ABP Elementary Class CD Transcripts

American Big Picture Elementary
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Unit 1: One World

[1.1] page 4, Exercise 2
Australia, Australian
Brazil, Brazilian
Canada, Canadian
India, Indian
Japan, Japanese
Mexico, Mexican
Poland, Polish
Spain, Spanish
A:
Whats your name?
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B:
A:
B:
My names Anna.
Where are you from?
Im Polish. Im from Poland.

1
This is in Canada.
2
This is Santos, in Brazil.
3
This is in Japan, on the island of Okinawa.
1 B = Ban E = Eric M = Marie T = Teresa
B:
Welcome to the hotel! Nice to meet you. This is your room.
E:
Thanks.
B:
Where are you from?
M:
Were from France Paris.
B:
Ah, a beautiful city!
M:
Yes, it is.
B:
Have a nice stay!
E/M: Thank you.
2 S = Sonia D = Dave J = Jen
S:
Come in! Welcome to my home.
D:
Thanks. Im Dave and this is Jen. Whats your name?
S:
Sonia. Nice to meet you.
J/D: And you.
S:
Are you American, Jen?
J:
No, Im not. Daves American. Im Canadian.
S:
Canadian? Where are you from?
J:
Vancouver.
A:
Whos he?
B:
Hes a friend. His names Tom. Hes very nice. He says hello to everybody!
A:
Wheres he from? Is he from around here?
B:
No, he isnt. Hes Canadian, I think.
A:
Its a great photo.
B:
Thanks!
A:
And who are they?
B:
Theyre my best friends, Luigi and Carmen. Theyre Italian. Theyre from Verona.
A:
Are they married?
B:
No, they arent, but theyre in love!
A:
I can see that!
These are the documents I need to cross the border. These are my two passportsmy Mexican
passport and my American passport. My father is from the USA and my mother is Mexican. But I have
more. This is my Mexican ID card. This is my moneythese are the American dollars, here, and those

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are the Mexican pesos, there. What else? Well, this is my plane ticket, this is my credit card and thats
my bus pass for when I arrive in Chicago. And those? Those are receipts. I dont need them anymore.
1
These are nice sunglasses.
2
Is that your cell phone?
3
Sorry, but those are my keys.
4
Whose wallet is this?
5
This is my new iPod.
6
Is that your newspaper?
/ I/
This is a kiss.
/i:/
These are my keys.
/ I/
it, is, isnt, six, ticket
/i:/
me, he, she, three, thirteen, receipts
1
This is my ID card.
2
Is this your ticket?
3
Are these your books?
4
These arent my receipts.
These are photos of our vacation trip.
This is Tim and this is his best friend, Hans. They live together. Were in their apartment in Istanbul.
Their apartment is very big and beautiful.
Here I am again. Im at the station with Tim and Hans. Our train is late.
This is a friend from the train. Her names Tina. Shes a student.
1
All watches, money, keys and cell phones in the plastic tray, please. Take your computer out of your
bag. Thank you. Next please.
2
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
Passports or ID cards, please. Thank you. Where are you from?

Sweden.
Are you students?
Yes, were on vacation.
Thank you.
3
K = Karin J = Jan L = Leyla
K:
Look. Its Leyla.
J:
Where?
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K:
J:
L:
K:
Thats her over there.

Oh, yes! Hi, Leyla! Were over here!
Hi! Im really happy to see you! Are these your bags?
Yes, they are. So, hows your family?

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A:
Hello, pleased to meet you.
B:
And you.
2
A:
Hello, Hiro, how are you?
B:
Fine thanks, Mrs. Sato. And you?
3
A:
Hi! How are you? You look great!
B:
Thanks. You, too.
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A: How are you?
B: Fine, thanks.
A: How are you?
B: Not bad.
A: How are you?
B: Not so good.
A: How are you?
B: Great!
1
See you on Monday.
2
See you tomorrow.
3
See you later.
4
Bye. Take care.
5
Have a nice weekend!
A
Shes Angela Merkel. Shes from Germany.
B
Thats Daniel Craig. Hes British.
C
Thats Fernando Botero. Hes from Colombia.
D
Shes Isabel Allende. Shes Chilean.
E
Thats Usain Bolt. Hes Jamaican.
F
Thats Christina Aguilera. Shes American. Shes from New York.
A = Ana J = Jim P = Pedro
A:
Jim, Id like to introduce you to a friend. Jim, this is Pedro. Hes a movie director. Pedro, this is
Jim.
P:
Hi, Jim. Nice to meet you.
J:
Hi, Mr. Almodvar! Nice to meet you, too. Im a big fan. I love your movies!
P:
Thanks!

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Unit 2: My Life
[2.1] page 15, Key Vocabulary
Your parents are your motheror mom and your fatheror dad.
A married couple is a wife and her husband, or a husband and his wife.
The childrenor kidsare daughters if theyre girls and sons if theyre boys.
Hello, Im Ana. This is my family. I have three childrentwo boys and a girlDaniel, Tobias and
Julia. In the video you can see Julia and Tobias. My husband, Kevin, and Daniel are in the park. My
father is dead, but my mother is still alive. Her name is Janet. I have a brother named Theo. Hes
married to Caroline and they have a son named Gus. Hes my nephew.
mother
children
parents
father
cousin
uncle
daughter
sister
brother
grandmother
grandfather
In the United Kingdom, many young people leave home at an early age. The average age is 22 for men
and 20 years old for women. If youre an Italian man, you have eight more years to wait they dont
leave home until theyre 30. And in Mexico some people leave home at 34. Mexicans like family life!
Now, talking about getting married In the United States, the average age to get married is 26thats
for men and women! In the UK, the average age for women is 29 and for men 31. In Spain, people get
married latethe average ages are 31 for women and 33 for men. Finally, most people have children
at about the same age in all countriesbetween 30 and 35 years old.
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watch TV
2
go to the gym
3
go dancing
4
listen to music
5
spend time with friends
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play sports
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Hi, Im Ruth. In real life Im a doctor. I spend all my free time with my children. We walk in the park
and we go to the movies. In the evening, I play on the computer. This is my avatar. In my virtual life
my names Bella. Im a famous singer. I have a great voice. I also work as a DJ in a local club. In my
free time I listen to music, I play tennis and I go dancing. Hi, Im Tony. In real life Im a student. In
my free time I play tennis and I go to the movies. In my virtual life my names Zack. I work in a bar.
Its very cool and beautiful people go there. In my free time I listen to funk and soul music, and I go
dancing. I meet a lot of people in my job.
Z = Zack B = Bella
A:
Hi, Im Zack. Whats your name?
B:
Hi, Im Bella. Nice to meet you, Zack.
A:
You too, Bella. Do you like the park?
B:
Yes, I do. I come for a walk every day. And you?
A:
I work here in the bar across the street.
B:
I love that bar. Its great. And what do you do in your free time?
A:
I play tennis, I listen to music and I go dancing.
B:
Thats funny! Me, too!
F = Fran G = Gina
F:
Hi, Im Fran. Whats your name?
G:
Hi, Im Gina. Where are you from, Fran?
F:
Italy, Milan. And you?
G:
Argentina. What do you do? Do you work in the fashion
industry?
F:
Yes, Im a fashion designer. And you, Gina, are you a model?
G:
No, Im a photographer.
H = Harry S = Sally
H: Hi, Im Harry.
S: Hi, Im Sally.
H: What do you do, Sally? Do you work here?
S: No, Im a student.
H: Oh? What do you study?
S: MedicineI want to be a doctor.
H: So what college do you go to?
S: Im at the University of California.
H: And what year are you in?
S: The second year; I have four more years to go!
H: Well, good luck!
S: And you, Harry What do you do?
H: Im a reporter.
S: Oh? Who do you work for?
H: I work for a local newspaper.
S: And where do you work? At home?
H: Yesand sometimes I go to the newspaper offices for meetings.
S: What do you write about?
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H: Sports and travel.

S: That sounds like fun.
H: Yes, it is.
1
What do you do?
2
What do you study?
3
What college do you go to?
4
Where do you work?
5
What year are you in?
6
Who do you work for?

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Unit 3: Days to Remember

[3.1] page 24
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A:
What time is it, please?
B:
Seven fifteen.
2
A:
Excuse me, do you have the time?
B:
Yes, its eight thirty.
3
A:
Good morning, do you know the right time?
B:
Yes, its eleven fifteen.
4
A:
Jen!
B:
Yeah?
A:
Whats the time?
B:
One oclock.
5
A:
What times your English lesson?
B:
Six forty-five.
A:
In the morning?
B:
No, in the evening!
6
A: What time is it?
B: Twelve fifteen.
A: Really? Time for bed.
I get up at a seven fifteen. I have breakfast and take a shower and I leave for work at eight thirty. At
about eleven fifteen I take a break and I have a cup of coffee. Then I work until one oclock when I
have lunch. I finish work at about six and I get home at six forty-five. I have dinner, I watch some TV
and at about twelve fifteen, I go to bed.
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Ten past eight or eight ten.
Quarter past eight or eight fifteen.
Michelle
During the week I get up early, at about six thirty. Then I take a shower and I get dressed. I always
have coffee before I leave the house. I take the bus to work. I work in a bank downtown. I start work
at 8 a.m. On the weekend I usually get up early, too, at about seven thirty. I go running before
breakfast. In the evenings, I usually stay home. I dont like going out. I watch DVDs with my
boyfriend. On Sunday I go to church and then I clean the house. I hardly ever go to parties.
Veronica
I work in a restaurant in town. We often work late. Sometimes we close at one thirty or two oclock in
the morning! I usually get up at about ten thirty and I have a long breakfast. I take my time because I
dont do much in the morning. I often watch DVDs or talk to a friend on the phone. I sometimes go to
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the gym, but not very often! I have lunch at about two thirty and then I start work at four fifteen. After
work I go home, I take a shower and I go to bed. On Fridays, I always go out with friends after work;
we usually go clubbing on Saturdays. I go shopping once a week!
1
Who does he live with?
2
Does he have a good job?
3
Does he do any of the chores around the house?
4
Does he play any sports?
5
Does he listen to music?
6
What does he do in his free time?
Well, its true that I live at home and Im 35. Its comfortable at home. But Im not a slob; I do
something to help out around the house. In fact we all help! I go shopping at the supermarket every
weekend, my brother Max cleans the house and my parents cook dinner. As for my hobbies, my mom
doesnt know about them! I have lots of hobbiesI play sports. I usually play tennis on Saturday
morning and I always play soccer on Thursdays. I go out every weekend, to the movies or to a bar.
And, of course, I watch television every night. Its great! But, its true, I dont have many friends. Im
not lazy, Im just very shy.
I do a lot of homework.
She does a lot of homework.
We often go dancing.
She often goes dancing.
live
lives
hobby
hobbies
watch
watches
game
games
dish
dishes
1 Benedict
What makes me happy? My five-year-old daughter. Shes beautiful! I love being with her.
2 Mariana
Whats happiness for me? Having lunch or dinner in a good restaurant. I really like eating out!
3 Ali
I really love going to the beach and seeing a beautiful sunset.
4 Paulo
I love listening to music and I love my iPod. Its great! I always take it with me everywhere I go.
5 Raquel
I really love relaxing in the sun in my moms backyard. I really hate winter!
6 James
I love walking in the mountains. The city is OK, but I really prefer the countryside.

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1
New Years Day is on the first of January in most Western countries.
2
Valentines Day is on February the fourteenth.
3
Carnival is usually celebrated sometime in February or early March.
4
Womens Day is on March eighth.
5
In most countries, Labor Day is on May first, but in the USA, Canada and Australia, they
celebrate Labor Day in September.
6
International Peace Day is on the twenty-first of September.
7
Halloween is on the last day of October, October thirty-first.
8
We celebrate World AIDS Day on December first.
[3.11] page 32, Sounding happy
Happy birthday!
Have a nice vacation!
Congratulations!
Enjoy!
Good luck!
Happy anniversary!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Well done!
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1
Well done!
2
Happy anniversary!
3
Congratulations!
4
Happy birthday!
5
Good luck!
6
Enjoy!
I:
Can I ask you a few questions?
H:
Yes, of course.
I:
Thank you. Whats your favorite free-time activity?
H:
I dont know I really like spending time with friends going out you know, to the
movies, dancing
I:
How often do you go out with your friends?
H:
We usually go out two or three times a week.
I:
Do you like watching TV?
H:
Yes, I do.
I:
Do you watch TV every night?
H:
Yes, more or less every night.
I:
How much time do you spend watching TV every night?
H:
I dont know it depends about two or three hours, I guess.
I:
And whats your favorite show?
H:
Well I love to watch movies.
I:
OK, thats it. Thanks a lot.
H:
Youre welcome.
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Review A
[R1] page 34, Exercise 6
A:
This is my wallet and these are my keys. And those are my sunglasses, over there, on the table.
B:
Is that your cell phone, too?
A:
Where?
B:
There, on the table with the glasses.
A:
No, this is my cell phone, here, in my pocket.
1
A:
Eva, this is Dani.
B:
Nice to meet you.
2
A:
You look great!
B:
You, too!
3
A:
How are you?
B:
Fine, thanks. And you?
4
A:
Id like to introduce you to a friend. This is Sue.
B:
Nice to meet you, Sue.
1
Isabella Rossellini is Ingrid Bergmans daughter.
2
Sean Lennon is John Lennons son.
3
Hillary Clinton is Chelsea Clintons mother.
4
Venus Williams is Serena Williamss sister.
5
Francis Ford Coppola is Nicolas Cages uncle.
6
Whitney Houston is Dionne Warwicks niece.
a
Merry Christmas!
b
Congratulations and good luck!
c
Happy New Year!
d
Well done!
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Hello. My names Yukiko. I live in Osaka, in Japan. Im an English student. I have two brothers.
Theyre English students, too. We all study English at school, and in the evening we go to
conversation classes. We do a lot of speaking in classspeaking English is difficult! At home I watch
English clips on YouTube and sometimes I talk to other English students on the computer. I love
meeting new people and I like using English. Its difficult but its lots of fun.
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Hi, nice to meet you. My names Fernando. I live in So Paulo and I work in a hotel. I speak English
every day with the people in the hotel. I love speaking English. I like watching English movies, too,
and reading English books. I study grammar and vocabulary at home with my sonhes 14. He
studies English at school. Hes a good student. We talk to each other in English sometimesjust for
fun! But I think Portuguese is more beautiful!

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Unit 4: Home Life

[4.1] page 39, Key Vocabulary
This is the floor plan of my apartment. Theres only one floor. This is the entrance, here, see? Number
1. This is the hallnumber 2and this is the bedroom on the right, number 3. Next to the bedroom is
the bathroom, number 4. The living room is here, on the leftnumber 6. Its fairly big and I have a
study in the corner. The kitchen is next to the living roomnumber 5you cant enter it from the
hall. And heres my favorite place in the apartment the balcony, number 7. I love sitting out here in
the evening.
H = Hugo, P = Patrick, L = Leonor
H:
Hello, Patrick. Thanks for talking to me, Im Hugo.
P:
Bonjour sorry, good morning nice to meet you!
H:
So tell me, Patrick, whats all this about?
P:
Well, were here to protest about the problems of homeless people. Its very expensive to buy
or rent a flat here in Paris. Lots of people live on the streets. Were here to help them to try
and help them. Its a very serious problem. There are thousands and thousands of homeless
people in France.
H:
I see. One question, Patrickare there protests in other cities in France?
P:
Yes, in lots of other cities Bordeaux, Marseilles, Lyonall the big cities. Its a national
protest, Hugo. Its a national problem.
H
Can you show me around the camp, Patrick?
P:
Yes, sure, come with me. Look, here are all the tents. There are about 300, I think. There are
lots of protesters here.
H:
How many? Do you know?
P:
I dont know exactly, maybe 400 maybe 500. Look, there are tents here, along the river, and
over there, too, in the square. Come on, lets take a look in one of the tents. Bonjour Leothis
is Leonor.
H:
Good morning, can you show us your tent?
L:
Yes, of course! Come in! Well, this is our tent. There are two beds and theres a lamp and
thats it. Its a small tent. There are two of us in this tentand our bags, thats all. The street is
our living roomlook, theres a tableand some chairs and lamps!
H:
Are there any showers?
L:
No, there arent, but there are some restrooms.
H:
Is there a place where you can bathe?
L:
No, there isnt, but there are hostels where you can take a shower for two or three Euros. Its
OK if youre on the street for one or two nights but its very difficult when youre really
homeless.
H:
Thanks, Leonor.
L:
De rienciao!
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one hundred
one thousand
hundreds
thousands
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three hundred
four thousand
L:
There are two beds and theres a lamp, and thats it. Its a small tent. There are two of us in this
tentand our bags, thats all.
H:
Are there any showers?
L:
No, there arent, but there are some restrooms.
H:
Is there a place where you can bathe?
L:
No, there isnt, but there are hostels where you can take a shower for two or three Euros.
Theres a chair in the tent.
There isnt a chair in the tent.
1
There are tents in the square.
2
There arent any showers.
3
There isnt a table in here.
4
Theres a bed in here.
Hi, this is my home! It has everything I need a bedits a sofa in the dayand a kitchen theres
an oven, a stove, a sinkand here are the refrigerator and the microwave. Theres a very small
bathroom with a shower. This is my dining room and living roomsee? This is my desk for my
computer. Theres also a TV and a great CD player. I love music! Thats iteverything you need!
Who needs a house? I have a car and a house in one. Houses and apartments are very expensive. I
dont want to spend my money on a house. I love my van. I travel a lot for my workIm a
photographerand I dont need hotelsI take my home with me. Its great! Do I want to buy a house
one day? Maybe, if I have childrenor maybe I can just get a bigger van!
1
I live in a downtown apartment. Its great. Every morning I go out to buy a newspaper at the local
newsstand, have coffee at my local caf and do some shopping in the market.
2
I live on a quiet street in the suburbs. We have a house with a yardits very quiet, I really like it.
There are no local stores or cafs, but theres a shopping mall not far awayabout ten minutes by car.
It has everything: stores, restaurants, caf, a movie theater. Theres a sports center, too. We go there a
lot.
3
I live in a small town. I love it. It has everything you need. Theres a local convenience store, a post
office, a caf theres even a pizza place. Of course, there are no movie theaters or theaters or art
galleries. But when I want to go out, I take a bus to the city. Its only 40 minutes away.
1
A:
Excuse me.
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Yes?
Is there a post office near here?
Yes, theres one over there, at the end of the street. See? Across from the supermarket.
Thanks.
Excuse me, can you help me?
Yes, of course.
Wheres the nearest bus stop, please? Is there one near here?
Yes, look its over there, on the other side of the street. Next to the newsstand.
Greatthanks!
Excuse me, is there a caf near here?
Yes, there is. Its over there, behind the park. Can you see it? It has red tables and chairs.
Oh, yes, thanks! I can see it now.
Excuse me, is there a parking lot near here?
Hmm let me think. Ah, yes, theres one at the end of the street on the left, across from the
movie theater.
Thanks a lot.
Youre welcome.
Excuse me, wheres the police station?
Its over there, on the right. See? Between the caf and the movie theater.
OK, thanks!

2
A:
B:
Yes, of course.
A:
Wheres the nearest bus stop, please? Is there one near here?
B:
Yes, look its over there, on the other side of the street. Next to the newsstand.
A:
Greatthanks!
1
A:
Hi, Matt. Where are you?
B:
Im at the station. Where are you?
A:
Were in a caf on Old Street.
B:
Old Street? Wheres that?
A:
Youre at the station?
B:
Yeah.
A:
Can you see a post office?
B:
Yeah.
A:
OK. Cross the street at the post office and then turn left. Thats Old Street. The cafs at the end
of the street, on the left.
B:
OK, thanks. Im at the post office now. See you in a minute!
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Go straight for 300 meters. Turn in approximately one minute. Take the second street on the left. Go
straight for 100 meters. Number 68 is on the right. You have arrived at your destination.
3
A:
B:
Yes?
A:
Do you know where the Regency Hotel is?
B:
No, sorry, Im not from around here.
A:
OK. Thanks.
A:
Excuse me?
C:
Yes?
A:
Do you know where the Regency Hotel is?
C:
Yes, sure, its right over there. Turn right at the traffic lights the parking lots on the left. You
cant miss it!
A:
Thanks a lot!
C:
Youre welcome. Bye.

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Unit 5: A Real Achievement

A:
Max can walk really well now, and he can run pretty well, too. He loves running away from his
mom and dad! He can talk a littlenot very well, but we all understand him! And he loves
singing. He can sing for hours! He loves books
B:
Books? Can he read?
A:
No, he cant. Not at all! Hes only two! I read the books to him.
A:
Can you ski?
B:
Yes, I can. I can ski really well, but I cant snowboard. Can you snowboard?
A:
No, I cant.
1
I can run ten kilometers, no problem!
2
I cant swim very far.
3
I cant play tennis very well.
4
I can ride a bike; its easy!
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A:
Excuse me, sir, Im sorry, you cant smoke here. This is a non-smoking area.
B:
Oh, sorry.
A:
Theres a smoking area over there. You can smoke there.
2
A:
Can I drink this water?
B:
Ah, no, sorry, you cant. It isnt drinking water.
3
A:
Can I pay in dollars?
B:
No, sorry, you cant use dollars here, only pesos.
A:
Ah, OK. Can I pay by credit card?
You play with two teams. You can kick the ball, but you cant pick it up with your hands. You can play
this sport on the street, on the beach or in a park. You can see professional teams play it in special
stadiums. Its probably the number one most popular sport in the world.
1
Her eyes eyes tell you a lot about a person.
2
I look down at his shoes! I dont like men with small feet.
3
Their teeth teeth are very important for me. You cant smile with bad teeth.
4
I know its strange, but I notice peoples arms.
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Lips and a nice smile! Thats so important!
6
I look at peoples hair. Long hair is really attractive.
7
I cant help it, but I look at legs in a woman or a man!
8
I dont look at eyes I prefer ears and noses! I love little ears and big noses!
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1
She can touch her nose with her feet.
2
She can dance on her hands.
3
She can put her feet behind her head.
4
She can write with her feet.
1
Touch your nose with your left hand.
2
Stretch your right arm to the right.
3
Stand on one leg and wink with your left eye.
4
Sit down and put your hands on your head.
5
Open and close your mouth. Now open and close your eyes. Repeat and dont stop!
1
Sit down and hold your feet.
2
Stand up straight and hold your left leg.
3
Lie on your back and hold your head up.
4
Stretch your arms carefully up over your head.
5
Lie on your front, put your hands on the floor and push your body up slowly.
1
[speaking quickly] Come in! Sit down! Do you want a drink?
2
[singing happily]
3
[laughing quietly]
4
[speaking slowly] Sit down over there, please.
5
I love English, Im almost bilingual
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[laughing loudly]
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English is very difficult for me
8
[singing sadly]
1
J = Jo D = Dan
J:
Hello?
D:
Hi, Jo, this is Dan. Is Ted there?
J:
Yes, but hes in the shower. Can I take a message?
D:
Yes, can you tell him its about soccer practice tonight? Can you ask him to call me when he
gets out of the shower?
J:
Yes, sure. No problem.
D:
Great! Thanks! Bye.
J:
Bye.
2
D = Dan T = Ted
T:
Hi! Is that you, Dan?
D:
Yeah, hi, Ted.
T:
So, what times soccer practice tonight?
D:
8 p.m. Can you give Steve and Ali a lift?
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T:
Yes, sure. Do you want me to call them?
D:
Yes, thanks. Then you can decide on where and when to meet.
T:
OK. See you later, then.
D:
Yeah, see you later.
3
A = Ali T = Ted
T:
Hi, Ali. Hows it going?
A:
Hi, Ted. Everything is going great!
T:
Dan says you and Steve need a ride to soccer practice this evening.
A:
Yeah, thats right.
T:
I can meet you at the corner of your street at 7:30. Hows that?
A:
Thats great, thanks!
T:
Can you call Steve? I dont have his cell phone number.
A:
Yeah, sure, no problem.
T:
OK. See you later.
A:
See you.
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Hello?
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Hello!
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Hello?
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Hello?
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Hello!
I = interviewer C = candidate
I:
Hi, come in. Take a seat.
C:
Hello, nice to meet you.
I:
Youre Monomita, arent you?
C:
Thats right.
I:
Thats an interesting name. Where is it from?
C:
My familys Indian. You can call me Mono.
I:
OK, thanks. So, Mono, I just need to ask you some questions about the job.
C:
Thats fine.
I:
First can you drive? I imagine you can.
C:
Yes, no problem.
I:
And can you swim as well?
C:
Sure, I can swim really well.
I:
Thats great. And what other sports do you practice?
C:
Well, I sometimes play tennis or go running on weekends.
I:
And speaking of routine, can you work on weekends?
C:
Yes, I can, thats fine.
I:
And do you like animals pets?
C:
Well, actually, I dont really like dogs. I have a kind of phobia
I:
I see
C:
But only dogs
I:
Thats OK. Final questionwhat other interests do you have, Mono?
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C:
I like drawing and painting, thats my main hobby and, of course, I love children!

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Unit 6: Shopping Around

1 Tom
I shop at Times Squareits a big shopping mall near where I live. I get almost everything there. I buy
food in the supermarket on the ground floor. On the first floor, there are lots of clothing stores and
boutiques and a big department store. At the top, there are music stores and computer stores and a
sports shop. There are movie theaters and bars and restaurants, too. You can spend the whole day
there. Its all very convenient. I love it!
2 Kirsten
I shop at local stores and the market downtown. The quality is good, especially the quality of fresh
food. I never go to the mall for food! I think the mall is stressful; I dont like itthere are lots of
people and noise, and no natural light. You can find everything you wantfood, clothes, things for the
houseat the local stores in town. The mall is only good if you want to buy a computer or jewelry, or
a camera or something like that. The problem is that the small stores are closing because everyone
goes to the mall its very sad for local businesses.
1
C = Corina M = Maya
C: Hi! Where are you?
M: Hi there! Im upstairs. Im having coffee.
C: Sorry, I cant hear you very well. Are you having a drink with Alex?
M: Alex isnt here yet. Im waiting for him. Oh, here he is now, hes just coming through the door.
C: Are you on the fourth floor?
M: Thats right, outside on the terrace.
C: OK, Im on the escalator, be there in a minute.
M: Right, see you in a minute!
2
Pedro = Pedro B = Brad
P: Hi, Brad!
B: Hi! Where are you? Are you at the mall?
P: Yeah, yeah, Im here Im looking at some sneakers
B: Are you shopping again? I cant believe it!
P: No, Im not shoppingIm just looking. Where are you? What are you doing?
B: Were outside the movie theater. Were waiting for you!
P: Oh, sorry, is it that time already? Im coming!
3
S = Sylvia C = Charles
S: Hi, Charles! This place is enormous. Where are you?
C: Im standing at the information desk. Can you see me?
S: Wait a minute, Im just walking through the door.
C: Yeah, I can see you.
S: I cant see you!
C: Look, over in the corner, next to the information desk Im walking toward you now!
S: Oh, yes, I can see you!

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1
A:
Hi, what are you doing?
B:
Nothing special, Im studying. And you?
A:
Im going to the mall. Do you want to come along?
B:
No, thanks. I need to finish this.
2
C:
Hi, how are you? Where are you going?
D:
Im going to my English class. And you?
C:
Im waiting for Ivan. Hes working.
D:
OK. See you later!
1
1 S = Sue
S:
Hi, Im Sue from Radio WBK
A:
Hi!
S:
Im doing a report on street fashion. Can I ask you some questions?
A:
Yes, sure.
S:
First of all, can you tell our listeners what youre wearing today?
A:
Yeah, ehm Im wearing a black and white shirt, a black T-shirt and black jeans.
S:
Are the kinds of clothes you wear important to you?
A:
Yeah, definitely I mean, the clothes are an important part of the look.
S:
The look?
A:
Yeah, you know, the emo look the hairs important, too.
S:
The hair?
A:
Yeah, black hair, over one eye thats definitely the emo look!
S:
And what kind of things do you like doing with your friends?
A:
Ehm we listen to music we go online, we meet in cafs and malls the usual thing.
S:
OK, thanks a lot. Bye.
2
S:
Hi, Im doing a program on street fashion. Can you tell our listeners what youre wearing
today?
B:
Sure Im wearing jeansbaggy jeansa T-shirt and black sneakersnothing special.
S:
Do you always dress like this?
B:
Ehm not always, I wear jeans and a jacket when its coldit depends on the day, on the
weather, on what Im doing and where Im going!
S:
And what do you do most days?
B:
I go to the skating rink. I meet my friends there. Sometimes we skate sometimes we listen to
music
S:
OK, thanks a lot!
3
S:
Excuse me, Im doing a report on street fashionon what people are wearingcan I ask you a
few questions?
C:
Yes of course.
S:
Can you quickly tell our listeners what youre wearing?
C:
Ehm yeah well Im wearing a black leather jacket and black jeans and big boots. I
love my boots.
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Tell our listeners about your hair.

Oh, yeah, I love my hair well, its green and yellow and it stands up in these ehm
spikes I guess its different.
Do you always dress like this?
No, I cant. I work in a supermarket. We wear a uniform. But I always dress like thiswith the
hair and everythingon my days off.
Excuse me, Im doing a report on street fashionfor the radio. Can you tell our listeners
something about the clothes youre wearing?
Yeah, sure Im wearing a shirt with flowers and lots of colorsI love this kind of look. I
think its really happy
Yes there are certainly lots of colors!
Yeah, and look I have a tattoo of a flower, here, on my hand.
Thats really pretty.
Thanks.
And thank you!

The girl is wearing a purple skirt.
1
I always wear a shirt for work.
2
I like wearing short skirts in summer.
3
I love the world of fashion.
1
A:
Hello, can I help you?
B:
No, thanks. Im just looking.
A:
OK let me know if you need anything. We have some great new dresses and these boots
are really nice everybodys buying them!
B:
Er, no, thanks, Im just looking, its fine
A:
OK. No problem.
B:
Yeah, well, good-bye.
A:
OK. Have a nice day!
2
A:
Excuse me?
B:
Yes?
A:
Where are the dressing rooms, please?
B:
Theyre over there, next to the mens sneakers.
A:
Thanks!
3
A:
Excuse me?
B:
Yes, can I help you?
A:
Yes, please. Im looking for the childrens department.
B:
Its over there, see, next to the escalators.
A:
Thanks.
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These rings are really beautiful. Can I try one on?

Yes, sure, help yourself. Theyre from Africathe Ivory Coast.
Do you have any in a smaller size?
Yes, sure, just a minute here you are.
Yeah, thats great. How much is it?
Six dollars.
OK, thanks. Here you are.
Thanks and heres your change. Have a nice day.
Ehm, excuse me
Just a second yes, how can I help you?
Ehm, yeah Im looking for a pair of sneakers black sneakers theyre in the window
These?
Yeah, those.
What size are you?
Eight.
OK. Just a minute here you are.
Can I try them on?
Of course sit down here.
Thanks yeah, theyre great. Can I pay by credit card?
Yes, of course you can. Can I see some ID?
Here you are
Thanks sign here, please.
Thank you. Bye.

Can I try them on?
Do you have any in a smaller size?
Can I pay by credit card?
S = Solmaz D = Dario
S:
I like this one.
D:
Yes, its a great floating market.
S:
Where are you exactly?
D:
Thats in Bangkok.
S:
Wow! It looks amazing, what a way to shop!
D:
Yeah, its fantastic. You go from one boat to the next to buy different thingsbananas, flowers,
hats, whateverthey sell everything there. Its cool!
S:
It looks very hot there.
D:
Yes, its always hot in Bangkok.

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Review B
1
I usually eat outside. I take a table and chair out and sit next to the van.
2
I usually watch TV in bed in the evening. Or in the morning, while I eat breakfast.
3
I study here, at my desk. I open the door and I have a great view! I read in bed or at the table
outside.
4
I spend most time in a chair next to the van. I always park where theres a nice view. I love
sitting and looking at a different view every day!
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your nose
2
your right arm
3
your head
4
your left leg
5
your left ear
6
your lips
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your right eye
8
your back
9
your hair
10
your left foot
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your right hand
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your stomach
1
He eats very quickly.
2
He goes to school very happily.
3
She speaks really loudly.
4
They play tennis really badly.
1
A:
Can I help you?
B:
No, thanks, Im just looking
2
A:
Where are the dressing rooms?
B:
Over there, next to the shoes.
3
A:
Can I try these on?
B:
Yes, of course!
4
A:
Im looking for a shirt.
B:
What color?
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Im learning Japanese. Im learning how to write the words. Its really difficult to remember! I write
the new words on little cards. I write the Japanese on one side and English on the other. I put them in
my pocket and take them with me everywhere.
2
Im learning Portuguese. After every lesson I choose the ten most interesting wordsthe words that
are interesting for me. Then I write sentences using each onesentences about me, my friends and my
family. I read the sentences before I go to bed, and then again the next morning. That helps me
remember the words.
3
Im studying Arabic. I love the sounds of the language, but theyre difficult. When I learn a new word,
I repeat it quietly to myself, over and over. I repeat it until the sound is familiar. That really helps me
remember it.

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Unit 7: Going Places

1
We usually come here in the summer. We have picnics in a national park near here. I took this photo in
autumn. Its rainingreally raining! But it still looks very beautiful with all the autumn colors.
2
I love this place. We come here all year around. I took this photo in winter. Its cold. It isnt actually
snowing in the photo, but theres snow on the beach. I love it when its windy and cloudy like this and
there are no people on the beach.
3
This is a really busy ski resortin winter its full of people. I took this photo in the late spring. Theres
no snowand no skiers. Its sunny and warm with beautiful blue skies. We had a great day!
4
This is Red Square in the middle of summer. It isnt usually this quietits usually full of people. But
its the middle of the afternoon and its hot, really hot36 degrees! Nobody wants to be out in the
sun!
Lets take a look at the weather today in the South America region. Its very hot, dry and sunny in
Paraguay, with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees in the capital, Asuncin. Its a cool, wet day in
So Paulo. Its raining, with a maximum temperature of 15 degrees centigrade. Its warm and sunny in
Montevideo, with an expected high of 21 degrees. Meanwhile, its a windy day in Buenos Aires with
the high a cool 12 degrees there. As for tourist spots, its not a good day for the beach in south Brazil.
Its raining in Florianpolis with a temperature of only 17 degrees. For those of you who are visiting
the glaciers in El Calafate, its snowing and the temperature is barely above freezing its a very cold
1 degree centigrade at the moment. Its a very cold and icy day in this part of Patagonia. In the north of
Argentina, on the border with Brazil, its still warm. At Iguau Falls theres a pleasant high of 23
degrees, but its cloudy and humid.
W = Will, A = Adam
W:
How was your trip, Adam?
A:
It was great, thanks, really great. Benidorms an interesting place.
W:
Interesting you say?
A:
Yeah, well, you know what people say but it wasnt all bad. It has some good bars and
restaurants, you know. There were people there from all over the world. Its a big resort.
W:
Yeah, it was lovely in the past, but that was before the real estate developers! I bet it was very
busy.
A:
Yeah, but the hotel was nice. There was a great pool and a view of the ocean from our room
and it was hot and sunny, so we were on the beach every day! What more can you ask for?
W:
Yeah, well, you look great rested and tanned!
A:
Yeah, it was a good tripa rest, a break from work.
P = Patti L = Lola
P:
How was the beach?
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Oh, it was a total disaster!

Disaster? What do you mean?
Well, first of all, we arrived there and within, like, ten minutes it started to rain and I mean
really rain!
Yeah, I remember. That was quite a storm on the weekend! So, what did you do?
Well, to start with, we waited in one of the beach cafs you know for the rain to stop or
something. We had coffee, we played a couple of card games but it didnt stop, it just
rained and rained and rained. So in the end we decided to go home.
Yeah?
Yeah well, we walked to the highway, to the bus stop, but just as we reached it there was
the bus, far away in the distance! We were too late we missed the bus and there wasnt
another one for two hours!
Oh, no!
Oh, yes! We didnt want to wait for the bus in the rain, so we walked
What? All the way home?
Yes, all the way home
Did you call a taxi?
No, we didnt. I wanted to but hey, it was too expensive we didnt have any money.
So what did you do when you finally got home?
We changed out of our wet clothes, took a hot shower and then we went out for pizza and a
movie!
A much better idea in the rain!

A:
What did you do on the weekend?
B:
We wanted to get away, so we went to the country.
A:
Where did you go?
B:
To the mountains. We stayed at a campsite
A:
Nice. What did you do?
B:
We went walking in the mountains; we had a barbecue. It rained a little on Sunday. What about
you?
A:
Nothing special. I worked on Saturday. I needed to finish that report. On Sunday I stayed home
and relaxed. I watched some television, I did some cookingyou know, the usual.
B:
Thats boring!
A:
No, youre wrong. Thats what rainy Sundays are for!
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1 Bruno
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I went to work by subway for years because I lived and worked in Rio. Now I work in So Paulo and
Rio, so I go to work by plane. Theres an air shuttle every half an hour, and I can take any plane I like.
I dont travel like this every day, of course. When I go to So Paulo, I normally stay for three or four
nights, so its easy enough. The plane trip is only one hour. I hated flying before, but now its OK.
2 Erykah
Before, we walked to school, my friends and Ithree kilometers there and three back. We didnt have
a choice, because the roads were not in good condition or there werent any roads at all. Now the
roads are better, and theres a school bus that picks us up from the main square in the village. My life
changed overnight. It was hard going everywhere on foot
3 Carol
I went to work by car; I admit it. A single person in a big family car! I like driving, but its not very
good for the environment. I realized one day that this was terrible, so I decided to make some changes.
I talked to two friends who live near me, and we decided to share a taxi in the mornings. It costs more
or less the same, and we dont cause so much pollution. The problem is the taxi driver is not always
very friendly.
4 Alec
I always went to college by bus. It was pretty comfortable and there werent many delays. Then I
changed my mind about it because the city council introduced a new bike service. The idea is great,
but there were always problems. The bikes were sometimes broken, or there werent any when you
wanted one or there wasnt any space to leave them. And on rainy days! Well, it was more
expensive, but I preferred the bus!
B = Bruno E = Erykah C = Carol A = Alec
B:
I went to work by subway for years because I lived and worked in Rio.
E:
We walked to school, my friends and I. My life changed overnight.
C:
I went to work by car. I talked to two friends who lived near me, and we decided to share a
taxi.
A:
I always went to college by bus. Then I changed my mind about it because the city council
introduced a new bike service.
1
A:
Excuse me, are you going to the stadium?
B:
No, you need the number 2 bus. The stops over there, next to the gas station.
2
A:
Excuse me, this ticket machine is out of order. Is there another one?
B:
No, Im afraid there isnt. You have to go to the ticket office.
3
A:
Hi! Can you take me to the airport, please?
B:
Yeah, sure. Which terminal?
A:
Just a second ehm Terminal 4, please Thanks, thats great. How much is it?
B:
Thats $25.85, please.
4
A:
Excuse me, how long does it take to get to the airport by train?
B:
About 35 minutes. Theres a train every half an hour.
A:
And by bus?
B:
The bus takes about an hour. It leaves every hour on the hour, from the bus stop over there.
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B:
Thanks!
Oh, no! We just missed the ferry! Whens the next one?
I dont know. Let me check the schedule Theres another one in 40 minutes.
Why dont we have something to drink while we wait?
Yeah, look theres a caf over there.
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Is there another one?
Whens the next one?
G = guide T = tourist
G:
OK so you want to see the main sights and do some shopping?
T:
Yes, thats right.
G:
Well, first of all, you can go to the main square for breakfast. There are some great cafs on the
square. If its sunny, you can sit outside and watch the people go by. Then you can visit the
cathedral. That takes about an hour and a half. After that, you may want a restyou can take it
easy in the park near the castle and then maybe go up the castle tower! There is a great view
of the city from there. For lunch, I suggest you go to the old townthere are some great little
restaurants, and theyre not very expensive. The food is fantastic! And in the afternoon, why
not visit the town hall? Theres a photo exhibit on at the moment. Its really beautiful. And if
you still have some energy left in the evening, theres an open-air theater in the castle. You can
buy tickets at the front desk if youre interested.
T:
Wow! Thanks. That sounds like a full day!
1
First of all, you can go to the main square.
2
If its sunny, you can sit outside.
3
Then you can visit the cathedral. That takes about an hour and a half.
4
For lunch, I suggest you go to the old town.
5
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Unit 8: In the News

1 Djamal
I have a very busy life, so I dont have time to watch the news. The news is so bad most of the time,
anyway. But I like to follow the soccer news! Im a soccer fan, so when my teams playing and theres
a goal, I get a message on my phone. I got a message to say that we won the championship when I was
out of the country on vacation!
2 Jerome
It depends on the news. I get the newspaper for local news and to find out whats on, you know,
shows, plays, movies. I usually watch the world news on the television, when I come back from work
in the evenings. I dont like news about celebrities to me thats not news, its just gossip.
3 Amanda
I stopped buying the newspaper because I get information online. There are a lot of websites that give
you the world news as it happens. Al Jazeera is good for news from the Arab world, for example. The
newspaper is greatits relaxing to read the paper, but when you buy it well, its old news already.
The weather is a good exampleits always wrong in the paper!
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1
I read Amelias blog every day. I thought it was great for other old people who needed company. She
gave great advice.
2
She wrote some wonderful things about the past, the civil war it brought back memories for me.
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Her blog really made my day. I loved to read what she said about the world, that days news. It was
wonderful that she had the energy to do that, that she was still interested in life.
Latest news on the hour every hour. Its nine oclock and here are tonights headlines for English
speakers in Buenos Aires. Fears about the new flu pandemic are increasing. Today, the authorities
decided to check all passengers entering the country through the main airports. Doctors suspect that
eleven soldiers in the Argentinian army have the virus. Hospitals are on alert in major cities such as
Cordoba, Mendoza and Rosario.
And now the latest from the Rock in the Park festival in Mar del Plata
Disaster at this years Rock in the Park as storms hit the coast of Mar del Plata. The countrys biggest
rock festival is in danger. Last night it rained nonstop and organizers canceled Fridays concerts. They
hope to make an announcement later today about tonights show with big name bands Depeche Mode
and The Killers. Meanwhile, the fans are learning to live with the mud!
Finally, sports news with Clara Garca
Thanks, Tom. Yes, amazing but true! They did it Lans won the championship last night for the first
time in their history when they beat Vlez Sarsfield, 20. Jos Sand scored both goals to give Lans
victory. Last night, parties continued for hours after the game, but the club plans to organize an official
party for next weekend.
1
Id like to be a journalist. I plan to study journalism in college and then I want to work as a reporter.
Id love to travel and report on news stories from around the world.
2
I want to get married and have a big family. I plan to have at least five children.
3
Last year we decidedmy cousin and mewe decided to start our own business. We want to open a
chocolate shop. We plan to make our own chocolate.
We just didnt believe it! Was that a man on the RBS tower? Was it possible? More and more people
stopped to watch. Then we saw a helicopter. It flew over the tower. We thought it was the police, but
they started filming the man on the tower. Later I found out it was a TV station. We watched him as he
climbed higher and higher. Finally he got to the top. It was fantastic; we all cheered! When he came
back down, the police were there. First they asked for his ID, then they arrested him and took him
away in a police car. I think, in the end, they fined him and let him go.
Alain Robert is an incredible manand an incredible climber. He started climbing as a young boy, and
he climbed his first building at the age of 12. One day he got home, looked in his pockets, but he
didnt have his door key. He didnt want to wait for someone to come home, so he decided to climb up
the outside of the buildingall the way to the eighth floor. This was the beginning of a great passion.
As a young man he had two serious accidents. After the second accident, doctors said that his climbing
career was over. But Alain didnt listen to them. He wanted to climb. At first he climbed mountains,
and then he started to climb towers and famous buildings.
First, he climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris and then the Opera House in Sydney. It is usually
impossible to get permission to climb these buildings, so Alain usually starts his climbs in the early
hours of the morning, using only his hands and some climbing shoes. And his climbs often end in his
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arrest! Chinese authorities arrested him in 2007; Brazilian police arrested him in Sao Paulo in 2008;
and British police arrested and fined him when he climbed the Lloyds building in London in 2009.
And so the story continues
When reporters ask him why he does it, he says what all great climbers say: Because I can. At first
he climbed for fun. Then he climbed to protestto protest against his arrestshe really doesnt like
authority!and later to protest about climate change. Some of his climbs were also for money. In
2003 he climbed the Abu Dhabi Bank building to celebrate its opening. Then he climbed the Lloyds
building in London in a Spider-Man costume to promote the Spider-Man movie. The media started to
call him the Human Spider or the French Spider-Man.
1
A:
Jos and Beth moved into their new house last week.
B:
Did they? I didnt know it was ready.
A:
Yeah, I went to see it on the weekend. Its lovely.
2
A:
Erika and Kristoffs baby was born last nightat 10 p.m. Its a girl. Shes gorgeous!
B:
A girl? Thats fantastic news! Kristoff really wanted a girl! Whats her name?
3
A: Did you hear about Adam? He lost his job.
B:
Oh, no! When did that happen?
A:
Two days ago. More than a hundred people lost their jobs. The companys in big trouble.
B:
Thats awful! Im really sorry to hear that.
4
A:
I passed!
B:
You passed?
A:
Yes, I passed my driving test two hours ago!
B:
Thats great news! Congratulations!
5
A:
Sorry, but I cant come to your party this evening. I have some work to do.
B:
Oh, no! What a shame! Can you come later?
A:
Yeah, maybe. I can try anyway.
[8.10] page 90, Responding to news
1
A girl? Thats fantastic news!
2
Did they? I didnt know it was ready.
3
Oh, no! What a shame!
4
Thats awful! Im really sorry to hear that!
5
Thats great news! Congratulations!
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1
A:
I failed my examagain.
B:
Oh, what a shame.
2
C:
I saw Dave last nighthe was with Rebecca!
D:
Was he?
3
E:
Steve got a new job. Hes working at the local radio station.
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F:
Really? Well thats good news.

1
My soccer team won the championship.
2
I didnt get tickets to see U2the concert was sold out.
3
I was sick all weekend, can you imagine?
4
I finished the marathon in my best time!
5
Its not good weather for the beach.

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Unit 9: Hungry Planet

P = Phil J = Jenny
P:
Hello and welcome back to the breakfast show. Its time for our daily Talking Food slot. Jenny
is with us today to talk about what else but breakfasts! Hi, Jenny.
J:
Hi, Phil. Good morning. Let me start with a question. What did you have for breakfast today?
P:
Ehm, coffee, a donut
J:
Did you buy them on the way to work?
P:
Yes, I did.
J:
Like thousands of other people on their way to work this morning, all over the world! But its
not the only choice. In Turkey, for example, breakfast consists of bread, cheese and olives, with
a cup of tea and maybe some tomatoes and cucumber, or a boiled egg. Very healthy. Eggs, of
course, are popular all over the world. Theyre quick, cheap and easyand a very good way to
start the day. In Mexico they eat fried eggs and tortilla with tomato salsa. Delicious! A
traditional Brazilian breakfast consists of different breads with fresh fruitpapaya, pineapple
or melon, for example. Fruit is also very popular in Scandinaviain Sweden or Norway
people often have fruit with cerealusually muesli served with yogurt. Another very healthy
choice! In Thailand people start the day with soupsoup with rice and some meat or fish. You
can buy the soup on the street on your way to workjust like your donut and coffee, but its
much better for you!
P:
OK, Im convinced! Tomorrow Im going to try something a little more exciting. Thanks,
Jenny. And now onto our next slot
Its sad but true. Every year we throw away one third of the food we buy. Thats 6.7 million tons of
food in the UK. Fruit and vegetables are 40 percent of this. The top five fruit and vegetables that go to
the garbage are apples, potatoes, bananas, tomatoes and oranges. But why do we waste so much food?
The reason is simple. We buy too much food, we dont use it all and then we throw it away. For
example, lots of people forget to put food in the refrigerator in the summer. Obviously, if you put fresh
fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator, they stay fresh longer and you dont need to throw them out.
I love good food.
love
good
food
love: much
good: cook, look, put
food: choose, fruit, soup, too
Fruit is good for you.
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I love cold soup.

I always choose fresh fruit.
People buy too much food.
Put fresh fruit in the refrigerator.
W = waiter O = Owen S = Sofia
W:
Hi, there. How are you today?
O:
Good. Can we have a table for two?
W:
Sure. Is this one in the corner OK?
S:
Sure. Thanks.
W:
Heres the menu Are you ready to order?
S:
Yes. Can I have the mozzarella and tomato salad, please? And then ehm the habanero
cheeseburger.
W:
OK. And for you, sir?
O:
The salad for me, too, please and a veggie burger.
W:
OK, fine. Can I get you something to drink?
O:
Yes, please a beer.
S:
And some water for me, please.
W:
Natural or carbonated?
S:
Natural, please.
W:
OK, coming right up. Anything else?
S:
No, thats fine, thanks That was great, thank you.
W:
Would you like to see the dessert menu?
S:
I think I can remember. Id like the brownie, please.
O:
Nothing for me, thanks.
W:
Everything OK?
O:
Delicious, thanks. Can we have the check, please?
W:
Yes, of course. One minute Here you are.
O:
Thanks a lot. Can I pay by credit card?
W:
Yes, of course Here you are. I hope you enjoyed your meal. See you again soon.
O/S: Yes, thanks. Bye.
1
Can we have a table for two?
2
Are you ready to order?
3
Can I have the mozzarella and tomato salad, please?
4
Can I get you something to drink?
5
Some water for me, please.
6
Natural or carbonated?
7
Would you like to see the dessert menu?
8
Id like the brownie, please.
9
Can we have the check, please?
10
M = Mike O = Owen
M:
So, whats that new burger place like, the Gourmet Burger Bar?
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O:
M:
O:
M:
O:
Well, its very convenientjust around the cornerand you dont have to make reservations,
so thats great. And the atmospheres really relaxed.
What about the food?
Pretty good, too. I mean, you know what to expect, so the menus not very original. But the
hamburger was delicious. The service was good, too, really fast. I think they like to serve you
quickly so they can get more people in.
What did Sofia think?
Oh, she really liked it, too. She loved the chocolate brownie!

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Review C
B = Barbara P = Paul
B:
Speaking of bikeswhat do you think of Smithville, Paul?
P:
Well, it wasnt good for cyclists before, but thats changing. We have bike lanes now, and this
new public service called Ride a Bike means more people travel by bike.
B:
Ride a Bike?
P:
Yeah, you can pick up a bike where you like and leave it where you likeits great and its
almost free. The city council runs it, thats why.
B:
Yes, but people still love their cars and motor scooters here, dont you think? I think more
people ride motor scooters than bikes.
P:
Thats true, the city has a pretty good climate. Its not that cold and it doesnt rain much, so a
motor scooter is always a good option.
B:
Yeah, and now people use them a lot because gasoline is so expensive.
P:
Thats right I love motorcycles, but theyre so noisy!
1
Jonah asked me to marry him. I said yes!
2
I cant go tonight. I need to babysit for my little brother.
3
Laura lived in Japan for three years.
4
Greg and Ingrid got a divorce.
W = waiter C = customer
1
W:
Are you waiting for a table?
C:
Yes, can we have a table for two, please?
W:
Certainly. Come with me.
2
W:
Are you ready to order?
C1:
Yes, the buffet for me, please.
W:
And for you, maam?
C2:
A house salad, please.
3
W:
Can I get you something to drink?
C1:
Can we have two beers, please?
C2:
And some water, please.
W:
Would you like a bottle?
C2:
Yes, please.
4
W:
Is everything OK?
C:
Yes, thanks. Can we have the check, please?
W:
Certainly. Just a moment.
5
C:
W:
Im sorry, we only accept cash.
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C:
W:
OK, here you are.

Thank you.

I studied French at school. I was pretty goodI passed all my exams. But I cant really speak it very
well. We studied a lot of grammar and we did a lot of translating. Some of it was interesting, but we
didnt do a lot of speaking or listening. I find the language really difficult to understand, and my
French pronunciation is awful! But I can communicate in simple situations, you know, in a store, at a
restaurant, that kind of thing.
I started studying Portuguese last year. I joined a class at a local language school. There were only six
students in the class. It was greatwe got lots of attention from the teacher. We did a lot of speaking
from the very beginning, and we played a lot of language games. I really liked that. What I liked most
was when I took my first book home to read. It was very simple. A short elementary readerthats a
book written especially for language learners. I read it in one night. Now I read books and comics,
websites and blogs by other people studying Portuguese. Reading really helps me learn.

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Unit 10: State of the Art

A:
Hey, is that new?
B:
Yes, it is. Its great, isnt it? It was a birthday gift. My dad bought it for me.
A:
Lets see. Wow! Its really small and light.
B:
Yeah, and its very quick and easy to usemy old one had gotten really slow. Give it a try!
Look how quickly it connects to the Internet!
A:
Wow! I want one! Mine is so old and big and heavy I bet it was really expensive!
heavylight,
oldnew
difficulteasy
bigsmall
goodbad
cheapexpensive
quickslow
Presenting the new e-reader. Its lighter, faster and easier than ever. You can store more than 3,000
books on it. You can read your favorite newspapers, magazines and blogs from the Internet. You can
read it anywhereon the bus, in the parkand your eyes dont get tired! You can even read it in
strong sunlight. The new, stronger battery gives you a full week of reading time. You can use it on
vacation. You can read it on the train or subway to work. You dont need to carry heavy bags full of
heavy books. This one, slim, pocket-sized screen can carry everything you need: books, articles,
documents from work. You can even write on it with the special digital pen. Try the e-reader once and
youll say good-bye to paper!
Its going to be difficult to start with. People dont always like new technology. Were going to teach
two or three people in each village how to use the phone. Then they can teach the others. We arent
going to limit the use of the phones to medical uses. The villagers can use them for lots of other things.
One mans going to call his daughter. She left the village five years ago. Hes going to hear her voice
for the first time in five years!
A:
What are you going to do?
B:
Im going to wait and see.
1
Are you going to watch the soccer game tonight?
2
Where are you going to watch it?
3
Who are you going to watch it with?
4
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[10.7] page 112, Exercise2

H = Host FH = Frederic Hedstrom
H:
Welcome to Buzzword, the program that looks at new words, what they mean and how we use
them. In the studio today we have Frederic Hedstrom, who is going to talk about flash mobs.
What does that mean exactly, Frederic?
FH: Well, a mob is a large group of people, right? And flash suggests speed, something that
happens suddenly, something that happens very quickly. Flash mobs are events where big
crowds of people meet in a public place and do something together for maybe five minutes
and then thats it.
H:
Whats the connection with technology then?
FH: Well, people know whats happening, and where and when to meet, because they get a text
message on their cell phone or perhaps an e-mail. This means that these events happen very
quickly, theres no need to plan in advance. People call, text or send an e-mail, and the flash
mob takes place only a few hours or minutes later.
H:
Yes, I think thats the exciting part of it, theyre very spontaneous
FH: Absolutely.
H:
What kind of flash mobs do people organize?
FH: Well, a lot of them are just for fun. There is a very popular oneThe Pillow Fight. It takes
place all over the world. People get together and fight each other with pillows. Thats it. Its
silly but great fun!
H:
How many are we talking about here?
FH: More than 5,000 in the New York pillow fight. Thats the biggest flash mob ever, bigger than
Londons silent disco.
H:
Silent disco? Whats that?
FH: A silent discoor raveis when a lot of people meet in a public place, listen to music on their
iPods and dance. It looks really strange. Everybodys dancing, but you cant hear any music!
Thats why its called a silent discoor rave!
H:
It all seems very silly. Arent there any serious flash mobs?
FH: Well, one famous event happened in 2009. Dani Jarque, a soccer player and captain of the
Espanyol soccer club in Barcelona, died suddenly at the age of 26. Fans of the club organized a
meeting to pay their respects to him. Thousands of people phoned or sent text messages, like a
chain and they all met in the same place to light candles and leave flowers.
H:
Where did they meet?
FH: At gate 21 of Espanyols stadium.
H:
Why was that?
FH: Because Jarques shirt number was always 21.
H:
I see Finally, whats your favorite flash mob, Frederic?
FH: Oh something silly! There was a No Pants Day in New York. A lot of people got on the subway
without their pants it was very funny and it was a cold day, too!
J = Jon C = Corina
J:
Hi! Did you get the message?
C:
Yes, but I deleted it by mistake. Can you send it again? So whats the plan?
J:
Were going to meet at the main station, OK? Its the best place, I think.
C:
Whos going to be there?
J:
Just about everyone.
C:
Did you text Tomas? I know hes really interested.
J:
No, I dont have his number. Can you call him?
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C:
J:
C:
J:
C:
J:
Sure. What about Dan and Carlos? They definitely want to come, too. And Sue. She loved the
last one!
Oh, no, I forgot about her. Can you make sure they all know?
OK. What time are we going to meet? How many of us are going to be there?
Nine oclock. Were hoping for at least 500 people. Bring your pillow, remember! And pass the
message on!
No problem. Let me know if theres a change of plan!
Sure, see you soon.

1
Hi! Its Tracey. Nothing urgent, but can you call me when you get a minute? Bye!
2
Where are you? Its Adriana and Joo. Let us know where you are. Were worried.
3
Hello. This is a message for Stefano. I spoke to the lawyers. Can you meet them tomorrow at ten?
Thanks. Let me know ASAP! Bye!
4
Hi. This is Paul. Julies still waiting for the book. Can you send it to her soon? Thanks! Bye!
[10.10] page 114, Exercises 3 and 4
1
A:
Oh no!
B:
Whats up?
A:
I dont have any battery!
B:
Use my phone if you want. Here.
A:
Thanks! What do I do?
B:
Key in the number and then press the button with the green phone.
A:
OK. Thanks!
2
A:
Hey, is that a new phone?
B:
Yeah.
A:
Its the same as mine.
B:
Really? Hey, maybe you can help me. I want to send a photo, but I dont know how.
A:
Its easy! Look, click on menu here, see?
B:
Yes
A:
Then select camera, here in the corner
B:
No, I dont want to take a photo, I want to send one. Look, heres the photo but I dont know
how to send it.
A:
Lets see oh, yes, click heresee where it says more? Now select send.
B:
OK, now I get it. Thanks!
A:
No problem!
3
A:
Do you have the time?
B:
Yeah. Look, theres my phone, on the table.
A:
But its turned off.
B:
Just press that button on the side.
A:
Which one? This one?
B:
Yes, thats it.
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A:
B:
A:
Great! Hey, I like thatmy phone doesnt do that!

So what time is it?
Oh no, ten to six. Id better go! I dont want to be late!
[10.11] page 114, Checking understanding

1
See?
2
Yeah, thats it!
3
Now I get it!

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Unit 11: A Working Life

1
I = interviewer C = Caleb
I:
Where do you work?
C:
I work in the local hospital.
I:
Do you like your job?
C:
I love it I really love helping people. But its hard work and were underpaid. Sometimes I
have to work at night and sometimes I have to work on the weekend. Its difficult when you
have young kids.
2
I = interviewer B = Beth
I:
B:
Well, I know a lot of people dont really like us at the moment! But I think our job is
important. I mean, I think we offer an important servicewe help people take care of their
money. And the job is OK. I know people think its boring, but, you know, it isnt that bad.
I:
What do you like about it?
B:
Well, the hours are regular. I work from 8:30 to 5, Monday to Friday. And the pay is pretty
good. All in all, its not a bad job.
3
I = interviewer K = Krista
I:
K:
Well, I know Im really lucky to have a jobthere are lots of people out of work right now.
But to be honest, I really hate it!
I:
Why do you hate it?
K:
Its boring its always the same. We just sit and do the same thing all day long. Its hard
work, too, and Im really tired at the end of the day. The only good thing is the lunch break!
And the people I work with. Theyre great fun!
A new survey out today says that the five happiest professions are those of hairdressers, chefs, priests,
plumbers and mechanics. And the five unhappiest are those of office workers, architects, secretaries,
real estate agents and bankers. It appears that hairdressers, chefs, priests, plumbers and mechanics
have one important thing in common: they make people feel goodor help them solve an important
problemquickly! Which might explain why architects are less happybecause it takes a long time
to see the results of their work. It can take many years to finish a building, but giving a haircut or
preparing a bowl of pasta takes just a few minutes!
P = Phil T = Toni
P:
Welcome to Job Searchthe radio program that helps you find your ideal job. Toni, what do
you have for us today?
T:
Well, Phil, I just saw this incredible want ad for a job on an Australian website. This has to be
the best job ever!
P:
What is it?

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T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
P:
T:
Well, the Queensland Tourism Authority is looking for someone to be a caretaker on a tropical
island off the coast of Australiain addition to a fantastic salary of 150,000 Australian
dollars
One hundred and fifty thousand?
Yes! The caretaker will get 150,000 dollars for a six-month contract. And, in addition to the
salary, the caretaker will live rent freethats right, they wont pay any rentin a three
bedroom beachside villa with a swimming pool!
Wow! That really is the best job ever but what will the caretaker need to do?
Very little! He or she will work about 12 hours a month.
A month? Not a day?
No, a month. He or she will pick up the mailyou know, letters and packages and thingsfor
the island and look after some of the hundreds of different fish that live in the ocean around the
island.
Is that it? Are you sure thats all? Theres nothing else they need to do?
Well, yes the caretaker will also write a blog about his or her life on the island. He or she
will take photos and videos of all the wonderful beaches and fantastic things to do on the island
and all the other tropical islands around.
Ah, I see
That will really be the most important part of the jobthey want to attract more visitors to
these beautiful islands.
So, what kind of person are they looking for?
Well, the successful candidate will need to know how to swim, snorkel, dive and sail. And, of
course, he or she will need to know how to use a computer
And how to take good pictures!
Yes, and write a good blog!
Well, Ill be interested to see who gets the job of the blogging island caretaker!
Me, too!

A:
So, tell me about your new job.
B:
Well, I wont start until next year. First, Ill fly to Oslo to do a three-week training course, and
then Ill travel to the north where Ill be on my own for four months.
A:
You mean you wont see anybody for four months?
B:
No, I wont. But I will have a satellite connection to talk to my family and my colleagues at
base camp.
A:
Will your family go to Norway, too?
B:
Yes, they will. For a short visit in the spring.
1 B: Will your family go, too?
2 C: Yes, they will.
3 A: But I will have a satellite connection.
1
A:
Where are you going?
B:
Im just taking the trash out
A:
Dont bother. I have to go out in about ten minutes. Ill do it then.
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B:
A:
2
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
3
A:
B:
A:
4
A:
B:
OK, thanks.
No problem!
Sam? Where are you off to?
To watch TV.
Will you clear the table first, please?
Oh, Mom! But the games on.
Itll only take you two minutes.
Oh, OK!
That was delicious, thank you. Let me wash the dishes.
No, dont worry, well put them in the dishwasher.
OK, Ill load the dishwasher, then.
Katie! Can you come and set the table?
OK! I wont be a minute. Im just finishing my homework..
[11.7] page 124, Asking and offering

1
Let me help you with that bag.
2
Will you do me a favor?
3
Can you open the door for me, please?
4
Ill do that for you.

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Unit 12: Listmania!

Yesterday was a really stressful day. I have so much to do, really. I have four children so thats a big
responsibility its a daily responsibility. The problem is that I work from home. I have a great job
Im a journalist, and I make a living writing articles. So I have the family and my work, and I need to
balance the two! Thats not always easy! Well, yesterday they went to school, as usual, and after that I
did the housework. Then I worked on my articles for the rest of the morning. I had lunch at two. Then
I did some work on the computer, and I made some phone calls. But by then it was six oclock and the
kids were home again. It was time to make dinner and prepare them for bed. I looked at my watch it
was nine oclock! I didnt take a shower or rest the whole dayI didnt have time! I need to organize
my time better!
I always make a list before going away on vacation. I write down all the things I need to take
passport, money, tickets, all the clothes Ill need. If I dont make a list, I always forget something
important!
H = Helen R = Renata S = Stephen
H:
I hate these lists.
R:
Why? I think theyre interesting
H:
Come on, I mean, life isnt a list its how you live from day to day thats importantwho
you are, not the number of things you do. This is just a list of expensive vacation
experiences just another thing to consume.
R:
Consume? What do you mean?
H:
Well, its a list of things to spend money onthings you can buy, isnt it? You know, an exotic
vacation or skydiving. All these before you die lists say you havent had a good lifea full
lifeif you dont do all these exoticand expensive!things. And I think thats wrong.
S:
Helen has a point and this list is a little stupid. I mean, drive a Formula One car! Thats just
for kids! Some people think that life is just about driving fast cars, obviously
H:
I know, thats exactly what I mean. But then, looking again, there are some good things on the
list, too. Id love to go whale-watching, for example.
S:
Me, too!
R:
I did that in Argentina a few years ago. It was fantastic.
S:
And Ive been to Antarctica.
R:
Seriously?
S:
Yeah, I went last summer. It was amazing. And Id love to see the Northern Lights. Helen,
youve lived in Finland, havent you? Have you ever seen the Northern Lights?
H:
No, I havent. We went up to the north once, but we didnt see the lights. Ive seen the
midnight sun, though but then, that isnt on the list, is it? So, I suppose it doesnt count!
1 Gary
Ive never been to Scandinavia. Ive always wanted to go there, so Copenhagen could be interesting to
visit, sure. But everybody tells me its very expensive there though that obviously doesnt worry the
magazine maybe the journalists have a lot of money! It looks beautiful in the photo, so clean, and
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the air so fresh, not like where I live. I went to Munich last summer I wonder if its similar. I dont
know if the cultural life in Copenhagen is so good, but I like the fact that the people are liberal there
they have open minds. So, yes, I would like to go one day!
2 Maria
Well, I dont know why its this magazines number one city. I went to Zurich a few years ago, but I
didnt like it much. I didnt have a very good time there. Its a very beautiful place and everything runs
on time, like the transportation, as they say. But its not a very friendly place maybe its just too
efficient. I like cities that have more life, more chaos for me, the atmosphere on the street is the
most important thing, and the cultural life. I dont think its so great in Zurich. Ive been to other cities
in Europe that I like more Berlin, for example.
1
Ive lived in many different countries.
2
I worked in a bank a few years ago.
3
She studied really hard last week.
4
Theyve had a lot of different jobs.
5
Hes read a few books in English.
6
We visited his family in the summer.
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This was last year in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. What are these people doing? Theyre competing in the
most famous triathlon event there isthe Ironman World Championshipthe original and best
Ironman event in the world. What is a triathlon? Well, its a combination of swimming, cycling and
running that started in the 1970s in California. The first long-distance triathlon took place here in
Hawaii in 1978. Now Ironman events take place all over the world, but this was the first one and is
still the most important. What do the contestants have to do? They need to swim about 3.8 km, then
cycle for about 180 km and finally run a marathonthats 26 miles or 42 km. But thats not all! They
have to do all of that on the same day! One final thing: despite the name of the race, the contest is of
course open to Ironwomen as well!
I = Interviewer K = Klaus
I:
Well, Klaus, weve just heard the news. Youre going to represent Munich at this years
Ironman World Championship in Hawaii!
K:
I cant really believe it, to tell you the truth! Im really very excited.
I:
How did you get the place?
K:
I was very lucky! Its a lotterythats the only way they can limit the number of people in the
race. To be in the lottery, you need to do a half Ironman event somewhere in the world, thats
all.
I:
So, some people think you need to be crazy to do this. Is that right?
K:
Well, maybe, yesIm sure it helps! I started with normal triathlons, like a lot of people, and I
realized that I was really good. I began as a swimmer, reallyI swam in competitions when I
was a kid. Then some friends told me about triathlons. I did my first one here in Munich five
years ago.
I:
Which is your favorite of the three sports?
K:
I think its swimming; thats my best sport. Cycling is the worst one; I sometimes get very
tired!
I:
So, what are your plans now, Klaus? How are you going to prepare for this event?
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K:
I:
K:
I:
K:
I:
K:
Good question! The training is very difficult. For the next six months, Im going to follow a
very strict program. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I swim about 3 km in my local pool. On
Fridays I swim another 2.5 km, and I try and swim in open sea if I can, but thats not easy here
in Munich. On Wednesdays, I usually go for a short run, around 10 to 12 km. On Saturdays, I
usually do a long bike ride, which right now is about 120 km! Then on Sundays, I run a longer
distance, about 20 km but all those distances will start to increase. Mondays are usually my
day off!
What about the climate in Hawaii?
Thats a problem. Here in Munich, its very cold, but in Hawaii the weather will be hotand it
can be windy, too. Right now, Im running with lots of clothes on to prepare myself for the
heat.
What about the rules?
There are a lot! You cant receive help from anyone in the race, except the officials, who can
give you food and drink. Also, theres a new rule for the swimming you cant wear
swimsuits made from certain material because they give you an advantagethey help you
swim faster.
Well, thanks, Klaus, for telling us about the preparations for the race. Good luck and
congratulations!
Congratulations? Lets hope I finish first!

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R = Rosa M = Monica
R:
Listen, Monica, I hope you dont mind me calling, but I have a few days vacation coming up.
Could you recommend a place to go? I want to surprise Mark, thats all.
M:
Oh, let me think I read about a place in the newspaper the other day
R:
Oh, really? Where do you recommend?
M:
Well, Ive never been, but everyone says Oaxacas great.
R:
Oaxaca? Ive never heard of it.
M:
Youve never heard of it? Its in Mexico!
R:
Oh, right sorry!
M:
It has really interesting archeological sites and a great crafts market.
R:
OK, Ill think about it, thanks!
2
R = Rosa P = Patty
R:
Hello, Patty can I ask you a quick question? Im looking for a place to go with Mark. Have
you been to Oaxaca?
P:
Oaxaca? No, Ive never been there. Why dont you go to the beach? Its a safe option.
Everyone says Cancun is great!
R:
Well, yes, its beautiful, but weve been there before. We went last year I wanted something
a little different.
P:
Oh, I see. Let me think. What about Carmel?
R:
Oh, right, yeah Ive never been there. Whats it like?
P:
A lot of artists live there. There is a famous Spanish mission. The town is quaint and the people
are really nice.
R:
OK, Ill ask Mark what he thinks
3
R = Rosa L = Lily
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R:
L:
R:
L:
R:
L:
R:
L:
R:
Lily, can I have a quick word? Im going on a trip with Mark next week where do you
suggest? I know youve traveled all over this part of the world, so
Have you been to New Orleans with him?
No, why?
Take him there.
Oh, that sounds like a good idea.
The weathers not so hot at this time of year. The food is delicious, the music is fantastic and
the city is exciting.
Have you been there?
Yes, of course! I lived there, dont you remember? I know what Im talking about! Youll love
it! Take my word for it.
Right, Lily, thats a great help! Thats where well go!
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R:
Well, yes, its beautiful, but weve been before. We went last year I wanted something a little
different.
P:
Oh, I see. Let me think. What about Carmel?
R: Where do you recommend?
M: Well, Ive never been, but everyone says Oaxacas great.
R: Have you been there?
L: Yes, of course! I lived there, dont you remember?
R: Whats it like?
P: There is a famous Spanish mission there.

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Review D
A:
Whats that?
B:
Its a battery charger.
A:
A battery charger?
B:
Yes, a solar battery charger. I use it for my phone.
A:
How does it work?
B:
Put it out in the sun for an hour and youll have enough power to charge any gadget you want
cell phone, camera, MP3 player
A:
But how?
B:
Connect the gadget here, see? Then use it like a normal battery charger. When you need more
energy, just put it out in the sun. Its great!
1
Let me help you with that. It looks really heavy.
2
Can you give me another one of those? Theyre really delicious.
3
Will you hold this for me, please? My hands are full.
4
Dont worry. Ill get some when I go out.
5
Will you do me a favor, please? Can you get the keys from my pocket? Thanks.
A:
Im looking for somewhere to go for our vacation.
B:
Well, theres so much choice. Where are you thinking of?
A:
Oh, somewhere Caribbean. Have you ever been to Jamaica?
B:
Yes, its beautiful. Ive been lots of times.
A:
Whats it like?
B:
The beaches are superb and the vegetation is beautiful. You can stay in Montego Bay. Its a
really fun place to visit. And dont miss a trip to the Blue Mountains.
A:
Oh, right. Can you recommend a hotel for us there?
B:
Try the Marina Hotel in Montego Bay. Youll love it!
A:
Thanks a lot! Ill check it out

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Unit 1: One World

[1.3] page 4, Exercise 7

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Passports or ID cards, please. Thank you. Where are you from?

Thats her over there.

[1.13] page 12, Exercise 4

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H: Sports and travel.

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Unit 3: Days to Remember

[3.3] page 25, Exercise 7

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[3.10] page 32, Exercise 2

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Unit 4: Home Life

[4.10] page 45, Exercise 1

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Unit 5: A Real Achievement

[5.7] page 54, Exercise 3

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Unit 6: Shopping Around

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[6.3] page 61, Exercise 3

Tell our listeners about your hair.

[6.5] page 65, Exercise 1

These rings are really beautiful. Can I try one on?

[6.8] page 66, Intonation

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Unit 7: Going Places

Oh, it was a total disaster!

[7.5] page 76, Exercise 3

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Unit 8: In the News

Really? Well thats good news.

[8.12] page 90, Exercise 6

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Unit 9: Hungry Planet

I love cold soup.

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OK, here you are.

[R14] page 105, Exercise 1

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Unit 10: State of the Art

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[10.7] page 112, Exercise2

[10.9] page 113, Exercise 4

Great! Hey, I like thatmy phone doesnt do that!

[10.11] page 114, Checking understanding

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Unit 11: A Working Life

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[11.4] page 121, Exercise 1

[11.7] page 124, Asking and offering

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Unit 12: Listmania!

[12.8] page 134, Exercise 3

[12.9] page 134, Let me see

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