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UNIT 1 - Cultural Differences

LIS TE N IN G - T ra vel

a. 1 . false 4 . true
2 . true 5 . true
3 . true 6 . true

b. 1 . the outback 4 . the Aborigine

2 . the outback 5 . the Ancestors
3 . the Aboriginal myth 6 . the Ancestors

c. 1 . still and untouched

2 . lies in the silence of its first creation
3 . Ill try to simplify it.
4 . They left trails of footprints and songs.
5 . form a profound part of the Aborigines religious beliefs.

d. 1 . Jupiter, who was angered at the evil ways of humanity, decided to flood the earth.
2 . The land between the great rivers of Iraq, where many creation myths of devastating
floods come from, is a rich site for archaeologists.
3 . Creation myths, which cannot be proven to have actually happened, all, share some
common beliefs.
4 . A famous director, whose last movie was The Parting of the Red Sea, has been
hired to direct the new movie about the creation of the world.

e. 1 . which happened a long time ago

2 . on which there was no life
3 . who still tell the story to their children
4 . that were the only life on earth
5 . from which a tree stump emerged from the water
6 . whose surface was big enough for the two birds to survive
R E AD IN G - Culture C rash

a. b. Thirty years ago g. The people at the dinner table

a. Everyone noticed d. Shortly after the dinner
e. After a short time c. Later, Dr. Franklin
f. In addition to h. The people began to understand...
i. Brad didnt understand
(2 , 1 , 8 , 7, 3 , 4, 6 , 9 , 5 )

b. 1 . The Northern culture is more direct.

c. Brad - 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6
Dr. Franklin - 3

d. 1 . c 4. b
2. e 5. d
3. a

e. 1 , 3, 4 , 5, 7 , 8 , 1 0 , 1 1

S P E AK IN G - So B ore d !
a. 1 . I did, too.
2 . I did, too.
3 . The people in the cabin next to us are, too.
4 . I cant stand it, either.
5 . I do, too.

b. Strong agreement: 1 , 3, 5
Neutral agreement : 2 , 4

c. Accept all logical answers.

GLOBAL READING QUESTIONS:

1 . People who might be thought to be loud and arrogant (like the Americans). This
may not be the case.
2. Americans. Dont believe the stereotypes.
3. They may be true about specific Americans, but not about all Americans.
5. contrast
6. To advise people to rid themselves of the stereotypes
 CLOSE READING QUESTIO NS:
1 . That the stereotypes are not true of all individuals. Many Americans are quiet and
polite.
2 . Intolerant and xenophobic people and pleasant and welcoming people.
3 . the behavior in films and television and the behavior of tourists
4 . Americans are more informal.
5 . Even though Americans are usually informal, it is best to be polite.
6 . Be courteous and polite.
7. dress up dress formally, dress down dress informally

ADDITIONAL READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1 . Rid yourself of stereotypes.
2 . They give an exaggerated and distorted picture of Americans.
3 . American dress down for athletic events.

G R AM M AR - R e view

a. 1 . c 4. a
2. e 5. d
3. b

b. 1 . so 4 . so
2 . since 5 . since
3 . so

c. 1 . c 3. b
2. a
UNIT 2 - Life In The City

LIS TE N IN G - M yster y

a. 1 . The mystery is the disappearance of Coral.

2 . They are rich. They live in a mansion and possibly own a gallery.
3 . Coral probably runs a gallery; she has had a lot of boyfriends; she can be very
unpredictable.
4 . Freddie is Corals brother.

b. 1 . d 5. c
2. a 6. g
3. e 7. f
4. b

c. It appears five times in the text.

1. d 4. a
2. b 5. e
3. c

d. 1 . Partial Disagreement 5. Partial Disagreement

2 . Partial Disagreement 6. Partial Disagreement
3 . Partial Disagreement 7. Strong Disagreement
4 . Strong Disagreement 8. Partial Disagreement

R E AD IN G - Ad a m s M urder M yster y U p date

a. 1 . d 4. a
2. c 5. e
3. b

b. b. Gregory Adams married Bonnie

f. Bonnie disappeared
g. Gregory Adams married Bettina
c. Bettina Adams disappeared
h. Gregory Adams married for the third time
e. Barbara disappeared
a. The police arrested
d. The murder trial
i. Gregory hasnt spoken
(7 , 1 , 4 , 8, 6 , 2, 3 , 5 , 9 )

c. 1 . courtroom 4 . claim
2 . on trial 5 . innocent
3 . no previous criminal record
d. 1 . By September, they will have listened to evidence from the police.
2 . By October, they will have listened to evidence from Mr. Adams.
3 . By the beginning of November, they will have listened to questions from the judge.
4 . By the end of the year, they will have decided if Mr. Adams is innocent or guilty
and given their verdict.
5 . By January, they will have gone home and back to their regular work.

e. 1 . naturally 6. hopeful
2 . quiet 7. widely
3 . famously 8. conclusive
4 . former 9. confidently
5 . previously 10. locally

S P E AK IN G - How Aw ful !

a. 1 . b, e 3 . c, d
2 . a, f

b. 1 . c 4. e
2. d 5. f
3. a 6. b

GLOBAL READING QU ESTIONS:

2 . 50- state court systems, 9 5 %-percentage of court cases in state courts, 5 % percentage
of court cases in federal courts, $ 75 ,00 0 the minimum amount of damages the
3. 4, 3
4 . Trial courts hear original cases while appellate courts hear only appeals.
5. 5, 4

CLOSE READING QUESTIONS :

1. More cases are handled in state courts.
2. Iowa has only three courts.
3. murder to traffic violations to civil cases
4. judge or jury
5. It is a court of appeals. The courts usually have 3 -5 judges, but there are some with
9 justices.

ADDITIONAL READING COM PREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1 . State courts try more cases than Federal courts. State courts handle disputes that arise
under state laws while federal courts handle cases that involve a violation of federal
law.
2 . Some states have as many as 5 0 different types of courts.
3. $ 75 ,00 0
4. Trial courts hear original cases while appellate courts hear only appeals.
5. 1 0%
6. 9 justices/judges
UNIT 3 - Dangerous Sports

LIS TE N IN G - Sports

a. 1 . sky diving 4 . has second thoughts.

2 . she risks her life for this sport 5 . a free lesson.
3 . she enjoys the thrill. 6 . thanking her but passing it up.

b. 1 . True 4 . True
2 . False 5 . False
3 . False

c. 1 . b 4. e
2. a 5. d
3. f 6. c

d. 1 . Are you well-known for your sky diving?

2 . Did you take risks as a high-school student?
3 . What extreme sports have you tried?
4 . Can you define what you mean by a thrill?
5 . Do you think you are a role model for other people?

R E AD IN G - Just In Tim e

a. 1 . false 6. false
2 . true 7. true
3 . true 8. false
4 . false 9. true
5 . false

b. 1 . panic 6. circle, to land, jumped

2 . jump 7. dare
3 . The search 8. tripped
4 . edge 9. rock, aid
5 . study, needs 10. point

S P E AK IN G - W hat H app e ne d ?

a. 1 . c 3. b
2. a 4.

b. 1 . d 4. e
2. a 5. c
3. b
c. I was sorry to hear.,
What a shame.,
What an awful thing to happen,
I hope it will not take long.

GLOBAL READING QU ESTIONS:

1. Probably about an exciting birthday.
2. an elderly person; to get the readers attention.
3. He is astonished.
4. He repeats that he is amazed.
5. He doesnt know whether or not to discuss the event.
6. He began to talk about his family. Probably information about family members.

CLOSE READING QUESTIONS: .

1. His granddaughter suggested he try sky diving.
2. A description of the warm weather.
3. 90-year-old instead of 90-years-old
4. He will describe something in the further past.
5. Why he didnt want to talk about his experience.
6. his indecision
His granddaughter suggested he try sky diving. He tried it and jumped with a
7. professional sky diver. He tells the writer about his feelings.
8. It describes a persons status.
9. The story of his great-uncles risk-taking.
10. his great-uncle
11. He was too old to be taking risks.
12. What will you do on your next birthday?

ADDITIONAL READING COM PREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1. The writer and the grandfather
2. He went sky diving.
3. He paused before he discussed the adventure.
4. He compared it to the birth of his first child.

G R AM M AR - O ther U ses

a. 1 . (1) to be considered
2 . (2) to be tested
3 . (3) to be subjected to, (4) to be tested, (5) to be accused of, (6) to be declared,
(7) to be told, (8) to be informed, (9) to be carried out, (10) to be described
4 . (11) to be recorded
5 . (12) to be properly dressed
UNIT 4 - Complaints

LIS TE N IN G - C all-in

a. 1 . Dan the Man

2 . The National Reporter
3 . make a documentary
4 . tabloid newspapers
5 . rumors
6 . people who are reported to have been involved
7 . Journalists always refuse to reveal their sources, journalists take advantage of
peoples personal tragedies just to make catchy headlines, tabloid bosses
encourage journalists to break the law by exaggerating the truth to suit their
purposes.
8 . hard evidence
9 . it has many versions
1 0 . freedom of the press

b. 1 . g 5. h
2. a 6. c
3. d 7. b
4. f 8. e

c. 1. b 5. c
2. f 6. d
3. g 7. e
4. a 8. h

d. 1 . 30 years 5 . familiar
2 . wind of 6 . revealed
3 . hold of 7 . exaggerated
4 . back up

e. 1. The guest on the radio show is more commonly known as Dan the Man.
2. Dan is very familiar with the world of tabloid newspapers.
3. Is it known what actually happened? Or is it actually known what happened?
4. Journalists always refuse to reveal any information.
5. The host of the show tells listeners that this program is just the tip of the iceberg.

f. Nouns: catch, fame, personality, scandal, specialty

Verbs: to catch, to personalize, to scandalize, to specialize
(1 ) famous (2 ) specialize (3 ) scandal (4 ) catchy (5 ) personality (6 ) specialty
g. 1 . Billy Bloggart is leaving the Typhoons basketball team.
2 . The first article targets sports fans. The second article targets investors in Typhoon
PLC. The third article targets people interested in gossip about celebrities.
3 . The first article focuses on Billys performances on the basketball court.

R E AD IN G - Co m plaint

a. a. On September 14th ,
c. She found a phone number
b. Another technician
e. After a second
f. Now it is October 21st
d. If the washing machine
(1, 3, 2, 6, 4, 5)
b. 1 . e 6. i
2. a 7. c
3. j 8. d
4. h 9. g
5. b 10. f

c. 1 . It was delivered and installed.

2 . No laundry has been done at Felicitys house since it arrived.
3 . It has been ignored.
4 . By the time the president of Grumbles Department Store receives this letter, it will
have been in her house for nearly a month and a half.

d. 1 . g 5. f
2. c 6. a
3. d 7. b
4. e 8. h

SP E AK IN G - Expe nsive B outique

a. 1 . Complaint 4. Complaint
2 . Apology 5. Complaint
3 . Apology 6. Apology

c. 1 . Every woman in the basketball team is over six feet tall.

2 . The hospital is located between two roads.
3 . The decision not to replace Felicitys washing machine will not change.
4 . I cant put up with machines that dont work.
5 . I cannot do nothing and let her do it by herself.
 G L O B A L R E A D IN G Q U E S T IO N S :
1 . The article is about a company that offers to write complaints for people.
2 . Passengers, shoppers, drivers, students, passers by, homeowners - anyone who has
3 . Complaints that the people mentioned in Question 2 can make, e.g., about a delayed
4 . All three sentences express an apology..

CLOSE READING QUESTIONS:

1 . Accept any example.
2 . The writer is contrasting effective and ineffective ways to express anger and
complaints.
3 . The condition is that the reader can respond positively to one or more of the
rhetorical questions.
4 . The word much refers to positive answers, compensation, apologies, and the
word many refers to the frustrated people who want to complain.
5 . It refers to the ratio between complaints made and apologies received.
6 . Thank you for drawing our attention to
Im sure you will be delighted to hear that
I am truly sorry that you have
We deeply regret our mistake
we are happy to offer you

ADDITIONAL READING COM PREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1 . The writer thinks that writing letters is more effective than thumping tables and
making oaths.
2 . To the boss. A letter of complaint will be more effective if the boss knows you
are complaining about one of his or her workers.
3 . They are taken from some recently received replies to letters of complaint written by
youcomplainwewrite.
4 . They all offer some form of compensation.
5 . The first letter which offers compensation at no cost, represents the best result. The
second letter represents the largest compensation and the third letter represents the
most inconvenient compensation.

G R AM M AR - Future Pro gressi ve

a. 1 . Will you be passing Grumbles Department Store when you are in town?
2 . Will you be seeing Felicity this evening?
3 . Will you be using your washing machine tomorrow morning?
4 . Will you be listening to the call-in program tomorrow evening?
5 . Will you be working tomorrow afternoon?
UNIT 5 - Business Strategies

LIS TE N IN G - Ad

a. 1 . Not mentioned 6. Not mentioned

2 . Not mentioned 7. Mentioned
3 . Mentioned 8. Mentioned
4 . Mentioned 9. Mentioned
5 . Not mentioned 10. Not mentioned

b. POSSIBLE QUESTIO NS:

1 . Would you like your bank to be open for longer hours?
2 . Do you wish the tellers were friendlier?
3 . Are you annoyed by long lines at the bank?

c. 1 . b 4. e
2. d 5. f
3. a 6. c

d. 1 . take it from me 4 . keep track of

2 . checks bounce 5 . in the long run
3 . keep an eye on

e. 1 . avoid 4 . invest
2 . service 5 . management
3. investments 6 . satisfaction

f. 1 . checking out 4 . keep track of

2 . keeping an eye on 5 . take it from me
3. cares about 6 . invest in

g. 1 . opens 3 . check
2 . double-checks 4 . pay

R E AD IN G - R eq uest

a. 1 . False 4 . False
2 . False 5 . True
3 . True 6 . False

b. 1 . Mr. Morgenthal 4 . Mr. Morgenthal

2 . Ms. Moore 5 . Ms. Moore
3 . Mr. Morgenthal 6 . Mr. Morgenthal
c. 1 . e 5. c
2. h 6. b
3. a 7. d
4. f 8. g

d. 1 . f 4. e
2. d 5. c
3. a 6. a

e. 1 . c 4. c
2. b 5. c
3. a

f. 1 . modals/Past Simple
2 . seems to have been
3 . Since you depend on selling your products to youth, We are, therefore, offering you
4 . Please take your time to think the idea over, and then let me know what you decide.

S P E AK IN G - M arketing Strateg y

a. 1 . Asking 4 . Asking
2 . Giving 5 . Giving
3 . Giving 6 . Asking

b. 1 . Products 4 . Promotion
2 . Price 5 . Promotion
3 . Place

GLOBAL READING QUESTIONS:

The article is written for companies and business people who are interested in
1. learning how to find new customers.
2. The writer explains why target marketing is the only effective way.
The writer advises his or her readers to get as much information as they can about
3. their existing or prospective customers.
4. The writer focuses on four categories.
5. The writer focuses on the issue of benefits.
 CLOSE READING QUESTIONS:
1 . The writer contrasts the fact that everyone talks about target markets and taking
aim and not everyone does it.
2 . The necessary condition is when the marketing budget reaches the selected target
market.
3 . The writer gives examples of the most valuable resources.
4 . The writer compares how much you know about your customer and your ability to
make decisions that will improve your ability to communicate with them.
5 . The first condition is if you dont have any customers and the second one is if you
are searching for a completely new audience. In both cases, the writer advises that
you speculate on who they might be, based on their needs and the benefits they will
receive.
6 . a. Geographics (density) b. Behaviors (attitude) c. Demographics (income)
d. Psychographics (rate of use, loyalty) e. Behaviors (information sources)
7 . The two issues are benefits and target marketing.

ADDITIONAL READING CO MPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1. When it reaches the selected target market.
2. To get to know as much as you can about your customers.
3. It is to look at the existing customer base.
4. The writer suggests that they to speculate on who they might be.
a. 1 . Asking 4 . Asking
2. Giving 5 . Giving
3. Giving 6 . Asking

b. 1 . Products 4 . Promotion
2 . Price 5 . Promotion
3 . Place

G R AM M AR - Perfect

1 . seems to have recovered from 4 . thought to have invested in

2 . appears to have won 5 . believed to have been approached by
3 . known to have recruited
UNIT 6 - Communication

LIS TE N IN G - Soap O pera

a. 1 . True. Now that a group of Mexican students has come to her university
2 . False. As a rule, I dont talk to strangers.
3 . True. I really admire your interest in Mexico.
4 . True. Wow! Taking into account that youve just arrived, your English seems to be
fluent.
5 . True. Learning the language of a new country is a must if you want to fit in.
6 . False. Its a real generalization
7 . True. I just get offended when people stereotype me.
8 . False. Sorry
9 . False. OK. Id enjoy some good American hospitality.

b. 1 . Cathy lives in the U.S.

2 . She wants to learn about Mexican culture because she will be traveling there.
3 . Cathy begins the conversation in English.
4 . Carlos gets offended because Cathy thought all Mexicans wear sombreros.
5 . Accept all logical answers.

c. 1 . Hi there!
2 . Im Cathy, by the way.
3 . Taking into account that youve just arrived, your English seems to be fluent.
4 . Maybe you can help me with my Spanish.
5 . Please dont take offense. / Sorry.
6 . Listen - why dont you come for dinner Friday?

d. POSSIBLE ANSW ERS:

1 . Who is that woman you were talking to?
2 . Which language did you speak to each other in?
3 . Does she like you?
4 . What did you talk about?
5 . Really? How did you react?
6 . So youre not going to see here again, right?

e. 1 . d 4. b
2. e 5. a
3. f 6. c
f. POSSIBLE SCRIPT:
Carlos: Thank you for your hospitality. Can I help you with the washing up?
Cathy: Sure.
A few minutes later in the kitchen.
Cathy: Carlos, whats the weather like in Mexico?
Carlos: Well, its warmer than here with less rain.
Cathy: And how would you describe Mexican people?
Carlos: Now Cathy, lets not generalize again, but as a rule Mexicans are friendly and
hospitable.
Cathy: Right, Carlos, but Im really interested in Mexican culture. What can you tell me
about it?
Carlos: Im glad you asked me that question, Cathy. Mexico has a great and historical
culture. In Mexico City OOPS!.
CRASH!!
Cathy: Oh no! Not the bowl my grandmother gave me! How could you drop it! Its
irreplaceable!
Carlos: Im very sorry, Cathy, how can I help compensate you for your loss?
Cathy: Carlos! I think you had just better leave now.
Carlos: Of course. Can I see you again, Cathy?
Cathy: Maybe.

R E AD IN G - R eq uest

a. 1 . b. Bill arrived
2 . j. Bill was invited
3 . f. He learned
4 . e. Bill didnt eat
5 . g. The hosts served
6 . h. He tried to
7 . d. His hosts stopped
8 . c. Bill asked his friend.
9 . i. It turned out
1 0 . a. A big basket
(1 0 , 1 , 8 , 7, 4 , 3, 5 , 6 , 9 , 2 )

b. 1 . bilingual
2 . inappropriate, incomplete, incorrect, inhospitable, inoffensive
3 . uninterested
4 . misunderstanding

c. 1 . h 5. f
2. c 6. g
3. a 7. b
4. e 8. d
d. 1 . to get by 5. have made headway
2 . express yourself 6. take advantage of
3 . get my message across 7. turn down
4 . speak Swedish like a native 8. Lets keep in touch

S P E AK IN G - Please Spe a k U p

a. 1. The caller is a woman.

2. Shes trying to get hold of Mr. Carlton.
3. She makes the same request three times.
4. Id like to speak to Mr. Carlton; I said I want to speak to Mr. Carlton; Im already
shouting. Is Mr. Carlton there?
5. Her language gets less formal as the conversations goes on.

b. 1 . c 4. e
2. d 5. b
3. a

c. Possible answers:
Caller: I was wondering if Ms. Moore is in her office?
Receptionist: I beg your pardon. What was that again?
Caller: I said I want to speak to Ms. Moore.
Receptionist: Im sorry, sir. I cant hear you very well. Can you please speak up?
Caller: Im already shouting. Is Ms. Moore there?
Receptionist: Sir, this connection is awful. Please call again.

GLOBAL READING Q UESTIONS:

1. language students-The writer might advise them how to make headway in their
studies.
2. The writer has a message for all foreign language students and wants to tell them
about a few general guidelines to help them
3. The writer uses the word reinforcing instead of practicing.
4. The writer suggests 11 different ways to practice using a new language.

CLOSE READING QUESTIONS:

1. The writer suggests that all foreign language students should follow the guidelines
provided.
2. The writer compares learning a language to playing the piano and ice-skating.
3. The word they refers to vocabulary words and grammar rules.
4. This list refers to typical classroom activities.
5. In this context, fix means to make sure new foreign words are remembered.
6. The consequence here is the ability to practice vocabulary or to memorize
dialogues.
7. The category of things is the one in which props can help the foreign-language
student to remember new words.
 8. The writer contrasts the ambition of writing a diary in a foreign-language with the
potentially limited foreign-language ability of the student.
9. The consequence here is the chance to practice the students foreign-language
pronunciation.

ADDITIONAL READING COM PREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1 . The writer advises language students to follow the general guidelines to practice
what they are learning.
2 . This list is as follows: reading aloud to yourself, copying text passages and lists of
vocabulary words, testing yourself with flash cards, carrying a textbook or small
notebook with you wherever you go, posting notes, poems or sayings with
vocabulary words around your home, thinking up associations, using physical
props, keeping a diary, recording foreign language songs, and using language
software.
3 . This list is as follows: reading aloud to a partner, recording your teacher, and
asking your teacher about associations.

G R AM M AR - R e view

a. 1 . try out 4 . hand in

2 . take off 5 . turn on
3 . set up 6 . pay back

b. 1 . an enemy 4 . a factory
2 . a hurricane 5 . money
3 . a holiday 6 . a meal

c. 1 . get rid of, find out 4 . let us down

2 . bring them up 5 . fill in/out
3 . call off

d. Picture 1 - give up
Picture 2 - picks up
Picture 3 - turn down
Unit 7 - Medical Issues

LIS TE N IN G - R om anc e

a. 1 . Likely 4. Likely
2 . Not likely 5. Not likely
3 . Likely 6. Not likely

b. 1 . I always have loved Emily.

2 . I know she loves me, too.
3 . She wont allow herself to love me.

c. 1 . Bobby: I love her, Dr. Chadwick. I always have.

2 . Bobby: She just wont allow herself to.
3 . Doctor: Emilys a big girl now. I think she knows what she wants.
4 . Bobby: Id take care of her and love her for the rest of our lives.
5 . Doctor: Bobby, if you are as sick as you say you are, then face it, son, you dont
have much time for all that.

d. A model script:
Bobby: Hi Emily, this is Bobby, can we meet at our usual restaurant?
Emily: Sure, Bobby, when would you like to meet?
Bobby: Say 1:30?
Emily: OK.

At the Restaurant:
Bobby: I have something I have to tell you, Emily.
Emily: What is it Bobby?
Bobby: I love you. I always have and Im sure you can learn to love me, too. Emily:
But Bobby, we are just good friends. You know thats how I have always
considered you, a good friend, only that.
Bobby: Emily, face it, you just wont allow yourself to admit that you love me, too.
Please give me a chance to show you just how much I love you.
Bobby, listen carefully to what Im going to say! Im a big girl now and can
Emily:
make my own decisions. You and I dont have anything to discuss. Please
leave immediately.
Bobby: Emily, of course Ill go, but Im a sick man, I dont have much time to live
and I was truly hoping that we could share the last few months together.
R E AD IN G - Co m m on Sen se, Not Blind Faith

a. 1 . The writer feels that people should not have blind faith and should do some research
before agreeing to a treatment.
2. The writer explains that patients in the West often dont get medical treatment
quickly enough.
3 . One reason given is the fear of surgery and of strong medication, and the second
reason is that many people turn to alternative medicine when faced with a hopeless
situation.
4 . The third reason that the writer gives is that alternative treatments seem to be less
harmful or dangerous than surgery.
5 . The reason the writer gives is that all of us can make mistakes, including doctors
and healers.
6 . The writer reminds the readers that there are millions of patients who are healthy
today because of conventional Western medicine.

b. 1 . d 4. e
2. c 5. f
3. a 6. b

c. 1 . natural healers 4 . common sense

2 . dangerous treatments 5 . second opinion
3 . blind faith 6 . bedside manner

GLOBAL READING QUESTIONS:

1 . information about complementary and alternative medicine
2 . The writers purpose in this sentence is to give the readers a definition of
complementary and alternative medicine.
3 . The writers purpose in asking this question is to establish the context and to get the
readers interested. I would expect the writer to answer this question because the
article contains everything you wanted to know about complementary and
alternative medicine.
4 . The writer will discuss the major types of complementary and alternative medicine.
5 . They are: mind-body medicine, biologically-based therapies, manipulative and
body-based methods, and energy therapies.

CLOSE READING QUESTIO NS:

1 . The writer contrasts the difference between CAM therapies for which we have some
scientific evidence to the fact that scientific studies are not complete.
2 . CAM refers to complementary and alternative medicine.
3 . The writer gives examples of questions about the majority of CAM therapies that
are yet to be answered through well-designed scientific studies.
4 . The other expression is instead of in line 1 1 .
5 . The writer compares the history and development of alternative medical systems
and conventional medicine.
6 . The writer lists mind-body techniques that are still considered CAM.
 7 . The writer expresses doubt about the existence of energy fields that surround and
penetrate the human body.

ADDITIONAL READING CO MPREHENSION QUESTIONS:

1. One definition of complementary and alternative medicine is that it is a group of
diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products that are not
presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
2. For most CAM therapies, not enough scientific evidence exists.
3. While complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine,
alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.
4. Examples of CAM therapies that have become mainstream are patient support
groups and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Examples of CAM therapies that have not
become mainstream are meditation, prayer, mental healing and therapies that use
creative outlets such as art, music, or dance.
5. Four types of mind-body techniques are patient support groups, meditation, prayer
and mental healing.

S P E AK IN G - B arbeq u e Bu rns

a. advice: If I were you, Id be more careful in the future. I think you should avoid
having barbeques for a while.
an excuse: Im usually very careful. This has never happened before.

b. 1 . Giving advice 4 . Giving advice

2 . Giving an excuse 5 . Giving advice
3 . Giving an excuse 6 . Giving an excuse

c. POSSIBLE DIALOGUE:
Hospital doctor: Youll be pleased to hear that you will recover quickly.
You: This has never happened to me before.
Hospital doctor: If I were you, Id avoid lifting heavy weights.
You: I cant believe it happened to me.
Hospital doctor: Wouldnt it be a good idea to take it easy?
You: Yes, doctor, yes I will.
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a. a. 3 c. 1
b. 4 d. 2

b. 1 . c 4. f
2. e 5. b
3. a 6. d

c. 1 . seem/appear to have reached 3 . are reported to have worked

2 . appear/are considered to be 4 . love to be
UNIT 8 - How Smart Are You?

LIS TE N IN G Q U IZ

a. 1. The title refers to the past, present and future.

2. what kind? Which? What? Name In what way?

b. 1 . rules 5. energy
2 . animals 6. recycling
3 . winner 7. space
4 . turn 8. population

R E AD IN G - Starting Yo u n g

a. 1. Marinas classmates 4. Mrs. Smythe

2. Marina and her parents 5. Marinas parents

3. Marina

b. 1. When I listen to Marina talk in her native language, its quite obvious that she is
Russian.
2. However, when I hear Marina express herself in fluent English, its hard to believe
that she has lived in the United States for less than two years.
3. Im sure her Russian classmates will also be speaking English fluently within a few
months.
4. Children begin to put words together into sentences as early as age two. The
younger child has more of an ability to pronounce foreign words correctly.
5. This pattern appears to be the same in children all over the world, no matter what
language theyre learning.

c. 1 . a decision 4 . papers
2 . a telephone 5 . specialist
3 . a fact

d. 1 . throughout the country 4 . Spanish and French

2 . fourteen 5 . foreign words correctly
3 . pre-school/young children 6 . memorize

S P E AK IN G - D ance Sig ns

a. 1 . The Manager 4 . The Employee

2 . The Employee 5 . The Manager
3 . The Manager 6 . The Employee
b. 1 . I think we should start making the signs for tonights dance.
2 . Yes. I guess we should.
3 . OK. You make the signs and Ill take care of the passengers.
4 . But I hate making signs.
5 . So do I.
6 . I have an idea. Lets see if we have any left over from the last cruise.
7 . Thats a good idea. I hadnt thought of that.

c. 1 . I think we should start preparing the tables.

2 . OK. You make up the guest list and Ill set the tables.
3 . So do I. Wait! I have an idea. Lets see if we have an old but appropriate guest list
left over from the last occasion.
4 . Thats why Im the manager.

GLOBAL READING Q UESTIONS:

1. The writer will probably discuss the problems writers face when they write in a
foreign language. The second part of the answer depends on your students
knowledge.
2. They dont add information. The writers purpose is to stress that Chinese writers
might write in English.
3. This sentence gives the readers the name of the writer and how many books and
novels he has written in English.
4. The reason given is the nature of the Chinese language, which is highbrow and
detached from the spoken word, unlike English.
5. The difficulties have been the sacrifices that the writer has made, leaving behind his
first language and his first name.
6. The writer in the story tells the readers that good writing depends on discerning your good
writing from your bad writing and on drawing strength from the masters in some small
way.

CLOSE READING QUESTIONS:

1. The writer compares the difficulties of traveling a long distance and those of
acquiring a new language.
2. The dash signals examples of what he has written.
3. Ha Jin compares his reason for writing with trying to pay off a debt.
4. Ha Jin worried that his original name would be difficult for English speakers to
pronounce.
5. The obvious thing is that Ha Jin can still confuse the two cultures.
6. Ha Jin explains that life is impossible to predict.
7. Ha Jin contrasts the intelligence of people whom he knew many years ago and their
failure to get on in their lives.
8. The two alternatives are looking to masters or to overturn something.
9. The process of writing well is described.
10.It refers to drawing strength from the masters in his own small way.
 ADDITIONAL READING CO MPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
1. The acquisition of a new language.
2. He explains that he feels guilty about abandoning his mother tongue.
3. English speakers could not pronounce his name correctly.
4. He compares himself to extremely intelligent young men and women who did not get
on in their lives because they did not have the opportunity. He, on the other hand,
was fortunate.
5 . American writers seek something new away from influences and Ha Jin looks to
the masters.
6 . These factors include writing a lot, discerning what is good and looking to the
masters for strength.

G R AM M AR - R e view

a. Dialogue 1 - Picture b
Dialogue 2 - Picture c
Dialogue 3 - Picture a

b. 1 . c 4. b
2. e 5. d
3. a