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" In this episode. Mike teaches Takeshi how to use his imagination to escape the summer heat.
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. . . use your imagination,
then you too can have a
beach vacation.
Takeshi arrives home and complains to But the heat is no problem for Mike. He's Mike explains that pretending to be at
Mike about the hot weather. pretending he's at "Imaginary Beach." the beach is as good as being there.
Mike tries to teach Takeshi how to go However, Mike suddenly gets an idea
to "Imaginary Beach." that Takeshi is not too sure about ...
2. Where is Mike?
a. At the beach. b. At the pool. c. At home.
3. What does Mike think Takeshi needs to do?
a. Take a vacation. b. Use his imagination. c. Go surfmg.
4. What does Mike tell Takeshi to feel?
a. Rain. b. Heat. c. An ocean mist.
5. What does Takeshi think about Mike's next idea?
a. He thinks it's bad. b. He thinks it's good. c. He wants to try it.
Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the video. Write the correct word or
phrase under each picture.
lit .
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1. _ _f,-r_id_9L-e__ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _
5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _
G Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the sentences.
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1. As we sailed along, I could feel the spray of ocean m-,-,-is_t on my face.
2. Luke is always about the weather or the government.
3. I prefer onions on my hamburger, but Sam likes them cooked.
4. I love to when the waves are really big.
5. water on your plants really helps them grow.
6. It's hot in the afternoon, but there's often a cool in the evening.
7. That painting was so that I thought it was a photograph!
8. The of working at home is that you don't have to drive to the office every day.
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w6) What's the story? Watch the video and match the information to make true sentences.
1. Mike and Takeshi didn't buy an air conditioner ~ a. to be near the water.
2. Mike says Takeshi can have a beach vacation __ b. to close his eyes and listen
\I G What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
1. Takeshi:_c_ 2. Mike:
e. Who
OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean (l)_-cb=ccr'-Ce=e=z=..::e"--__,
Mike, that's the (2) _
Come on! I said, "Use your (3) !" Now close your eyes. Listen to the
sound of the sea (4) . Hear the children laughing. Why, I think I can
even smell a (5) _
(6) hot dogs?
Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that (7) over there.
Mike, you know you're not (8) to use a grill inside an
apartment, right?
Takeshi: Mike, no. You can't (14) on that, you'll break it!
Mike: No, I won't. Look at me, dude-I'm "hangin' ten"!
Takeshi: Yeah, cool. Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! Huh. I'm getting the
(15) of this "imagination" thing.
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This conversation is from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with the
definitions below.
2. something surfers say when they are surfing with both feet on the surfboard _
3. an expression used to show that you feel that you are successfully learning how to do some-
thing _
4. something you can say to show that you are annoyed by something that someone else thinks is
amusing _
In the video. Takeshi expresses a purpose when he says, "Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me." Study
the notes and complete the sentences below. Use for or to.
1. You can't leave your car here. The sign says" no parking
5. You the paintings in the museum. They're very old and fragile.
(I) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
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3. Dennis would like a high-tech fridge in his dream house. True / False
4. Martin's dream house would have a 52-inch barbecue grill. True / False
5. Alejandra would like a dream house with a wide veranda. True / False
Watch the interviews again and match the names with the information on the right
to make true sentences.
1. Jennifer a. would like to sit outside, read books, and watch the sun set.
" Watch the interviews and circle all the correct answers.
1. Gian is not supposed to use cell phones [ make personal calls [~at work.
2. Martin can't give out personal information about his boss [ customers [ coworkers.
3. Employees can't use cell phones [ make noise [ eat at their desks where Jennifer works.
4. In Dennis's house, guests are supposed to turn off the lights [lock the door [
take off their shoes.
5. Nick can't turn on the lights [ make noise [ make phone calls when his roommates are sleeping.
6. Alcohol [ food [loud music is not allowed in the rooms in Calum's dormitory.
2. Do you think people can really use their imagination to escape reality?
Why or why not?
3. Where would you like your dream house to be? What special features
would it have?
4. What kinds of rules do you have in your life? How do you feel about them?
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I 6) In this episode, Claudia and Roberto discuss the best way to plan for the future.
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I don't plan on working my whole life.
Someday . .. I'm going to quit myjob
and get out of this stressful life.
Claudia asks Roberto when he is going Roberto then asks Claudia if she thinks When Roberto is surprised at her
to start his new job. she'll get a promotion soon. answer, Claudia explains.
Well, I've pretty much got I don't know, I think you should
everything planned already. keep your options open.
right up to my retirement.
After Claudia talks about her future, The two seem to have very different ideas
she asks Roberto about his. about future plans-but do they really?
Yes No
1. Does Roberto know for sure when he is going to start his new job? 0 0
2. Does Claudia know for sure if she's going to get promoted? 0 0
3. Does Claudia plan to leave her stressful life someday? 0 0
4. Does Roberto have everything planned for the future? 0 0
5. Does Claudia agree with Roberto's style of planning for the future? 0 0
1. be _d_ a. promoted
2. get __ b. career
3. quit __ c. down
4. settle d. transfened
6. work as f. my job
Complete the sentences with phrases from A. Change the verb form if necessary.
6. She is a teacher now, but she wants to change jobs and in banking.
Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the sentences below.
Use each word only once.
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1. You should set _ _9:J-o::...ca='-=-s for yourself at the beginning of each school year.
2. When I was 12 years old I had of playing professional basketball.
4. Many people in the U.S. save for their by investing in the stock market.
5. I think there are only two here: quit your job or ask for more money.
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What's the story? Watch the video and check (.I) the sentences that are true.
Correct the false sentences.
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CD What words do the characters use? Watch the video and circle the words you hear.
1. Roberto: I may @ave to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.
2. Claudia: Someday, maybe in five I four years or so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of
this stressful life.
3. Claudia: I might even move to another country, maybe work as a CEO I volunteer.
4. Roberto: I'm going to travel I work hard and save as much money as possible until I'm about
30 ... 31.
5. Roberto: And when I'm 35 or 36 I 45 or 46 I'm going to settle down, get married, and have
some kids.
6. Claudia: I think you should keep your doors I options open.
7. Claudia: It just won't I would be the end of the world if! don't get it.
8. Roberto: I'm just going to "go with the flow," as long as I whether or not the "flow" follows
my plan!
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I'm (9) to work hard and save as much money as possible until
I'm about 30 ... 31. Then I'm going to (10) the Vice President
of Finance, and then the (11) by the time I'm 40 ...
(12) 45.
Yeah?
Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to (13), down, get
(14) , and have some kids.
Dh, you are, are you? You know that for a (15), ?
Well, it's not a fact ... yet.
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with
the definitions below.
Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun, except I'll have to learn how to use that new
software program I told you about.
Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert. I'll help you figure it out
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Claudia: I think you should keep your options open. You know, "go with the flow."
Roberto: "Go with the flow," eh? So you're not nervous about the promotion?
Claudia: I didn't say that, it just won't be the end of the world if I don't get it.
1. an expression meaning that something will not create a big problem it won't be the
end of the world
2. an expression meaning that something is not very important _
3. an expression meaning to understand something after thinking about it _
4. an expression meaning to do what seems like the easiest thing in a particular
situation _
In the video Claudia uses a modal of future possibility when she says, "I might even move to another
country." Study the note. Then circle the most appropriate word or words to complete the sentences.
In the video, Roberto uses be going toto talk about his future plans. Study the
box. Then complete the conversation below. Then use these phrases to complete
the sentences below. Use a future form of the verb in parentheses. In some ',-'m-g-o-in-g-t-o-w-o-r-k-ha-r-d.....
cases, more than one answer may be possible. and save as much money
(I) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
transferred promoted
(1)_....,i'-=-o.::;.b Roberto is excited, but he's (2) ~_,~_. plan nervous
goals quit
learning a new software program. Claudia tells him not to worry
job retirement
and says she'll (3) him learn it. Then Roberto asks options help
Claudia if she might get (4) soon because her boss was
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a. the situations, things, people, etc., that surround a person, place, or thing
b. began to feel part of a culture, rather than feeling foreign
c. a significant occurrence that affects everything that happens after it
d. something important that happens, especially something that involves several people
e. begin to think something is normal ()I natural after exper ieneing it regularl)! 0 vera
per iod of time
f. become familiar with how to do things in a new situation
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2 While You Watch
Watch the interviews and circle True or False. Correct the false
sentences.
4. Think of a turning point in your life. What happened? Why was it important
to you?
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" In this episode. Takeshi and Mike try to get tickets for a rockconcert.
While Mike is reading the paper, he Takeshi gets excited about the concert, Suddenly, Takeshi sees a cute girl he knows
sees an ad for a concert. but then Mike sees some bad news. and tells Mike about her.
Mike has an idea, but Takeshi finally goes over and talks to the
Takeshi isn't so sure about it. girl-and gets an interesting result!
(I) look at the photos above. Then circle the correct answer. Choose G, b, or c.
1. Mike is reading a _ _.
a. magazine b. newspaper c. letter
2. James Hammond is probably __.
a. a newspaper reporter b. an athlete c. a musician
3. All the tickets for the concert _ _
a. are on sale b. have been sold c. are expensive
4. Anna __ a newspaper called The Village Voice.
a. writes articles for b. makes speeches about c. is reading
5. Mike wants Takeshi to
a. buy some tickets b. invite Anna to the concert c. ask Anna to get tickets
18 Unit 3 Newspapers and the News
You will hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences and then write the letter of the
correct definition next to each sentence.
a. a person who writes articles giving his or her opinion about plays, books, exhibits, etc.
b. a shm and often sad rype of musie
c. things such as live shows, films, or television that amuse or interest people
d. a part of a newspaper that may be considered separately
e. articles in which people give their opinions about plays, books, exhibits, etc.
f. wrote an article giving his or her opinion of a play, book, art exhibit, etc.
g. a prediction of a person's future, based on the position of the stars and planets at the time
the person was born
Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the descriptions below.
Use each word only once.
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1. Ricardo plays both classical andjazz music. He's a wonderful_.....9'---u_it_Q_r_is_t_ _
2. Margo writes excellent stories for the New York Times. She's a good _
3. Halle used to have long hair; now she wears it short and _
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6) What's the story? Watch the video and number the sentences from 1 to 8 to put them in order.
D What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
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Mike: The one sitting down? (7) the pink shirt?
Takeshi: No. The really pretty one (8) the long hair and (9) _
You know her, she lives in our building. She's a (10) . She writes all
the music (11) for The Village Voice.
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Anna: As a matter of fact, I'm (12) a show tonight, James Hammond.
Takeshi: James Hammond! I (13) him! My roommate and I
(14) just talking about how much we'd like to see that show.
Anna: Really? Actually, I've (15) two tickets.
Takeshi: Two tickets? That'd be great!
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with
the definitions below.
Mike: Go over there and ask if she can get us some tickets for tonight!
Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can't do that. I hardly know her!
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In the video. Takeshi uses the past continuous when he says, "My roommate and I were just talking about
how much we'd like to see that show." Complete the paragraph below with the past continuous forms of
the verbs in the box.
chair, and the nurse pushed the chair through the entrance. We
1. Q: who / do / know / the / you / director is Do you know who the director is?
A: cell phone / she's / the / woman / on / the _
2. Q: do / know / singer / the / you _
A: sitting / the / the / she's / woman / at / piano / yes _
3. Q: can / who / tell / the / cameraman / me / is / you _
A: man / he's / baseball / cap / in / the / the _
4. Q: who / guitarist / the / is _
A: green / wearing / he's / guy / the / shirt / the _
coneert long
He and Takeshi want to go, but the show is (2) _ date reviewer
Then Takeshi sees a woman with (3) _ hair who's important sold out
(4) _ tickets talking
a blue jacket and glasses. He realizes it's
invites wearing
Anna, a music (5) who lives in their apartment
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building. Mike tells Takeshi to see if she can get them concert
(6) . Takeshi goes over and tells Anna that he and
his roommate were just (7) _ about the concert.
Anna says she has two tickets and (8) him to go
with her. Takeshi can't believe it. He has a concert ticket and a
(9) with Anna Markovich. Mike doesn't mind Takeshi
going without him, though. He says he has more (10) _
to do-like rea.dirll!
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.. .. .. 11 ,. ., ., ,. ,. " .
4. Woo Sung thinks news anchors have a great job. True / False
5. Woo Sung thinks it's funny when cameramen mess up on TV. True / False
6. Miyuki feels that working in the media is very glamorous. True / False
You will hear the underlined words in the interviews about "News Sources." Study the sentences. Then write
the letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
What do you learn about these people? Watch the interviews and match the correct information to make
true sentences.
1. Which media (TV, Internet, newspapers, etc.) do you use to get your news?
Why?
2. What kind of news (national, international, sports, etc.) is the most interesting
to you?
4. Do you think working in the media is a glamorous job? Why or why not?
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" In this episode. Tara and Sun-hee discuss using personal ads to find a romantic relationship.
Doh! Here's one: "Romantic, handsome,
You know those ads will never
well-built male looking for attractive
help you find a relationship.
female for casual dating."
While reading the newspaper, Sun-hee Tara disagrees with Sun-hee and explains Tara starts reading some of the ads
notices Tara reading the personal ads. that a friend has just gotten engaged to to show Sun-hee how many great men
a man she met in the personals. are listed.
G Look at the photos above. Then circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
2. Linda has beautiful skin, eyes, and hair. Men find her very _
3. Mark works out a lot and his body shows it. He's very _
4. Nancy strongly believes in love and likes to show her love. She's very _
5. Ken really means what he says and does. He's a person.
6. Keiko enjoys meeting and talking to people. She has a friendly _
7. He understands things easily and solves problems quickly. He has a lot of _
8. As my mother got older, she remained attractive. She never lost her _
You will also hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences. Then write the letter of the
correct definition next to each sentence.
1. The interview took place around the kitchen table and was very casual. ~
1. Sun-hee thinks the personal ads will I@help Tara fmd a relationship.
2. Tara has had dates with three I four men she met through personal ads.
3. Tara didn't have any I had some fun on the dates.
4. Tara's friend Karen has just gotten married I engaged to a man she met through the
personals.
5. Sun-hee thinks the man with the "good personality" might be cute I unattractive.
6. Sun-hee went to a movie lout to dinner with a guy she met through the personals.
7. The guy talked only about himself I his car and his ex-girlfriend.
8. Sun-hee and Tara decide to spend the rest of the afternoon at a movie I at home.
m What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
a. "Intellil~ent
interesting Sunday afterrlO(1in
activity ... "
b. Well,
c. "Do you
d. We went
all he did
himself ..
1. Sun-hee:--L 2. Tara:
You know those (1) ads will never help you fmd a (2) _
Yes, they will! I've (3) been on three dates.
Yeah. And you're still looking ...
Well, it's just that I (4) found the right person (5), _
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My friend Karen just got engaged to a man she met through the (6) _
and she dated lots of men before she met him.
And that means ...
Never (7) up! Doh! Here's one: "Romantic, (8), _
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You are so (13) ! No wonder you haven't tried dating through the
personals yet.
If you (14) know, I did answer a personal ad once.
Yeah? What happened?
We went (15) for dinner, and all he did was talk about
himself-and his old girlfriend! Dh, it was awful!
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with
the definitions below.
Sun-hee: I don't get it. You've been on three unsuccessful dates, and you still think it's a
good idea. Why?
Tara: Well, for one thing, I wouldn't say all my dates have been completely
unsuccessful.
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Tara: You are so fussy! No wonder you haven't tried dating through the personals
yet.
Sun-hee: If you must know, I did answer a personal ad once.
1. a phrase used when responding in an annoyed way If you must know
2. a way to say you don't understand something _
3. a way to say you are not surprised by something _
4. a way to say that the reason you are giving is not the only one _
Tara uses a phrasal verb when she says, "Never give up. "Study the note and underline seven more
phrasal verbs ;n the story. Then match each phrasal verb w;th its meaning beIOW./
Alan asked Jean out on a date. At first she turned him down,
but later she decided to go out with him. They got along well, and
they soon started going together. Everything was fine until the day
Jean saw Alan with another woman. She decided to break up with
him. Jean and Alan don't date anymore, but sometimes they run
into each other. Jean is happily married to another man, but poor
Alan still can't get over Jean.
Language Link: The present perfect with already, just, '5tfll, ana yet
Use already and just with affIrmative verbs in the present perfect:
I've already told my best friend the news. lin and I have just gotten engaged.
Use still and yet with negative verbs in the present perfect:
I haven't told my parents yet lin stiJJ hasn't told his friends.
In the video. Tara uses the present perfect with already to talk about the dates
she's had. Study the box. Then complete the sentences below with the verb and
adverb in parentheses. Use the present perfect.
1. I gave Jay my phone number, but he still hasn't called (call / still).
2. you (decide / already) what to do tonight?
3. Guess who I (have / just) lunch with?
4. Min and I (go / already) on two dates.
5. What about Ted? he (call / yet)?
6. Kate (find / still) a job.
7. We (eat / yet).
(J) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
ads relationship
not help her fmd a (2) . Tara says she hasn't fussy still
(3) "Mr. Right" yet, but she's (4) _ intelligent wrong
met yet
had fun on dates she made through the (5) . Then
personals out
Tara reads some ads out loud and Sun-hee finds something
(6) with each one. Tara thinks Sun-hee is too
J and says, "No wonder you haven't tried dating
thl:ouJI;h the personals (8) ,." Sun-hee says she did
an~)wc~r a personal ad once, and it was an awful experience. Then
::>un-Ilee pretends to read an ad about an "(9) _
tenlalle" who feels like seeing Brad Pitt's new movie. When Tara
realizc~s Sun-hee is joking, she decides to stop reading the ads and
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Men and Women
Global Viewpoints What's your type
online dating
, Watch the interviews and match the names with the correct information to make true sentences.
1. Gian _c_ a. went to a singles' event once and decided never to go to one again.
2. Miyuki __ b. has been on several blind dates, most of which were unsuccessful.
3. Dan c. has tried speed dating, tmline dating, and luneh dates.
4. Alejandra __ d. knows someone who found a boyfriend through online dating.
1. Do you think personal ads are a good way to meet people? Why or why not?
2. Have you (or someone you know) ever met anyone through a personal ad?
What happened?
3. What different ways of meeting people have you (or someone you know) tried?
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6) In this episode. Claudia helps Roberto prepare for entertaining his new boss.
o have some soda. And for
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Roberto is having a dinner party for Claudia gives Roberto a soda and tells Then Roberto asks Claudia for some
his new boss and her husband and he's him to calm down. advice on how to act and what to do
terribly nervous about it. at the party.
(I) Look at the photos above. Then check (,f) Yesor No.
Yes No
6) Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the video. Match them with the correct definitions.
1. rude _c_ a. informal conversation about things that are not important
2. appropriate __ b. commonly practiced or usually done in a particular situation
3. customary __ c. impolite
4. honey __ d. suitable or right for a particular purpose or situation
5. inappropriate __ e. not feeling or showing respect
6. small talk f. a term of endearment for someone you care about (informal)
7. disrespectful __ g. not suitable or proper
m Now complete each sentence below with the correct word or phrase from A.
Here are some verbs you will hear in the video. Use the correct form of the verbs to complete the
sentences.
II II 11 II II II 11 II II
II II
1. He _----=s:...:e:...:Q:..:t-=e-=de.-__ himself behind the big desk in the middle of the room.
m What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
a. Just be yourself.
b. Excuse me.
I I c. Arry mintlte no~v.
Claudia: What time are your new (1) boss and her husband getting here?
Any minute now. Oh, I'm so (2) _
Roberto, here - have some soda. And for heaven's sake, relax! (3) _
Claudia: Well, it's (7) to seat the most important guest at the
(8) of the table-right there.
Claudia: And then ... you know ... (9) into the conversation. Before
(10) about work, start with a bit of small talk, just to get things going.
Roberto: OK.
Claudia: And, after everyone's more comfortable, you can (11) about other
things, like what's going to happen (I2) you start working in your new
position.
Roberto: So, is it all right to talk about work (13) we're having dinner, or should
I wait until after?
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with
the definitions below.
\ \~ Roberto:
Claudia:
Any minute now. Dh, I'm so nervous.
Roberto, here-have some soda. And for heaven's sake, relax!
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Roberto: I don't know her very well yet, and I just don't want to do anything rude or
disrespectful.
Claudia: Why would you do anything like that? Just be yourself, and everything will
be great
Robert: I hope so.
1. something you can say to tell someone to act as they normally do _ _b_e-Ly_o--'-u_rs_e_'...:..f _
2. an expression meaning you want something to happen or be true _
3. something you can say to show you are annoyed or impatient _
4. an expression meaning "very soon" _
Claudia uses a gerund as a subject when she says, "Entertaining people from the office is fun. "Study the
note and rewrite each sentence below in a different way.
5. In France, it's appropriate to kiss a person's cheek when greeting him or her.
III
Language Link: Future time clauses with before, after, as soon as, and when.
A time clause begins with words like before, after, as soon as, and when.
When talking about the future, the present tense is used in the time clause, and a future verb
form appears in the main clause:
When the package arrives, I'll call you.
(time clause) (main clause)
In the video, Claudia uses future time clauses to talk about And, after everyone's more comfortable. you
can talk about . .. what's going to happen when
what to do at the party. Study the box. Then complete each
start working in your new position.
of the following sentences about the future with the
correct tense of the verbs in parentheses.
new
appropriate inviting
and he is very nervous. Claudia gives Roberto some belches husband
disrespectful inappropriate
' to drink and tells him to (3) . Roberto doorbell relax
doesn't want to be rude or (4) during the meal, so Claudia excuse me soda
to open the door. As soon as he opens the door to greet his guests,
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Being Different
Global Viewpoints Etiquette and Manil'1trs
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2. Calum thinks that eating I sleeping in class is disrespectful, and that talking
with food in your mouth I while chewing gum is impolite.
3. Calum also thinks that playing music I phoning people late at night is inappropriate.
4. Nick thinks that spitting and burping I chewing gum in public is rude.
5. Gian says that it's polite to open the door I carry bags for people who have their
hands full.
Watch the interviews and match the customs mentioned in the video with the countries. For some
countries, more than one custom is mentioned.
2. What are some things that are considered rude in your country? Do you think
they would be considered rude elsewhere?
3. What are some things that you think are very polite to do? Do you think they
would be considered polite everywhere?
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" In this episode. Takeshi films his first TV commercial with a little help from Mike.
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Hello there. My name is John Howard, All our loungers are covered
I can't believe Tara got sick!
president of Furniture Showroom. . . in 700% genuine leather . ..
And on the day of my first
real commercial shoot.
Takeshi gets his first "real" job filming But not to worry, Mike takes Tara's The filming goes very well and Mike
a commercial for a furniture store, but place as Takeshi's assistant for the does a great job showing off the
there's a problem. commercial. furniture while Mr. Howard speaks.
But then, something unexpected Later, Tara asks about the commercial,
happens during the shoot and Takeshi and Takeshi's not too sure about it.
doesn't know what to do. However, his opinion soon changes ...
4D Look at the photos above. Then match the information to make true sentences.
You will hear the underlined words and phrases in the video. Study the sentences and then write the
letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. She gives her clients advice on how to invest their money. _f_
2. I think your promotion calls for a celebration. __
3. The pianist came back on stage and played a waltz by Chopin as an encore. __
8. The teacher prided herself on being fair and honest with all her students. __
9. The movie director said he expected the shoot to last six weeks. __
G Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Write the correct word under each picture.
couch
1. _ 2. _ 3. _
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What's the story? Watch the video and check (.f) True or False. Correct the false sentences.
True False
commerical
1. Mike is helping Takeshi shoot a film sehool projeet. 0 1!1
2. Tara was originally scheduled to help Takeshi. 0 0
3. Tara had to study, so Mike agreed to help out. 0 0
4. During the shoot, Mike falls asleep on the sofa. 0 0
5. At first, Takeshi is unsure about how Mr. Howard feels about the tape. 0 0
6. Mr. Howard calls and says the tape was unsatisfactory. 0 0
7. Mr. Howard says his company wants Takeshi to remake the tape. 0 0
8. Takeshi says he's sorry that he got angry at Mike. 0 0
m What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences.
And who are these keys for? Why for you-our (1) customers ! And that's why I'm
here today to show you some of our (2) pieces. Like this
(3) and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are (4) in
1000/0 genuine leather, and (5) with solid steel-frame construction.
........... ..............
Howard: Our company was (6) in 1982 with only three hardworking employees:
my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really
(7) ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price!
(8) come on down to Furniture Showroom . ..
.........................
Hey, what happened to that TV (9) ? The one I couldn't do
(10) I was sick?
You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying
(11) ?
.........................
They loved it. They just booked me for another (12) commercials!
Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell (13) on the couch was
the best part!
.Well, you know what this calls for, don't you?
Yeah ... an (14), _
No, an (15) _
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These excerpts are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with the
definitions below.
In the video, Tara uses a connecting word when she says, .. Hey. what happened to that TV commercial? The
one I couldn't do because I was sick?" Study the note. Then connect each pair of sentences below with
4. He can't understand what you're saying. He can't hear very well. (because)
5. We spent the day at the beach. It was too cold for swimming. (although)
In the video. Mr. Howard uses the simple past passive to talk about
his company. Study the box. Then complete each sentence below with
the verb in parentheses. using the correct passive form.
4l) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
a founded loves
for a store called Furniture Showroom. The (2) _ of asleep sfwot
commercial made
Furniture Showroom, Mr. Howard, is starring in the (3), _
company president
First Mr. Howard talks about the (4), , which was make so
(5) in 1982. Then Mike helps show off the furniture
phone rings and it's Mr. Howard! Mr. Howard says that his company
(8) the commercial, (9) theyhave decided to
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Big Business
Global Viewpoints Companies and Ad~ertisin?f> I
~ G Here are some more words you will hear in the interviews. Write the correct word under each picture.
brochures
1. _ 2. _ 3. _
What company does each person describe? Watch the interviews and match the names with the information.
2. Gian b. a e(m'lpatlJ that helps people get housing, ftmd, and shelter
3. Write about a company that you consider to be successful. Give the name, what
the company does, and why you think it's been a success.
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" In this episode, Sun-hee is feeling a little sick. and her friends soon figure out why.
This morning she almost
fainted . .. and now she says
she feels very lightheaded.
Sun-hee isn't feeling well. Tara gets Tara explains Sun-hee's symptoms to Takeshi and Mike ask Sun-hee a few
worried so she asks Mike and Takeshi to Mike and Takeshi. questions to find out what's wrong
come over. with her.
I I
0
No
0
2. Is Tara lightheaded? 0 0
3. Does Sun-hee have a lot of energy? 0 0
4. Does Sun-hee feel dizzy? 0 0
5. Is Sun-hee supposed to go to an important meeting? 0 0
6. Does Tara get a phone mess~om Sun-hee? 0 0
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You will hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences and then write the letter of the
correct definition next to each sentence.
1. My brother is anxious about his health. _c_
2. I sat down because I felt dizzy and was afraid I was going to fall. __
4. It was so hot she fainted and hit her head on the floor.
7. When my sister was able to see again after the operation, it seemed like a miracle. __
8. Spicy foods usually give me bad stomach pain. __
Here are some phrases you will hear in the video. Use the phrases to complete the sentences below. Use
each phrase only once.
............ '*
. " "
" .. " .,
.
o
1. I'm really exhausted. I need to get some rest before we go out.
2. If you take this medicine, I'm sure you will start to
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ soon.
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6) What happens? Watch the video and number the pictures from 1 toG to put them in order.
~ m What's the story? Watch the video again and answer the questions. Circle a or b.
Tara: Thank goodness you're here! This morning she almost (1) fainted , then she
(2) very tired, and now she (3), she feels very
lightheaded. I don't know what to do.
Takeshi: Has she (4) a doctor?
Tara: She won't go. She says she just needs to (5) some rest.
.........................
Takeshi: How are you feeling?
Sun-hee: Very tired ... and I feel (6) ... and my stomach is killing me ...
I think I might even (7) a fever. Dh ... why do I have that meeting
with the president tonight? I can't stop (8) about it ...
Mike: (9) something, you'll (10) better.
......................... '
Sun-hee: Dh, thank goodness. Uh ... Mike, can you (14), me that orange juice?
Tara: I don't know ... maybe we should (15) a doctor.
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
the correct definition below.
1. something you say to show that you are happy that something unpleasant has stopped
or has not happened thank goodness
2. an expression that means you assume that someone thinks or feels a certain
way _
3. a phrase meaning "unusual" or "different" _
4. something you say before you examine someone or something _
Sun-hee talks about a symptom when she says "I think 1might even have a fever." Study the note.
Then use the words in the box to write sentences. Follow the examples.
54 Unit 7 Health
Language Link: Reported speech - commands with say and teJl
Quoted speech reports a person's exact words.
The doctor said, "Get some rest. .. He said, "Don't get up. ..
Reported speech reports what someone has said but not the exact words. With reported
commands, use say or tell + an infmitive. Notice how say and tell are used differently.
An object pronoun is used with tell.
The doctor said to get some rest. He told me not to get up.
In the video. Tara uses reported speech to give Sun-hee a message. She told me to tell you
Study the box. Then change these examples of quoted speech to that tonight's meeting
reported speech. Use the verbs in parentheses. has been canceled.
1. The doctor said to me, "Take some aspirin."
(tell) The doctor told me to take some aspirin.
(say) The doctor said to take some aspirin.
2. She said to us, "Don't worry about it."
(tell)
(say)
3. "Get some fresh air," he said to her.
(tell)
(say)
canceled miracle
Mike to come over. When they arrive, Takeshi asks Sun-hee how feel nervous
she is feeling. Sun-hee says she's very tired, a little (2) _ fever feel
tells tell
and that she might even have a (3) . Tara then explains
says dizzy
that Sun-hee has also been very anxious about a meeting with the
president of her university. Mike (4) Sun-hee to eat
something, but she (5)_' ., "I can't eat. I'm not hungry."
Then the phone rings. It's the president's secretary. She tells
Tara to (6) Sun-hee that tonight's meeting has been
(7) . When Sun-hee gets the news, she
(8) much better and says, "It must be a (9) _
or something." But her friends know it's not a miracle. She was
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Health
Global Viewpoints Getting Better
........................................................................
1 Before You Watch
Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "Getting Better."
Write the correct word under each picture.
............ ........................................
ill JIt ill ,. lit " " lit
1. needle 2. 3. 4.
You will hear also the underlined words in the interviews. Study the sentences. Then write the letter
of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 2,000 years. -L
2. If you're sick you should drink a lot of liquids like water and orange juice. __
3. Some people are very allergic to bee stings. __
4. Smoking causes lung cancer. __
a. unusually or unexpectedly
b. a serious disease that causes tumors in the body
c. kinds of matter that are not solid or gas
d. moves liquid around in the back of the mouth
e. doubting or disbelieving something that other people think is true
f. walked with slow, heavy steps and some effort
g. painful wounds caused by yellow and black insects
h. a medieal tt eatment that in vol ves putting speeial needles into partieulat parts of the body
56 Unit 7 Health
Global Viewpoints Getti ng Better
1. Do you experience any physical symptoms when you're nervous? What kinds?
What do you do to calm down?
3. How often do you get colds or the flu? What symptoms do you often have?
What do you do to feel better?
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6) In this episode, Claudia has started taking flute lessons and Roberto is practicing with her.
I practice sometimes,
but I have trouble
That's beautiful! Oh, I hope
doing it at home.
I get that good someday.
Claudia is very impressed with Roberto's Roberto gives Claudia some advice Claudia talks about her practice habits
musical talent on the guitar-and a about how to become a better player. and the difficulties she has practicing
little envious! at home.
Roberto suggests that they play Finally, Claudia and Roberto find an
something together, but Claudia only interesting "classic" song they can play
knows a few pieces. together.
4D Look at the photos above. Then circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Claudia likes the way Roberto plays the guitar. True I False
2. Claudia wants to improve her own playing. True I False
3. Roberto thinks practice is not very important. True I False
4. It's easy for Claudia to practice at home. True I False
5. At first, Roberto suggests a song that's hard for Claudia. True I False
6. Roberto and Claudia don't find anything they can play together. True I False
4D Now use the words from A to complete the sentences below. Change the form of the verbs if necessary.
8. Claudia and Roberto finally playa piece that she / he has been practicing lately.
9. The piece they play together is a very hard / simple.
Read the sentences. Watch the video again and decide whether the statements are true or false.
Circle T(true) or F(false). Change the false statements to make them true.
one year
1. T Roberto has been studying the guitar seriously for a [eVIl )ieals.
2. T F Claudia has never taken flute lessons.
3. T F Claudia tells Roberto that she's not very good at playing the flute.
4. T F Claudia tells Roberto that she never practices.
5. T F According to Claudia, her roommates need peace and quiet so she
can't always practice at home.
6. T F Claudia thinks that the first piece Roberto suggests is too easy.
1. T F Claudia has never played the second piece that Roberto suggests.
8. T F Claudia is familiar with the third piece that Roberto suggests, but can't play it.
Claudia: That's beautiful! Oh, I hope I get that good (1) someday
Roberto: You will, if you (2) with it.
Claudia: How long have you been (3) the guitar?
Roberto: I've been playing since I was a teenager, but I've only really been studying it
(4) for about a year. How long did you say you've been playing
the (5) ?
Roberto: OK. Let's see ... Have you (11) played this one?
Claudia: Uh ... nope. I've never (12) it ... and probably never will. It looks
a little (13) ,
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
the correct definition below.
Roberto: How long did you say you've been playing the flute?
Claudia: Like I said, I took lessons when I was a kid, but I hated it.
***
Roberto: Ready to try one?
Claudia: Sure!
Roberto: Ah ... let's see ... How about this one?
***
Claudia: I do have one I've been practicing lately.
Roberto: This one? OK. I haven't played it in years. It was one of my favorites. Shall we?
G In the video. Roberto uses the present perfect continuous when he says "I've been playing since I was a
teenager ... " Study the notes and look at the underlined phrases below. Check (.1') the sentences that use
the present perfect continuous form correctly. Write an X next to the incorrect sentences and correct them.
In the video. Claudia and Roberto use the present perfect continuous
and the present perfect to talk about music. Study the box. Then
complete the sentences below with the correct present perfect
form of the verbs in parentheses.
(I) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
hasn't someday
his guitar, Claudia says that she hopes she'll fltrte played
studying playing
Roberto tells Claudia that he has
practice trouble
_____ since he was a teenager and reminds her practicing worry
"Practice makes perfect!" Claudia explains that she has
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... .
" .
" " " " " '* " " .
..
4. 5. 6.
------- -------
Here are some sports you will hear mentioned in the interviews about "Favorite Sports." Write the correct
word under each picture.
. . . . . . .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
.. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ., " .
Watch the interviews and check (.f) the sentences that are true. Correct the false sentences.
1. ~ Alejandra learned to scuba dive when she was eight years old.
2. _ Gian has been in-line skating for ten years.
3._ Martin has been teaching tae kwon do for nine years.
4. _ Dan likes practicing karate because it's good exercise and it's vigorous.
5. _ Miyuki doesn't play sports, but she goes to games and enjoys the atmosphere.
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What do you think of New York?
6) In this episode, Sun-hee and Takeshi are interviewed about their opinions on living in New York City.
A reporter approaches Takeshi and The two agree to do the survey and are Then the reporter asks Sun-hee and
Sun-hee as they walk down the street first asked for their opinions on city Takeshi what they like best about
and wants to ask them a few questions. conditions. New York.
Sun-hee, however, has a very different Takeshi disagrees with Sun-hee, and
opinion about New York and living in things start to get a little intense!
the city.
G Look at the photos above. Then match the information to make true sentences.
Here are some phrases you will hear in the video. Which words do you think you will hear together?
Match the words on the left with the correct words and phrases on the right.
2. affordable b. viewpoint
4. make d. apartments
5. noise e. a mistake
6. push __ f. pollution
7. rush g. yourself
Now use the phrases in A to complete these sentences. Make any necessary changes to verb forms.
1. Last week, the newspaper conducted a survey of readers' opinions about the war.
2. I was very careful on my new project so I didn't _
3. This article presents an on space travel.
4. You need to be patient when driving during _
5. The city needs more for people with lower incomes.
6. If you want to succeed, you'll have to a lot harder.
7. People don't like living near airports because planes cause a lot of _
You will also hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences and then write the letter of
the correct definition next to each sentence.
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What's the story? Watch the video and number the pictures from 1 to 6 to put them in order.
Watch the video again and check (.I) True or False. Correct the false sentences.
True False
city living
1. The reporter is conducting a survey about singles in the dry. 0 c:f
2. Sun-hee and Takeshi say that air pollution is a problem in the city. 0 0
3. Takeshi says he has no opinion about traffic in the city. 0 0
4. What Sun-hee likes most about New York is the people. 0 0
5. Takeshi likes the fact that there are so many opportunities. 0 0
6. According to Takeshi, New Yorkers can be very rude. 0 0
1. Takeshi thinks you need a lot of money to enjoy everything that 0 0
the city has to offer.
This won't take long. Question number one: "Do you agree, disagree, or have no
1 totally agree. I mean, traffic's been an (6), here for years, but recently
it's gotten a lot worse with all the (7) going on.
Takeshi: If you (8) hard and (9) yourself, you defmitely can succeed here.
Sun-hee: That's true, but it goes the other way too ... like if you make a (10) _
there are a hundred people waiting to take your place.
Sun-hee: Where do I start? There's not (12) parking, there aren't enough
Takeshi: Come on! I totally disagree! It's not that bad. The truth is, the biggest problem is
there's not enough time to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
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These excerpts are from the video dialog. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
the correct definition below.
Takeshi: I walk to school so it's not an issue for me, so "no opinion" I guess.
***
Sun-hee: That's true, but it goes the other way too ... like if you make a mistake,
there are a hundred people waiting to take your place.
***
Reporter: Is there anything you don't like about living in New York?
Sun-hee: Where do I start? There's not enough parking ...
***
1. an expression used to check if someone understands what you are saying _-+-yo~u",--,-k",-n",o,-!:w,,-,-?_ _
2. something you say when you think something is probably true or correct _
3. something you say when you have many things to talk about or list _
4. an expression used to make a contrasting point _
Sun-hee uses a present factual conditional when she says. ': .. if you make a mistake, there are a hundred
people waiting to take your place." Study the notes below and match the clauses to make logical
\I conditional sentences.
I I
Use present factual
.
d' .
Con ItlOnal sentences to talk ab
thmgs that happen again and again B th I . out general truths, scientific facts or
7'I
. . 0 causes m pre t l". '
use th e sImple present. sen ~actual conditional sentences
In the video, Sun-hee uses too and enough to talk about the problems
in New York. Study the box. Then complete the sentences with too, There aren't enough affordable
too much, too manyor enough. apartments . .. too many people . ..
the reporter is going, Sun-hee says she doesn't know and adds
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Social Issues
Global Viewpoints In My Community
2. graffiti __ b. writings and drawings on walls that are often rude, funny, or political
7. siren g. devices in cars that make sounds to warn other drivers and pedestrians
1. Malinda:
2. Malinda: ... a lot of people don't have I have enough affordable housing ...
3. Martin: We need to do something about noise I air pollution.
4. Martin: I live near a police I fIre station.
5. Natalie: One problem that I see a lot I a little is graffIti.
6. Natalie: It really bothers I doesn't bother me because I've lived here all my life ...
What issues do these people mention? Watch the interviews and match the names with the issues.
-
Your View on ... Soclallssues
How about you? Answer the questions below.
1. What are some problems your community currently has? What could be done
to solve these problems?
2. What do you think are the most important global issues today? What can be
done at the community level to solve them? How about at the national level?
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2 Before You Watch
6) Here are some words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the sentences.
.. .. l-
...................................................................
1. Their house is full of _--,I-",u~x-",u,-,ri,-"o,"",u",,-s_ _ furniture and valuable antiques.
2. She spent all her money on doctors and hospitals. Now she's _
3. Joe's pretty so he has enough money to take a European vacation every year.
4. Ali is very with people who have less than he does.
5. She gives parties with expensive food, lots of champagne, and live music.
Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Match each word or expression with the correct
definition.
1. apparently _d_ a. a lot of; plenty (informal)
2. invest b. has a certain result or happens in a certain way
3. loads c. put money into a business, real estate, etc., to earn a profIt
4. packets '__ d. is tt tie aeem ding to VII hat ~ Ott ha v e learned OJ diseo v ered
5. pay off __ e. bring some benefit
6. strike it rich f. small packages or envelopes
7. timer g. suddenly become wealthy
8. turns out h. a legal document that explains what is to happen to a person's money
and possessions after his or her death
9. will
i. a small piece of equipment for measuring time, for example, when you
are cooking
Complete each sentence with the correct form of a word or expression from B.
Change the verb form if necessary.
1. Apparently she quit her job because she had an argument with her boss.
2. My grandmother left me a gold necklace in her _
3. Flower and vegetable seeds are usually sold in small _
4. All those weeks of studying when he took the exam and got 100%.
5. He his money in the stock market and became rich.
6. Please have some more to eat! We have of food left over.
7. He uses an egg when he boils eggs.
8. J.K. Rowling with her Harry Potter books.
9. Jen really loved Marco, but it that he was married to someone else!
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6) In this episode. Mike gets a very important letter and shares the news with his friends.
Do you remember how I told you guys I was really sorry to hear about him.
that my uncle died two weeks ago? He . .. lived on that little farm, right? I just got a letter from his
lawyer today. It seems
that Uncle Max . ..
Mike gets some news about his Uncle Tara remembers Uncle Max and Then Mike tells Tara and Roberto about
Max from back home in Minnesota. expresses her condolences to Mike. the big news he's just gotten.
Tara and Roberto can't believe what's When Takeshi hears the news, he has
happened, so Mike explains the trouble believing it, too-until he sees
situation further. the letter!
4D ~Look at the photos above. Then choose the correct answer. Circle G, b, or c.
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tJ 6) What's the story? Watch the video and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
uncle's lawyer
1. Mike received a letter from his Uncle Max. True/~
2. Uncle Max died and left nothing to Mike. True / False
3. Uncle Max was very rich, but Mike never knew it. True / False
4. Uncle Max used to say, "All a man needs is a lot of luck ..." True / False
5. Uncle Max always spent a lot of money. True / False
6. Uncle Max's summer house is on a farm in Minnesota. True / False
7. Mike used to offer to give money to Uncle Max. True / False
8. Mike has enough cash to take everyone out to dinner. True / False
tJ 4D What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
76 Unit 10 Wealth
What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
Yeah ... well, (1) apparently ,his farm wasn't so "little." I just (2), a
letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all of the
(3) in the area ... and he left it all to me in his (4), Guys,
I'm rich!
.........................
When I was a kid, Uncle Max lived a really simple life. It wasn't like he was
(5) or anything, nothing (6) . He had his farm, his old
In the video. Mike uses an expression with get when he says, "Ijust got a letter from his lawyer today."
Study the note and complete each sentence below with the appropriate form of get and a word from
the box.
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Language Link: Speculations and conclusions about the past
Use may/might/could have + past participle to express speculations about a past situation:
He didn't come to class last week. He may have been sick.
Use may/might/could have + past participle to talk about things that you suppose (but don't
defmitely know) have happened:
He's not answering his phone. He may have gone to the movies.
Use must have + past participle or had to have + past participle when you are almost certain
about your conclusions:
I can't find my wallet. I must have left it at home.
Use could have + past participle in questions about possibility:
Could she have attended the meeting?
Use couldn't have + past participle to express disbelief or impossibility:
He couldn't have robbed the bank. He was at home with me all day!
In the video, Mike uses must have to speculate about his Uncle Max.
Study the box and complete the sentences below with the words in
parentheses. Choose between affirmative and negative.
1. It must have been cold last night. The puddles are frozen. (must I be)
2. They the Louvre when they were in Paris. Everyone
does! (must I visit)
3. She at home last night. I don't really know. (might I be)
4. That's impossible! He about the party! (could I know)
5. I'm not sure, but Felicia English in high school.
(may I study)
6. Irene's not here. home already? (could I she go)
7. AI her. She was standing in front of him! (had to I see)
8. Don't worry about canceling our date last week. I _
anyway. I got sick. (could I go)
(J) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
lawyer. It tunlS!%~; borrow short
gets worked
out that his uncle, who died two weeks ago, has left everything to
investing treat
Mike in his (2) . The funny part is, Mike never knew that letter well-off
his Uncle Max was (3) because his uncle never spent gotten will
any money. Mike thinks that his uncle may have (4) _
rich by (5), in land, pr he could have just (6) _
hard. When Takeshi comes home and hears the news, he suggests
that Mike (7) them all to dinner. Mike thinks that it's a
great idea, but he's (8) on cash until he (9) -
his uncle's money. So, in the end, the newly rich Mike has to
10), money to pay for dinner!
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Wealth
Global Viewpoints I wish ...
1. I wish that I could study abroad during my senior year with my friends. _
2. The change in the speed limit affected everyone's driving habits. Many people wish that the city
would change it again. _
3. Murder is a senseless act of violence. I wish there were fewer of them in my area. _
80 Unit 10 Wealth
Global Viewpoints Striking It Rich
Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "Striking It Rich." Use the words to complete the
sentences.
purchase
1. People who want to help the poor and the sick give money to _
2. Her sports includes golf clubs, tennis rackets,
and ice skates.
3. The of a new home is a big commitment.
0 ~ ~ ~ 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
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tI'"
6) In this episode. Claudia and Sun-hee have a discussion about lying.
Sun-hee asks Claudia a question that When Claudia wants to know why she Claudia tells Sun-hee how strongly she
starts an interesting conversation. asked the question, Sun-hee admits to feels about lying.
telling a white lie.
Then Tara comes home with a new And when Tara asks for her friends'
purchase that she's very proud of. opinions, we find out the truth about
those "little white lies."
m Look at the photos above. Then circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Sun-hee wants to know if Claudia would ever tell a white lie. True / False
2. Sun-hee told Claudia a white lie. True / False
3. Tara invited Sun-hee to go shopping with her. True / False
4. Claudia tells Sun-hee that she should have lied. True / False
5. Tara went shopping and bought a new skirt. True / False
6. Tara asks Claudia and Sun-hee for their opinions. True / False
You will hear these words in the video. Which words do you think you will hear together? Match the
words on the left with the words on the right.
1. tell _d_ a. someone's feelings
2. depend upon __ b. the circumstances
3. exception to __ c. the rule
4. hurt d. a hite lie
(D Now use the phrases in A to complete these sentences. Change the verb form if necessary.
1. She told a white lie when she said she didn't feel well enough to go to the party.
2. Most basketball players are tall, but at 165 centimeters, he's an _
3. Each case is different, so what you should do will _
4. Sometimes telling the truth can and make them feel bad.
You will hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences.
Then write the letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. His conscience bothered him about stealing the money, so he returned it. _c_
2. You can count on her to do a goodjob. __
3. I pride myself on complete honesty in all business dealings. __
4. Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor? __
5. She is in a good mood today, so she's smiling a lot. __
6. It's my policy not to date people from the offIce. __
7. She resisted eating the cake because it was too fattening. __
8. Don't get angry. I was simply trying to help. __
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6) What's the story? Watch the video and answer the questions. Circle a or b.
a. She said she had to teach a class. G)he said she had to prepare for a class.
2. Why did Sun-hee lie to Tara?
a. To make a polite excuse. b. To finish her shopping more quickly.
3. In Claudia's opinion, what should Sun-hee have done?
a. Told Tara the truth. b. Gone shopping with Tara.
4. Why did Tara buy the new jacket?
a. The salesperson said it looked great. b. It was on sale.
5. What does Claudia do when Tara asks for an opinion about her jacket?
a. She tells Tara the truth. b. She tells Tara a white lie.
m What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
e. Well, I told
today ...
1. Claudia:---SL 2.Sun-hee:
You should have just said: "Hey, I'm not in the (9) to go
shopping." Or, if you (10) really her friend, you
(11) tell her the truth.
That I hate shopping with her?
Yes! Sun-hee, friends have to be (12) with each other-
especially roommates! Tara is (13) on us to tell her the truth.
No matter what.
Hi, girls! (14) out my new jacket! I simply couldn't
(15) _
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These excerpts are from the video dialog. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
the correct definition below.
In the video, Claudia uses a present unreal conditional sentence when she says, " ... if you were really
her friend, you would tell her the truth." Study the notes and then use the phrases below to make present
unreal eonditional sentences. .. . ~
The if-clause presents a condItIOn that IS not true right now. The result clause
shows the unreal result of that condition. I
In the video, Tara uses reported speech to explain why she bought the jacket
Study the box. Then use reported speech with the verb in parentheses to write
what each person said. Imagine that the people said the original statements to you.
_ _ Tara that it's beautiful, even though she doesn't seem to like
it. Sun-heejust says, "It's (9) ." After Tara leaves the room,
it seems that Claudia has changed her mind when she tells Sun-hee,
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Honestly Speaking
Global Viewpoints Lies. lies. lies!
4. make d. in trouble
G Now use the phrases in A to complete these sentences. Change the verb form if necessary.
You will also hear the underlined words in the interviews. Study the sentences. Then write the letter of
the correct definition to each sentence.
1. Our best bet would be to take the train since we have so little time. _
2. Brenda got caught sleeping in class! _
3. If you tell lies, it may be hard to get out of them. _
4. If you pick up the package, it will save me from having to drive so far. _
5. He stressed the idea that I should change jobs and relax more. _
a. emphasize something
b. the ,. isest thing to do or most likely yy a)' to sueeeed
c. be discovered doing something wrong
d. escape from the results of something
e. help someone avoid something that is uncomfortable or unsafe
,6)
2 While You Watch
Watch the interviews and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Have you ever gotten caught telling a lie? What lie did you tell, and what
happened?
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6) In this episode. Takeshi and Roberto talk about the famous architecture in New York City.
I'm going to remember
Man, look at that! In what it looked like.
New York there's always
omething being built!
Takeshi and Roberto notice another Roberto starts thinking about what the When Takeshi suddenly starts snapping
new building being built in their new building is going to be. photos, Roberto asks him why he's
neighborhood. taking all the pictures.
... I'll be the only one Can you tell us what this is
with pictures of it before going to be when it's finished?
it was built. Cool, huh?
When Roberto is still confused, Takeshi Finally, Roberto asks what the
explains his plan for when the building "mystery" building is going to be-and
becomes a famous hotel or something. gets a surprising answer.
(D Look at the photos above. Then match the information to make true sentences.
1. skyscrapers 2. 3. 4.. _ 5.
------
4D Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Match the words with the correct definitions.
Now use the words in B to complete the sentences below. Change the verb form if necessary.
1. The Egyptian Pyramids are among the oldest architectural structures in the world.
2. Everyone wants to in Hollywood these days.
J. All the at the concert were very talented.
4. The party was held in a nice, cool under the trees.
5. Soldiers are given medals for of courage in battle.
6. We stayed at a hotel in London and it was 180 a night!
7. That skyscraper was built in a year, which seems to me.
8. My boyfriend is studying mechanical _
9. After a long absence, Michael again in Rio de Janeiro.
10. is a problem in schools with a lot of kids and not enough teachers.
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6) What's the story? Watch the video and match the correct information to make true sentences.
1. Takeshi and Roberto are ----9- a. what the construction site looked like.
2. Takeshi wonders what New York: b. someone rich and famous may park there.
3. Roberto says he'd like to see __ c. the building when it's fmished.
5. Takeshi starts taking photos because __ e. looked like before the skyscrapers were built.
6. Roberto asks the construction worker f. what is being built on the site.
What happens? Read the sentences. Then watch the video again and circle the best words to
complete each statement.
1. Takeshi i~{ bored with the amount of construction that goes on in New York.
2. Roberto thinks it might be a good idea if people started building underground { higher buildings.
3. Takeshi agrees {disagrees with Roberto about "building down."
4. Takeshi thinks skyscrapers are great feats of engineering { works of beauty.
5. According to Roberto, some of the first { most modem skyscrapers were built in New York City.
6. Takeshi thinks a famous hotel { restaurant may be being built.
7. Roberto thinks { doesn't think taking photos of the spot is a good idea.
8. The construction worker is amused { annoyed by Roberto's question.
tJ (I) What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
I love the (1) skyscrapers ! They are the most (2), feats of
(3), _
True. And some of the fIrst ones were (4) right here in
New York City.
That's right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these
buildings (5) up.
I don't know, but (6) like to see this one when it's
(7) _
Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there's always something being built.
***
Takeshi: I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!
Roberto: True, And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City,
***
Takeshi: And I'll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh?
Roberto: Dh ... you are too much.
1. something you say when accepting that what someone else is saying is a fact T-,--r,--,u",-,e"".~_
In the video. Roberto uses like when he says, "What do you think it's going to look like?" Study the notes
below and complete the sentences using like and other words as necessary.
In the video. Takeshi uses the passive form of the present continuous to talk about In New York there's
New York. Study the box. Then change the sentences below to the passive form. always something
being built.
1. Fire destroyed the building. The building was destroyed by fire. !IJI!IIfI!III~
4J) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
Takeshi and Roberto walk by a (1) construction site and start buildings has been
built parking garage
talking about all the (2) that are being (3) _
famous pictures
in New York. Takeshi then talks about how much he admires the construction skyscrapers
hotel being
(4) . Suddenly, Takeshi starts taking (5) _
the rich and famous stay, and he wants to be the only one with
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Our Earth
Global Viewpoints Natural Wonders
1. Matterhorn 2. 3. 4.
You will also hear the underlined words in the interviews. Study the sentences. Then write the letter of
the correct definition next to each sentence.
a. stop your journey and return the way that you came
b. physieaUy present at a plaee
c. unforgettable; worth being remembered
d. a place used for storing supplies and preparing to climb a mountain
2. __ Nick and his dad climbed all the way to the top of the Matterhorn.
Here are some more words you will hear in the interviews. Use the
correct word from the box to complete each sentence.
advancements
2. Gian crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on foot I by car.
3. Woo Sung was impressed I unimpressed by the Hoover Dam.
3. What's the most impressive man-made structure you have ever seen?
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Unit 1: City Living Unit 1: Global Viewpoints
Imaginary Beach My Dream Home
Takeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't Jennifer: I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big
we go to Hawaii with everyone else? yard. I want to have three bedrooms, and a big
Mike: Because we didn't have the money. living room ... family room ... kitchen area so I
Takeshi: Well, why didn't we get an air conditioner? can have parties and everyone can be together.
Mike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We've Calum: I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large
got air conditioning. garden so I could eat outside.
Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan. Dennis: If I could have anything in my dream house I
would like to have a high-tech stove.
Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use
Martin: Of course a 52-inch plasma N would be nice.
your imagination, then you too can have a beach
Alejandra: I would love to have a veranda ... a wide
vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with
veranda ... where I can sit during the evenings
beach poster) Check out that gorgeous view. and read books and watch the sun set.
Takeshi: Right, but not exactly "realistic." Rules
Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that Gian: At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone
cool, ocean breeze. who smokes needs to go outside.
Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge. Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not
Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now allowed to give out personal information about
close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the our customers.
seagulls ... (makes sound like a seagull) hear the Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and
children laughing ... (makes sound like children we can't eat at our desks.
laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. And ... um ... as
... (waves a package of hot dogs) much as possible, you have to take your shoes off
Takeshi: Raw hot dogs? at the door.
Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that Nick: I'm not allowed to make noise at night when my
grill over there. roommates are sleeping.
Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my
inside an apartment, right? dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of
things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play
Mike: OK. I'll use the microwave then.
music that's too loud so that it might disturb
Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.
other people. I'm not allowed to smoke inside. I'm
Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We've got
not allowed to have alcohol in the rooms ...
a microwave oven, we've got a N with a remote
control. Who could ask for anything more? Unit 2: City Living
Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people
go to the beach. What are you going to use for Go with the Flow
that? The bathtub? Claudia: So, when do you start your new job?
Mike: No. That'd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD Roberto: I'm not sure. I may start as soon as next month.
player) Feel the ocea n mist ... (sprays water on Claudia: Wow!
Takeshl) Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun ... except I'll
Takeshi: Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me! have to learn how to use that new software
Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist program I told you about.
Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert. I'll help you
... makes me want to surf.
figure it out.
Takeshi: Surf?
Roberto: Thanks. Hey, what about your job? Your boss was
Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)
transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to
Takeshi: Mike, no. You can't stand on that, you'll break it!
get promoted?
Mike: No, I won't. (Stands on ironing board and pretends Claudia: I might ... I might not. It's not a big deal.
to surf) Look at me, dude-I'm "hangin' ten"! Roberto: Huh?
Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, Claudia: I've been thinking lately, I don't plan on working
"dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or
in Mike's face) Huh. I'm getting the hang of this so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of this
"imagination" thing. stressful life. You know, relax. Have some fun!
Mike: Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshl) Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do?