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Unit 01: Greetings and Introductions 2. What kind of job does the man want?
(A) He wants to be a computer programmer.
(B) He wants to work at a hospital.
 FUNCTIONS 
(C) He wants to sell computers.
Track 1 (D) He wants to drive a train.
► Greeting someone
1. W: Good morning.  SHORT DIALOGS 
M: Good morning. Track 3
2. M: How are you?
W: Fine, thanks. And you? I What are you doing?
3. M: How’s it going? M: Hi, Nancy. What are you doing?
W: Pretty good. W: I’m sending an email to a friend.
► Introducing yourself M: Do you use email often?
W: Every day. How about you?
1. W: My name is Lina Ellis. I’m a computer programmer.
M: Me, too. I also surf the net for news and sports.
I live in LA.
W: The Internet is great, isn’t it?
2. M: I’m Nick Wilson. I’m a freshman at Chicago
M: It sure is. Hey, Nancy, would you do me a favor?
University. My major is history.
I want to check my email, too.
► Saying farewell W: No problem. I’ll be finished in about five minutes.
1. M: Goodbye. M: Thanks.
W: Bye. 1. How often does Nancy use email?
2. M: See you later. (A) She uses her email every week.
W: OK. See you. (B) She uses her email every day.
3. M: Take it easy. (C) She uses her email twice a day.
W: You, too. (D) She never uses email.
2. What does Brian ask Nancy to do?
 MODEL DIALOG 
(A) He asks her to check the sports news.
Track 2 (B) He asks her to connect to the Internet.
(C) He asks her to lend him money.
What do you do? (D) He asks her to do him a favor.
M: Hello, Mary.
W: Hi, John. How’s it going? Track 4
M: Pretty good. How about you?
II Where are you from?
W: Busy. I’ve been working a lot these days.
M: What do you do? M: Hello. I’m Mike Quinlan.
W: I’m a nurse. W: Nice to meet you, Mike. My name is Sally Stuart.
M: That’s interesting. Where do you work? M: It’s a pleasure.
W: I work at the city hospital. W: Where are you from?
M: Do you like your job? M: I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. How about you?
W: I love it. What do you do? W: I’m from Vancouver, Canada.
M: Not much these days. I’m looking for a job. M: What are you doing in the United States?
W: What kind of job are you looking for? W: I’m traveling on business.
M: I’d like to work as a computer programmer.
1. Where are the man and woman?
W: Well, good luck.
(A) They’re in Vancouver.
M: Thanks.
(B) They’re in Canada.
1. What is the woman’s job? (C) They’re in the US.
(A) She’s a teacher. (D) They’re in Mexico.
(B) She’s a doctor.
2. Why is the woman traveling?
(C) She’s a nurse.
(A) She’s on vacation.
(D) She doesn’t have a job.
(B) She’s traveling on business.
(C) She’s just passing through.
(D) She lives in Georgia.

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Track 5  ORAL RESPONSES 

III What should I say? Track 9
M: I’m a little nervous about meeting Cynthia tonight. Listen and say your responses using information about
W: Who is Cynthia? yourself.
M: She is my blind date.
W: 1. May I have your name, please?
W: Oh. I can see why you might be nervous.
2. How’s it going?
M: Yeah. I want to make a good first impression. Any
3. Where are you from?
advice?
4. What do you do?
W: Just be yourself, and try to be polite.
5. Nice to meet you.
M: But how should I start the conversation? What should I
say?
W: Ask her about her job and her interests.  WRITTEN RESPONSES 
1. Why is the man nervous? Track 10
(A) He has a blind date. Listen to the questions and write your answers.
(B) He has a job interview.
M: 1. What is your name?
(C) He wants to ask Mary on a date.
2. Where do you come from?
(D) He doesn’t know how to be polite.
3. What are you majoring in?
2. What does the woman suggest he ask Cynthia about? 4. What school do you go to?
(A) Her advice 5. How do you like campus life?
(B) Her parents
(C) Her brothers and sisters  LISTENING QUIZ 
(D) Her job
Track 11
 PRONUNCIATION  You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
Track 6 to each question
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay Dialog I
attention to the difference in each pair of words.
M: Are you Amelia Katz?
W: bit beat bin bean it eat W: Yes, I am. You must be Hal Johnson.
M: lid lead live leave ship sheep M: Yes. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
W: It’s nice to meet you, too.
Track 7 M: I thought Larry Jones would be with you.
B Listen and circle the word you hear. W: Oh, yes. Larry is running a little late. He’ll be here shortly.
M: I see. Shall we have a coffee while we wait?
1. bit 2. bean
W: That sounds nice.
3. eat 4. hill
5. lead 6. live 1. Which photo best represents this dialog?
7. sheep 8. seal
2. How many people did the man expect to meet?
Track 8
Dialog II
D Listen to the following sentences.
M: Your name, please?
W: 1. Three coffees, please. W: My name is Linda Johnson.
M: 2. This film is interesting. M: And what do you do, Linda?
W: 3. We live in this green city. W: I’m a high school history teacher.
M: 4. Bill leaves his field at three. M: That’s interesting. Where are you from?
W: 5. Give it to me, Miss. W: I’m from Orlando, Florida.
M: I see. And why do you want to start selling ice cream?
W: Well, I have spare time this summer. I’d like to make
some extra money.
3. Where is the woman from?
4. Why does the woman go see the man?

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Dialog III M: 3. (A) The woman is waving for someone to come to

her.
W: Hi, Steve. How’s it going? You look nervous.
(B) The woman is introducing herself to someone.
M: Hi, Kelly. I’m about to meet Dr. Simmons.
(C) The woman is greeting a new acquaintance.
W: Our biology professor? What for?
(D) The woman is waving to a friend.
M: I’m not doing well in that class. I want to drop it.
W: What’s the big deal?
Part 2 – Questions and Responses
M: I’ve never done this before. What should I say?
W: Just tell her the truth. I’m sure you’re not the first student Track 13
to drop her class. Listen and choose the best response to each question or
M: Good point. Thanks. statement.
5. What is true about the man and woman? 4. W: Hi, Michael. How’s it going?
6. What is the relationship between the man and woman? M: (A) Yes, Julie, I’m going now.
(B) Take it easy, Julie.
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each (C) Not bad. How about you?
question. 5. M: See you later, Diane.
W: People from different cultures greet each other in different W: (A) My name is Diane Kim.
ways. In the US, for example, people try to avoid a lot of (B) OK. See you, Bart.
touching. When meeting a person for the first time, (C) Pretty good.
Americans may briefly shake hands. In a public space 6. W: Tell me about yourself, Patrick.
around people they do not know, Americans try not to M: (A) You, too.
touch each other at all. In other cultures, people tend to (B) Well, I’m from Ireland. Also, I’m majoring in
touch each other more often. One study showed that Biology at the University of Arizona.
twenty-one percent of Greeks touched each other while (C) Good morning.
doing normal things during the day. In contrast, only
five percent of French people touched each other in the 7. M: What do you do?
same situations. People from Italy and the UK fell W: (A) I’m a doctor at Mercy Hospital.
between these numbers. Fourteen percent of Italians (B) Fine, thanks. And you?
and eleven percent of the British touched each other (C) Take it easy.
while doing normal things during the day. 8. W: Hello. I’m Nancy Wilson.
7. What do Americans do when they meet someone new? M: (A) No problem.
(B) Have a nice day, Nancy.
8. Which chart best represents the information in the talk? (C) Nice to meet you, Nancy.
9. M: Hey, Louise. What are you doing?
 LISTENING TEST 
W: (A) I’m looking for my friend’s address.
Track 12 (B) I’m a librarian at the downtown branch.
Part 1 – Picture Description (C) Not bad. And you?

Listen and choose the statement that best describes what Track 14
you see in the picture.
Part 3 – Short Conversations
M: 1. (A) The woman is introducing one man to the other.
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
(B) The woman is being introduced to the man in
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
the suit.
to each question.
(C) The two men are saying goodbye to each other.
(D) The two men are saying goodbye to the woman. Dialog I
W: 2. (A) The woman is waving goodbye from the car. W: Hi, I’m Wendy. I’ll be your waitress today. Can I get you
(B) The woman is introducing herself to her neighbor. something to drink?
(C) The woman is talking on the phone in her car. M: Yes. Three coffees, please.
(D) The woman is meeting her neighbor for the first W: Three?
time. M: Yeah. My friends should be here any minute.
W: OK, I see. Three coffees, then. Anything to eat?
M: No, nothing to eat. Just the coffees, please.

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W: OK. Three coffees coming up. Milk and sugar? Talk II

M: Hmm. I’m not sure. Could you bring some on the side? W: I’m Kate Murphy. I’m a graduate student from Seattle,
W: Sure thing. Washington, majoring in Anthropology. I’ve been asked
M: Thank you. to talk about my research into age and non-verbal
10. How many friends is the man waiting for? behavior. I’ve been studying how people of different
ages use and react to non-verbal behavior. I was looking
11. What does he order on the side? at gestures and touching. I also tried to note how
12. What will the woman do next? people dealt with their personal space. One thing I
found was that people around the age of twenty differ
Dialog II in interesting ways from people in their forties. Younger
adults tend to accept personal touching or invasion of
M: Hello. Speedy Deliveries. This is Jason speaking. personal space more than middle-aged adults. The data
W: Hi, this is Margaret from Comtex. I have a question. How from older adults—those in their sixties—was also quite
long would it take to ship a large box to Singapore? interesting.
M: Our Asian connections have just been improved. Now
shipments to Singapore only take three weeks. 19. Where is the woman from?
W: Great. And how much would that cost?
20. What was her research topic?
M: Let’s see . . . that would be $120 per a hundred
pounds. 21. What will she probably talk about next?
W: Not bad. So if the shipment leaves today, it will arrive in
three weeks?
M: That’s right.
13. Why does the woman call the man?
Unit 02: Family
14. How much would it cost to ship a package?  FUNCTIONS 
15. What does the woman think of the cost? Track 17
► Talking about family
Track 15
1. W: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Part 4 – Short Talks M: I have two brothers and one sister.
You will hear two talks, each followed by three 2. M: How many people are in your family?
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer W: There are four of us.
to each question. ► Describing relationships
1. M: I’m the middle child. I have an older sister and a
Talk I
younger brother.
W: Ladies and gentlemen, we are fortunate to have as our 2. M: There are only three of us: my father, my mother,
next speaker an extremely talented woman. Elizabeth and me. I’m an only child.
Morgan started her career in marketing 35 years ago for
Allen & Co. in Dallas, Texas, the makers of packaged ► Asking about ages
food products. Originally a high school math teacher, 1. M: Which year were you born?
Elizabeth began working in the accounts department at W: In 1942.
Allen & Co. After proving herself as a hard worker, she 2. M: When’s your birthday?
decided to transfer to marketing, in search of a new W: On April 12th.
challenge. Soon, her true talents were revealed when 3. M: How old is your brother?
she became a brand manager. She was the one who W: He’s twenty-five.
launched “Rice and Flavors” so successfully. Ladies and
gentlemen, please extend a warm welcome to Elizabeth  MODEL DIALOG 
Morgan.
Track 18
16. What is happening?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
17. What is Elizabeth Morgan’s current field?
W: So, where are you from?
18. Which of the following is NOT true? M: I was born in California, but I live in Seattle.
W: Can I ask you about your family?
M: Sure, why not?

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W: OK. Do you have any brothers or sisters? M: Who’s it for?

M: Yeah, I have an older brother and a younger sister. W: My sister.
W: How old are they? M: When is her birthday?
M: My brother’s thirty-three, and my sister’s twelve. W: It’s the day after tomorrow.
W: I see. And which year were you born? M: How old is she going to be?
M: In 1991. How about you? W: She’ll be twelve.
W: I was born in 1991, too. M: How come you never make me a birthday card?
M: Do you have any brothers or sisters? W: Well, when is your birthday?
W: Nope. I’m an only child. M: On February 28th.
M: When is your birthday? W: OK, I’ll make you a card next year.
W: March 31st. When’s yours?
1. Who is Sue making a card for?
M: June 11th. You’re three months older than me.
(A) Her brother
1. How many brothers and sisters does Tom have? (B) Her sister
(A) Zero (C) David
(B) One (D) Her friend
(C) Two
2. When is David’s birthday?
(D) Three
(A) The day after tomorrow
2. In which year was Shelly born? (B) June 11th
(A) In 1991 (C) March 31st
(B) On June 11th (D) February 28th
(C) In 1992
(D) On March 30th Track 21
III Are you the oldest?
 SHORT DIALOGS 
M: Leslie, do you have any brothers or sisters?
Track 19 W: Yes, I have three brothers and two sisters.
I How large is your family? M: That’s a big family! Are you the oldest?
W: Well, I’m the oldest girl. How large is your family?
M: Hey, Linda, how large is your family? M: There are five of us.
W: I have a big family. There are seven of us. W: It sounds like you have brothers or sisters, too.
M: Wow. How many brothers do you have? M: Right, I have an older sister and a younger brother.
W: Two. How large is your family? W: Oh, so you’re the middle child.
M: There are four of us. M: Yep. I’m right in the middle.
W: Do you have a brother or sister?
M: A brother. He’s younger than I am. 1. How many brothers and sisters does Harry have?
W: Do you get along with him? (A) Zero
M: Yeah, but sometimes I wish I was an only child. (B) One
(C) Two
1. How many people are there in Linda’s family? (D) Five
(A) Three
(B) Four 2. Which is true?
(C) Six (A) Leslie has an older brother.
(D) Seven (B) There are five people in Leslie’s family.
(C) Harry’s family is larger than Leslie’s.
2. How many sisters does Peter have? (D) Harry is an only child.
(A) Zero
(B) One  PRONUNCIATION 
(C) Two
(D) Three Track 22
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
Track 20 attention to the difference in each pair of words.
II When is your birthday? W: bet bat led lad red rat
M: Hi, Sue. What are you doing? M: pet pat bend band lend land
W: Hey, David. I’m making a birthday card.

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Track 23 M: Interesting. And which year were you born?

B Listen and circle the word you hear. W: In 1993.

1. bat 2. led 1. Which photo best represents this dialog?

3. rat 4. met 2. How many brothers does the woman have?
5. pet 6. band
7. lend 8. vet Dialog II

Track 24 M: How large is your family, Mel?

W: It’s not very big. There are only four of us.
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
M: Let’s see. Mom, dad, you, and a brother?
attention to the different sounds.
W: No, an older sister, Jen.
W: 1.
Jenny said it again. M: How old is Jen?
M: 2.
Bread is necessary for health. W: She’s seventeen.
W: 3.
Ted sells plaid pants and black jackets. M: And how old are you?
M: 4.
Tell your friend Ed to put a red hat into that plastic W: I’m fourteen.
bag.
3. How many people are in the woman’s family?
W: 5. What happened to Fred’s manager Saturday afternoon?
4. What is the name of the woman’s older sister?
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Dialog III
Track 25
W: Hi, Tad. What are you doing here?
Listen and say your responses using information about M: Hey, Betty. I’m looking for a birthday present.
yourself. W: Whose birthday is it?
W: 1. How many people are in your family? M: My friend Matt’s. His birthday is on Friday.
2. Do you have any brothers or sisters? W: Really? My friend Mandy’s is the same day.
3. Which year were you born? M: Great. Why don’t you shop with me?
4. When is your birthday? W: OK. How old is Matt going to be?
5. How old are your brothers and sisters? M: Eighteen. How about Mandy?
W: She’ll be nineteen.
 WRITTEN RESPONSES  5. Where are the man and woman?
Track 26 6. What does the man want to buy?
Listen to the questions and write your answers.
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each
M: 1. How many are there in your family? question.
2. How many brothers and sisters do you have?
3. In which year were you born? W: In the United States, children become adults at age 18.
4. What’s your date of birth? This is when most children stop living with their
5. How old are you? parents. Many go to university while others find
full-time jobs and start careers. In the past, few young
 LISTENING QUIZ  adults, those between 18 and 24, lived with their
parents. But this has been changing in recent years.
Track 27 Interestingly, more men than women live with mom and
You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by dad. In 1960, for example, 52 percent of young men
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer lived at home, and 35 percent of young women. By
to each question. 2002, it was 55 percent for men, and 46 percent for
women. Children who return home to live after college
Dialog I are sometimes called “boomerang kids.” Like the
M: So, tell me a little bit about your family. popular toy, these youngsters leave, but they soon
W: I have a big family. There are ten of us. come back.
M: Wow. How many brothers and sisters do you have? 7. What are young adults who return to live with their parents
W: I have four brothers and three sisters. called?
M: How old are they?
W: Four are older, and three are younger. I’m the middle 8. Which chart best represents the information in the talk?
child.

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 LISTENING TEST  Track 30

Part 3 – Short Conversations
Track 28
Part 1 – Picture Description You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what to each question.
you see in the picture.
1. M: (A) A family of four is celebrating a birthday. Dialog I
(B) The boy is blowing out candles on a cake. W: First, I’ll need some information about your family.
(C) The girl is opening birthday presents. M: OK, what would you like to know?
(D) The parents are wearing birthday hats. W: How many people are in your family?
2. W: (A) The woman is helping her son bake bread. M: There are six of us.
(B) The man is helping the girl cook. W: All right. And do you have any brothers or sisters?
(C) A family of four is eating breakfast. M: I have two older brothers and a younger sister.
(D) Everyone is wearing a bathrobe. W: OK. How old are they?
M: My brothers are twenty-six and twenty-eight, and my
3. M: (A) The man is reading a newspaper. sister’s sixteen.
(B) The man is eating dinner. W: Great. Now, how old are you?
(C) The man is talking about his family. M: I’m twenty.
(D) The man is ordering from a menu.
10. How many are there in the man’s family?
Track 29 11. How many younger brothers does the man have?
Part 2 – Questions and Responses 12. How old is the man’s sister?
Listen and choose the best response to each question or
statement. Dialog II
4. W: How old are you, Mickey? M: Hello. Is Tally Pintler there?
M: (A) My birthday is August 12th. W: This is she.
(B) I’m an only child. M: I’m from TimCo, and we’re taking a poll.
(C) I’m twenty-four. W: I see. What are you asking about?
M: We’re collecting information about families. How large
5. M: Michelle, which year were you born?.
is yours?
W: (A) In 1990.
W: There are seven of us. We have five children.
(B) On September 22nd.
M: Great. And how old are your children, please?
(C) I’m thirty-three.
13. Why does the man call the woman?
6. W: Pat, do you have any brothers or sisters?
M: (A) There are four of us. 14. What is likely to be the woman’s role in this family?
(B) No, I’m an only child.
15. What will the man probably ask about next?
(C) I was born in 1994.
7. M: Jen, how old is your brother? Track 31
W: (A) She’s thirty-two. Part 4 – Short Talks
(B) He’s younger than me.
(C) He’s twenty-eight. You will hear two talks, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
8. W: How large is your family, Max? to each question.
M: (A) I have an older sister and younger brother.
(B) There are six of us. Talk I
(C) I’m the middle child.
W: Larry, it’s Mom. I forgot to tell you this morning, but I
9. M: Say, Betty, when is your birthday? have something going on after work today and won’t be
W: (A) It’s November 1st. home until eight, so I won’t be able to get dinner ready
(B) In 1999. for you tonight. Go ahead and fix yourself some dinner
(C) I have a younger sister. when you’re hungry. There’s a pizza in the freezer, so
you can help yourself to that. Have a salad or some
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some ice cream, too, if you’d like, but don’t take too ► Requesting help
much. Oh, and I don’t mind if you watch TV, but don’t 1. M: Can I borrow a pen?
invite anyone over—and be sure to get your homework W: Yes, here you go.
done before I get home. 2. M: Can you help me out?
W: Sure, what do you need?
16. Who is Larry?
3. W1: Could you help me with this question?
17. What is available for Larry to eat for dinner? W2: OK, what’s the problem?
18. When is Larry supposed to do his homework?
 MODEL DIALOG 
Talk II Track 34
W: My name is Kim Tanner. I’ve been researching family What do you need?
relationships around the world. In the United States,
W1: Excuse me, can you help me out?
people usually say they have, for example, one brother
W2: Sure. What do you need?
and two sisters. If you want to know whether these are
W1: Thanks! I’m a new student here, and I can’t find my
older or younger than the speaker, you often have to
classroom.
ask: Is your brother older or younger than you? Other
W2: What class are you looking for?
countries are different. In China, for example, they use
W1: Math. It’s in room 102. Where is that?
a different word for each person. Gu-Gu means older
W2: Hey, we’re in the same class. We can go together.
brother, and Dee-Dee means younger brother. Jay-Jay is
W1: Thanks. Oh, I’m Lin.
older sister, and May-May is younger sister. These terms
W2: Hi, I’m Leigh. Nice to meet you.
make it easier, I think, to describe family relationships.
W1: By the way, how long does math class last?
W2: Every class lasts 50 minutes. Then we have a ten-minute
19. What has the woman been researching?
break.
20. What does the woman think of the Chinese way to W1: Are you in any clubs?
describe family relationships? W2: I’m on the soccer team and in the school band.
W1: Oh, I’m in the band, too. Um, when do we practice?
21. What word did the woman say the Chinese use to
W2: Practice starts at 3:30 in the auditorium and lasts until
indicate an older brother?
5:00.
W1: Where’s the auditorium?
W2: I’ll show you later. Oh, hey! We’d better get to class. It
Unit 03: School starts in five minutes!
1. What is the first student looking for?
 FUNCTIONS  (A) Her classroom
(B) The cafeteria
Track 33
(C) The auditorium
► Listing schedules (D) Her office
1. W: What time does class start?
2. What time does band practice start?
M: It starts at 9:00.
(A) For 50 minutes
2. M: What classes are you taking?
(B) 3:30
W: Chemistry, English, and Math.
(C) 5:00
3. M: When is the homework due?
(D) In one hour
W: It’s due on Monday.
► Explaining habits  SHORT DIALOGS 
1. W: Where do you usually study?
Track 35
M: In the library or at home.
2. W1: How often do you practice? I What time do you have lunch?
W2: Usually twice a week.
W: I can’t believe it’s the first day of school again.
3. M: How long does the exam take?
M: I know. Summer went by so quickly. How’s your schedule
W: About ninety minutes.
for this semester?

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W: Let’s see. First period is Chemistry, then History, then Track 37

Music.
M: What time do you have lunch?
III Can you help me out?
W: My lunch is from 11:00 to 12:00. How about you? What W: Hey, can you help me out?
are you taking? M: Sure, what do you need?
M: I’m taking Geometry, Physics, English, French . . . and W: Could you help me carry this equipment to the baseball
my lunch is at noon. field?
W: What time is your English class? M: No problem. It looks pretty heavy. By the way, how’s the
M: My schedule says it starts at 1:00. The teacher is Mr. baseball team doing?
Brown. W: We’re doing pretty well this year. We won our first three
W: Uh-oh. I’ve heard that Mr. Brown gives really difficult games.
tests and lots of homework. M: Hey, that’s really good. I wish our basketball team
M: You’re kidding. I think I’m ready for summer vacation would win for a change.
already. W: What do you mean?
M: We’re terrible. We’ve lost every single game this year.
1. Which class does Mr. Brown teach?
W: OK, we’re here. Can you put the bag down on the
(A) French
ground over there?
(B) English
M: Sure. Well, good luck with the game on Saturday.
(C) History
W: Thanks. You, too.
(D) Music
1. Where are the students going?
2. What time does the girl’s lunch hour start?
(A) To class
(A) 11:00
(B) To the library
(B) Noon
(C) To the baseball field
(C) 12:30
(D) To a basketball game
(D) 1:00
2. How many games has the basketball team won?
Track 36 (A) Zero
(B) Two
II How often do you practice?
(C) Three
W: Hey, Mike. I haven’t seen you in a while. How have you (D) Every game they’ve played
been?
M: Oh, hey, Gina. I’ve been really busy lately.  PRONUNCIATION 
W: Really? What’s going on?
M: I’m in the orchestra, and we have a big concert next week. Track 38
W: You must be practicing hard. How often do you practice? A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
M: I have practice every day until 8:00, so I don’t get home attention to the difference in each pair of words.
until almost nine.
W: led laid bet bait pen pain
W: So that’s why you look so tired.
M: let late wet wait test taste
M: Yeah, and I have to wake up at 5:30 for swimming
practice!
Track 39
W: Wow. So when do you have time to study?
B Listen and circle the word you hear.
1. Why is the man so busy these days?
(A) He has a concert next week. 1. led 2. bait
(B) He has a lot of homework. 3. pen 4. sell
(C) He has a big exam. 5. late 6. wait
(D) He has tennis practice every day. 7. test 8. men

2. What time does the man usually wake up? Track 40

(A) 5:30
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
(B) 6:30
attention to the different sounds.
(C) 8:00
(D) 9:00 W: 1. Mr. Dane tells Mrs. Gray not to be afraid.
M: 2. This telephone is special. It weighs eighty pounds.
W: 3. The baby’s birthday is the eighth of April.
M: 4. Ellen was away on vacation.
W: 5. Fred read the letter from Spain in May.

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 ORAL RESPONSES  4. How are they going to get to the movie theater?

Track 41 Dialog II
Listen and say your responses using information about
M: Good morning, Central High School.
yourself.
W: Hi, this is Linda Moreno. My son José is a freshman at
W: 1. Can you help me out? your school.
2. What time does your English class start? M: Yes, Mrs. Moreno. How can I help you this morning?
3. How long does your class last? W: I’m calling to let you know that my son is sick today, so
4. When do you usually eat lunch? he won’t be going to school.
5. Do you have homework every day? M: Oh, I’m very sorry to hear that.
W: Could you please let his teachers know?
 WRITTEN RESPONSES  M: Yes, we’ll inform them that José won’t be in class today.
W: Also, his friend Emily will pick up his homework
Track 42 assignments for him.
Listen to the questions and write your answers. M: OK, ma’am. I hope your son feels better tomorrow.
W: Thank you.
M: 1. What do you like to study?
2. Where do you usually study? 5. The woman’s son is in what year at school?
3. What time do you wake up in the morning?
6. How will José get his homework assignments?
4. How often do you play sports?
5. Could you help me with my homework?
Talk II

 LISTENING QUIZ  W: OK, teachers. The results of this year’s survey of student
activities have come out. We asked all the students to
Track 43 tell us what school activities they participate in. The
You will hear a series of dialogs and talks, each followed by two survey reports that in our school, the most popular
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to extracurricular activities are: sports, music, and clubs.
each question. We learned that 21% of students play sports, and 15%
are in the band or orchestra. 34% said that they are
Talk I involved in clubs. The most popular clubs are: the
W: Band practice is my favorite time of the day. We practice English club, student newspaper, and dance club. I’m
for an hour and a half every day. Although it’s hard happy to see that so many students are involved in
work, I enjoy it. Everybody has to practice hard and do activities. However, 30% of the students are not in any
their best to make our performance perfect. It really groups, so please encourage them to join one.
makes me feel great when we all work together and play 7. Where does this conversation probably take place?
a song well. When we play in front of people, I get really
nervous because the audience is completely quiet while 8. Which chart most accurately represents the information
they’re listening to us—but when we finish, they all in the report?
stand up and cheer. That’s when I feel really happy to
be part of such a great team.  LISTENING TEST 
1. Which photo best represents this talk? Track 44
2. How many hours does band practice last every day? Part 1 – Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
Dialog I
you see in the picture.
M: Hey, what are you doing on Friday?
1. M: (A) A student is asking a question.
W: I don’t have any plans yet. What’s up?
(B) The teacher is writing on the whiteboard.
M: Do you want to go see the new Brad Pitt movie?
(C) Some students are watching a game.
W: Oh . . . I saw that two weeks ago.
(D) The student gave an incorrect answer to the
M: Well, what do you want to see?
teachers question.
W: I heard the new comedy with Queen Latifa is pretty
good. 2. W: (A) A girl is reading in the library.
M: OK, let’s see that. It probably starts at 7 o’clock so I’ll (B) The shelves are full of books.
pick you up at 6:30. (C) The girl is carrying a heavy bag.
(D) The girl has stolen a book.
3. Why doesn’t the girl want to see the Brad Pitt movie?

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3. M: (A) Two students are sitting alone in the room. W: You should start getting more sleep. I want you to
(B) The teacher is standing in front of the class. concentrate in my class.
(C) The teacher is pointing to the paper. M: Yes, ma’am. I’ll do my best.
(D) The students are misbehaving.
10. Why does the teacher want to talk to the student?
Track 45 11. When does the student study?
Part 2 – Questions and Responses 12. What solution does the teacher suggest?
Listen and choose the best response to each question or
statement. Dialog II

4. W: Can you tell me where the office is? W: Jason, can I borrow your eraser?
M: (A) Sure, it’s next to the library. M: Sure. Here, you can keep it.
(B) Yes, I do. W: Thanks. How did you do on the test last week?
(C) I saw you earlier. M: Not so good. I think I failed it.
W: Why? Didn’t you study?
5. M: Can I borrow some paper? M: Of course I did! I studied for about an hour.
W: (A) I haven’t read it yet. W: Only an hour? You’d better get it together and work
(B) Yes, it’s a lot. harder. The semester ends soon.
(C) Sorry, I don’t have any. M: I know . . . it ends next month. Then summer
6. W: Where do you usually eat lunch? vacation starts!
M: (A) In the cafeteria. W: By the way, did you write your essay?
(B) Yes, every day. M: Essay? We have an essay? When is it due?
(C) I always eat at 11:30. W: Are you kidding? It’s due today!

7. M: When is our English homework due? 13. When does summer vacation start?
W: (A) I love English. 14. What is the man’s problem?
(B) I’m going to class.
(C) Tomorrow, I think. 15. What can we guess about the man?

8. W: Are you on the basketball team this year? Track 47

M: (A) No, I don’t.
(B) Yes, I did.
Part 4 – Short Talks
(C) Yes, I am. You will hear two talks, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
9. M: How do you get to school every day?
to each question.
W: (A) At 8:00
(B) Yes, I come at least 30 minutes early.
Talk I
(C) I ride my bicycle.
W: My School day starts very early this year. I started to go
Track 46 to school at 7:30 each morning so that I can study in a
Part 3 – Short Conversations special group. Our group meets in the library each
morning, and we study test-taking strategies that will
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three help us on our college entrance exams. My regular
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer classes start at 8:30. In the morning, I have calculus,
to each question. English, history, and P.E. After lunch, I have three more
classes. Those are orchestra, German, and physics.
Dialog I History is my favorite subject, though. Some of my
W: Tim, could you come here for a second? classes are pretty hard, but I like all of my teachers this
M: Yes, Mrs. Phillips. year.
W: I’d like to talk to you about your grade in this class. 16. What does the student do before school starts?
M: I know I’m not doing very well, but . . .
W: You haven’t done your homework this week, and you 17. When does the student study music?
look very tired in class. 18. What does she like about her classes?
M: I’m sorry. I’ve been studying late at night, so I’m a little
tired in the morning.

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Talk II M: Thanks, but I prefer tea.

W: No problem. So the chicken was OK? It wasn’t too salty?
W: OK, students, I just want to make a brief announcement
M: No, it was great! I liked the sauce you cooked it in. How
about tomorrow’s field trip to the museum. We’re going
did you make it?
to meet in front of the school at 8:00. We’ll be getting
W: I used some sesame oil and a little soy sauce.
on the buses and leaving school at 8:15, so don’t be
M: Oh, I see.
late! We’re going to have lunch at the museum sculpture
W: Here’s your tea and some cake for dessert.
garden from 11:35 to 12:35, so you should bring your
M: Wow, this cake is fantastic! What’s it made of?
lunch or enough money to buy something in the museum
W: It’s made of flour, sugar, eggs, and dark chocolate.
cafeteria. After that, we’re going to take a tour of the
M: Mmm, it’s really sweet. You’re a super cook, Jennifer!
theater, and then we’ll be back here by 3:00. Oh yes,
don’t forget to bring ten dollars for the museum and 1. What does the man say about the dinner?
theater entry fee. Any questions? (A) It was delicious.
(B) It was too salty.
19. What are the students going to do?
(C) It was sweet.
20. How long will lunch last? (D) It was too spicy.
21. What are they going to do after lunch? 2. Which ingredient wasn’t used in the cake?
(A) Eggs
(B) Sesame oil
(C) Flour
Unit 04: Food (D) Sugar

 FUNCTIONS   SHORT DIALOGS 

Track 49 Track 51
► Explaining preferences
I I have a sweet tooth.
1. W: Care for some hot chocolate?
M: Yes, please. I love sweet things. M: Hey Claudia, I bought you something.
2. W: Would you like some tea? W: Really? What is it?
M: OK, but I prefer coffee. M: Here you are. It’s a box of chocolates.
3. W: I’d like steak tonight. W: Thanks, Abraham. You know I have a sweet tooth. You
M: I’d rather have chicken. really shouldn’t have.
M: It’s my pleasure. Bob told me about your sweet tooth.
► Listing ingredients W: It’s terrible, really. I eat too much sugar. Here, would
1. M: This cake is my specialty. It’s made of flour, sugar, you like one?
and chocolate. M: No, thanks. I don’t care for sweet things.
2. W: I love to cook steamed eggs. I use sesame oil and W: Yum! These are really delicious.
soy sauce.
1. What does the man give the woman?
► Describing tastes (A) A box of candy
1. W: Does this pie taste OK? (B) Chocolate ice cream
M: It’s good, but it’s a bit too sweet. (C) A bag of doughnuts
2. W1: How’s that soup? (D) A sweet tooth
W2: It’s spicy. 2. Why does the woman say her sweet tooth is terrible?
3. W: This dinner is super! (A) Her teeth are all falling out.
M: Yes, it’s delicious. (B) She is gaining too much weight.
4. W: How do you like the fries? (C) She eats too much sugar.
M: They’re a bit too salty. (D) Her teeth are turning black.

 MODEL DIALOG  Track 52

Track 50 II What are you going to have?
How did you make it? M: I think I’ll have a T-bone steak. What are you going to
have?
M: Mmm, Jennifer. That dinner was delicious!
W: Thank you. Can I get you some coffee?

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W: Mmm, that looks good. But I’d rather have the flank Track 55
steak. B Listen and circle the word you hear.
M: OK, one T-bone and one flank. How would you like 1. foot 2. suit
yours cooked? 3. full 4. pool
W: Well done is good. 5. shoed 6. could
M: I’ll have mine medium. 7. wood 8. look
W: Should we get some red wine to drink?
M: I prefer white wine, if that’s OK? Red wine’s too sweet. Track 56
W: All right, let’s get white.
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
1. Where are the man and woman? attention to the different sounds.
(A) In a movie theater
W: 1. Mr. Cook introduced Sue to Lou.
(B) In a restaurant
M: 2. The new blue shoes look good.
(C) At a park
W: 3. Mrs. Woods took fruit juice Tuesday afternoon.
(D) On a boat
M: 4. The woman put some sugar in her soup.
2. Why doesn’t the man want red wine? W: 5. Luke’s bookshelves look full of books including
(A) It is too salty. cookbooks.
(B) It is too sour.
(C) It is too spicy.  ORAL RESPONSES 
(D) It is too sweet.
Track 57
Track 53 Listen and say your responses using information about
yourself.
III Can I have the recipe?
M: 1. Would you like some coffee?
W: Wow, this dish is great, Christopher.
2. How about chicken tonight?
M: Thanks, Isabel. Do you really like it?
3. What’s it made of?
W: You bet. What’s it made of?
4. How do you like your meat cooked?
M: There’s carrots, broccoli, asparagus, and vinegar. And I
5. How does the soup taste?
mixed in some basil and chopped nuts.
W: It’s delicious. Can I have the recipe?
M: Sure. I’ll write it down for you. It’s really simple.  WRITTEN RESPONSES 
W: How long did you cook it for? Track 58
M: Only twenty minutes.
Listen to the questions and write your answers.
1. What are the man and woman doing?
(A) Reading a magazine M: 1. How do you like the chow mein?
(B) Eating dinner 2. Would you like a piece of cake?
(C) Watching TV 3. How did you make this soup?
(D) Dancing 4. Here’s some ice cream.
5. Let’s eat at a restaurant tonight.
2. Which of the following is NOT part of the recipe?
(A) Chicken  LISTENING QUIZ 
(B) Nuts
(C) Vinegar Track 59
(D) Carrots You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
 PRONUNCIATION  to each question.

Track 54 Dialog I
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay M: This is delicious. What’s in it?
attention to the difference in each pair of words. W: Lots of good stuff. There are noodles and vegetables,
W: foot food soot suit full fool and soy sauce and sesame oil.
M: should shoed could cooed wood wooed M: There must be some red peppers, too. It’s kind of spicy.
W: Yeah, there are. Do you like spicy food?
M: It’s OK, if it’s not too spicy.
W: Do you want to visit my brother after dinner?

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M: I’d rather go to a movie. We can see your brother another  LISTENING TEST 
time.
W: All right. Track 60

1. Which photo best represents this dialog?

Part 1 – Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
2. What does the man want to do after dinner?
you see in the picture.
Dialog II 1. M: (A) The man is baking a cake.
(B) The man is reading an online recipe.
M: Sarah, this is fantastic banana cream pie!
(C) The man is sending a message.
W: Thank you. It was easy to make. Would you like the
(D) The man is chatting on the Internet.
recipe?
M: Yes, please. What ingredients did you use? 2. W: (A) The woman is giving the man a present.
W: I used bananas, fresh cream, flour, and a touch of (B) The woman is presenting the man with a recipe.
honey. (C) The woman is giving the man a massage.
M: Honey? Really? I guess that’s what makes it taste so (D) The woman is offering the man some food.
sweet.
3. M: (A) A man is eating vegetables.
W: Yeah, honey’s the secret ingredient.
(B) A man is cutting bananas.
M: Hey . . . could I please have one more piece?
(C) A man is preparing ingredients.
W: Wow, you’ve got quite a sweet tooth tonight.
(D) A man has cut his finger.
3. What is the man doing?
Track 61
4. What does the woman say about honey?
Part 2 – Questions and Responses
Dialog III Listen and choose the best response to each question or
W: Let’s have the Pad See You. statement.
M: Hmm. I’d rather have the Pad Thai. 4. W: Would you like a chocolate?
W: OK, I’ll try Pad Thai. Is it spicy? M: (A) I like mine medium.
M: You can get it mild, medium, or hot. I like mine hot and (B) It’s a little too salty.
spicy. (C) No, thank you. I don’t care for sweet things.
W: I like mine mild.
M: OK then, two Pad Thais. Do you want iced coffee to 5. M: What’s it made of?
drink? W: (A) Flour, sugar, and sesame paste.
W: Um, no, I prefer iced tea. (B) I prefer tea.
M: All right, we’re ready to order. (C) I have a sweet tooth.

5. How does the man like his Pad Thai? 6. W: How are the noodles?
M: (A) I’d rather have rice.
6. Which drink does the woman prefer? (B) They’re a bit too salty.
(C) I used sesame oil and soy sauce.
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each
question. 7. M: Let’s eat Chinese food tonight.
W: (A) It’s spicy.
W: Most people think Americans eat a lot of beef. It’s true, (B) I’d rather have Mexican.
they do, but not as much as you might think. In fact, the (C) Can I have the recipe?
average American eats more poultry—chicken and other
types of birds—than beef. A typical American eats about 8. W: Would you like an apple or a banana?
seventy-three pounds of poultry each year and only sixty- M: (A) I prefer banana cream pie.
three pounds of beef. The average American also eats (B) I’d rather have an apple.
about forty-eight pounds of pork, and seventeen pounds (C) They’re delicious!
of fish and other kinds of seafood. One thing Americans 9. M: How do you like your meat cooked?
don’t eat much of is lamb—less than a pound a year. W: (A) It’s too sweet.
7. Which type of meat do Americans east most? (B) I use vinegar.
(C) I like it medium.
8. Which chart best represents the information in the
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Track 62 recipes, and advance notice of special promotions. Best

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You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three We carry a complete line of vitamins, minerals, and dietary
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Dialog I caring store.
W: OK, we’ve got broccoli, asparagus, and vinegar. What 16. What does GFY sell?
else do we need?
M: Let me see the recipe again. Oh yeah, we need a half 17. What’s offered in this announcement?
cup of soy sauce. 18. Who is eligible for Gold Card membership?
W: Here you go.
M: Do we have any sesame seeds? Talk II
W: I think so. If I can find them. Yeah, here they are.
M: Great. W: Hi, my name is Jennifer Stuller. I’m a graduate student
W: Do we need any more ingredients? at the University of New Mexico, and I’m studying nutrition.
M: Well, you want it mild, medium, or spicy? I’ve discovered that food portions have grown larger
W: Um, I like it medium. over the years. Take a bagel, for instance. These doughnut-
M: OK, then let’s add a couple of red peppers. They’re in shaped treats are three times larger than they used to
the fridge. be. That’s a big change. Also, an average cheeseburger
used to have only 333 calories. Today it has 590. You
10. What are the man and woman doing? have to exercise for an hour and a half to use all those
11. Which of these is NOT an ingredient they use? calories! As you might imagine, most of us eat too
much. For example, the meat we eat each meal should
12. How does the woman say she would like the dish? be no bigger than a deck of cards. And fruit should be
no bigger than a baseball.
Dialog II
19. What subject is the woman studying?
M1: Are you ready to order?
W: Yes, I’d like a New York steak, medium well. 20. According to the talk, how have food portions changed?
M1: New York steak. Very good. And you, sir? 21. About how many calories does a cheeseburger have
M2: I’ll have a T-bone, well done, and a chef’s salad. today?
M1: All right. Would you like something to drink?
W: Could I have a glass of red wine, please?
M1: Certainly. And you?
M2: I would like a beer. Unit 05: Time
13. Who is taking the man and woman’s order?
 FUNCTIONS 
14. What kind of steak does the woman order?
Track 65
15. Where are the people?
► Telling the time
Track 63 1. M: What time is it?
W: It’s 2:30.
Part 4 – Short Talks 2. M: Could you tell me the time?
You will hear two talks, each followed by three W: Yes, it’s ten ’til nine.
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer 3. M: What time will you meet her?
to each question. W: At half past six.
► Asking for the date
Talk I
1. W: What day of the week is it?
W: Good morning GFY shoppers. We would like to remind M: It’s Monday.
customers of our Gold Card membership system. 2. M: When was your birthday?
Membership is available to all customers, free of W: It was on the first of the month.
charge. Membership benefits include our monthly 3. M: What’s today’s date?
newsletter, informing you of the latest healthcare and W: It’s May 26.
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► Asking about durations 1. What will the man do after 5:00 today?
(A) He will keep working.
1. M: How long was the meeting?
(B) He will go out for dinner.
W: It was two hours.
(C) He will go home.
2. W: How long does it take to get there?
(D) He will meet his friend.
M: It takes thirty minutes.
2. When will they go out for dinner?
 MODEL DIALOG  (A) In five minutes
(B) In a few hours
Track 66 (C) Today after 4:00
What’s today’s date? (D) Tomorrow at 5:00
M: What’s today’s date?
Track 68
W: It’s August 10th.
M: Uh-oh. I forgot to send a birthday card to my sister. II What time did you go to bed?
W: When’s her birthday?
W: Hi Terence. Wow, you look really tired.
M: It’s on the 12th.
M: Yeah, I am. I hardly got any sleep last night.
W: Oh, that’s soon. You should send it today.
W: What time did you go to bed?
M: What time does the post office close today?
M: Around six in the morning. Then I got up at nine.
W: I think it closes at noon.
W: Why? Did you have trouble falling asleep?
M: What? Why does it close so early?
M: No, I had to finish the paper for history class.
W: Probably because it’s Saturday.
W: You wrote it all last night?
M: Oh yeah. Well, it’s too late then.
M: Yes, it took about five hours to finish it.
W: But it’s only 11:45.
W: Well, it’s good you wanted to finish it early, I guess.
M: I know, but it takes thirty minutes to get to the post
M: Wait a second. Isn’t it due today?
office from here.
W: Um, no. It’s due next week, on May 5th.
1. When is the man’s sister’s birthday? M: Oh no.
(A) August 10th
1. Why is the man tired?
(B) July 11th
(A) He went to sleep at 6:00 p.m.
(C) August 12th
(B) He stayed up until 9:00 a.m.
(D) Saturday
(C) He went to bed at 6:00 a.m.
2. Why is it too late to send a birthday card? (D) He didn’t sleep last night.
(A) The man’s sister’s birthday has already passed.
2. How long did it take for the man to finish the paper?
(B) The post office closed thirty minutes ago.
(A) One week
(C) There is not enough time to get to the post office
(B) Five hours
before noon.
(C) Nine hours
(D) It is already noon.
(D) He has not finished it yet.

 SHORT DIALOGS  Track 69

Track 67 III How long does it take to get there?
I What time is it? W: I’m going on a ski trip with some friends. Would you like
W: What time is it? to come, too?
M: It’s almost five. M: Maybe. How long is the trip going to be?
W: Great! It’s almost time to go home. Why don’t we go get W: We’ll be gone for five days.
some dinner? M: Sounds good. How are you going to get there?
M: I’d love to, but I still have some work to finish. W: We’re traveling by bus. It’s a lot cheaper than flying.
W: How much longer do you think it’ll take? M: How long does it take to get there?
M: Probably a few more hours. W: It is kind of long. It takes one full day.
W: Really? OK then, how about tomorrow? M: So we’ll need two days just for traveling.
M: Sure, that’s fine. I’ll be free anytime after four. W: That’s right.
W: Let’s meet at five then. M: Hmm. Let me think about it.

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1. How long will the ski trip last? M: 1. What time is it now?
(A) Three days 2. This class seems long. How long is it usually?
(B) Four days 3. When is the final exam?
(C) Five days 4. You seem tired. How many hours did you sleep last
(D) One week night?
5. What time does the library close?
2. How long will they spend traveling?
(A) One day
(B) Two days  LISTENING QUIZ 
(C) One week Track 75
(D) Five days
You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
 PRONUNCIATION  to each question.
Track 70 Dialog I
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
M: Which one should we go to?
attention to the difference in each pair of words.
W: Well, it’s showing at 12:30, at 2 o’clock, and at 4:15.
W: day they dare there doze those M: Is that it?
M: side scythe bade bathe breed breathe W: Well, there’s also one at six, but I figure that’s too late.
M: Why do you think so?
Track 71 W: Because I have to wake up early tomorrow morning.
B Listen and circle the word you hear. M: Oh. Well, we can go to the one at 4:15 if you’d like.
W: Sure. If you don’t mind, of course.
1. day 2. dare
3. those 4. Dan 1. Which photo best represents this dialog?
5. side 6. bathe 2. Where are they probably going?
7. breathe 8. dough
Dialog II
Track 72
M: Did you go to the meeting yesterday?
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
W: Yes. How about you? I didn’t see you there.
attention to the different sounds.
M: I couldn’t make it. Did they mention when the next one
W: 1. They would like to drink wine in the wood day by is?
day. W: Actually, it’s tomorrow at 3 p.m.
M: 2. This dark leather jacket is dressier and smoother M: Great. Are you going?
than that one. W: No. It’s not a required meeting, and I’ve got a lot of
W: 3. Dan lives in the northern part of Denmark, though. work to do.
M: 4. There are three feathers together in the bedroom. M: Oh, I see.
W: 5. Dave does not feel under the weather, either. W: But could you let me know if they mention the
Christmas party?
 ORAL RESPONSES  M: Sure. It should be coming up pretty soon.
W: Well, let me know if you find out when it’s going to be.
Track 73 I’m really looking forward to it.
Listen and say your responses using information about
3. Why isn’t the woman going to the meeting tomorrow?
yourself.
4. What does the woman want to know about the
W: 1. What time did you wake up today?
Christmas party?
2. How long is this drama?
3. How much time do we have before class ends?
Dialog III
4. What time does the movie start?
5. What day will the new theater open? W: When is Spring Break this year?
M: I think it’s the second week of March.
 WRITTEN RESPONSES  W: Really? Would you like go to California this time?
M: I’d love to, but won’t the airline prices be too
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Listen to the questions and write your answers.

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W: You’re right. They probably will be more expensive Track 77

during Spring Break. Part 2 – Questions and Responses
M: Why don’t we drive to Virginia Beach instead?
W: That’s a good idea. How long does it take to get there? Listen and choose the best response to each question or
M: Usually about three hours. statement.
W: That doesn’t sound bad at all. 4. W: How long is the movie?
M: OK. Let’s plan on that. M: (A) About two hours long.
5. Where does the woman want to go for Spring Break? (B) At 7 p.m.
(C) It comes every thirty minutes.
6. How will they travel during their vacation?
5. M: What time do you go to work?
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each W: (A) Only tomorrow.
question. (B) At eight o’clock.
(C) Everyday.
M: I’d like to go over the results of our most recent study.
We examined the average hours per week that people 6. W: Are you closed early on Sundays?
spend at work. First of all, we found that workers in M: (A) Everyday.
South Korea spend the most time on the job. South (B) No, it takes two days.
Koreans typically spend about forty-six hours per week (C) No, we close at seven.
at the workplace, while Americans average about forty- 7. M: When can I pick up my order?
three hours. Japan follows with about forty-two hours W: (A) It’s next week.
per week. Apparently, Germans work a lot less than (B) Anytime after five o’clock.
most other wealthy countries. They work only thirty-nine (C) Every hour.
hours a week. In America, people are required to work
at least forty hours per week to be considered full-time 8. M: When is your birthday?
employees, but the forty-three hour average shows that W: (A) It’s on the 4th.
many people are working more than that. (B) It lasts two hours.
(C) All the time.
7. In which country do workers spend the least amount of 9. W: When does the post office open?
time at work? M: (A) Every morning at seven.
8. Which chart best represents the information in the talk? (B) It takes about twenty minutes.
(C) Every Monday night.
 LISTENING TEST 
Track 78
Track 76 Part 3 – Short Conversations
Part 1 – Picture Description You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
you see in the picture. to each question.
1. M: (A) The store is open 24 hours.
Dialog I
(B) The store closes at four o’clock.
(C) The store is closed for remodeling. M: Isn’t your birthday coming up soon?
(D) The store is now closed. W: It sure is. How’d you know?
M: Your sister told me. When is it exactly?
2. W: (A) A person missed an appointment.
W: The 18th. It’s tomorrow.
(B) The 24th is a bad time for a meeting.
M: I thought so, but I wasn’t sure.
(C) There is an appointment on the 24th.
W: I’m sorry I didn’t tell you before.
(D) They will meet in twenty-four days.
M: Don’t worry about it. Are you planning anything
3. M: (A) It is almost time for work. special?
(B) It is almost noon. W: Yeah, I’m having a party at my house. Would you like to
(C) It is almost midnight. come?
(D) The man will wake up soon. M: When is it? I have to work until seven tomorrow.
W: It starts at nine.
M: Great. I’ll see you there!

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10. How did the man know about the woman’s birthday? Unfortunately, we had to decide on the location without
you. We’re going to meet up for dinner at Thai Kitchen
11. Why does the man mention his work?
on Market Avenue, and the time’s going to be around
12. Which of the following is NOT true? five or six o’clock. I’ve never been there, but I hear it’s
the best Thai restaurant in the city. Anyway, call me
Dialog II back if you have questions or need directions. I’ll see
you tomorrow!
M: Hey, Sarah, you know what? My parents are coming into
town tomorrow. 19. What is the main purpose of this message?
W: That’s great, Sam.
20. Why did they decide on the restaurant without Zach?
M: Would you like to meet them? We can go to dinner
together. 21. What will Zach probably do after he hears this message?
W: That’s a great idea, but I don’t think I can make it.
M: Why not? I thought you finished work early on Fridays.
W: Actually, this time I have to go to a meeting.
M: Well, we can go after your meeting. When is it going to Unit 06: Directions
finish?
W: I’m not sure, but I think it’s going to finish really late.  FUNCTIONS 
M: Oh well, maybe next time.
Track 81
13. What does the man want to do? ► Giving directions
14. Why will the woman finish late tomorrow? 1. W: Excuse me, how do I get to the subway station?
M: Go straight for three blocks.
15. What does she normally do on Friday nights?
2. W1: What side of the street is it on?
W2: It’s on the right side.
Track 79
3. M: Where should I turn for the supermarket?
Part 4 – Short Talks W: Turn left at the intersection.
You will hear two talks, each followed by three ► Asking about distances
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
1. W: Is it far from here to the airport?
to each question.
M: No, not very.
2. M: How far is it to the museum?
Talk I
W: It’s about three kilometers.
W: Here is your schedule for next week. You arrive at 8:15
on Monday morning, and the director will pick you up at ► Describing locations
the airport. He’ll take you to the office where you’ll have 1. W: Excuse me, is the bookstore on Second Street?
meetings all day. Monday evening is a dinner with the M: No, it’s on Third Street.
whole staff. It’ll be a fairly informal affair, and it 2. W: Is the middle school on Elm Street?
shouldn’t go on too long. Tuesday and Wednesday will M: Yes, it’s opposite the park.
be spent touring the outlying sites with managers. 3. M: Is the zoo on First Street or Main?
Thursday, you can do interviews and compile your W: It’s on the corner of First and Main.
analysis. Your presentation is scheduled for Friday at
10:00 a.m. You have that afternoon off, and you fly out
 MODEL DIALOG 
at 10 p.m. on Friday night. I know it’s very busy, but
that’s the best we could do. Track 82
16. What is happening on Monday evening? Excuse me, could you help me?
17. When is the presentation scheduled for? M: Excuse me, could you help me?
W: Sure. What can I do for you?
18. What afternoon does he have free? M: I’m looking for the Miners Theater.
W: That’s on the corner of Fifth and Main.
Talk II M: Is it far from here?
W: <voice mail beep> Hi, Zach. This is Caroline. I tried calling W: No. Go straight down this road for three blocks.
you last night, but I guess you were asleep already. M: OK.
I hope you remember that we’re supposed to get W: Then turn left at the intersection, onto Fifth Street.
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W: Yes. The theater will be one block down on the right. W: OK. Thanks a lot.
M: Go three blocks and turn left, then one block down? M: No problem.
W: That’s right.
1. Which street is the parking lot on?
M: Thank you so much.
(A) Seventh Avenue
W: You’re welcome.
(B) The left
1. What is the man trying to find? (C) Second Avenue
(A) A park (D) Park Street
(B) A theater
2. What is opposite the parking lot?
(C) Main Street
(A) A school
(D) Fifth Avenue
(B) A park
2. Which directions does the woman give him? (C) An intersection
(A) Go two blocks and turn right. (D) A store
(B) Go straight four blocks.
(C) Go three blocks and turn left. Track 85
(D) Look on the left side.
III Is it far from here?
 SHORT DIALOGS  M: Excuse me, how can I get downtown from here?
W: You could go by bus or by taxi.
Track 83 M: Is it far from here?
I Does this bus go to Seoul Station? W: Yes, a bit far. It’s about ten kilometers.
M: How often do the buses run? Do you know?
M: Does this bus go to Seoul Station? W: Yes, every fifteen minutes.
W: No, it doesn’t. It goes to Cheil University. M: How long does it take?
M: Do you know which bus goes to Seoul Station? W: About twenty minutes by bus.
W: The number 12 bus, I think. M: Where is the nearest bus stop?
M: How far is it from here to the station? W: It’s one block down, on Bell Street.
W: It’s about two kilometers.
M: Is the station far from the airport? 1. What does the man want to know?
W: Not very far. About five kilometers, I think. (A) How much taxis cost
M: I see. Thanks for your help. (B) Where the zoo is
W: You’re welcome (C) Which bus to take
(D) How to get downtown
1. Which bus goes to Seoul Station?
(A) Number 12 2. How often do the buses run?
(B) Number 2 (A) Every fifteen minutes
(C) Number 7 (B) Every twenty minutes
(D) Number 5 (C) Every ten kilometers
(D) Every hour
2. How far is the station from the airport?
(A) 2 kilometers  PRONUNCIATION 
(B) 5 kilometers
(C) 12 kilometers Track 86
(D) 15 kilometers A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
attention to the difference in each pair of words.
Track 84
W: hut hot cut cot cup cop
II Is there a parking lot near here? M: done Don run Ron suck sock
W: Excuse me.
M: Yes? Track 87
W: Is there a parking lot near here?
B Listen and circle the word you hear.
M: Yes, there is. It’s on Second Avenue.
W: Could you give me directions, please? 1. hot 2. cut
M: Sure. Turn right at the first intersection. It’s on the left. 3. cop 4. luck
W: On the left . . . How far down? 5. done 6. Ron
M: About a block. It’s opposite the park. 7. sock 8. rubber

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Track 88 Dialog II
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close M: Does this bus go to the university?
attention to the different sounds. W: No, it doesn’t. It goes downtown.
W: 1. Tomorrow will be hot and sunny. M: Do you know which one goes to the university?
M: 2. Don wants a lot of oranges and some nuts. W: I think it’s number 28.
W: 3. This is a marvelous modern carpet. M: Is the university far from here?
M: 4. Mr. Buttons bought a couple of brushes and a cup. W: It’s about, uh, six kilometers.
W: 5. Ron does not want to wash socks. M: Is it on Monson Street?
W: Yeah, on the corner of Monson and Ninth.
M: OK. Monson and Ninth. Thank you.
 ORAL RESPONSES 
W: No problem.
Track 89 3. Where does the number 28 bus go?
Listen and say your responses using information about
yourself. 4. How can the man find the university?

W: 1. Is there a movie theater near here? Dialog III

2. How far is it from here to the airport?
3. I’m looking for the train station. How do I get there? W: Excuse me. Is there a supermarket near here?
4. Where is City Hall? M: Yes, there’s one on Cottage Street.
5. Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find a police W: Could you give me directions?
station? M: Turn left at the intersection, and go straight three
blocks.
W: Three blocks?
 WRITTEN RESPONSES  M: Yeah. It’s on the right, next to the bookstore.
Track 90 W: Next to the bookstore?
M: Yep. Next to the bookstore and opposite the
Listen to the questions and write your answers.
museum.
M: 1. Could you please give me directions to the zoo? W: Thank you very much.
2. Is it far from here to Beijing? M: You’re welcome.
3. Where is the nearest restaurant?
5. Where is the woman trying to go?
4. How can I get to the bus stop from here?
5. Which side of the street is the video store on? 6. What should the woman do after turning left at the
intersection?
 LISTENING QUIZ 
Listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each
Track 91 question.
You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by
M: OK, we have the results back from our class survey.
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
They are very interesting. The numbers confirm our idea
to each question.
that women are more likely than men to stop and ask
Dialog I for directions. Each of you interviewed four people, two
M: I can’t figure this out. men and two women. Of the men, 87% said they don’t
W: Well, it looks like it’s on Cotton Avenue. typically ask for directions if they’re lost. For the
M: Yes, but how do we get there from Thyme Street? women, it was a different story. 91% said they usually
W: It seems like we should turn left at Pine. stop and ask for directions. Why are women so different?
M: Yeah, and then right onto Hodson Road. What is it about men that makes them keep trying to
W: Yes, but Hodson doesn’t connect with Cotton. find a place on their own, even if they get lost and arrive
M: Look, it doesn’t seem to be very far from here. late? Scientists think the answer might be genetic. In
W: Let’s go back to High Street and ask for directions. other words, men are just born that way.

1. Which photo best represents this dialog? 7. Who is most likely speaking in this talk?

2. Where is the place they are trying to get to? 8. Which chart most accurately represents the information
in the talk?

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 LISTENING TEST  Track 94

Part 3 – Short Conversations
Track 92
Part 1 – Picture Description You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what to each question.
you see in the picture.
1. M: (A) The woman is giving the man directions. Dialog I
(B) The man is pointing to a building. W: Hi Paul, how was your trip?
(C) The man and woman are eating lunch. M: Horrible. I got lost downtown and missed the meeting.
(D) The woman and the man are waiting for a bus. W: What happened?
2. W: (A) The man and woman are looking at a map. M: Well, I thought the convention center was on Pine
(B) The woman is asking the man for directions. Street.
(C) The man is asking the woman for directions. W: Oh no, it’s on Pike.
(D) The man and woman are waiting for a train. M: Yeah, but I found that out too late.
W: Didn’t you get directions before you left?
3. M: (A) The woman is waving to her friend. M: Yes, but I wrote “Pine” instead of “Pike.”
(B) The woman is reading a bus schedule. W: Did you finally find the convention center?
(C) The woman is showing someone which way to M: Yes, but the meeting was over.
go.
(D) The woman is talking on the telephone. 10. Why couldn’t the man find the convention center?
11. Which street was the convention center on?
Track 93
12. What will Paul probably do next time he has a trip?
Part 2 – Questions and Responses
Listen and choose the best response to each question or Dialog II
statement.
M: Hello. This is John speaking.
4. W: Does this train go to Pusan? W: Hi, John, this is Heidi. I was wondering if you could do
M: (A) It’s about twenty-five kilometers. me a favor?
(B) No, it doesn’t. M: Sure, Heidi. I’d be glad to.
(C) It runs every thirty minutes. W: I’m looking for a hotel near the Boston airport.
M: Um, the Red Dot is a five-star hotel.
5. M: Thank you very much.
W: How far is it from the airport?
W: (A) You’re welcome.
M: Not far at all. It’s practically right next door.
(B) See you later.
(C) That’s great! 13. Why does the woman call the man?
6. W: Where is the bookstore? 14. What does the woman want to know?
M: (A) No, not very far.
15. What is the name of the hotel?
(B) It’s on Tide Street.
(C) Yes, at the intersection.
Track 95
7. M: I’m looking for the hospital.
Part 4 – Short Talks
W: (A) It’s opposite the flower shop.
(B) What can I do for you? You will hear two talks, each followed by three
(C) No problem. questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
to each question.
8. W: How far is it from here to the river?
M: (A) It’s on Dock Street.
Talk I
(B) You can take a bus or taxi.
(C) About three kilometers. M: Your spa reservation has been set for 9p.m. tonight. The
hotel’s health spa is conveniently located on the third
9. M: How far is the library from here?
floor. To get to the spa, take the elevators up from the
W: (A) Turn right at the second intersection.
main lobby and turn right when you step out on the
(B) It’s on the corner of Cod and High.
third floor. Walk down the corridor and you will notice a
(C) It’s about 20 minutes by bus.
short hallway leading off to the right. The health spa is
directly through the glass double doors at the end of

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this short hallway. One of our hotel staff at the reception 3. M: What was Bangkok like?
desk inside the spa will be able to answer any questions W: It was noisy and crowded.
you have about our facilities.
16. Where is the spa?  MODEL DIALOG 

17. How can a person recognize the spa entrance? Track 98

18. Where can a person get information on equipment in

What did you think of the city?
the spa? M: How was your trip?
W: It was great!
Talk II M: Where did you go?
W: I went to Singapore for the weekend.
W: The World Peace Tower is downtown, on the corner of
M: That sounds fun. What did you do?
Mayberry and Collins streets, near the Opera House and
W: I did a lot of sightseeing.
opposite the art museum. It’s not too far from here,
M: How was the food?
about ten kilometers. To get there, you go north on
W: I loved it. I tried something different every night.
Monroe Street. At the fourth intersection, turn left onto
M: What was the weather like?
Ponzi Avenue. Go down Ponzi for three blocks, then
W: It was really hot! I should have taken more shorts.
turn right onto Collins Street. Go about six blocks to
M: What did you think of the city?
Mayberry Street, and you’ll see the World Peace Tower
W: Oh, it’s clean and modern. The beaches are beautiful!
on the left. Of course, you could also get there by bus.
M: Have you been there before?
Buses run every twenty minutes, and they take about half
W: No, this was my first time.
an hour.
1. Where did the woman go?
19. Where is the World Peace Tower located?
(A) To the beach
20. How far should he go down Ponzi Avenue? (B) To Beijing
(C) To the mountains
21. How long does it take to go to the World Peace Tower by
(D) To Singapore
bus?
2. What did the woman say about the food?
(A) She loved it.
(B) She hated it.
Unit 07: Travel (C) It was too spicy.
(D) It was OK.
 FUNCTIONS 
Track 97  SHORT DIALOGS 
► Asking for information Track 99
1. W: Where did you go? I How was your trip to Canada?
M: To Paris and Rome.
2. M: How was your trip? M: Hi, how was your trip to Canada?
W: It was great! W: It was terrific! I really enjoyed it.
3. M: What did you do? M: Great. How long were you gone?
W: Mostly sightseeing. W: I was there for about six months.
M: That’s a long time! Was the weather OK?
► Recounting past experience W: Yes, most of the time.
1. W: Have you ever been to Thailand? M: What was the best thing about your trip?
M: No, not yet. W: Oh, that’s difficult to say. But I guess I liked the Rocky
2. M: Have you been there before? Mountains the best.
W: Once, in 1996.
1. How long was the woman gone?
(A) Two weeks
► Stating opinions
(B) Six weeks
1. M: How was the food? (C) Two months
W: A little too spicy. (D) Six months
2. M: What did you think of the Taj Mahal?
W: It was magnificent!

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2. What did the woman like best?  PRONUNCIATION 

(A) The weather
(B) The city of Vancouver Track 102
(C) The Rocky Mountains A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
(D) The food attention to the difference in each pair of words.
W: so show see she sin shin
Track 100
M: sells shells lass lash brass brash
II How did you spend last weekend?
Track 103
W: How did you spend last weekend, Ken?
M: I went for a drive in the country on Sunday. A Listen and circle the word you hear.
W: That sounds nice. Where did you go? 1. so 2. see
M: I drove along the coast to Busan. I had a great time! 3. sin 4. same
How about you? Did you do anything special? 5. sells 6. lash
W: Not really. I just worked on my term paper. 7. brass 8. shy
M: That’s too bad. Maybe we can do something together
next weekend. Track 104
1. What did the man do on Sunday? D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
(A) He went for a drive. attention to the different sounds.
(B) He worked on his term paper.
W: 1. Sally sells the same things as Shelly.
(C) He flew to Busan.
M: 2. It’s a shame I didn’t see the show.
(D) He watched TV.
W: 3. Did she say Seymour?
2. How did the woman spend last weekend? M: 4. She sighed because she had to wash the sheets.
(A) She worked on her term paper. W: 5. She sells seashells on the seashore.
(B) She went to the coast.
(C) She went dancing.  ORAL RESPONSES 
(D) She went to the country.
Track 105
Track 101 Listen and say your responses using information about
yourself.
III I’d like to book a flight.
W: 1. How was your trip?
M: Transnational Airlines. May I help you?
2. How long were you gone?
W: Yes. I’d like to book a flight to Los Angeles for this
3. What did you do?
Saturday.
4. How did you spend last weekend?
M: What time would you like to leave?
5. Have you ever been to China?
W: Could you tell me when the earliest flight leaves?
M: The earliest flight is at seven in the morning.
W: Oh, I see. Can I reserve a seat?  WRITTEN RESPONSES 
M: Yes, would you like economy or first class? Track 106
W: Economy, please.
Listen to the questions and write your answers.
1. What does the woman want to do?
(A) Reserve a car M: 1. What do you think of traveling?
(B) Fly to Los Angeles 2. Have you ever traveled outside your country?
(C) Drive to the airport 3. How was your last trip?
(D) Go to the train station 4. Where would you like to go?
5. How did you spend your last vacation?
2. When does the earliest flight leave?
(A) At 7 p.m.  LISTENING QUIZ 
(B) In 17 minutes
(C) At 6 in the morning Track 107
(D) At 7 a.m. You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
to each question.

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Dialog I 2020. How do people travel? Mostly by land. Almost

half of all tourists arrive by train, car, or bus. Only 46%
M: That’s really magnificent, isn’t it?
come by airplane.
W: It sure is. The whole city is.
M: Yeah, it’s gorgeous. Have you been here before? 7. Why do most people travel?
W: No, how about you?
8. Which chart most accurately represents the information
M: Once, about ten years ago. It’s changed since then.
in the talk?
W: What do you think is the biggest change?
M: The number of tourists! It’s more crowded now.
W: Really? It must have been nice back then.  LISTENING TEST 
M: It was. It’s nice now too, though. Track 108
1. Which photo best represents this dialog? Part 1 – Picture Description
2. What does the man think of the city now? Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
you see in the picture.
Dialog II
1. M: (A) The family is booking tickets.
M: Hey Sandy, where have you been? (B) The tourists are traveling by boat.
W: I was on vacation. I just got back. (C) The travelers are asking for directions.
M: Oh yeah? Where did you go? (D) The people are sightseeing.
W: I went to Australia with my family.
2. W: (A) The man is telling the woman about a trip.
M: Cool! What did you do there?
(B) The man is ordering lunch.
W: All kinds of things. We went surfing. We fed
(C) The couple is discussing travel plans.
kangaroos, and we went to the Great Barrier Reef.
(D) The woman is calling for service.
M: What did you think of the reef?
W: It was absolutely awesome! So beautiful, and so many 3. M: (A) The passengers are enjoying their trip.
different fish! (B) The couple is waiting for their order.
(C) The workers are relaxing.
3. Where did the woman go?
(D) They are eating outside.
4. What’s the relationship between the man and the
woman? Track 109
Part 2 – Questions and Responses
Dialog III
Listen and choose the best response to each question or
W: Hey Lance, have you ever been to Thailand? statement.
M: Yeah, a couple of times.
W: What was it like? 4. W: Hi Faith, how was your trip?
M: Well, the beaches in the south were clean and sandy. M: (A) Pretty good.
And the jungles in the north were hot and lush. (B) Hi Cass, how are you?
W: What did you think of Bangkok? (C) Where did you go?
M: It’s a great city. There’s lots to do, but it’s crowded. 5. M: Have you been to Bogota before?
W: I’d like to go there next summer. Should I book a ticket W: (A) Since 2002.
now? (B) For seven years.
M: Yes, that’s probably a good idea. (C) Yes, once.
5. What is true about the woman? 6. W: What did you think of the food?
6. What advice does the man give her? M: (A) No, I didn’t.
(B) It was fantastic!
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each (C) I went to the Great Wall.
question. 7. M: How long were you gone?
M: Why do people travel? Most do so to sightsee and have W: (A) On Sept. 12th.
fun. This accounts for about 51% of the people who (B) Since Monday.
visit other countries. About 27% travel to visit their (C) For three weeks.
friends or relatives. Another 16% travel for business. 8. W: What did you do?
Where do people travel? The most popular countries are M: (A) We went swimming and hiking.
France, Spain, the United States, and China. Experts say (B) It was great.
China will be the most popular place to visit by the year (C) I liked the scenery.

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9. M: I’d like to reserve a seat. destinations. All packages include accommodation in a

W: (A) Do you want to book a ticket? four-star hotel (with upgrades available in certain
(B) Would you like economy or first class? locations), a buffet breakfast, use of a rental car, and a
(C) Yes, can I help you? choice of activities and guided tours. Our Winter Get-
Aways are now available from all branches of Pearson’s.
Track 110 Call our hotline at 1-800-PTRAVEL for more details, or
Part 3 – Short Conversations drop into any branch of Pearson’s Travel and ask for a
Winter Get-Away package.
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer 16. What is being advertised?
to each question. 17. Which of the following is NOT included in the price?

Dialog I 18. How can you find out more information about this offer?

M: I heard that Diane is going to Paris next month. Talk II

W: Yeah, lucky girl. I wish I could go with her.
M: Me too. I’m lucky if I can afford to see a movie. W: At first I didn’t want to go to China. But finally my friend
W: Have you ever been out of the country? talked me into it, and I’m so glad he did. It was completely
M: Nope, have you? awesome! We climbed the Great Wall and saw that
W: I went to Mexico one time. To Cabo San Lucas. famous underground army, the Terra Cotta Warriors. We
M: What was that like? ate great noodles and had some authentic Peking duck.
W: Oh, it was so great. Warm sun, sandy beaches. I miss it! My friend had been to China before, so he knew the
M: Man, I never get to go anywhere. best places to take me. The cities were all packed with
people, but the people were really friendly, and they
10. Where is Diane going next month? wanted to practice their English with us. Probably the
11. Why has the man never been out of the country? most beautiful thing we saw was the stone forest, near
Kunming.
12. What did the woman think of Mexico?
19. What did the speaker do in China?
Dialog II 20. What did the speaker think of Chinese people?
M: Hello. Eagle Airlines. Spencer speaking. 21. How did she find all the best places in China?
W: Yes, I’d like to book a flight to Madrid for the 16th.
M: Madrid on the 16th . . . um, which flight would you like?
W: The earliest one, please.
M: That leaves at 5:45 a.m. Unit 08: Weather
W: OK. Can I reserve a seat?
M: First class or economy?  FUNCTIONS 
13. Why does the woman call the man? Track 113
14. What day will the woman’s flight leave? ► Describing the weather
15. Which flight would the woman like? 1. W: What kind of weather do you like?
M: I like sunny days.
Track 111 2. M: What’s the weather like?
W: It’s cloudy and cold.
Part 4 – Short Talks 3. M: Let’s go for a walk.
You will hear two talks, each followed by three W: No, it’s too hot and humid.
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
► Asking about the weather
to each question.
1. W: Is it going to rain today?
Talk I M: It looks like it.
2. M: How’s the weather?
W: Get away from the gray winter skies with a Winter Get- W: It’s nice and cool.
Away package from Pearson’s Travel. We have packages
to suit all budgets. Packages start from as low as $299, ► Predicting future conditions
including tax, for a weekend break for two people. 1. M: How’s the weather going to be today?
Choose from a range of domestic and international W: It looks like snow.

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2. M: Is it going to cool off soon? (C) They can go swimming.

W: No, it’s going to stay warm. (D) It is not raining anymore.
3. M: Will it be cold this weekend?
2. What is the temperature like?
W: Yes, it’ll be freezing.
(A) High
(B) Cool
 MODEL DIALOG  (C) Hot
Track 114 (D) Mild
I Did you hear the weather report? Track 116
M: What’s the weather like?
II What’s it like outside?
W: It’s still raining, dark, and cloudy.
M: Did you hear the weather report? M: Are you ready to go?
W: Yes. They said it won’t clear up until tomorrow. W: Yes, almost. By the way, what’s it like outside?
M: That’s too bad. I don’t like rainy days. M: It looks pretty overcast.
W: Really? Why not? W: What’s the temperature?
M: I think they’re boring. There’s nothing to do. M: I’ll check the thermometer. It says 85 degrees.
W: So what kind of weather do you like? W: I didn’t realize it was that warm. I’d better take off this
M: Warm and sunny, of course. sweater.
W: That’s OK, but I hate hot and humid weather. M: We should probably bring umbrellas, too.
M: Me, too. That’s almost as bad as rain. W: Did the weather report say it was going to rain?
W: So do you want to go out? M: I didn’t hear it. It’s really cloudy, though.
M: No. Let’s just stay home and watch TV. W: OK, better safe than sorry.
W: That’s a good way to spend a rainy day.
1. How is the weather?
1. How will the weather be today? (A) It is warm and cloudy.
(A) Cloudy (B) It is raining.
(B) Rainy (C) It is clear and warm.
(C) Hot and humid (D) It is hot and humid.
(D) Warm and sunny
2. Why will they take umbrellas?
2. Why doesn’t the man like rainy weather? (A) It is going to rain.
(A) It is boring. (B) It may rain.
(B) It is uncomfortable. (C) It is raining.
(C) It is too humid. (D) The weather report said that it would rain.
(D) It is cloudy.
Track 117
 SHORT DIALOGS  III We can expect snow tomorrow.
Track 115 W: Are you looking forward to winter break?
I It’s a beautiful day. M: Of course. I can’t wait to go skiing.
W: Me, too. I hope there’s going to be enough snow.
W: The weather is so nice today. M: I heard it’s supposed to get a lot colder next week.
M: Yeah, there’s hardly a cloud in the sky. W: Really? How long is it supposed to last?
W: Even though it’s sunny, it’s really mild, too. M: The weather report said that it would stay below
M: And there’s only a slight breeze. freezing for a few weeks.
W: It’s been so rainy this week. I’m glad it’s finally cleared W: That’s good news! There’ll definitely be a lot of snow.
up. M: Don’t be too excited. You never know how the weather
M: Me, too. This is perfect weather for going outside. will turn out.
W: Right. It might not be so bright and clear tomorrow.
M: I’d love to go swimming or just take a walk. 1. What did the weather report predict?
W: It’s too bad we have to stay inside. (A) Heavy snow
M: Oh well, time to get back to work. (B) Very cold weather
(C) Warmer temperatures
1. Why are they happy about the weather? (D) No change
(A) It is hotter than before.
(B) They don’t want to stay inside. 2. Why are they hoping for cold weather?
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(B) There may be a lot of snow.  LISTENING QUIZ 

(C) The weather report may not be correct.
(D) It is time to go on vacation. Track 123
You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed
 PRONUNCIATION  by two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best
answer to each question.
Track 118
Dialog I
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
attention to the difference in each pair of words. W: Thanks for coming with me today.
M: Of course. I’m glad to be outside for a change.
W: fine vine fan van few view
W: I really love days like this.
M: leaf leave half halve proof prove
M: Me, too. I always look forward to this time of year.
W: It’s cool but clear and sunny as well.
Track 119
M: And I finally get to wear my new sweater!
B Listen and circle the word you hear. W: We should do this again before it gets too cold.
1. vine 2. fan M: Yeah, it’ll start snowing by next month, probably.
3. few 4. veal 1. Which photo best represents this dialog?
5. leaf 6. halve
7. prove 8. belief 2. What is probably the season?

Track 120 Dialog II

D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close W: I can’t stand this weather.
attention to the different sounds. M: What’s wrong? It’s great!
W: Are you kidding? It’s so hot and humid!
W: 1.
Victor moved to the village on the first of November.
M: What’s wrong with that? I love hot weather.
M: 2.
Vivian loves a fantastic view of the valley.
W: When it’s like this, I don’t want to do anything.
W: 3.
Do you live in front of his office?
M: Not me. I think it’s great to go swimming on days like
M: 4.
Mrs. Fuller, give the fan to the farmer on the first of
this.
February, please.
W: Well, I like cool and cloudy days, myself.
W: 5. Fran felt better on Friday and waved at her friends
M: Isn’t that sort of boring?
driving a van.
W: No way. Mild weather makes me comfortable.
M: I like it, too, but hot weather is better.
 ORAL RESPONSES 
3. How is the weather?
Track 121
4. Why does the man like hot weather?
Listen and say your responses using information about
yourself.
Dialog III
W: 1. What’s the weather like today?
W: Wow, it’s really snowing outside. I’d better wear a coat.
2. Is it going to rain tomorrow?
M: Are you sure you want to go out?
3. What’s the best weather for hiking?
W: Well, I don’t want to miss class.
4. What did the weather report say?
M: But it’s snowing so hard! It’s practically a blizzard.
5. How’s the weather here in the fall?
W: I haven’t heard anything about class being canceled.
M: Even if it’s not, I think the weather’s too bad to drive or
 WRITTEN RESPONSES  even walk.
Track 122 W: Maybe you’re right. I don’t want to have an accident.
M: Right, and the temperature’s supposed to drop even
Listen to the questions and write your answers. more in the afternoon.
M: 1. Is it rainy here in the spring? W: And I thought this winter was going to be mild.
2. How’s the weather outside? M: Oh well. Better get used to snow and ice.
3. Do you like warm or cool weather? 5. What will the woman probably do?
4. What’s the weather going to be like next week?
5. What kind of weather do you dislike? 6. How will the temperature change during the day?

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Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each 6. W: It’s been raining for almost a week.
question. M: (A) Just wait, it’s going to clear up soon.
(B) When is it going to cool off?
M: Now it’s time for the weather report. It looks like it’s
(C) This is a good day to go to the park.
going to be a beautiful weekend, though there’s a
possibility we’ll get some rain first. On Friday, we can 7. M: What did the weather report say?
expect light winds and mild-to-cool temperatures. It’s W: (A) I didn’t bring an umbrella today.
also going to be cloudy, with a 70% chance of rain, so (B) It was really clear and sunny yesterday.
don’t forget your umbrellas. Things are going to change (C) We’ll probably have snow on Friday.
on Saturday though. It’s going to clear up and get much
8. W: How hot does it get here in the summer?
warmer, with highs in the lower 80s. It’ll stay sunny and
M: (A) It can get above 100 degrees.
warm through Sunday. Perfect weather for jogging or
(B) Summer’s almost over.
just relaxing in the park. Don’t get too relaxed, though.
(C) It’s going to stay hot for several weeks.
It looks like we may have thunderstorms and cooler
temperatures moving in by Monday. 9. M: I don’t like it when it’s so humid.
W: (A) Do you need an umbrella?
7. According to the report, on which day is it most likely to
(B) It’s really cold, too.
rain?
(C) I don’t like it, either.
8. Which chart most accurately represents the information
in the weather report? Track 126
Part 3 – Short Conversations
 LISTENING TEST 
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
Track 124 questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
Part 1 – Picture Description to each question.

Listen and choose the statement that best describes what Dialog I
you see in the picture. W: The weather’s going to be bad this summer.
1. M: (A) The woman is very busy. M: Why? What’s it going to be like?
(B) The street is covered with snow. W: First of all, it’s going to be much hotter than usual.
(C) The person is having trouble running. M: That doesn’t sound very good.
(D) The rain is turning to ice. W: Yes, and there’s also going to be a lot of rain.
M: Really? That’s going to make it really humid, isn’t it?
2. W: (A) It is a beautiful winter afternoon. W: Right. And it’s probably going to last until October.
(B) It is hard for the girl to stay outside. M: That sounds almost as bad as last year.
(C) It is usually humid near the ocean. W: It might even stay above a hundred degrees for a
(D) It is a clear and sunny day. month.
3. M: (A) The weather looks like snow. M: Looks like I’d better fix my air-conditioner.
(B) It is windy and cold. 10. What will the weather be like this summer?
(C) The man is worried about the storm.
(D) It is a good day to be outside. 11. Why is it going to be humid?
12. How was the weather last summer?
Track 125
Part 2 – Questions and Responses Dialog II
Listen and choose the best response to each question or M: It’s freezing today!
statement. W: I know. It must be below zero outside.
M: And it’s so overcast. Nothing but gray clouds.
4. W: Do you like cloudy days?
W: Yeah, it seems like it’s been this way for weeks.
M: (A) It’s probably going to rain.
M: It would be nice if it would snow, but there’s been
(B) No, I like it when it’s sunny.
nothing so far.
(C) There sure are a lot of clouds today.
W: Well, what about today?
5. M: What’s the weather like? M: I don’t know. I didn’t hear the weather report.
W: (A) It’s pretty cold.
13. What is the weather like?
(B) It was raining all night.
(C) I don’t like this weather. 14. How long has the weather been this way?

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15. What did the weather report say? 1. M: What do you do in your free time?
W: I enjoy playing golf.
Track 127 2. M: What do you like to do?
Part 4 – Short Talks W: I like reading and hiking.
3. M: What kinds of movies do you like?
You will hear two talks, each followed by three W: I like action movies the most.
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
to each question. ► Talking about frequency
1. W: How often do you go dancing?
Talk I M: Once or twice a month.
2. M: How many times have you visited Canada?
M: Before our next song, let’s get up-to-date with the latest
W: Three times.
weather. Looking at our weather forecast, we can expect
a cold front to move in from the north this afternoon, ► Asking about abilities
bringing light rains throughout the region and a chance 1. W1: Can you play tennis?
for snow flurries in the hills. Currently, conditions at the W2: Yes, but I’m not very good.
airport are partly cloudy, with a 5 to 10 mile an hour 2. M: Are you good at skiing?
breeze from the west. The temperature now is 42 W: No, I’m terrible.
degrees, with an expected morning low in the mid or 3. W1: How well can you play guitar?
low 30s. The rains should clear by tomorrow morning, W2: I can play pretty well.
and it’s looking like tomorrow might shape up to be a
pleasant, if cool, day. Join us at 10 tonight for an
 MODEL DIALOG 
update.
Track 130
16. What will the temperature most likely be tomorrow Have you ever come out here before?
morning?
W: It’s such a beautiful day today.
17. What is the weather at the airport? M: Yes, I’m glad we have some free time to enjoy it.
W: Have you ever come out here before?
18. What time will the next report be broadcast? M: Sure, I come to the lake a lot.
W: Really? How often?
Talk II M: Usually twice a month, if I have time.
W: Wow, you must really like boating.
W: If you’re planning on visiting Seoul this summer, there M: That’s right, I enjoy it very much. It’s so relaxing.
are some things you need to know about the weather. W: I agree. Actually, this is my first time to go boating here.
It’s clear and warm in June, with blue skies and few M: What? You mean you’ve never come here before?
clouds. However, around the end of June, the rainy W: No, never. I think I’ve only gone boating three times in
season starts. For about one month, it rains everyday, my life.
and even when it’s not raining, it’s almost always very M: Well, I hope you know how to swim.
cloudy. The rainy season usually ends around late July. W: Don’t worry, I’m an excellent swimmer.
From this time until the end of August, the weather is M: Good, then you can save me if I fall in.
very hot and humid, and there’s little rain. It often gets W: You’re joking, right? You must be a great swimmer, too.
above 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius. M: The truth is, I’m just a beginner.
19. What is the main purpose of this talk? 1. How often does the man go to the lake?
20. What is the weather like in June? (A) Three times a month
(B) Twice a month
21. What’s the weather like at the end of August? (C) When he has time
(D) Never
2. What is true about the woman?
Unit 09: Leisure (A) She is a better swimmer than the man.
(B) She often goes to the lake.
 FUNCTIONS  (C) She doesn’t like going boating.
(D) She has never been boating before.
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 SHORT DIALOGS  W: Really? I didn’t know you were swimming these days.
M: Yeah, I’m swimming three times a week. I really like it.
Track 131 W: Are you going tomorrow, too?
I How do you spend your spare time? M: No, I don’t have any plans.
W: Well, why don’t we play tennis? I really need to practice.
W: What do you usually do in your spare time, Keith? M: Sure, that sounds fine.
M: Oh, I probably read more than anything else.
W: What sorts of things do you like to read? 1. How often does the man go swimming?
M: All kinds, but I really like novels. (A) Twice a month
W: Who’s your favorite novelist? (B) Every afternoon
M: I think Hemingway is the best. (C) Three times a week
W: I like him, too. Which of his books have you read? (D) Once a day
M: I’ve read A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell 2. What does the woman want to do?
Tolls. They’re great! (A) She wants to find the man.
1. What does the man like to read most? (B) She wants to practice swimming.
(A) Non-fiction (C) She wants to rest.
(B) Novels (D) She wants to play tennis.
(C) Magazines
(D) Newspapers  PRONUNCIATION 
2. How many of Hemingway’s novels has the man read? Track 134
(A) One A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
(B) Two attention to the difference in each pair of words.
(C) Four
(D) Very many W: sing thing sink think sum thumb
M: pass path sin thin sick thick
Track 132
Track 135
II Where are you going to go for your
B Listen and circle the word you hear.
vacation?
1. sing 2. think
W: Hi, Jack. It’s been a while. What are you up to?
3. sum 4. mouth
M: Not much. What’ve you been doing?
5. pass 6. thin
W: Nothing special. Do you have any plans for the
7. sick 8. tenth
holidays?
M: Yeah, but it’s a secret.
Track 136
W: Come on, tell me. Where are you going to go for your
vacation? D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
M: OK, OK, I might go to England. My sister lives there. attention to the different sounds.
W: Really? How exciting! W: 1. The Smith’s house is south of here.
1. Where is the man going for his vacation? M: 2. Theodore thought Roth was at the theater on
(A) Rome Thursday.
(B) New York W: 3. Arthur thought it was worth thirty thousand dollars.
(C) The beach M: 4. Judith is the author of “The Truth of Moths.”
(D) England W: 5. Both Edith and Roth felt thirsty.

2. Who is the man going to visit?

 ORAL RESPONSES 
(A) His girlfriend
(B) His parents Track 137
(C) His sister Listen and say your responses using information about
(D) His old school friend yourself.

Track 133 W: 1. What’s your favorite sport?

2. What kind of music do you like?
III How often do you go swimming? 3. Do you like jogging?
W: Hey, Ben, what happened? I was looking for you all 4. Are you a good singer?
afternoon. 5. How often do you watch movies?
M: Oh, sorry. I must’ve been at the pool.
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 WRITTEN RESPONSES  W: Really? Me, too. Why don’t we go bowling together?
M: All right. Actually, I’m going this weekend with my
Track 138 friend.
Listen to the questions and write your answers. W: Is it OK if I join you?
M: Of course. How about meeting me here on Saturday at
M: 1. What do you like to read?
three?
2. What do you do in your free time?
W: Sounds good, I’ll see you then.
3. Do you go out to eat often?
4. Can you swim well? 5. What does the man dislike?
5. What do you like to do with your friends?
6. What do both speakers enjoy?

 LISTENING QUIZ  Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each
Track 139 question.
You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by M: Good morning, everyone. I’ve been looking at our sales
two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer report for the past five years. The numbers show that
to each question. basketballs and basketball shoes are still our most
popular items, but sales have not changed in five years.
Dialog I Baseball goods are actually a little less popular than
they were five years ago. Sales of soccer equipment
W: Robert, what do you like to do in your spare time?
have gone way up. In fact, they’ve doubled. Therefore, I
M: I like reading and listening to music. How about you?
recommend that we expand our selection of soccer
W: I don’t really like books. I like more active hobbies.
goods, especially soccer jerseys and shoes.
M: Really? Like what?
W: I love to go roller skating, play volleyball, and go hiking. 7. Where does this speech probably take place?
Oh, and I love to swim.
8. Which chart most accurately represents the information
M: You sure are active. Do you ever go skiing?
in the report?
W: No. I enjoy jogging and dancing, though.
M: What about movies?
W: I rarely watch movies. I definitely prefer going  LISTENING TEST 
outdoors. Track 140
1. Which photo best represents this dialog? Part 1 – Picture Description
2. Which hobby does the woman not mention? Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
you see in the picture.
Dialog II
1. M: (A) They are riding horses.
M: What kind of movies do you like? (B) The couple is wearing warm clothes.
W: Most kinds, really. I enjoy horror movies, romances, and (C) The woman is enjoying her job.
comedies. (D) The evening is very cold.
M: I like romances, too. Are they your favorite?
2. W: (A) The boy is ice skating.
W: Yeah, I guess so.
(B) The student is in danger.
M: Don’t you like science fiction movies?
(C) The man is skateboarding in the park.
W: I think they’re a little boring, actually. Do you like them?
(D) The skater is very bored.
M: Yeah, I’m a big fan. I like anything with action.
3. M: (A) They are running in a race.
3. What is the man’s favorite kind of movie?
(B) The cyclists are going home.
4. Why doesn’t the woman like science fiction movies? (C) The bicycles are close together.
(D) They are going to the recycling center.
Dialog III
Track 141
W: Do you have any hobbies, Tim?
M: Well, I like photography, and I also enjoy playing Part 2 – Questions and Responses
computer games. Listen and choose the best response to each question or
W: Do you exercise or do any sports? statement.
M: I’m not crazy about most sports, but I do like to go
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4. M: What do you think of horror movies? Dialog II

W: (A) It’s great.
M: How was your trip to Hawaii?
(B) Not really.
W: It was wonderful. I had a great time.
(C) They’re my favorite.
M: What was the weather like?
5. W: Do you prefer rock or classical music? W: It was sunny most of the time, but it rained
M: (A) Yes, I really like it. occasionally.
(B) I like both of them. M: What did you do while you were there?
(C) It’s much more interesting. W: A lot! I spent one week sightseeing in Honolulu and
Volcanoes National Park.
6. M: What did you do on the weekend?
M: Volcanoes? You’re pretty adventurous. Did you go to the
W: (A) I play tennis three times a week.
beach, too?
(B) I was tired, so I stayed home.
W: Of course. I went surfing every day. I also went
(C) No, I’m too busy.
hiking and rented a motorbike.
7. W: Do you ever work out at the gym? M: Do you think you’ll ever go there again?
M: (A) I work at a fitness club. W: Sure. I hope I can see all of the islands someday.
(B) I don’t feel like walking today.
(C) Yes, I swim and lift weights. 13. How was the weather in Hawaii?
14. What did the woman do every day during her vacation?
8. M: What are you doing tomorrow evening?
15. What is probably true about the woman?
W: (A) I’ll go jogging after I wake up.
(B) I had dinner with my parents.
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(C) Nothing special. How about you?
Part 4 – Short Talks
9. M: Why didn’t you go to the concert last night?
W: (A) No, I didn’t. You will hear two talks, each followed by three
(B) I already had plans. questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
(C) Because I don’t like old movies. to each question.

Track 142 Talk I

Part 3 – Short Conversations M: Come face to face with the biggest creatures wildlife has
to offer! Stretch out on a gorgeous beach or just relax in
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
the evening with a glass of wine from vineyards so glorious
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
their fruits are savored around the world. Welcome to
to each question.
the new South Africa, the destination with so much to
enrich and enchant you. South Africa plays host to sun
Dialog I
and fun seekers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. From
W: What do you feel like doing this weekend? the USA, it’s just a nonstop, overnight flight. South
M: How about going to the River Park? African Airlines—the only world-class airline with
W: Hey, that’s a good idea. We haven’t been there in a African roots and global reach. The magic of your South
while. African safari begins when you step aboard your flight.
M: Yeah. If the weather’s nice, we can hike or ride our Call your travel agent or SAA today at 1-800-999-5567.
bikes on the trail.
W: I’ll bring some food so we can have a picnic. 16. What is this an advertisement for?
M: Now you’re talking! Then again, what if it rains?
17. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an attraction
W: Well if it rains, I guess we can go to the new art
of South Africa?
museum.
M: That sounds boring. Why don’t we go to karaoke 18. How many flights are there on a trip to South Africa from
instead? the US?
W: In the afternoon?
10. Why does the man want to go to the park? Talk II
11. What does the woman want to do if it rains? M: Calling all baseball fans. This Friday night is family night
at the Los Angeles Lions baseball stadium. Come and
12. Why doesn’t the man want to visit the art museum?
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at 8 p.m. All families get a special discount price of only W: Are you good at it?
$10 dollars per person, and kids under twelve get in M: No, I’m really terrible. I always lose!
free. Also, remember that if you wear your Los Angeles W: Well, you’ve just started, after all. How often do you
Lions jersey or Los Angeles Lions hat, you can get a hot practice?
dog and a drink for one dollar. This is a great opportuni- M: I try to go three times a week.
ty for family fun and excitement. We’ll see you at the W: That’s a lot. I can see why you’re tired.
game! M: Why don’t you try, too? You might enjoy it.
W: Oh no, I hate fighting sports. I’d much rather play tennis.
19. When do families get a special discount?
M: Maybe I should try that next.
20. How much would a ticket cost for a ten year old child?
1. How often does Jim exercise these days?
21. What can you get for one dollar? (A) A few weeks
(B) Three times a month
(C) Three times a week
(D) Twice a week
Unit 10: Sports 2. What does the woman think about wrestling?
(A) She enjoys watching it.
 FUNCTIONS 
(B) She doesn’t like it.
Track 145 (C) She thinks it is too difficult.
► Explaining preferences (D) She wants to try it.
1. M1: What’s your favorite sport?
M2: I really like tennis.  SHORT DIALOGS 
2. M1: Do you like to play football? Track 147
M2: Yes, it’s a lot of fun.
3. M: What do you do for exercise? I What’s your favorite sport?
W: I usually go jogging. W: What’s your favorite sport, Trevor?
► Talking about abilities M: I’d have to say fishing.
W: Fishing? Um, isn’t that sort of boring?
1. M: Are you good at taekwondo?
M: Not to me. I think it’s peaceful and relaxing.
W: No, I’ve never tried it.
W: I guess you don’t like active sports very much.
2. M: Are you good at basketball?
M: Well, actually I like watching them, just not playing
W: Yes, I’m really good at it.
them.
3. W: How good are you at biking?
W: I see. Anyway, are you good at fishing?
M: I am pretty good.
M: Sure. I usually catch at least five fish.
► Explaining frequency W: What do you do with them?
1. M: How often do you run? M: I eat them, of course!
W: About three times a week. 1. Why does the man like fishing?
2. W1: Do you exercise much? (A) It is active.
W2: No, I hardly ever go outside. (B) It is boring.
(C) It is exciting.
 MODEL DIALOG  (D) It is relaxing.
Track 146 2. How good is the man at fishing?
Are you good at it? (A) He usually catches fish.
(B) He always catches fish.
W: Wow, Jim, you look really tired! (C) He never catches fish.
M: Yeah, I’ve been exercising a lot these days. (D) He rarely catches fish.
W: Really? When did you start?
M: Just a few weeks ago. I’m still not used to it. Track 148
W: What exactly are you doing?
M: I joined a wrestling club! II Let’s go see a soccer game.
W: Huh? I didn’t know you liked wrestling. W: Why don’t we do something this weekend?
M: Actually, I like it a lot. It’s a lot more fun than other M: What do you suggest?
sports I’ve done. W: Let’s go see a soccer game.

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M: I don’t like soccer very much. There’s not enough W: sheep cheap shop chop shoes choose
action. M: ship chip cash catch wash watch
W: Well, do you know if there are any other games?
M: There’s a baseball game in the park every Saturday Track 151
night. B Listen and circle the word you hear.
W: Hmm. Baseball’s OK.
M: Actually, I love baseball. I used to watch it once a 1. sheep 2. shop
month at least. 3. choose 4. mush
W: I’m glad you like something. Let’s go then. 5. ship 6. catch
7. wash 8. shows
1. Why doesn’t the man like soccer?
(A) He thinks it is not exciting. Track 152
(B) He dislikes active sports.
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
(C) He has never played it.
attention to the different sounds.
(D) He cannot understand the rules.
W: 1. Shall we buy cheddar cheese and chicken broth?
2. How often did the man use to watch baseball games?
M: 2. Fisher bought some Danish cherries and Swiss
(A) Once a week
chocolate to make an Irish dish.
(B) Once a month
W: 3. Watch the Spanish washing machine shake.
(C) Every night
M: 4. Show Charlie a special British machine.
(D) Twice a week
W: 5. This dish is a mixture of fresh French bread and
Swedish salad.
Track 149
III How often do you exercise?  ORAL RESPONSES 
M: You look pretty healthy, Kat. Do you do any sports? Track 153
W: I’ve practiced taekwondo for a few years.
M: I had no idea. So you like martial arts? Listen and say your responses using information about
W: Not really. I just like taekwondo because it’s fun and yourself.
safe.
M: 1. What do you do for exercise?
M: How often do you practice?
2. Do you like to play any sports?
W: These days I’m practicing four times a week.
3. How often do you go swimming?
M: Wow, that sounds like hard work. Why do you train so
4. Can you play tennis?
much?
5. How good are you at bowling?
W: There’s a tournament coming soon, and I want to do as
well as I can.
M: You must be really good by now.  WRITTEN RESPONSES 
W: I guess so. I got second place in the last tournament, Track 154
anyway.
M: That’s great! Just don’t kick me. Listen to the questions and write your answers.
1. Why does Kat like taekwondo? W: 1. Do you like team sports more than individual
(A) It is a martial art. sports?
(B) It is good exercise. 2. Can you run more than five kilometers?
(C) It is fun. 3. What kinds of sports are you good at?
(D) It helps her stay healthy. 4. Which do you like more, watching sports or playing
2. Why does the man think Kat is good at taekwondo? them?
(A) She practices very hard. 5. How often do you exercise during the week?
(B) She got second place in a tournament.
(C) She has practiced for several years.  LISTENING QUIZ 
(D) She looks very healthy.
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 PRONUNCIATION  You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed
by two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best
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answer to each question.
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay
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Dialog I Olympics, but I have to practice a lot harder. Another

sport I love is basketball, but I only play maybe once a
W: How do you like this game?
week. I’m not very tall, so I’m not very good at it, but I
M: It’s OK. It’s not that exciting to me, though.
like it anyway. Skiing is also fun, but I don’t get to go
W: Why not? Don’t you like tennis?
skiing very often. It doesn’t snow much where I live, so
M: I like to play it, but watching isn’t that interesting.
it’s hard to do most winter sports. I’d like to take a ski
W: Then what sports do you like to watch?
trip next year, but I’m not sure I’ll have time. When I’m
M: Basketball is really exciting.
not busy with anything else, I like to go dancing, but I
W: Really? Can you play it, too?
don’t think that’s a sport.
M: Well, I can, but I’m really terrible.
W: Why don’t we play sometime? 7. How often does the woman play basketball?
M: The truth is, I’m much better at tennis.
8. Which chart best represents the information in the talk?
1. Which photo best represents this dialog?
2. What is the man good at?  LISTENING TEST 
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Dialog II
Part 1 – Picture Description
W: You look like you’re in good shape.
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
M: Thanks. I try to stay active.
you see in the picture.
W: What do you do for exercise?
M: I usually lift weights every Monday and Thursday 1. M: (A) The ball is very fast.
afternoon. (B) The child is playing with her friends.
W: Do you do aerobics, too? (C) She is playing in a park.
M: Sure, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (D) The girl is playing with a ball.
W: What’s your favorite sport?
M: Probably racquetball, but I don’t get to play it very 2. W: (A) The fighter is beating his opponent.
often. (B) The fighters are kicking each other.
(C) The fight is dangerous.
3. How many days a week does the man usually exercise? (D) The boys are training for the competition.
4. The man does NOT do which of the following activities? 3. M: (A) People are watching a baseball game.
(B) The fans are supporting their team.
Dialog III (C) The friends are enjoying the program.
M: Do you like any sports? (D) The game is not exciting.
W: Badminton is fun, and I like to go bowling, too.
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W: Just twice a month, usually. Do you like bowling, too? Part 2 – Questions and Responses
M: Uh-uh. It’s really boring to me. But I do like
Listen and choose the best response to each question or
badminton.
statement.
W: Why do you think bowling is boring?
M: I like hitting a ball, but I don’t like rolling one. 4. W: How often do you play tennis?
W: I see. Well, how about tennis? M: (A) It takes about twenty minutes.
M: No, it’s too hard. I really just like badminton. (B) Three times a month
W: OK, let’s go play it then. (C) I’m not very good at it.
5. How often does the woman go bowling? 5. M: Do you like to watch football?
6. What sport do they both enjoy? W: (A) I play football with my friends every Friday.
(B) Yes, I can play it.
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each (C) No, it’s not very interesting.
question. 6. W: What sports can you play?
W: I’m a real sports nut. I like most sports, but I think my M: (A) I’m pretty good at table tennis.
favorite is swimming. I usually swim three times a week. (B) I go mountain biking every weekend.
On Mondays and Wednesdays I get up early and swim (C) I never win at bowling.
before school from five to six. I also go swimming on 7. M: Do you get much exercise?
Saturday afternoon. My dream is to swim at the W: (A) No, I’m usually too busy.

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(B) Yes, I like to exercise a lot. Track 159

(C) I usually get ninety points in basketball. Part 4 – Short Talks
8. M: How are you at bowling? You will hear two talks, each followed by three
W: (A) It’s probably my favorite sport. questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
(B) It’s not difficult. to each question.
(C) I’m pretty good at it.
9. W: Can you run for thirty minutes? Talk I
M: (A) Yes, running is very good exercise. M: A Sumo wrestling match begins with several traditional
(B) No, I’m really out of shape. rituals. First, the wrestlers step into the ring and stomp
(C) I can play all kinds of sports. their feet. This stomping is a ritual to drive out any evil
spirits in the wrestling ring. Next, the wrestlers throw
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Part 3 – Short Conversations the ring and themselves pure or clean. And the last
ritual before the match begins is clapping and showing
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
open hands to each other. This ritual shows each wrestler
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
there are no weapons or tricks in the ring. All of this is
to each question.
done to ensure it will be a fair fight.
Dialog I 16. What kind of sport is described in this information?
M: What sport are you best at? 17. What part of the sport is described in this talk?
W: That would probably be fencing.
M: I had no idea. When did you start? 18. How is salt used by the athletes?
W: My parents started me in a fencing class when I was
ten. Talk II
M: You must have practiced a lot. M: I’d like to welcome all our students to summer sports
W: Well, I had to. My coach was really strict. camp. Since this is your first day, you should sign up for
M: How often did you practice? the sport you want to take while you’re here. You can
W: Six days a week. My coach wanted me to go to the sign up for soccer, volleyball, field hockey, or rugby.
Olympics. After you sign up, your counselor will assign you to
M: Why didn’t you? You must have been good enough. either the red team or the blue team. We will have several
W: Maybe I was, but the truth is, I didn’t enjoy it very much. matches between teams, so remember to choose a
sport you are good at. If you’re good at running and
10. Why did the woman start learning fencing?
grabbing people, rugby is a good choice. If you’re fast
11. Why did the woman have to practice so much? and can jump high, try volleyball. Finally, I hope you
enjoy your month here, and I look forward to seeing lots
12. What does the woman probably think about fencing?
of excellent competition.
Dialog II 19. Which of the following is NOT a sport offered by the
W: Are you ready? camp?
M: Of course. You’re definitely going to lose this time. 20. According to the announcement, who should sign up to
W: Why do you think that? I’m still much better than you. play rugby?
M: But I’ve been practicing a lot. Two hours a day!
W: It doesn’t matter how much you practice. I’m still better. 21. How long is the sports camp?
M: I’m sure you’re going to miss every swing.
W: It doesn’t matter how hard you hit the ball. I can still
run faster.
M: Well, the court’s open now. Let’s find out! Unit 11: Health
13. Which player wins most often?  FUNCTIONS 
14. How much does the man practice? Track 161
15. What sport are they probably playing? ► Asking about health
1. W: You look pale. Are you OK?
M: No, I have bad stomachache.
2. M: Do you feel well?
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3. M: How’s your flu?  SHORT DIALOGS 

W: It’s gone. I feel much better.
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► Giving suggestions and advice
1. W: What do you do when you have a cold?
I How’s your cold?
M: Drink lots of water and get plenty of rest. W: Hi, Robert, how’s your cold?
2. M: I really want to lose weight. M: <coughing> Oh, hi, Karen. <coughing> It’s better, but now
W: You should eat less and exercise more. I’ve got this cough.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. Have you had it long?
► Complaining
M: <coughing> Yeah, it’s lasted for two weeks. I’m really
1. M: My skin is so dry and itchy! sick of it.
W: Did you try putting on some lotion? W: Are you taking anything?
2. M: My legs are killing me! M: Just some regular cough medicine, but it doesn’t help
W: Do you want to sit down for a while? much. <coughing> My throat is still really sore.
3. W: I’m so sick of this toothache W: Why don’t you try drinking hot water with honey? It
M: You’d better see a dentist. works pretty well for me.
M: I’ve never had that. <coughing> I’ll try it and see what
 MODEL DIALOG  happens.
W: I’m sure you’ll be better soon.
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Are you OK? 1. How long has the man been sick?
(A) Less than a week
W: Hey, Tyrone. Your nose is all red. Are you OK? (B) Two weeks
M: I have bad allergies. They’ve been bothering me all (C) More than two weeks
week. (D) One month
W: I’m sorry to hear that. What are your symptoms?
M: My nose is really runny, and I’ve got a terrible headache 2. Why does the woman recommend hot water and honey?
that won’t go away. (A) It tastes better than regular cough medicine.
W: That sounds pretty bad. Did you take any medicine? (B) It helps her when she has a cough.
M: I did. But it hasn’t helped. Actually, it seems like it’s (C) It can treat colds as well as sore throats.
getting worse. (D) It is made of natural ingredients.
W: You’d better go see a doctor.
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W: Even if it’s nothing serious, you should still have it II I think I’ve got the flu.
checked out.
M: You’re probably right. Can you recommend a doctor? W: May I help you?
W: Mine is pretty good. I can give you his number. M: Yes. I think I’ve got the flu.
M: Thanks. Do I need to make an appointment? W: What are your symptoms?
W: Of course. Just call the office, and a nurse will set it up M: Well, I’m really sore, I have a lot of congestion, and a
for you. high fever. I’m not coughing or sneezing, though.
M: I guess I need to do that as soon as possible. W: You need some extra-strength flu medicine.
W: I hope you feel better soon. M: How much should I take?
W: Two tablets every six hours is enough. You shouldn’t
1. What illness does the man have? take more than that.
(A) A cold M: Should I do anything else?
(B) The flu W: Get plenty of rest and drink a lot of fluids. If your flu
(C) An infection doesn’t clear up in a week, you’d better see a doctor.
(D) Allergies M: Thanks for your help.
2. How did the woman help the man? 1. Which of the following is one of the man’s symptoms?
(A) She gave him some medicine. (A) Congestion
(B) She recommended a doctor. (B) Coughing
(C) She took him to the hospital. (C) Sneezing
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2. When should the man see a doctor? W: 1. The crew collected clues by the river.
(A) If he cannot get enough rest M: 2. Poor Miss Lee can’t get a lucky break.
(B) If he has a high fever W: 3. Larry is really lonely.
(C) If he takes more than two tablets in six hours M: 4. He’ll feel better later.
(D) If he is not better after one week W: 5. We’ll leave when we’re ready.

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III Why don’t you tell me what’s wrong? Track 169
M: Why don’t you tell me what’s wrong? Listen and say your responses using information about
W: My stomach is killing me! yourself.
M: Is there anything else?
M: 1. Do you feel well?
W: I have really bad indigestion, too. It’s awful.
2. How often do you visit a doctor?
M: Hmm. When did it start?
3. What do you do when you have a headache?
W: Early this morning after I got up. It’s gotten worse since
4. Are you allergic to any food?
then.
5. What kind of food is the healthiest?
M: Did you eat or drink anything unusual last night?
W: Well, it was my birthday, so I ate a lot of cake and other
stuff.  WRITTEN RESPONSES 
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those symptoms.
W: But it’s never made me feel this bad before! Listen to the questions and write your answers.
M: I understand. It’s just a sign that you’re getting older. W: 1. What do you take for a fever?
1. Where is the woman feeling the most pain? 2. How’s your health these days?
(A) In her head 3. When was the last time you had an eye exam?
(B) In her legs 4. What do you do to stay healthy?
(C) In her throat 5. How often do you get a cold?
(D) In her stomach
 LISTENING QUIZ 
2. According to the doctor, what is the reason for the
woman’s problem? Track 171
(A) Not drinking enough water You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed by
(B) Getting up too late two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
(C) Eating too much to each question.
(D) Taking the wrong medicine
Dialog I
 PRONUNCIATION 
M: How are you feeling, Ms. Richardson?
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A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay afternoon.
attention to the difference in each pair of words. M: What did you have for lunch?
W: Just a salad.
W: low row liver river feel fear M: Did you notice anything wrong with the food?
M: pool poor collect correct Blake break W: Well, the salad did taste kind of funny.
M: I see. Let me give you some antacids. Let me know if
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B Listen and circle the word you hear. W: Thanks, doctor.

1. low 2. river 1. Which photo best represents this dialog?

3. feel 4. heel 2. What is the woman complaining about?
5. poor 6. collect
7. break 8. clue Dialog II

Track 168 M: Doctor, recently I don’t see things as well as I used to.
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close W: What do you mean?
attention to the different sounds.

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M: During the day, I can see just fine, but at night, I have 7. What will the speaker recommend?
trouble seeing signs when I’m driving.
8. Which chart best represents the information in the
W: When was the last time you had an eye exam?
report?
M: About a year ago.
W: Why don’t you come in next week? I’d like to have a
look at your eyes.  LISTENING TEST 
M: Do you think something’s seriously wrong? Track 172
W: I doubt it. You probably just need glasses.
M: OK I see. Is there anything else I should do?
Part 1 – Picture Description
W: Well, try not to drive too much at night. Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
you see in the picture.
3. Why did the man go to see the doctor?
1. M: (A) The woman is very sick.
4. According to the doctor, what is probably the man’s
(B) She’s blowing her nose.
problem?
(C) The patient needs medicine.
(D) It is cold in the room.
Dialog III
2. W: (A) The doctors are preparing for surgery.
W: I’m trying to live healthier these days. Do you have any
(B) They are waiting in the office.
suggestions?
(C) The dentist is filling a cavity.
M: Well, I read that you should eat vegetables and fruit
(D) They are looking at the woman’s teeth.
with every meal.
W: Every meal? That’s a lot. Some days I don’t eat any fruit 3. M: (A) The woman is very patient.
at all. (B) The doctor is examining the woman.
M: You’d better start, then. The sooner the better. (C) She is happy the checkup is finished.
W: Um, OK, any other ideas? (D) They are ready to have the exam.
M: Keep active! You should exercise for at least thirty
minutes a day. Track 173
W: But I don’t have time to go to the gym. Part 2 – Questions and Responses
M: You don’t have to. Why not walk instead of driving or
taking a taxi if the place you’re going isn’t too far? Listen and choose the best response to each question or
W: Now that sounds like something I could do. statement.
M: And don’t skip breakfast. It’s the most important meal 4. W: What do you do when you have a cold?
of the day. M: (A) I go jogging for half an hour.
W: Wow, you sure know a lot about staying healthy. (B) No, I feel fine.
5. According to the man, how often should the woman eat (C) I drink lots of hot tea.
fruits and vegetables? 5. W: I think I’m coming down with the flu.
6. What advice is the woman most likely to follow? M: (A) You’d better get some rest.
(B) I usually drink lots of orange juice.
Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each (C) You look well.
question. 6. M: Are you OK?
M: I’m happy to report that we’ve finished our study on W: (A) That sounds like a good idea.
weight loss. We asked the question: What is more (B) No, my back is killing me!
effective for losing weight, dieting or exercise? To find (C) Yes, I’m going to see my doctor.
the answer, we followed 2000 people for four months. 7. W: What should I take for a fever?
On average, people who exercised lost four pounds in M: (A) Just take some aspirin.
the first two months. Afterward, they didn’t lose any (B) You’d better take a rest.
more weight, but they didn’t gain any either. Dieters (C) Yes, I have a bad fever.
lost three pounds in the first month, then two pounds
again the second month. They kept the weight off for 8. M: How’s your stomachache?
one month afterward. However, in the last month, most W: (A) I’m fine.
of the dieters gained about three pounds back. Based (B) You shouldn’t eat too much.
on these results, we’re going to recommend that people (C) It’s a lot better, thanks.
worry less about dieting and try to exercise more.
9. W: I really need to lose weight.
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(B) Eat less and exercise. Before beginning an exercise program, you should have
(C) I weigh 200 pounds. a check-up to make sure you have no medical problems.
Also, you shouldn’t do difficult exercises from the start.
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Part 3 – Short Conversations yourself by trying too hard too soon. You should start by
doing easy exercises, like walking or jogging, and progress
You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three little by little to harder ones, like weight lifting.
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer Swimming is also a great exercise for those that need a
to each question. low-impact workout. Once you begin your exercise program,
continue regularly and don’t give up. The key to exercising
Dialog I to good health is consistency.
W: Honey, how did the appointment with the doctor go?
16. Who is this advice for?
M: OK, I guess.
W: Did he find out anything besides your sore throat? 17. How can people hurt themselves?
M: Yeah, he told me that my glands were swollen.
18. When should you start an exercise program?
W: Did you tell him that you had a hard time swallowing?
M: Yes. He did a test to find out whether or not it’s a viral
Talk II
infection.
W: Does that mean you need to see him again? M: Winter is right around the corner, and chilly weather
M: Uh-huh. I’ll have to go back on Wednesday. means increased risk of colds and flu. Here’s some
advice to help keep you healthy this winter. First of all,
10. Which one of the following is NOT a symptom that the
be sure to wash your hands often, especially when you
man has?
come home. Washing your hands thoroughly is one of
11. Why is the man going to see the doctor again? the easiest ways to fight germs. Be sure to also wear
the right clothes. If your body isn’t warm enough, it’s
12. What will the woman probably say next?
easier to get sick, so don’t forget to wear a sweater,
coat, or even long underwear. Finally, it’s a good idea to
Dialog II
get a flu shot at the beginning of winter. It doesn’t cost
W: This is such a long flight. I’m really starting to feel much, and it may save you a lot of discomfort.
uncomfortable.
19. What is the purpose of this announcement?
M: Have you had a chance to stand up and walk around?
W: No, it’s not easy to get up when you’re in the middle 20. According to the announcement, what is one of the
seat. easiest ways to prevent illness?
M: That’s true, but you should get up anyway. Stretching
21. What can you do at the beginning of winter?
your legs will help a lot.
W: You’re probably right. Even a little movement would
help.
M: It’ll definitely help the circulation in your legs.
W: OK, I’ll go walk for a little while. I just hope we land
Unit 12: Interviewing and Working
soon.
 FUNCTIONS 
13. Where does this conversation take place?
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14. Where is the woman’s seat? ► Interviewing for a job
15. Why does the man advise the woman to stand up and 1. M1: What skills do you have?
walk around? M2: I can design web pages.
2. W: Would you spell your last name, please?
Track 175 M: It’s M-I-L-L-E-R.
Part 4 – Short Talks 3. M1: Why did you apply to this company?
M2: I’d like to work in a fast-growing company.
You will hear two talks, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer ► Talking with co-workers
to each question. 1. W: How do you like it here?
M: It’s great. Everybody’s really friendly.
Talk I 2. M: How long have you been working here?
W: I just started last week.
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3. W1: What made you decide to move here? M: That’s very impressive! Do you have any teaching
W2: I wanted to live somewhere warm. experience?
W: Yes, I’ve been a private piano teacher for three years.
► Talking with a manager
M: When can you start?
1. M1: Are you going to finish on time? W: I can start any time.
M2: No, we’re behind schedule.
2. W1: Can I have time off next week? 1. What kind of job is Liz probably applying for?
W2: I’m sorry, but we’re too busy right now. (A) Professional pianist
3. M1: How long is it going to take you? (B) Music teacher
M2: At least two or three hours. (C) Music store clerk
(D) Composer
 MODEL DIALOG  2. When did Liz graduate from college?
(A) Two years ago
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(B) Last year
Can you spell your last name for me? (C) Three years ago
W: What’s your name? (D) She hasn’t graduated yet
M: My name is Samuel Getta.
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M: It’s G-E-T-T-A. II How do you like it here?
W: You’re applying for a position in our I.T. department.
What kinds of skills do you have? W: You’re new here, aren’t you?
M: I’m trained to set up and maintain computer networks. M: Yes, I just started last month.
W: Why do you want to work for us? W: So how do you like it here so far?
M: I’d like an opportunity to work for a large company. M: It’s great. Everybody’s pretty friendly, and I like having a
W: Are you willing to travel? flexible schedule.
M: Yes, ma’am. W: What did you do before you started here?
W: When can you start? M: I was working in a printing shop.
M: I can start in two weeks, after I give notice at my current W: What made you decide to change jobs?
job. M: I had to commute an hour every day, so I wanted
W: OK. We’ll contact you next week, Mr. Getta. Thank you something closer to home.
for your time. W: So how long does it take to get to work now?
M: Thanks. M: It’s only five minutes by motorbike.

1. What kind of job is Mr. Getta applying for? 1. Why did the man quit his old job?
(A) Information technology (A) The pay was low.
(B) Accounting (B) The work was too hard.
(C) Teaching (C) His office was far from home.
(D) Sales (D) He didn’t like his boss.

2. Why does Mr. Getta want to work for the company? 2. What is NOT true about the man’s new job?
(A) It pays well (A) His co-workers are nice.
(B) It is large. (B) He can choose his schedule.
(C) It has an I.T. department. (C) It’s close to home.
(D) It will let him travel. (D) The work is easy.

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III I’d like to take some time off.
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M: Excuse me, Ms. Yang?
I When can you start? W: Oh. Hi Paul.
M: Can you tell me about yourself? M: Do you have a moment?
W: Yes. My name is Liz Williams. I’m twenty-three years old. W: Sure, come on in. Sit down. What is it?
I graduated from Indiana University last year. My major M: Would it be possible for me to take a couple of days off
was music, and I specialized in piano. I received the next month?
first prize at a major music contest in Indiana two years W: Is everything OK?
ago. M: Oh, yes. It’s just that my sister’s getting married, and I
have to go out of town for the wedding.

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W: Will you be able to get all your work done? It’s going to  WRITTEN RESPONSES 
be a busy month.
M: Yes, ma’am. I’ll get everything finished on time. Track 186
W: OK, Paul, that should be no problem. Just remember to Listen to the questions and write your answers.
fill out the “Leave Request” form.
W: 1. Would you spell your last name, please?
M: Thanks, Ms. Yang.
2. What kind of job would you like to have?
1. Why does the man want to take time off? 3. How long have you been studying at your school?
(A) He is going to get married. 4. What kind of computer skills do you have?
(B) He has worked very hard. 5. How long have you been studying English?
(C) He is looking for a new job.
(D) He wants to go to a wedding.  LISTENING QUIZ 
2. What does the woman think about the man’s request? Track 187
(A) She thinks it is a bad idea.
You will hear a series of dialogs and a talk, each followed
(B) She thinks he will not be able to finish all his work.
by two questions. Listen carefully and choose the best
(C) She thinks he should work more hours.
answer to each question.
(D) She thinks it is no problem.
Dialog I
 PRONUNCIATION 
M: Hey, Jenny. How do you like your new job?
Track 182 W: I like it, I guess. The work’s interesting, and I like my
A Listen carefully to the following two sounds. Then pay co-workers.
attention to the difference in each pair of words. M: You don’t sound very excited about it.
W: Well, the thing I don’t like is the office.
W: zest jest Zack Jack zoo Jew
M: Why, what’s the matter?
M: buzz budge fuzz fudge Zoe Joe
W: Fifteen of us work in one room, so it’s very noisy
and there’s no privacy.
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M: Really? Don’t you have a private cubicle?
B Listen and circle the word you hear. W: No. We don’t even have our own desks. We sit right
1. zest 2. Jack next to each other.
3. Jew 4. G M: Wow. Do you have any personal space at all?
5. buzz 6. fudge W: No, it’s really crowded. I only have a small place for
7. Zoe 8. Janie my computer and telephone.
1. Which photo best represents this dialog?
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2. Why doesn’t Jenny like her office?
D Listen and repeat the following sentences, paying close
attention to the different sounds. Dialog II
W: 1. Janie is very zany. W: How’s the project coming along, Tony?
M: 2. Does Zoe begin with Z or G? M: We’re a little behind schedule, Ms. Yang.
W: 3. The judge won’t budge. W: What’s the problem?
M: 4. In the fridge there’s fudge, jelly, and jam. M: Two of my people have been home sick all week.
W: 5. Jack and Zoe are going to the zoo. W: That’s no good. The deadline is Monday. Can you finish
on time?
 ORAL RESPONSES  M: I don’t think we can get it done by then. Can I have an
extension?
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W: How much more time are you going to need?
Listen and say your responses using information about M: I need another twenty-four hours.
yourself. W: This is a really important project. I’m depending on you,
M: 1. What’s your last name? Tony.
2. What kinds of skills do you have? M: I won’t let you down, Ms. Yang.
3. Where do you live? W: I hope not. You’re skating on thin ice this time.
4. Can you drive a bus? 3. When will Tony be able to finish the project?
5. What languages can you speak?
4. Why is Tony’s project behind schedule?

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Dialog III Track 189

W: What are you doing now, Mr. Wilson? Part 2 – Questions and Responses
M: I work for Bell Systems as a programmer. Listen and choose the best response to each question or
W: I see. How long have you been working there? statement.
M: I’ve been there about five years.
W: Do you like your job? 4. W: You were just hired here, weren’t you?
M: Oh, yes. I like it a lot. M: (A) My salary is lower now.
W: Then, why do you want to move to a new company? (B) No, I wasn’t fired.
M: My wife and I are having a baby, so I’d like to increase (C) Yes, I started last week.
my income. 5. M: Where did you learn to speak German?
5. How long has Mr. Wilson been working at Bell Systems? W: (A) I studied for several years.
(B) I already speak a little German.
6. Why does Mr. Wilson want a new job? (C) I studied it in university.

Now listen to the talk, and choose the best answer to each 6. W: Do you have any management experience?
question. M: (A) I can start any time.
(B) Yes, I ran an office with ten employees.
W: A recent online survey conducted by an Internet newspaper (C) I’d like to have a fair manager.
asked the question, “What is most important to you
when choosing a job?” Two thousand people responded, 7. M: Why did you quit your job?
with surprising results. Only 20% of the people said W: (A) I couldn’t make enough money there.
that money was the most important. The number one (B) Thanks, I’ll give it a try.
factor for choosing a job was “doing something I enjoy.” (C) Two weeks ago.
This was chosen by 40% of the respondents. 25% said 8. W: How did you hear about this job?
that “a peaceful working environment” was the most M: (A) I saw an advertisement online.
important for them. Other factors included “no stress” (B) I’m working as a mechanic right now.
and “being close to home.” “Having a nice boss” and (C) I can hear you clearly.
“not having to work late were important, too.” These figures
suggest that people are looking for more than a high 9. M: Do you want to meet at noon or 3:30?
salary when they go job-hunting. W: (A) That sounds fine.
(B) Noon is better for me.
7. How was this survey conducted? (C) OK, I think I can make it.
8. Which chart best represents the information in the talk?
Track 190
 LISTENING TEST  Part 3 – Short Conversations
Track 188 You will hear two dialogs, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
Part 1 – Picture Description to each question.
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what
you see in the picture. Dialog I
1. M: (A) She is writing on the board. M: Ms. Moore, can you tell me about your education?
(B) The woman is signing a document. W: I graduated from the University of Chicago in 1996.
(C) The table is covered with paper. M: What did you major in?
(D) They are finishing their coffee break. W: Computer Science.
M: Are you currently employed?
2. W: (A) The teacher is giving a lecture.
W: Yes, I’ve been a graphic designer at Moon
(B) The manager is explaining the project.
Communications since 2005.
(C) They are taking notes on the discussion.
M: And why are you interested in working at our
(D) They are watching a movie.
company?
3. M: (A) There is a meeting in the room. W: I’m very interested in photography and travel, and
(B) The man is taking a break from work. working for your magazine would allow me to
(C) The worker’s shoes are in the drawer. pursue both of those interests.
(D) He is asleep in the park.

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M: Well, let me tell you some things you’ll need to know if 16. Where is this announcement taking place?
you’re hired.
17. In which of the following areas does Job Power NOT
10. What did the woman study in university? have an opening?
11. What position is the woman probably applying for? 18. What does the announcement advise the applicants to
do?
12. What will the man probably talk about next?
Talk II
Dialog II
W: Are you searching for a job in information technology?
W: Hey, Martin, how did your job interview go?
Then don’t miss the 2008 Bright Tomorrow Job Fair, May
M: I’m not sure, but I don’t think I got the job.
3rd to 4th at the Regal Hotel in downtown Dallas. If you’re
W: That’s too bad. What happened?
interested in a career in programming, computer animation,
M: I don’t have enough experience with cooking.
game design, or building multimedia websites, this is a
W: Well, maybe they have another position available.
great opportunity to meet recruiters from some of the
M: They also need a delivery driver, but I can’t drive.
most exciting and prestigious companies worldwide. For
W: Maybe you can do customer service.
more information, call the Regal Hotel or visit our website
M: I could, but they need somebody who can work every
to reserve your ticket.
day.
W: Don’t worry about it. I’m sure you’ll find something 19. How long is this event going to last?
soon.
20. Who might be interested in this announcement?
M: I sure hope so. I’m tired of not having any money.
21. What might people attending this job fair see there?
13. Where did the man probably apply for a job?
14. Why can’t the man get a customer service position?
15. Which of the following is NOT true?

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Part 4 – Short Talks
You will hear two talks, each followed by three
questions. Listen carefully and choose the best answer
to each question.

Talk I
W: Thank you for calling Job Power Employment office. We
currently have employment opportunities in the following
job categories: CAD-CAM Design Engineering, Factory
Assembly Supervision, Quality Control, and Clerical. If
you have experience in any of these fields and would
like to apply for a position with our company, please
send your resume to Job Power Employment office,
attention: John Lee. Please include your phone number.
Please do not call our office to inquire about interviews.
You will be contacted if you meet our requirements. If
you would like more information about other jobs available,
please drop by the office between the hours of ten and
five. Thank you for calling Job Power.

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