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Similar ideas
about having and
raising children
A steady
job
The same
beliefs
At least
as much
education
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The same
background

In your opinion, which of the things above are most important to look for
in a partner? Did any of the items surprise you? Which? Why?
Are there other important qualities missing from the list?

Fl CONVERSATION What are you looking for?

0 A Listen and practice.

Joe: What are you doing?
Roy: I'm setting up my profile for this online dating site.
I have to describe the kind of person I'm looking for.
Joe: I see. And what are you looking for?
Roy: Oh, I like people who aren't too serious and who have
a good sense of humor. You know, someone I can
have fun with.
Joe: OK. Uh, what else?
Roy: Well, I'd like someone I have something in common
with - who I can talk to easily.
Joe: I think I know just the girl for you: my cousin Lisa.
She's a lot of fun and she loves sports, just like you.
Roy: Well, why not? I'll give it a try.
Joe: OK, I'll invite her over for dinner, and you can tell me
what you think.

0 B Listen to Joe and Roy discuss Lisa after they had dinner
together. What did Roy think of her?
B GRAMMAR FOCUS
0 Relative pronouns

As the subject of a clause As the object of a clause

I like people who/that aren't too serious. I want someone (who/that) I can have fun with.
I like people who/that have a good sense of humor. I'd like someone (who/that) I can talk to easily.
GRAMMAR PLUS see page 132

A Match the information in columns A and B. Then compare with a partner.

A B
1. I don't like to work with people who/that __g__ a. help me understand things easily.
2. I have some good, old friends who/that b. is messy.
3. I discuss my problems with people who/that _ _ c. are too competitive.
4. I don't want to have a roommate who/that d. I can respect as a leader.
5. I'd like to have a boss who/that e. I met in middle school.
6. I enjoy teachers who/that _ _ f. I have a lot in common with.
7. I'm looking for a partner who/that _ _ g. can give me good advice.

B Put a line through who/that in part A if it's optional. Then compare with a partner.

C PAIR WORK Complete the sentences in column A with your own information.
Do you and your partner have similar opinions?
A: I don't like to work with people who are too competitive.
B: Neither do I. I like to work with people who are friendly and helpful.

(1 WORD POWER Personality traits

A Match the words with the definitions. Then decide whether the words
are positive (P) or negative (N). Write P or N after each word.
h 1. easygoing _p_ a. a person who doesn't change easily and is stubborn
2. egotistical _ _ b. someone who doesn't like giving or spending money
3. inflexible _ _ c. someone who has a very high opinion of him- or herself
4. modest__ d. someone who is helpful and encouraging
s. outgoing _ _ e. a person who doesn't do what he or she promised
6. stingy__ f. a person who enjoys being with other people
7. supportive__ g. a person who has unpredictable or irregular moods
8. temperamental _ _ h. a person who doesn't worry much or get angry easily
9. unreliable__ I. someone who doesn't brag about his or her accomplishments

B PAIR WORK Cover the definitions. Take turns talking about the adjectives
in your own words.
"An easygoing person is someone who ..• "

C PAIR WORK Think of at least two adjectives to describe your favorite

relative. Then tell a partner.

That's my kind of friend!

 LISTENING What's new?

0 A Listen to conversatio ns that describe three people. Are the descriptions

positive (P) or negative (N)? Check (✓) the box.

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2. Mrs. Leblanc OP ON
3. Pablo OP ON

0 B Listen again. Write two adjectives that describe each person in the chart.

[•"1 DISCUSSION The right qualities

A What is the ideal friend, parent, or partner like? Add your own type of person under People. Then
write one quality each ideal person should have, and one each should not have.
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People This person is ... This person is not ...

The ideal friend

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The ideal parent

The ideal partner

The ideal

B GROUP WORK Take turns describing your ideal people. Try

to agree on the two most important qualities for each person.
A: I think the ideal friend is someone who is supportive and
who is a good listener.
B: I agree. The ideal friend is someone who isn't critical ...
C: Oh, I'm not sure I agree....

fj WRITING A good friend

A Think about a good friend. Answer the questions. Then write a paragraph.
What is this person like?
How long have you known each other?
How did you meet?
How are you similar?
How are you different?
What makes your relationship special?

My friend Nolan is easygoing and doesn't take llfe too seriously.

He's someone who loves to have fun, and he makes sure everyone else
has a good time, too. We met about six years ago ...

B PAIR WORK Exchange paragraphs . How are your

friends similar? How are they different?

Unit 1
•• PERSPECTIVES Are you difficult to please?

0 A Listen to some common complaints. Check (✓) the ones you agree with.

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D I can't stand it when a child screams in a restaurant.

D I can't stand it when I'm upset and people tell me to calm down.

D It bothers me when my doctor arrives late for an appointment.

D I don't like it when someone takes the last cookie without asking.

D It upsets me when a close friend forgets my birthday.

D I don't like it when people call me early in the morning on

the weekend just to chat.

D It bothers me when a friend answers the phone at the dinner table.

D I hate it when people text the message "Call me."

Score: If you checked ...

1-2 complaints: Wow! You don't get annoyed very easily.
3-4 complaints: You're fairly easygoing.
5-6 complaints: You get irritated pretty easily.
7-8 complaints: Relax! You get upset too easily.

B Calculate your score. Do you get annoyed easily?

Tell the class what bothers you the most.

t=J PRONUNCIATION Linked sounds

OA Listen and practice. Final consonant sounds are often

linked to the vowel sounds that follow them.
It upsets me when..._,,,a friend....._,,,is late for..___....
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an appointment.
......._.,,,,it when..._,,,a friend
I love e and kind .
..._,,,is supportiv...__..,
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0 B Mark the linked sounds in the sentences below.

Listen and check. Then practice saying the sentences. I
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1. I hate it when a cell phone goes off at the movies.

2. I can't stand it when a person is inflexible.

3. Does it bother you when a friend is unreliable?

C PAIR WORK Take turns saying the sentences in

Exercise 8. Pay attention to linked sounds.

That's my kind of friend!

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i(1] GRA MMA R FOCUS

0 It clauses + adverbi al clauses with when

I like it wh•n my roommat e cleans the apartmen t.

I don't mind it wh•n a friend answers the phone at the dinner table.
I can't stand it wh•n I'm upset and people tell me to calm down.
It makes me happy wh•n people do nice things for no reason.
It bothers me wh•n my doctor arrives late for an appointm ent.
It upsets me when a close friend forgets my birthday.
GRAMMA R PLUS see page 132

A How do you feel about these situation s? Comple te the sentence s with
it clauses from the list. Then compare your sentence s with a partner.
It annoys me It really upsets me
I love it I don't mind it
I don't like it I can't stand it
I like it It doesn't bother me
ft makes me happy I hate it

1. when a friend
gives me a present for no special reason.
2. when someon e
criticizes a friend of mine.
3. when friends
start arguing in front of me.
4. when people
call me late at night.
5. when
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6. when people ~
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7. when someon e ~
corrects my gramma r in front of others.
8. when a friend
is sensitive and supporti ve.
9. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when people
throw trash on the ground.
10. ----------- - - - - when a friend
treats me to dinner.

B GROUP WORK Do you ever get annoyed by a

certain type of person or situation ? Write down
five things that annoy you the most. Then compare
rn groups.

A: I can't stand it when someon e takes food off my plate.

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B: I feel the same way. Especial ly when the person didn't ord er h'Is or h er own oo .
C: Yeah, but it bothers me more when ...

ii IINTERCHANGE 1 Personality quiz

Intervie w a classma te to find out about his or her persona lity.

Go to Intercha nge 1 on page 114.

Unit 1
ffiREADING
A Are you a frequent social media user? What kinds of things get your attention on social media?

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SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT ARE_N'T__ FC)~--~VERYQilf

Since social networking websites first for discussing the history, growing, and styling
appeared, many have come and some have of the 'stache, and even a meet-up page to
gone. However, their purpose has generally help you meet other moustache-lovers.
been the same: keeping up with old friends, Purrsonals is a specialized site for those who
~aking new friends, and sharing pictures, love cats. Here you can meet and chat with
videos, and bits of interesting news. In cat-loving friends, set up feline play-dates with
addition, some sites make it possible to local people and their pets, and even find a
pursue new relationships, either online or in home for a cat in need. And if your friends
the real world. don't like it when you share endless cute cat
videos on your regular social site, Purrsonals is
For some people who have very specific
interests, generic sites like Facebook or where people are sure to appreciate theml
Twitter are not sufficient. They want to be On a more serious note, Horyou is a website
part of a supportive online community that for people that want to do good in the world.
shares their particular passions. On the site, you can connect with other social
A good example is Stache Passions, a social activists and entrepreneurs, plan meetings,
site for people who share fund-raising strategies, and keep up with
wear, admire, or thousands of people who are working hard
have an interest to make the world a better place. There are
in moustaches. It no funny videos here, but Horyou offers its
features photos own web-based video channel that features
of men with all programs and documentaries about efforts to
improve people's lives around the globe.
sizes and styles of
moustaches, forums

B Read the article. Which website is good for the people below? Write
S (Stache Passions), P (Purrsonals), or H (Horyou).
This site would be good for someone who ...
1. has a strong interest in personal appearance. _ _
2. is hoping to adopt a new pet. _ _
3. wants to watch a bit of light entertainment. _ _
4. wants ideas for improving others' lives. _ _
5. is interested in styles from the past. _ _
6. wants to raise money for a charity. _ _

C Find the words in the article that mean the following.

1. enough for a purpose _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2. places where a discussion can take place _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3. to like and be grateful for something _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
4. people who want to accomplish political or social change _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5. plans of action _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

D PAIR WORK Do you belong to any specialized social networking sites? If yes,
what is the focus? If not, what type of specialized site might you join?

That's my kind of friend!