What’s the name of that actor from West Africa? He was in the movie Lora Croft: Tomb Raider.

Janet: You mean Djimon Hounsou? Nick: Yeah. Anyway, it’s funny to think that they were

all broke a few years ago.Janet: Yeah. And now they’re wealthy and famous. Life

is so strange. Hey, I didn’t know that Jim Carrey used to be broke.

Nick: Yeah. As a child, he even had to work an eight-hour shift after school every day. His family needed the money. Can you imagine?

Janet: I could never do that. It sounds really hard.Nick: Yeah. He started his career as a stand-up comic

before he acted in movies. He’s always been a funny guy.

Janet: What did they say about Djimon?Nick: He was discovered in Paris by a fashion

designer. He started out as a model. Then he appeared in music videos for Madonna and Janet Jackson. Did you know that?

Janet: No, I didn’t.Nick: He’s also appeared on TV. He’s done it all!Janet: Well, I did see the part about Jewel. Her family

sure was penniless!Nick: Basically, yes. She started singing with her

father when she was 14.Janet: And then her parents divorced. She had to grow

up really fast. Nick: I know, but her life is good now. She has a great

boyfriend—he’s a real-life rodeo cowboy! They seem really happy.

Janet: “Look at Them Now!” is such a great show, isn’t it?

Nick: It sure is. Maybe we can watch it together next week.

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B. Listen again. Write D for Djimon Hounsou, JC for Jim Carrey, or J for Jewel. (CD 2, Track 28)

UNIT 11


A. Listen. How do Roger and Denise feel about lying? Circle the correct answers. (CD 2, Track 29)

Roger: Did you hear what happened, Denise? Cindy was fired yesterday.

Denise: The new employee? You must be kidding! She’d only worked here for a week.

Roger: No, I’m serious. Did you even get a chance to meet her?

Denise: No. I was on vacation all last week. I thought I would meet her today.

Roger: Well, that won’t happen now!Denise: What happened?Roger: I heard from someone in the HR department

that she lied on her resume. She wrote down a lot of previous job experience. None of it was true.

Denise: I can't believe she did that!Roger: I'm not surprised. I think people lie on their

resumes sometimes.Denise: Really? Would you ever lie?Roger: Not on a resume—it's too dangerous. But I

might tell a white lie to help someone. It would depend on the circumstances.

Denise: Well, I don't know. I think if a person starts lying, it might never stop. I think it's safer to never start lying.

Roger: I think you have a strong sense of morals, and I respect that. But in the real world, I think you sometimes need to lie in order not to hurt someone's feelings.

Denise: Maybe. Anyway, I feel sorry for Cindy. What’s she going to say at her next interview?

Roger: I think she should tell the truth. She should just say, “I was fired.” People will respect her for telling the truth.

B. Listen again. Write R for Roger or D for Denise. (CD 2, Track 30)

Page 115, 3. Pronunciation: Repeating with rising intonation to show surprise

A. Pair work. Listen. Speaker B shows surprise by repeating a word that Speaker A says. Notice the rising intonation and stress. Then practice the conversations. (CD 2, Track 31)

Conversation 1A: Cindy was fired.B: She was fired? Why?A: Because she lied on her resume.B: I can’t believe it!

Conversation 2

A: Cindy get into trouble.B: She got into trouble? How?A: She dented her parents’ car.B: I can’t believe it!

Page 116, Speaking

A. Mr. and Mrs. Ward are celebrating their wedding anniversary in a restaurant. Listen to the conversation. What did they order? What’s the problem? (CD 2, Track 32)

Mr. Ward: So, how’s the chicken?Mrs. Ward: Delicious. How about your steak?Mr. Ward: It’s all right, I guess…Mrs. Ward: You don’t sound very happy with it.Mr. Ward: Well, it’s not cooked right. I asked for medium

rare. This is well done.Mrs. Ward: Why don’t you send it back?Mr. Ward: Oh, that’s OK. I can eat it. I don’t mind.Mrs. Ward: Don’t be silly. I’m sure they’ll make you another

one. I’ll call the waiter.


A. Listen to these on-the-street interviews. Then answer the question. (CD 2, Track 33)

Reporter: I’m reporting here from the corner of Vine Street and Fifth Avenue. We’re trying to find out what sources people rely on for their news. My first interviewee is Graham Carter. Hello, Mr. Carter.

Graham: Hello.Reporter: So, what source do you rely on for news?Graham: I count on a variety of sources for information.

It’s important to be well-informed.Reporter: Can you be more specific?Graham: Well, I read the newspaper on the train to work.

At night I watch the local TV news, although it’s not always so trustworthy.

Reporter: What do you mean?Graham: The reporters on those programs tend to

exaggerate. And they report stories in a simple way. It’s more like entertainment sometimes.

Reporter: So you like the really serious news stories.Graham: Absolutely.Reporter: Thank you, Mr. Carter Standing next to me is

Lucinda Ross. What’s your opinion?Lucinda: About news? Well, I like TV shows like

“Entertainment Now.”Reporter: Is that a news show?Lucinda: Well, sort of. They report on current trends and

famous people.Reporter: So, it sounds like you prefer “infotainment”—you

want to get information and be entertained at the same time.

Lucinda: Exactly! I don’t like heavy news stories….Oh, and I also go online to get news sometimes. That’s really fun and I can do it any time of day.

Reporter: Good for you. Thanks for talking to me, Ms. Ross.

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B. Listen again. Check where Graham and Lucinda get their news. (CD 2, Track 34)

UNIT 12


A. Listen to Mary and Blake talking about her paper. Then answer the question. (CD 2, Track 35)

Blake: What are you working on, Mary?Mary: I’m finishing my paper. It’s due tomorrow, Blake.Blake: What’s the topic?Mary: It’s about Greenland.Blake: Greenland. Hmmm….that’s part of Canada,

right?Mary: I think you need to study your world geography,

Blake.Blake: Well, isn’t it near Canada?Mary: Yes, it’s off the coast of northeast Canada, but

it’s part of Denmark.Blake: Oh, I didn’t know that. Well, what’s your paper

about exactly?Mary: In my paper, I answer the question “Is

Greenland really green?” In other words, is Greenland covered by a lot of plants and trees?

Blake: Is it?Mary: What do you think?Blake: Let’s see…Greenland is in the Arctic circle—

way up north. It’s cold, …so “Is Greenland really green?” I’d answer “probably not.”

Mary: You’d be correct. It’s too cold there. In the north, a lot of the ground is frozen. The summers are short, so only the surface thaws.

Blake: That sounds tough.Mary: It’s hard for the construction industry. It’s not

easy to build in Greenland.Blake: It sounds so harsh. Why would anyone want to

go there?Mary: There are big mountain ranges on the coasts.

They’re great for hiking and outdoor sports. And there are lots of animals there.You can sometimes see whales swimming in the harbors.

Blake: That sounds cool! OK, so if it’s not really a “green” place, why was it named “Greenland”?

Mary: The first settlers wanted to attract other people. They gave it an attractive name.

B. Listen again. Circle True or False. (CD 2, Track 36)

Page 125, 3. Pronunciation

A. Listen to these phrases. Notice the stress in the Underlined syllables. (CD 2, Track 37) 1. deep cave2. arid desert3. long mountain range4. active volcano

B. Now listen to these phrases. Underline the stressed syllables. Then match each one to a phrase with the same stress pattern in A. (CD 2, Track 38)

a. narrow harbor b. long, sunny beach c. busy vacation d. high cliffs

Page 126, Speaking

A. Gustav and Carolina are international students. They’re telling Bart about their summer work experience in the United States. Did they enjoy themselves? (CD 2, Track 39)

Bart: So what exactly did you do over the summer?Gustav: We worked as volunteers at Glacier National

Park.Bart: I’ve never been there. What’s it like?Carolina: It’s beautiful. There are mountains and lakes…

and, of course, glaciers!Bart: How was the job?Gustav: We had to do a lot of physical work. It was kind

of hard. Carolina: That’s true, but it was exciting, too! We actually

saw bears!Bart: Wow! That does sound exciting. Maybe I should

apply. I’ll need a job next summer.Carolina: Sorry, Bart, but you can’t apply to that program.

It’s a special program for international students.


A: Jay and Elise are talking about an accident. Listen and check the correct picture. (CD 2, Track 40)

Jay: Come in here, Elise. You should see this show!Elise: What is it?Jay: It’s called “The Titanic of the Sky.” It’s about the

Hindenburg, a great engineering feat.Elise: The Hindenburg…Jay: You know, that giant zeppelin that crashed in

1934. Thirty-five people died.Elise: Oh yeah, I remember now. It was flying from

Germany to the United States. It crashed as it was landing.

Jay: Right. It’s so funny looking, don’t you think? It doesn’t look anything like the airplanes we have today.

Elise: That’ true. Why would people ride in a zeppelin anyway? It seems so dangerous.

Jay: Well, some people called the Hindenburg “man’s greatest achievement in flight.” They thought it was safe, I guess.

Elise: Who rode in it anyway?Jay: Mostly wealthy people. It accommodated

between 30 and 40 passengers and crew. One person said it was like a “flying hotel.”

Elise: It sounds pretty great.Jay: Yeah, and it was fast. That’s why people rode it.

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Elise: Why didn’t they just take a jet plane?Jay: Elise! You know they didn’t have jets back then.

Look, in 1934 it took five days to travel from Germany to the U.S. by ship. The zeppelin could do it in half that time. It was speedy.

Elise: Well, maybe I’ll sit down and watch a little bit. Maybe I’ll learn something…

B. Listen again. How was the zeppelin described? Check your answers. (CD 2, Track 41)

Review: Units 10–12

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A. Listen to each response. Then choose the correct question for the response. (CD 2, Track 42) 1. She’s tall with long, brown hair.2. My old one broke down. I wish I could afford a new one.3. I’d jump up and down and scream.4. It took something like three months to finish.

5. It was finished in 1920.

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