Transcripts & Answer Key

Q2. Sample Answer

@IUnit 1
It depends, but the weather is probably the number
{Part A} one topic. Actually, a little earlier I met one of mv
classmates and I said, "Hi, Sophie. Can you believe all
I. Warm-Ups of this rain we've been having these days? Or I could
simpl Y say. "Hi," "Good morning," "You look great
" Listening ~Track 1 •• tuB;". today" or "What did YOU eat for lunch?" or "What
Small talk is considered a friendly conversation did you do this past weekend?" I don 't care about
between two persons about non-personal everyda y their answers. But small talk is really a good ice
occurrences. For example, two strangers in a breaker.
supermarket queue may talk about a product they both
happen to be buying. However, asking personal
{Part B}
questions is taboo in a small talk co nversation. Small
ta lk te nds to help people break t he silence in an I. Warm-Ups
atmosphere involving close proximity. Small talk helps
people relax more. The simple act of saying a fevl e Listening \(>~~Track4 •• ;leM;;!!.
wo rds to one another creates a slight trust and ra ises
Chloe: Harry! It's good to see yo u again! I didn't
everyone's spirits. know you'd be here.
Harry: Hello Chloe. Wow! That looks good on you!
(I Useful Expressions Chloe: Thanks, it's kind of YOll to say so.
1. a 2. e 3. c Harry: Chloe, I must admit I've never met the host
4. b 5. f 6. d before.
Chloe: Don't worry. Jonathan is very kind and
II. Listening & Speaking friendly.
Harry: Thank you for your concern. Where is he?
(I Guided Speaking Sample Answers Chloe: H e's the tall man at the bar. Go and introduce
yourself.
1. I' ve just noticed
Harry: I will. I hope to see you again later.
2. There's nothing like
Chloe: Sorry, it's time for me to call it a night. Let's
3. I just lo ve
have lunch tomorrow.
4. When was the last
Harr y: Too bad. OK, I'll call tomorrow morning
5. Please don't take this the wrong wa y
about lunch.
6. quite a while.

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III. Description
1. good to see you again
(1) Pair Work 2. looks good
1. a. more than twelve hours 3. it's kind of you to say
b. less 4. I've never met the host
c. sleeping and leisure acti vities 5. Don't worry
6. for your concern
7. Go and introduce yourself
IV. Reading and Discussions 8. I hope to see you again
Q1. Sample Answer 9. Let's have lunch romorrow
10. OK, I'll call tomorrow morning
They are personal questions such as ones about money.
famil y. religious beliefs or politics. If vou ask such (I Useful Expressions
questions. the other person w ill feel uncomfortable
talking to you and may never talk to you again. 1. c 2. b 3. d
4. a 5. e

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II. Listening & Speaking II. Listening & Speaking
@ Guided Speaking Sample Answers @ Guided Speaking Sample Answers

1. ha ve classes that night 1. dress to kill

2. go to the same church 2 . Are you serious?
3. looks awfu l on you 3. co me across to
4. call it a night 4. white as a ghost
5. at the front of the parking area 5. Nothing unusual
6. it will start at 7 p.m. and end at 12:30
ill. Description
ill. Description . , Pair Work
. , Pair Work 1. a. ponytail
1. a. goes SWlmmmg b. braids
b. 12 :30, 14:00, Tuesda ys, Thursdays c. bun
c. swim, pla y squa sh d. bangs
e. pigtails
IV. Reading and Discussions f. bob
g. curly
Q1. Sample Answer
2. (Answers ma y vary.)
H is company is opening its fll'st overseas branch in Seoul.
a. A man bas a short c ut. He is wearin g a T-shirt.
H e'll have to be there to make sure everything goes okay.
A woman has a bun. Another woman has curly
hair with bangs.
Q2. Sample Answer
b. A woman has curl y hai r and she is holding a big
First, respond as quickly as possible no matter whether piece of paper (blueprint). She is weari ng a
yo u wi ll atte nd or not. Second, express your tha nks for yellow hard hat. A man is wear ing a suit with a
the invitation . Third. express your regrets if vou ha ve blue tie. He is pointing at something . He is also
to decline th e invitation. Last. use the rep ly ca rd if it is wearing a ye llow hard hat.
enclosed in yo ur invi tation. c. A man is holding a picture and looking at a girl.
The girl has a ponytail. A woman is looking at
the picture behind the two. She a lso has a
ponytail.
~Unit 2
(Part A) IV. Reading and Discussions
Q1. Sample Answer
I. Warm-Ups
First, we can describe a person's appeara nce directly by
" Listening ~..I-Track8 4.;j,B3mS using adjectives such as beautiful. pretty an d cute.
There is more than one way to describe appearances. Secondl y, we can descri be them less directly bv
Describing appea rances is not limited to the physical. comparing their looks to th eir relatives'.
For instance, yo u can describe someone by comparing
them to o ne of thei r friends or o ne of their relatives. Q2. Sample Answer
Furthermore, yo u can describe a person's character My English teacher, Ms. Smi th, is in her mid-50s but
positively or negatively. Be aware of the words you she looks at least 20 years younge r than her actual age.
choose to describe someone because they may be She always has a little sm ile on her face. She looks like
offensive if used inappropri ately. Lisa. my aunt. Her hair is gett in g graye r this year. She
is ga ining weight. too. I like her but I think she could
@ Useful Expressions use some exercise.
1. b 2. a 3. e
4. c 5. d

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{Part B} III. Description

I. Warm-Ups o Pair Work
e Listening ~...Tra(k 11 .'b!,tUm. 1. a. 1998 and 1999,2001 and 2002, 2004 and 2005
b. a dramatic increase or a sharp increase
Gabriella: Susan! I've never seen you in a swimsuit c. 10
before. You ha ve a perfect body!
Susan: Thanks, Gaby. Kind of you to say so. IV. Reading and Discussions
Gabriella: How do you stay in such good shape?
Susan: Mostly, ] have my parents to thank. They Q1 . Sample Answer
made me what I am today. First, you need to learn to appreciate everything about
Gabriella: You can't be serious. This is your natural yourself, not just your appeara nce. You can also
body' improve your body image with a good diet. Last. doing
Susan: ] haven't had plastic surgery if that's what exercise on a regular basis is also a healthy way to
you mean. improve your body image.
Gabriella: Susan! Nobody our age looks like this
without a lot of work. Q2. Sample Answer
Susan: I'm no exception. I eat carefully, sleep
enough and exercise every day. Generally positive. First, I' m taller than average
Gabriella: Well, I wish] looked as good as you do. because it runs in my fami ly. Second, I exercise everv
Susan: I'd like to point out that you ha ve a da,. Stronger is better, ] think. Third, I trv not to have
wonderful family. I'm alone. anv negative thoughts about my body because it knows
what I think. So. when I look into the mirror and see
o Dictation Ie')T'''k 12 mvself, I always sav, "] like my body." ] know I have a
pot belly, I'm losing hair and, I'm getting old, but]
1. seen you in a swimsuit before always try to look at the bright side of everything.
2. Kind of you to say so
3. in such good shape
4. what 1 am toda y
5. can't be serious ,~Unit 3
6. that's what you mean
7. Nobody our age looks like this {Part A}
8. eat carefully, sleep enough
9. you have a wonderful family I. Warm-Ups
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(I Useful Expressions
Shopping for food and clothing is a task most people
1. a 2. d 3. c
must do on a regular basis. For some, shopping is
4. e 5. b something that must be done. For others, shopping is a
pleasure. Many shoppers enjoy looking for bargain
II. Listening & Speaking prices, going to multiple stores, and trying on clothes.
Shopp ing is a great way to socialize and start a
(I Guided Speaking Sample Answers
conversation using small talk . People like to share their
1. they want to look younger or more beautiful shopping knowledge, for example - a store that is
2. it can hide the effects of aging having a great sale or where they bought a certain
3. it makes people look strange and unnatural item. Lastly, if you shop at a second-hand store, your
4. best facial features are my eyes and my nose money is well spent because it goes to help the poor.
5. to have my crooked nose straightened
6. I like the way] look (I Useful Expressions
7. full, well-shaped lips
1. e 2. d 3. b
8. men with broad shoulders very attractive
4. c 5. a

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IT. Listening & Speaking Michelle: That's why I never shop for clothes on the
Internet.
(I Guided Speaking Sample Answers

1. Wh ich do you prefer o Dictation ~~T'''k 19

2. Do you have these 1. have a big problem

3. I want to try these on 2. dress while Internet shopping
4. They look great on you 3. That's too bad
5. Are they on sale 4. ha ven't found an y wa y
5. address on the website
III. Description 6. phone number either

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8. paid too much for a dress
1. a. size 8.5 9. J never shop for clothes
b. size 3.5-4.0
c. size 43 (I Useful Expressions
1. e 2. d 3. b
IV. Reading and Discussions 4. c 5. a

Q1. Sample Answer

IT. Listening & Speaking
There are two ways to do it. First, go to the
"clearance" area of a store. Second. go to a (I Guided Speaking Sample Answers

second-hand store if you wa nt to pay even less.
Q2. Sample Answer
First, I use websites where I can conlpare prices among
different stores . Second, I can get a bargain when T buy
things in bulk. Third. I can get a discount when I pay
in cash. rather than by credit card. Last, I simplv ask
people who know better.
1. shop for music and books
2. I am sat isfied, I am very disappointed
3. three or four times a w eek
4. usually lower than store prices
5. never got my product, had any problem
6. the websites offer discounts fo r larger orders.
ITI. Description

(Part B)
o Pair Work
1. a . 2
I. Warm-Ups b. 3.30
c. cash
D Listening ~~Track 18 4'€I413Wl8 d. 4.45
Tanya: Michelle, J have a big problem.
Michelle: What's the problem, Tanya? IV. Reading and Discussions
Tanya: I bought a dress while Internet shopping. It
turns out that it's of very low quality.
Q1. Sample Answer
Michelle: That's too bad. Just return it. They can buy uniforms on the Internet for their
Tanya: That's the problem. I haven't found any way employees bv comparing items in New York. Chicago.
to return it. and other c ities.
Michelle: Isn't there a physical address on th e
website? Q2. Sample Answer
Tanya: None. N o phone number either. Not even
First, get the best deal by using price-comparison sites.
an e-mail address.
Second, take advantage of buyer rev iews to see what
Micbelle: It seems to me that they intended to rip off
other buyers think about the product vou want to buy.
shoppers.
Third. go shopping at stores vou trust most. Fourth.
Tanya: I'm afraid you're right. I paid too much for
use discount coupons wh eneve r thev are available.
a dress I can't wear.
Last. take advantage of auctions if vou have the
patience to wait a w eek o r twO for results.
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~Unit 4 IV. Reading and Discussions

Q1. Sample Answer
(Part A)
First, make a sincere effort. Second, don't be rude.
I. Warm-Ups Third, listen carefully and don 't interrupt. Fourth, tell
onlv the truth.
o Listening ~:Track22 .,mdB".
Every person experiences conflict with other people Q2. Sample Answer
throughout their lives . How do people resolve First, smile. I practice smiling in front of the mirror
conflicts? Sometimes people solve their differences by before I lea ve home. Second, try to find good things in
sheer force, which is usually violent. Sometimes one of others. There's good in everyone. Third. don't talk
the party submits to the other but is unhappy, and about others behind their backs. Fourth. communicate
sometimes there never is a resolution. Fortunately there cleady. Try to use specific numbers. especiallY when it
is a fourth option - the mediator. A mediator is a comes to time. place. and monev. Lastlv. use vour sense
middle man who helps two willing parties come to an of humor to lower interpersonal barriers.
agreement. The mediator hears both sides of the story
the n suggests a solution. If both parties are happy with
rhe solution the mediator suggests, the conflict is
(Part B)
resolved; if not, the mediator continues until a solution I. Warm-Ups
is accepted by both parties.
D Listening ~Tra(k25 -,;uM.US
B Useful Expressions
Aaron: Mom, I need to use the car next Saturday
1. b 2. c 3. e night.
4. d 5. a Dad: Aaron, that's unacceptable. The last time you
took the car, you got drunk.
II. Listening & Speaking Aaron: This is different. Just hear me out. I'm going
to a movie with Annie.
B Guided Speaking Sample Answers Mom: Annie doesn't dtink alcohol. That should be
1. make yourself comforta ble fine.
2. What did you say Aaron: That's right. We'll just see a movie. I'll be
3. the matter is settled home before midnight.
Dad: How do I know you'll do what you say this
time?
III. Description Aaron: Come on. You've got to be willing to
o Pair Work COmprOlTI1Se somenmes.
Mom: I suppose so. But you'd better keep your word
1. a. 1 this time.
b. 5 Dad: And no alcohol. This is not negotiable.
c. 4 Aaron: Thanks. Thanks. No alcohol this time. And I'll
d. 7 be home early. I promise.
e. 2
f. 3
g. 6
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1. to use the car next Saturday

2. Positive adjectives: 2. The last time yo u took the car
amused, comfortable, determined, energetic, 3. Just hear me out
enthusiastic, faithful, friendly, gentle, lovely, perfect, 4. doesn't drink alcohol
pleasant, relieved, splendid, thoughtful, witty. 5. We'll just see a movie
6. How do I know you' ll do
Negative adjectives:
7. be willing to compromise
annoyed, arrogant, ashamed, confused, depressed,
8. better keep your word
disgusted, embarrassed, frightened, jealous,
9. This is not negotia ble
mysterious, nervous, upset, weary.
10. No alcohol this time
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(I Useful Expressions We live in a global world. People from almost every
country are working abroad in other countries. When
1. a 2. e 3. d people stay in another country for long periods of time,
4. b 5. c they may find themselves experiencing culture shock.
You may even experience a cultural gap in your own
ll. Listening & Speaking country if you lived in the country and decided to move
to the city. Culture consists of many aspects. Some of
(I Guided Speaking Sample Answers these aspects are spiritual beliefs, vaJues, and objects a
1. better working conditions group shares. The diversity of cultural differences in our
2. manage our own workspaces world is vast and makes our own cultural beliefs special.
3. we all want a quick solution Nevertheless, we should respect and adapt to other
4. find it unfair, we feel it is reasonable cultures if we find ourselves in such a circumstance.
5. a good idea. No need for outsiders
6. just can't afford highet salaries right now (I Useful Expressions
1. a 2. e 3. b
Ill. Description 4. c 5. d
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ll. Listening & Speaking
1. a. second most
h. professional advisors (I Guided Speaking Sample Answers
c. the Internet, professional advisors, friends/family 1. I've been depressed lately
members, and newspapers/magazines/books 2. Are things getting you down
3. I'm out of my element
IV. Reading and Discussions 4. My heart is heavy
5. The room is spinning
Q1. Sample Answer
Both sides of the negotiation benefit. Plus, the win-win lll. Description
strategy prevents the 'losing side' from relying on other
more violent methods to make the situation favorable o Pair Work
to themselves. 1. a. honeymoon
b. two months
Q2. Sample Answer c. third, fourth
The first time was when I bought a printer on the
Internet and I found a function important to me IV. Reading and Discussions
missing. I simply wanted to return it, but the seller
offered a 10% discount off the price. I accepted the Q1. Sample Answer
offer. I think we both benefitted from the deal. The Culture is the shared way of life of a particular group
second one happened at work. To get a raise, I talked of people. It is composed of the values, beliefs,
to my boss about what I had done since I joined the behaviors. and physical objects that the group shares.
company. We both won . He still has a good worker
and I have better pay. Q2. Sample Answer
Cultural gaps, I think, are not only about foreign
countries. Within a single country, cultures mav be
~Unit 5 different among different age groups. between genders.
and among people of different social or economic
(Part A) status. People living in the rural countryside may also
have a different culture from that of people living in
I. Warm-Ups urban areas. To bridge the cultural gap. we have to try
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{Part B} III. Description

I. Warm-Ups o Pair Work
e Listening ;;'\ Track 32
J;>
-JfuMY". 1. a. Christianity, 33
b. Islam, 20
Shalin: Typical Indian romantic comedy, wasn't it? c. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese traditional
Nanda: Yes. And it was a nice change from the
violence of most films.
Shalin: I'm not ready to go home just yet. Shall we
IV. Reading and Discussions
take a walk? Q1. Sample Answer
Na nda: Let's. I need some exercise.
The French government supports the efforts made by
Shalin: You know, I've been thinking about India a
countries to reduce the influence of American culture.
lot recently.
As far as music is concerned, the French government
Nanda : Really? Are you thinking about going back?
passed a law to require local radio stations to playa
Shalin: I'm curious about where my parents came
from.
minimum number of French popular songs.
Nanda: Why has this come to your attention now?
Shalin: Frankly, r often can't understand my parents' Q2. Sample Answer
behavior. First, one of the central government's ten departments
Nanda : It might be less expensive to ask them is in charge of culture-related affairs. Second, the
directly. Don·t you think? government imposes an import quota on foreign films
and exercises censorship on them. Third. annual events
o Dictation \I.'...T,,,' 33 like culture festivals are held at a local level to preserve
1. it was a nice change from
and promote local customs and traditions. Fourth. the
2. not ready to go home government has designated five national holidays to
3. I need some exercise raise the public awareness of the nation's tradition and
4. been thinking about India culture. Finally. the government places more emp hasis
5. thinking about going back on national history and language than ever before.
6. where my parents came from
7. Why has this
8. often can't understand l~Unit 6
9. to ask them directly
{ Part A}
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2. e 3. d
I. Warm-Ups
1. a
4. b 5. c €J Listening ~1Track 36 .'deb53".
The technological design of the Internet allows up-to-
II. Listening & Speaking date access to news from all corners of the globe. This
(J Guided Speaking Sample Answers great media device is not esteemed by all. Saudi
Arabia, China, and Singapore, for example, try to
1. I spent ten years working there restrict and censor information reaching their people;
2. the sunny weather in winter however, due to the Internet, these efforts are never
3. am fond of several Korean chicken dishes effective for long.
4. we all get home so late
5. I speak Spanish well, but Korean poorly
(J Useful Expressions
6. best friend married a Japanese woman
1. d 2. c 3. e
4. b 5. a

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II. Listening & Speaking Min-Jeong: Why did she keep in touch with a man
like that?
S Guided Speaking Sample Answers Ronald: Online, he was kind and funny. He said
1. the best thing that's happened since sliced bread they were the same age.
2. technology is confusing Min-Jeong: I want to make my new friends in person.
3. Nothing to worry about Ronald: Yeah. I think it's better. Even if it may
4. Tha t seems simple enough take a while.
5. The pleasure was mine
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III. Description 1. uses a website to meet men
2. she had better be careful
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1. a. slightly less than 4. He was at least fifty years old
b. almost 40% less Internet users than 5. keep in touch with a man like that
c. about 5 % fewer users than 6. said they were the same age
d. more than twice 7. to make my new friends in person
8. I think it's better
IV. Reading and Discussions S Useful Expressions
Q1. Sample Answer 1. d 2. e 3. a
Singapore demanded that political and religious 4. c 5. b
Internet sites register with the government. In China,
all Internet users had to register with the police. In II. Listening & Speaking
Saudi Arabia only those at universities and hospitals
were allowed to log on to the Internet. S Guided Speaking Sample Answers

1. usually send email and shop for music

Q2. Sample Answer 2. play games and do research for class papers
Eight times out of ten when T log onto the Internet, 1 3. really like Sim City Online
do it to check my e-mail. And I also buy things on the 4. two or three times a day
Internet. By doing so. I can buy them cheaper. faster, 5. shop online a few times in a month
safer and easier. I sometimes sell things. tOQ. on sites 6. joined Facebook about six months ago
for lIsed items. The Internet is a school away from
school. I can take courses from on-line uni versities and III. Description
listen to motivational speeches of very successful
people.
. , Pair Work
1. a. leisure, getting information or data, and
{Part B} communicating
b. 93
I. Warm-Ups c. job searching

D Listening ~\TraCk 39.'6I,t% .. & IV. Reading and Discussions

Min-Jeong: Ron, one of my girlfriends uses a website
to meet men on the Internet. Q1. Sample Answer
Ronald: Min-Jeong, she had better be careful. People on the Internet can easily create a false identity
Many people lie about themselves. to lie about who thev reallv are. For example.
Min-Jeong: What do you mean? pedophiles may pretend they are children then talk
Ronald: A girl I know made a date with a man she kids and teens into meeting them in person. Some
met online. people may also post vour personal information on the
Min-Jeong: What happened) Internet.
Ronald: He was at least fifty years old. Worse, he
was odd and scary in person.
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Q2. Sample Answer IV. Reading and Discussions

No. All th ings considered, I think the Internet does Q1. Sample Answer
more good than ha rm . It's a virtual space, or
Cyberspace. as it is better known . where we can The last time he coumed, he had five dinosa urs. three
communicate about business. research and many zeb ras. two d ucks. seven teddy bears. ten cats. fifteen
important things in our daily lives. lust like we can't do dogs. over twentv horses. and a few penguins.
wi thout fire. wa ter and money. the Internet has now
become an integral part of modern lives. The problem is Q2. Sample Answer
the people who use it, not the Internet itself. To begin w ith, I collect postage stamps. They say it is
the wo rld 's most popu lar collection hobby. Second, mv
sister collects coins and currenc y notes from all over
~~Unit 7 the world. My fat her collects CDs of h is favor ite pop
sin ge rs. Mv grandfather used to collect matchbo xes.
(Part A) My friend. Christine. collects books about Korean
food. The CEO of m v co mpan y collects works o f
I. Warm-Ups fa mous painters. Some peo ple seem to collea t hings
for p rofit.
o Listening o
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Track 43 -.autumI_
Entertaining oneself can be cha llenging. Howeve r, in (Part B)
roday's g lobal world, we have amp le opp ortu nities to
en terta in ourselves by do ing things such as playing I. Warm-Ups
sports or games, traveling, learning, or rakin g up a
hobby. Let's talk about hobbies. Some people have
e Listening o .....Track46 4'61413".
st ra nge and unu sua l hobbies; fo r instance, building Mikhail: H ey, Bob. It's good to see you again.
vegeta ble flin gi ng catapults is considered an unusual Robert: Thanks, Mikhai l. You too.
hobby. Hobbies a re exciting, interesting, and Mikhail : Did you have a good workou t?
en tertaining. What hobby wou ld yo u like to pursue? Robert: A short one. This afternoon, I wa nt to try
out for a soccer team.
B Useful Expressions Mikhail: Wow! r li ke all spo rts, but soccer is my
favorite.
1. e 2. b 3. c
Roberr: Me too. I've been playing soccer fo r about
4. d 5. a
five years.
Mikha il: I'd like to tryout to o. T wish I could ta g
II. Listening & Speaking along with yo u.
B Guided Speaking Sample Answers Robert: Please do. We never ha ve enough players
sign up for tryouts.
1. I've been collecting Mikhail: You know, I was a pro prospect whe n I was
2. H ow did yo u begi n your collection in college.
3. Does your collection give YOll pleasure Robert: Excellent! We definitely want yo u on our
4. intend to keep it up team.
5 . It was a pleas ure
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Ill. Description 1. good to see yo u again
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3. to tryo ut for a soccer team
1. a . watc hing TV, read ing, relaxing and thi nki ng 4 . li ke all sports, but soccer
b. 2.1,4.3 5. playing soccer for about five years
c. socializing and commun icating 6 . I could tag along with yo u
7. never ha ve enough players
8. when I was in college
9. want you on our team

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II Useful Expressions makeup, and costume workers-the people in charge
of choosing, making, and cleaning the appropriate
1. e 2. d 3. b attire for the setting of the film . These are a few of the
4. a 5. c man y and var ious occupations involved in mak ing
mo vies.
II. Listening & Speaking
II Guided Speaking Sample Answers
II Useful Expressions
1. c 2. d 3. a
1. play tennis or (un up stairs 4. b 5. e
2. it's such great exercise
3. very good because I play every da y
4. played tennis for more than twenty yea rs
II. Listening & Speaking
5. to the office and ask them II Guided Speaking Sample Answers
6. just don't have the time today
1. Do you have experience
2. Let me see your resume
III. Description 3. When can you start
e Pair Work 4. Right away. What are your hours
5. What would be expected of me
1. a. football, basketball, gymnastics
b. 195, twice as many
c. football, basketball
III. Description
e Pair Work
IV. Reading and Discussions 1. a. 1998 to 2008
Q1. Sample Answer b. General managers and tOp executives
c. teacher assistants
They give some people an adrenaline rush which
makes people feel they are unstoppable and able to
defy the odds.
IV. Reading and Discussions
Q1. Sample Answer
Q2. Sample Answer
They are actors, script writers, directors, producers
In the U.S. extreme sports are so popula r that they have cinematographers, gaffers, film editors and people in
more players than some traditional team sports. Some charge of hair. make- up. and costume.
of them are in-line skating, skateboard ing, artificial-wall
climbing hang glidin g, sky diving, snowboarding, Q2. Sample Answer
mountain biking. rock climbing, and windsurfing.
There could be many reasons for that. First, movies are
an important part of to da y's culture. Second, some
people enjoy working with mo vie stars. Third. some
lj,JUnit 8 people ha ve high levels of artistic or dramatic skills
which are pretty much needed in making movies. Last.
{Part A} filmmaking is also an enormous business.

I. Warm-Ups
{Part B}
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I. Warm-Ups
There are hundreds of occupations involved in the
mo vie making business. The best known are the
directOr, producer, ac tors, and writers. However, there
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Rafael: Hello . Please come in Ariel.
are many other jobs that are necessary to create a
Ariel: You sent for me. Is there a problem?
movie. Among these jobs is the gaffer-the person in
Rafael: Not at all. It's about you r annual evaluation.
charge of lighting, and the sound mixer-the person in
Ariel: Should [ be concerned?
charge of sound on the set. There are also hair,

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Rafael: Take it easy. You're doing an excellent job
here.
Ariel: Thanks. That's a big relief.
Rafael: You work all day long, even when others
don't.
Ariel: I'm grateful that you noticed.
Rafael: In fact, we're giving you a promotion and a
50/0 pay raise.
Ariel : That's great! It will be nice not having to save
every penny.
Q2. Sample Answer
I think every job has its own risk, bur some have more
risks than others. First, police officers; they work in
high-crime areas . Second, doctors; they have to deal
with high-risk patients in health care. Third, publ ic-
transit drivers; thev drive in traffic. Fourth. high-rise
w indow washers; they work hanging on a rope or two
from a high-rise building. I don't think high-risk jobs
are necessarily high-paying ones.

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1. Please come in fj) Unit 9

2. You sent for me
3. abollt your annual evaluation {Part A}
4. Should I be
5. doing an excellent job
I. Warm-Ups
6. That's a big relief @ Listening \l.~Tra(k 57 4'Ej,fBiiW
7. even when others don't
8. I'm grateful Most people who check out of hotels use a three-step
9. giving you a promotion process. First, tbey wake up and have breakfast in the
10. not having to save every penny hotel - usually a continental breakfast. Second, they
pack all their belongings and double-check to make
II Useful Expressions sure they did not leave anything behind. In addition,
depending on the local customs, they might leave a
1. c 2. b 3. d cash tip for the house-cleaner. Third, they return their
4. e 5. a key to the front desk and pay the bill including any
extra charges.
II. Listening & Speaking
II Guided Speaking Sample Answers
II Useful Expressions
1. e 2. a 3. f
1. my mom is a secretary at a doctor's office.
4. c 5. d 6. b
2. 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., six days a week
3. toO many problems every day
4. enjoy the view from our office windows. II. Listening & Speaking
5.
6.
about right for the work we do.
reall y good people, like family
II Guided Speaking Sample Answers

1. I've got irchy feer

2. I know what you mean
III. Description
3. What do you say
e Pair Work 4. You can say that again

a. Firefighter, corporative executive

b. firefighter, corporate executive and surgeon III. Description
c. $309,200,55
d. 1, 5, 4,2, 7, 6, 3
e Pair Work
1. a. Limestone Hotel
b. Conference Room C, 7:00 a .m.
IV. Reading and Discussions
e. Tuesday 20'" 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Q1. Sample Answer
He is a seven-time World Champion and has over IV. Reading and Discussions
ninety career wins starting from his first kart club Q1. Sample Answer
championship at the age of six.
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First, pack your bag and make sure you don 't leave (9 Useful Expressions
any of your belongings behind, and then at the fron t
desk. give you r key card to the guest services agent. 1. b 2. d 3. e
Then, check the bill thoroughlv ro make Sllre thar VOllr 4. c 5. a
room charges are correct.
II. Listening & Speaking
Q2. Sample Answer
(9 Guided Speaking Sample Answers
Later, the berter, I th in k. The current checkout time,
11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. is way roo ea rl y. Earlier 1. called last night
checkout time is inconvenient because guests have to 2. go to Malaysia and Si nga pore
3. th ink so, but 1 don't know for sure
spend most of theif morning hours just to prepare for
leav ing. It's convenient only for hotel ma nagement 4. stay four nights and five days
because the sooner th eir guests leave, the mo re time 5. go whale watchi ng and see the rain forest
hotel employees have to make roo ms ready for the 6. travel first by plane, then by train
next guests. But it is not good for the hospitality
busi ness to make guests busy and uncomfortable on III. Description
the last dav of their stay.
o Pair Work
{Part B} 1. a. the Uni ted States
b. Trafalgar Sq uare
I. Warm-Ups c. Magic Kingdom and Disneyland

" Listening ()~Track 60 .'bI"'B"!1iJ IV. Reading and Discussions

Kusara: Excuse me, si r. 1 see you're a fore igner. H ave
yo u heard the news?
Q1. Sample Answer
Jo hn : 1 don't kn ow what YOll mean. T here are many more things to enj oy in ci ti es such as
Kusa t a: There's somc fi ghting just up ahead. Our amusement parks. zoos. water parks. and sportin g
train wi ll not continue. events .
John : I saw some sold iers go by. Now I know why.
Kusara: Tr would be better if yo u return to Colombo. Q2. Sample Answer
We' ll be sa fe there.
I've never counted how many tourist anracrions my
John: Did you hear about this on the news?
area has before. But some of the things that come to
Kusara: There will be no news. We heard by word of mind first are the Dynasty Palace, part of the Deep
mouth. What will yo u do?
Forest National Park, the Annual Dance Festival, the
John: All my plans are down the drain. I'll catch a
Ma rine Aquarium Aven ue an d finally the 10-mil e
cab to the airport. Thanks for yo ur concern.
Seagull Beach . Among all above, mv favorite is the
Are YO LI fro lll Sri Lanka?
Deep Forest National Park where I can en joy scenic
Ku sara: No. I'm visi ting from Myanmar, ano ther
views the sou nd of Natu re, and the clean. fresh air.
name for Burma.

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1. Have you hea rd the news ~Unit 10

2. don't know what you mean
3. some fighri ng just up ahead
{Part A}
4. Now 1 know why I. Warm-Ups
5. would be bcrrer if yo u rerum
6.
7.
about this on the news
hea rd by word of mouth
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8. All my plans are A checking account all ows people ro pay bi lls wit hout
the need to carry or send paper money. However,
9. catch a cab to the ai rport
sometimes a check may be written to pay for goods
10. Are you from Sri Lanka
11. visiting from Myanmar
but no money is avai lable when the check is cashed .
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The person who wrote the "bad check" is fined and identification?
their creditability diminishes. Nowadays, businesses Hoa Thi: Yes. Here, I'm a freshman at University of
have protection from people writing "bad checks." Washington.
Furthermore, checks are becoming obsolete with the Miss Hong: You know, students with credit cards
introduction of online banking and the ab ility to pay often li ve beyond their means.
bills by credit cards. Hoa Thi: I'm not like that. I'm very responsible.
Miss Hong: Even so, a debit card will be better. First,
@ Useful Expressions deposit money into an account.
Then use the card to spend it. This will
1. a 2. b 3. d
help you manage your spending.
4. e 5. c
Hoa Thi: Could my parents send money to that
account from Vietnam?
II. Listening & Speaking Miss Hong: That would work well. Please sign this.
@ Guided Speaking Sample Answers
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1. I haven't had a chance to
2. This looks complicated 1. may I help you
3. It's not that difficult 2. want to apply for
4. I'll probably leave 3. see some identification
4. freshman at University of Washington
5. Is there anything else
5. with credit cards often
6. I'm very responsible
III. Description 7. use the card to spend it
. , Pair Work 8. send money to that account
9. would w ork well
1. a. 14.1, 85.9
b. CD/ATM,39 @ Useful Expressions
1. b 2. d 3. e
IV. Reading and Discussions 4. a 5. c
Q1. Sample Answer
II. Listening & Speaking
The shop doesn't get its money beca use of the bounced
check and the customer receives a lot of fines from his @ Guided Speaking Sample Answers
bank.
1. to apply for a credit card
2. a VISA credit card, if possible
Q2. Sample Answer
3. $3,000 per month from m y government
It's because checks are much more convenient than 4. up to $1,500 per month
cash in many ways . Imagine you want to buy a car. If 5. is 20 % for charges not paid off each month
you want to pay for it by cash, you're going to need a 6. get help from my older sister
big suitcase to carry the money; plus. carrying that
much cash is very dangerous. If you lost your check III. Description
book. it would cost you almost nothing because it's
just a chunk of paper. . , Pair Work
1. a. 0.55
{Part B} b. 2,490.92
c . 15.99
I. Warm-Ups d. 5.00
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IV. Reading and Discussions
Miss Hon g: Hello. How may I help you?
Hoa Thi: H i. I want to apply for a credit card . Q1. Sample Answer
Miss Hong: I understand. Ma y 1 see some
There are two main reasons for it. One reason is that

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students are beginning to realize they could get into
debt with a credit card . The other reason is that they
are now worried about ID theft.
Q2. Sample Answer
First, reduce the number of credit cards you carry.
Second, put warning labels on vour credit ca rds. Third,
do not lend your cards to anyone. Fourth, ask your
credit card companv for more information on
questionab le spending items. And last, don't give out
you r card numbers over the phone.
~Unit 11
(Part A)
I. Warm-Ups
IV. Reading and Discussions
Q1. Sample Answer
We may find it difficult to concentrate and we may
become overly emotional and experience some stress .
Unfortunatel y. this stress ca n make it difficult to get
more sleep. We may get headaches and our
coordination suffers. Our immune systems ma y not
work properly. That means that we are more likelv to
get sick.
Q2. Sample Answer
First, try not to nap during the da y. Second, reduce
vour alcohol and ca ffeine intake before bedtime. Third.
don't smoke. N icotine stimulates your nerves. Fourth.
keep yo ur bedroom dark sn that the light does not
disturb your sleep. Last but not least, exercise earlier in
the day. not JUSt before bedtime.

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Sleeping is a necessary function tha t o ur body needs to
survive. The amount of sleep needed varies with each I. Warm-Ups
persoll . Most people need between six and ten hours'
sleep. It is best to give yo ur body the proper amou nt of D Listening () Track 74
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sleep; otherw ise, the amount of time yo u save no t Pharmacist: May I help yo u miss? You don't look
slee ping may be spent with illnesses, headaches, and well.
lack 01 coordination. Respect your body and give it the Aurelia: M y doctor's olfice is closed on weekends.
amo unt of sleep it needs. It is better to lose a little time Ca n yo u help me'
sleeping than much time when your body is weak and Pharmacist: I'll do my best. What seems to be the
uncoordinated. probl em?
Aurel ia: I ca ught the flu. It's been going arou nd
" Useful Expressions o ur neighborhood .
1. d 2. a 3. b Phar macist: Yes, I know of it. Can I get you some flu
4. c 5. I 6. e med icine ?
Aurel ia: Mine seems to help. But I can't sleep. I
have pounding headaches.
ll. Listening & Speaking Pharmacist: Are yo u taking the recommended dosage
" Guided Speaking Sample Answers 01 flue medicine?
Aurelia: Yes. I follow the directions exactly. What
1. I w ish I knew ca n I do?
2. I'd rather Pharmacist: Tr y this. Reduce the dose by 25 % . T his
3. than shou ld a llow you to sleep.
4. T hat's not what I mea n In a week or two, you should be as good
5. I'll keep that in mind as new.

Ill. Description "Dictation () ... T,aek 75

"Pair Work 1. You don't look well

2. doctor's office is closed
1. a. longer
3. seems to be the problem
b. 4
4. It's been going around
c. down, 4
5. ge t yo u some flu
d. 4,REM
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6. seems to help I. Warm-Ups

- pounding headaches
8. dosage of flu medicine . , Listening ~Track78 .'bj,tnm18
9. I follow the directions
The activities of Nature and humans must be
10. should allow you to sleep
compatible if we are to survive. People's nai'vete and
1 1. should be as good as new
greed polluted the globe's natural environment and
continues to this day; however, Nat ure is durable.
(I Useful Expressions When people realized they must be harmonious with
1. c 2. a 3. d Nature and started implementing environmental laws,
4. b 5. e Nature repaired itself quickly. In some areas across the
globe, Nature continues to be attacked and suffers. We
II. Listening & Speaking need to spread the message that co-existence with
Nature is essential and must be implemented
(I Guided Speaking Sample Answers throughout rhe world.
1. am not sick very often
2. should go to the hospital three blocks away (I Useful Expressions
3. wash them twice a day. 1. b 2. c 3. d
4. should be well in about three weeks 4. e 5. a
5. about 20 ee, four hours
6. sleeping more and eating well II. Listening & Speaking
III. Description (I Guided Speaking Sample Answers
1. It is vital
" Pair Work 2. I beg to differ with you
1. a. 6 b. 7 c. 10 3. we must look to the future
d. 5 e. 2 f. 4 4. I can't say I share your enthusiasm
g. 3 or 8 h. 8 1. 1 5. I understand your hesitation
J. 9
2. a. Becky b. Jacob c. Melanie III. Description
d. Mathew
"Pair Work
IV. Reading and Discussions 1. a. below
b. 1980
Q1 . Sample Answer c. a bove
Most available cold medicines are palliatives that only
relieve symptoms. not cure the illness itself. IV. Reading and Discussions
Q2. Sample Answer Q1 . Sample Answer
Nature cleans our water and air. It decomposes the
First, I wash my hands when I get home. Washing
dead organic matter. detoxifies harmful substances.
hands prevents transmission of colds. Second, I use
reduces the damage from storms. distributes nutrients.
disposable utensils if one of my family members has a
pollinates crops and maintains soil fert il ity.
cold. Third, I dress warmly during a change of seasons,
especially from fall to winter. Last. T wear a gauze
mask during a cold winter.
Q2. Sample Answer
First, join an environmental movement for
environmental movement as a volunteer. Working

~Unit 12
together is better than alone. Second. do recycling.
Don't waste wastes. Do not use disposable paper cups.
for example. Third, plant trees in your garden. They
{Part A} make air cleaner by exhaling oxygen and inhaling
carbon dioxide, or C02 . Last, walk rather than drive.
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Riding a bicycle is also a good option.
(Part B)
I. Warm-Ups
e Listening ~rack81 4'Fj,B3 ii !18
Grandfatber: Hello Kevin. What brings you over here
today?
Kevin: Hi Grandpa. I wanted to talk to you
about the lakeshore deve lopment.
Grandfather: T hose will be fine condos looking out
over the lake.
Kevin: I see your point. I just hate to sec the
lakeshore covered with buildings.
Gra ndfather: We had the lake to o urselves for a long
time. It isn't only ours.
Kevin: It's not fair! Why did the owners sell
their land?
Grandfather: To benefit from high land values, a
person has no choice but to sell.
Kevin: Parr of it was your land. It's your call. It
just makes me sad.
Grandfather: Did you know I'll be a condo owner?
You're welcome to visit.
Kevin: My first choice is no change. That's a
good second choice.
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4. sometimes have water shortages
5. there are landslides and floods
6. birthrate is falling too rapidly
III. Description
" Pair Work
1. a . vulnerable
b. Sudan, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ethiopia
c. South Africa, Egypt, Rwanda
IV. Reading and Discussions
01. Sample Answer
Under its ten-step program to improve the qua lity and
qua ntity of water, the Danish government has banned
170 pesticides and is promoting organic fanning . It is
also taking measures to protect its underground water
resources.
02. Sample Answer
First, reusing water is the best way to conserve it, I
think. The water once used can also be reused later for
watering plants or cleaning. Second. using the water in
a container is more economical than using running
water d irectly from the faucet. Third. recvcling
rainwater also helps reduce your water bill. Last. don't
forget to rememher this: Water is our life.

1. brings you over here

2. wanted to talk to you
3. looking out over the lake
4. hate to see the lakeshore covered with buildings
5. the lake to ourselves for a long time
6. It's not fair
7. a person has no choice but to sell
8. Part of it was your land
9. You're welcome to visit
10. first choice is no change

@ Useful Expressions
1. d 2. a 3. b
4. e 5. c

II. Listening & Speaking

@ Guided Speaking Sample Answers
1. cheap energy and global warming are most
important
2. we must do both at the same time
3. solar heating and some wind turbines

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