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UNIT 1
Lesson A
Page 3, Listening
A. Katherine is moving into an apartment. She is meeting
Nora for the first time. Listen to the conversation. What do
you think nosy means? (CD 1, Track 1)
Nora (N): Is that your van?
Katherine (K): Yes, it is. Were moving in.
N: Oh, I see. . . . We? Who is we?
K: My husband, Myles, and I. Oh, Im sorry.
Let me introduce myself.
Im KatherineKatherine Jones.
N: Im Nora Nelson.
K: Its nice to meet you, Nora.
N: Welcome to Parkside Apartments.
I live in 2A. By myself.
K: Oh, then were neighbors!
Were moving into Apartment 2B.
N: Its a quiet building. Very nice. Except for . . .
Wes and Lydia in 3B.
B. Listen again. What do you know about the people in each
apartment? Check all the answers that apply. (CD 1, Track 2)

She talks all the time and . . .

K: Nora, Im sorry. Im very busy right now.
It was nice meeting you. Really . . . Um, goodbye.
N: What a strange woman!
Conversation 2
Josh: Hello?
Lisa: Hi, Josh, how are you?
Josh: Im really busy.
Lisa: Why? What are you doin?
Josh: Im paintin my bedroom.
Lisa: OK. Talk to you later.
Conversation 2
Yong Il: Hi. Let me introduce myself. Im Yong Il.
Ileana: Nice to meet you. My name is Ileana.
Yong Il: Its nice to meet you, too, Ileana.
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Maria: Im fine, thanks. How about you?
Junko: Im fine.
Maria: Junko, this is Ricardo. Were classmates.
Were both taking accounting this semester.
Junko: Hi, Ricardo.
Ricardo: Hi, Junko.
Lesson B
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Page 3, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the conversations. Notice how the underlined
verbs are pronounced. Then, practice with a partner. (CD 1,
Track 3)
Conversation 1
Sandy: Hello?
Joe: Hi, Sandy. Its Joe.
Sandy: Oh hi, Joe.
Joe: What are you doin?
Sandy: Im sleepin.
Joe: Oh, sorry.
C. Now listen and check your pronunciation. (CD 1, Track 4)
1. Hes datin a really nice girl. 3. Shes workin in her garden.
2. Im fixin my car. 4. Were goin to the movies.

A. Listen to a grandmother and her grandson talking. Then

number the objects from 1 to 3 in the order they are
mentioned. (CD 1, Track 6)
Boy (B): Hey, Grandma, whats in this box?
Grandma (G): Oh, nothing really. . . .
Just a few old keepsakes.
B: Keepsakes?
G: Young man, you know what a keepsake is!
B: No, I dont. I really dont.
G: Well, its something you keep.
Its something that gives you a lot of memories.
B: Oh. Whats this?
G: Now dont go just digging around in there! . . .
Hmmm, lets see . . . thats my first diary.
B: Can I . . . ?
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences. (CD 1, Track 7)

Page 4, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversations. Who is meeting for the first
time? (CD 1, Track 5)

C. Listen again and check your answers. (CD 1, Track 8)

UNIT 2

Conversation 1
Maria: Hi, Junko.
Junko: Hi, Maria. Its good to see you again!
How are you?
K: Oh?
N: Yes. They play loud music sometimes.
K: Oh . . . I see. . . .
N: Then there are the two students in 3A.
Theyre classmates at the university.
K: Um . . . I think I need to . . .
N: Theyre good boys, but they have too many parties!
K: I . . .
N: It is a quiet building, though. . . . Lets see, theres also
Mrs. Hanson in 3C. Were related. Shes my aunt.

Lesson A
Page 13, Listening
A. Listen to Bill and Martas conversation. Which food
doesnt Marta like? Check the box. (CD 1, Track 9)
Id like you to meet Tammy.
Ileana: Nice to meet you, Tammy.
Tammy: Nice to meet you, too, Ileana.
Yong Il: Were colleagues.
We work in the same department.
G: No, you cant read it! Its personal! I wrote about
my first boyfriend in there.
He became your grandfather!

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B: Oh, OK. . . . Well then, whats that?
It has your picture in it.
G: Thats my passport. You can see,
I traveled to Europe by ship.
B: Whats that big book?
G: My yearbook. Its my high school book of memories.
B: Class of 1961! Boy, thats old!
G: Thats about enough out of you, young man.
I think its time we put this box away and . . .
Bill: Hi, Marta. What did you do last night?
Marta: I had dinner at my friends house.
Her mother cooked.
Bill: Oh, really? What was on the menu?
Marta: It was a big meal. Lets see . . . We had fried
chicken,
fried green tomatoes, grits, and . . . oh yes,
Mississippi mud pie for dessert.
Bill: Fried tomatoes? Grits?
Marta: Yes. My friends mother is from the
southern United States. Its a typical
southern menu.
Bill: Interesting! Did you like it?
Marta: Well, the chicken was delicious.
Crispy on the outside and really juicy inside.
Bill: Sounds yummy! And the grits?
What are grits, anyway?
Marta: Grits are made from crushed corn.
They look something like oatmeal.
Bill: Ive never had grits.
Marta: Well, typically they are very bland.
But I added lots of butter so they had a strong,
buttery flavor. They went well with the fried
green tomatoes. Those were a little oily, but they
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were really good.
Bill: Did you enjoy the dessert?
Marta: Well, the Mississippi mud pie was tasty, but too
sweet. I couldnt finish it all.
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B. Listen again. Write the word or words Marta uses to
describe each food. (CD 1, Track 10)
Page 13, Pronunciation
A. Listen and repeat the sentences. Note where the stress
falls. (CD 1, Track 11)
Oranges are sweeter than grapefruit. Potato chips are saltier
than crackers.

Lesson B
Page 18, Listening
A. What do members of the Slow Food movement believe?
Listen and check your answer. (CD 1, Track 14)
Today our lives are busier than they were 10 or 20 years ago.
For some people, this is a problem. They think we should slow
down and enjoy life. The Slow Food movement was started to
celebrate and support the local food traditions of the world. Its
members dont like fast food or instant foods because they think
those foods are unhealthy.
The Slow Food movement started in Europe, but now it is an
international movement. There are more than 65,000 members
in 45 countries. The Slow Food movements members think we
need to slow down and appreciate delicious, traditional foods.
They also believe in protecting the environment. In addition, they
believe in supporting local farmers and their products.
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with words from
the box. (You will not use all the words.) (CD 1, Track 15)
UNIT 3
Lesson A
Page 23, Listening
B. Listen and check the box of each correct answer. (CD 1,
Track 16)
The Greatest Detective
Sherlock Holmes is probably the greatest detective ever known
well, at least hes one of the most famous. But he never
actually existed . . . hes an imaginary detective who appears in
sixty stories created by the Scottish author Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle.
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Doyle was not always a writer. He started his career as a doctor.
Fortunately for us, he did not have many patients.
He needed money and so he started to write stories.
The first Sherlock Holmes story was published in 1887, and was
called A Study in Scarlet. Later, a magazine published
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and readers loved it!What
makes Sherlock Holmes so special? Well, he was very intelligent
and successful. He always arrested the criminalevery single
timewith the help of his partner, Dr. Watson.In the stories,
Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street in London, England.
Thousands of people visit that address every year. Theres also a
Sherlock Holmes Museum in London.
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C. Pair work. Listen and check your answers. Then practice

saying the sentences with your partner. (CD 1, Track 12)
1. Math is harder than English. 3. The curry is spicier than the
chili.
2. Apples are juicier than carrots. 4. August is hotter than July.

B. Listen and check your answers. Then practice saying the

sentences. (CD 1, Track 17)
1. That man seems angry.
2. She speaks French.
3. Your sister looks tired.

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Page 24, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Then listen again and
underline the words used for suggesting. (CD 1, Track 13)

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A. Listen to the conversation between Detectives Stye and
Frye. Then practice the conversation with a partner. (CD 1,
Track 18)
Stye: Do you know the Dodd Diamond?
Frye: Of course! The museum owns it.
Stye: Not anymore! Someone stole it last night!
Frye: Really? How did it happen?
Lesson B
Page 28, Listening
A. Listen to this news report. What did Nick Brown do?
Number the steps 1 to 5. (CD 1, Track 19)
Mike: . . . So, we can look forward to warmer temperatures. Itll
be a good weekend for the beach. Over to you, Alexa.
Alexa: Thank you for that weather report, Mike. And finally, this
story just in. . . . We have a report that a local man, Nick Brown,
saw some strange lights. He was driving home at about 10 p.m.
He said the lights were bright and they moved across the sky. He
stopped at a gas station and talked to a police officer about the
lights. The police officer had seen the lights, too.
Mike: Hmm . . . thats a strange story. What happened next?
Alexa: Well, Mr. Brown took some pictures, but there was no film
in his camera. Finally, he called his wife on his cell phone. But by
that time, the lights were gone.
Mike: Well, I know that there is a legend around here about
mysterious lights . . . a lot of local people have seen the lights.
Its starting to seem like these lights really exist. What do you
think, Alexa?
Alexa: I dont believe it. I think its some kind of hoax!
B. Listen again. Who saw the lights? Check the boxes. (CD
1, Track 20)
4. He practices the piano every day.
5. My aunt always watches the news.
6. My friend knows the answer.
Stye: Well, its unlikely the criminal walked into the room.
Theres an alarm on the floor.
Frye: But theres no alarm for the skylight.
Stye: Youre right! I bet the criminal climbed down a rope.
Then he took the diamond without touching the floor!
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Page 34, Listening

part of any meal. I like anything with chocolate in it!

Minh: Im training for a swimming competition. I have to eat
healthy foods all the time. At first I didnt like it, but
now I do. I actually prefer healthy foods to sweet or buttery
foods. And I feel better, too!
UNIT 4
Lesson A
Page 37, Listening
A. Listen to interviews with two families and check the
appropriate box or boxes. (CD 1, Track 22)
Interview 1
Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourselves.
Dan: Well, Im Dan Preston.
Courtney: And Im Courtney Preston. We live in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Interviewer: OK, great. Do you have any children?
Courtney: Yes, we have a baby. Hes thirteen months old.
Interviewer: How nice. . . . Courtney, you must be busy!
Courtney: Its not so bad. Im a manager at a bank. Dan stays at
home with the baby.
Interviewer: Really?
Dan: Yep. Im a house husband. I take care of the kids while
Courtney works.
Interviewer: Thats unusual!
Dan: Well, its a growing trend. There are more and more
househusbands every year.
Interviewer: How interesting!
Interview 2
Interviewer: Where are you from?
Jamal: We live in Toronto, Canada.
Interviewer: How big is your family?
Jamal: Well, there are four of us. Im Jamal, my wife is Tia, and
we have two girls.
Interviewer: Who takes care of them?
Tia: We both do. We both stay at home with the girls.
Interviewer: Well, who works then?
Jamal & Tia: We both do!
Interviewer: What do you mean? I dont understand.
Jamal: Were both writers. We work at home during the day.
Interviewer: Oh, I see.
Tia: Were always here when the girls come home from school at
2:30.
Interviewer: Thats great.
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B. Listen again. Check True or False. (CD 1, Track 23)
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A. Listen to the people talk about different foods. What kind

of foods does each person like? Write the answers under
the pictures. (CD 1, Track 21)
Adam: Im about 20 pounds overweight. I went on a diet. Theres
only one problem: I just love buttery foods.
Everyone says that I should eat less butter. Its hard!
Janet: I lived in Thailand for six months. It was really fun. I really
like Thai food! Its too spicy for some people, but not for me; I
love the peppers. I came home a month ago. The food here
tastes so blandI dont like it anymore.
Abby: My mother says that I have a sweet tooth. That means I
like to eat sweet foods. Dessert is my favorite

A. Listen. Notice the pronunciation of the word of. (CD 1,

Track 24)
1. All of the families live in big cities.
2. None of the students study German.
3. Some of the people dont agree with me.
B. Listen and complete the sentences. Then practice saying
them aloud. (CD 1, Track 25)
1. Most of the young children are in day care. 3. All of my friends
grew up in the same town.

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2. Some of their parents work two or three jobs. 4. None of my
classmates like to study.
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Vicki. Classic, I suppose. I like to dress up.

B. Listen again. Complete the rest of the chart. (CD 1, Track
28)

B. Listen to two politicians discussing the statistic above.

Do they agree or disagree about the issue? (CD 1, Track 26)
Moderator: Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to
our debate. Mr. Taylor, please begin.
Mr. Taylor: We have a big problem. Too many children are in day
care centers. This is not good.
Moderator: Ms. Marin, what do you think?
Ms. Marin: Im a mother and I work. In todays society, most
mothers and fathers are busy with work.
Moderator: So, they dont have a choice? They need day care?
Ms. Marin: Exactly. And its very expensive.
Moderator: What can we do about this situation?
Mr. Taylor: We should encourage mothers and fathers to stay at
home with their children.
Ms. Marin: I dont agree. I think we should offer cheaper day
care.
Lesson B
Page 42, Listening
A. Listen to these interviews on the street in New York.
Where are these people from? Write down their hometowns.
(CD 1, Track 27)
Interviewer (Int): Hi. Whats your name?
Gio: Gio.
Int: Hi, Gio. Where are you from?
Gio: Milan, Italy.
Int: Welcome to New York, then!
Gio: Thank you.
Int: Where are your clothes from?
Gio: My brother. Im always borrowing clothes.
Int: How would you describe your style?
Gio: Casual, I guess. Im not very innovative.
I just wear the same thing all the time.
Int.: Good evening. Whats your name?
Vicki: Vicki.
Int.: You look beautiful.
Vicki: Thank you.
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Int: Hi, there.
Elena: Hi!
Int: Who are you?
Elena: Im Elena.
Int: And where are you from?
Elena: Im from right here in New York.
Int: A hometown girl. And your clothes are from . . . ?
Elena: A store in my neighborhood. There was a sale.
Int.: Great! How would you describe your personal style?
Elena: Retro. Its fashionable now.
Int: It looks old-fashioned . . . in a good way, of course.
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Int. That dress is very stylish.
Vicki: My mother gave it to me. It was tailor-made!
Int.: Wonderful. Where are you from, Vicki?
Vicki: Im from Hong Kong.
Int.: How would you describe your personal sense of style?

UNIT 5
Lesson A
Page 47, Listening
A. Listen to this radio call-in show. Write T (True) or F (False)
for each statement. (CD 1, Track 29)
Host: Its 10:00 and youre listening to Donnas Do-It-All Show.
Do you have a problem? Give me a call and . . .
wait, I see a light flashing. I think we have a call.
Caller: Hello? Hello?
Host: Hello. This is Donna. How can I help you?
Caller: I need help with my errands. I dont have enough time.
Host: OK, tell me about it.
Caller: Well, for example, today is really bad. I have a doctors
appointment and need to do the grocery shopping.
Then I have to leave the car at the garage. And that is just this
morning! I have many more errands to do!
Host: Well, you sound tired. I have an idea for you. . . . Why dont
you hire an errand service?
Caller: An errand service?
Host: Yes, its a company. You pay them by the hour, and they
help you with your errands.
Caller: Really?
Host: Yes. They can help with many kinds of errands. They can
do your grocery shopping, for example. Or go to the bank for you
. . . if you dont have the time.
Caller: What about my daughter? I pick her up every day after
school.
Host: They can even do that.
Caller: Thats incredible! I think Ill call them.
B. Listen again. Which errands does the caller have to do?
According to the radio host, which errands can the service
do? Check the correct columns. (CD 1, Track 30)
Page 47, Pronunciation
A. Listen to these sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of could you and would you in each sentence.
(CD 1, Track 31)
Could you open the window? Could you answer that telephone,
please?
Would you hold the door for me? Thanks. Would you help me lift
this box?
B. Listen to complete these sentences. Circle the words you
hear. (CD 1, Track 32)
That radio is awfully loud. Could you turn it down, please?
I think the computer is broken. Would you please look at it?
Oh, theyre here already. Would you get the door?
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Page 48, Speaking

A. Jim and Frida are shopping. Listen to the conversation.
Underline the words that Frida uses to get the clerks
attention. (CD 1, Track 33)
Jim: Theres no price tag on it.
Frida: Lets ask someone for help.
Excuse me, how much is this?
Woman: I dont know. I dont work here.
Frida: Oh, Im sorry!
Jim: How about that man behind the counter?
Ask him.
Lesson B
Page 52, Listening
B. Listen to the conversation. Check the things that John
and Dana ask the agent about. (CD 1, Track 34)
Agent: So, what do you think of the house?
John: Its great.
Dana: Yes. We really like it.
John: How about the neighborhood. Is it safe?
Agent: Very. And its quiet, even on weekends.
Dana: Is it convenient for shopping?
Agent: Absolutely. Theres a mall over on Church Avenue, and a
supermarket about two blocks from here.
Dana: I see a lot of traffic during the day.
Is the neighborhood pedestrian friendly?
Agent: Well, I think so. There are pedestrian bridges over the
larger streets. So you and your family can cross safely.
C. Listen again. Check the statements that are true about the
neighborhood. (CD 1, Track 35)

Agent: I know what you mean.

John: Is there a subway station near here?
Agent: Yes, its only two blocks away.
John: Sounds good.
Dana: What about parks?
Agent: Its a great neighborhood for parks.
There are two of them within walking
distance.
John: Timmy will love that!
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C: Good, good. Which ones?
Kai: Lets see . . . California State University, Harvard University,
and City College.
C: And?
Kai: Well, I applied to two: Harvard and City College. Cal State is
just too far away.
C: Sounds like youve been thinking about this seriously. Thats
good.
Kai: Yep.
C: Any news yet?
Kai: Well, I got accepted to City College. I havent heard anything
from
Harvard. I probably wont get accepted there.
C: Why do you say that?
Kai: You know . . . its so competitive. I dont think my grades are
good enough.
C: Well, lets wait and see.
Kai: Ill probably go to City College. My brother went there. I
visited the campus and I like it.
B. Listen again. Match each statement to the college or
university it describes. Then circle the place Kai will
probably attend. (CD 1, Track 37)
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UNIT 6
Lesson A
Page 57, Listening
A. Listen to the conversation between Kai and his high
school guidance counselor. What has happened already?
Check the boxes. (CD 1, Track 36)
Counselor: Hello, Kai. Have a seat.
Kai: Hi, Ms. Danielson.
C: Hows it going? Are you excited about graduating?
Kai: I guess so. But theres so much to do between now and
then.
C: Well, lets talk about that. . . . Let me check your file here. So,
whats new? Have you researched any colleges or universities?
Kai: Well, I researched three. . . like you told me to.
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Frida: Excuse me, do you work here?
Man: Yes, I do. Can I help you?
Frida: How much does this cost?
Man: Its $29.99.
Frida: Great! Ill take it.
Could you wrap it for me, please?
Man: Certainly.
Dana: Thats good. I worry about the traffic
when Im shopping
with Timmy. Hes only three years old.

A. Listen to the sentences. Notice the reduced

pronunciation of going to in each sentence. (CD 1, Track 38)
Im gonna apply to three colleges.
Hes gonna clean the house next week.
B. Listen to the sentences and write the missing words you
hear. (CD 1, Track 39)
Im not gonna meet them before 3:00.
Were not gonna take a vacation this summer.
Page 58, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Underline the expression
Hans doesnt understand. (CD 1, Track 40)
Hans: Hi, Tom. Whats new?
Tom: Well, Im going to start at a new high school
this fall.
Hans: Which one?
Tom: Essex Academy. Its a boarding school.
Its a five-hour drive from my parents house.
Lesson B
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Lucia: And finally today, we have a report about graduating
seniors.
Jason Kim is standing by. . . . Jason, are you there?
Jason: Hi, Lucia.
Lucia: The Metro Times newspaper asked college seniors, What
are you going to do after you graduate?
Jason: Thats right, Lucia. The students gave some surprising
answers, too.
Lucia: For example . . . ?
Jason: Well, more than 50 percent of the students say that they
arent going to start a new job right away.
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Were gonna study together for the big exam.
Theyre not gonna finish in time.
Shes gonna call us tomorrow.
Hes not gonna attend Harvard University.
Hans: Does boarding school mean you live there?
On campus?
Tom: Exactly.
Hans: That sounds awesome!
Tom: Yeah. I think its going to be cool.
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Lucia: Well, what are their future plans?
Jason: Lets ask some of them. . . . Excuse me.
Mizuki: Yes?
Jason: Im Jason Kim from XCA-TV. Your name, please?
Mizuki: Mizuki.
Jason: And what are you studying?
Mizuki: Art.
Jason: OK, Mizuki, what are you going to do after you graduate?
Mizuki: I dont know. Ill probably just chill out for a while.
Jason: Chill out?
Mizuki: You know, relax.
Jason: OK, Mizuki. Thanks for your comments. . . . Hello.
Im Jason Kim and were doing a live report. Whats your name
and major?
Robert: My name is Robert and Im studying law.
Jason: What are you going to do after you graduate?
Robert: I dont know . . . maybe Ill take a long trip.
Jason: What about a job?
Robert: Work? Maybe one of these days. But first Id like to take
a trip.
Jason: Thank you, Robert, and good luck. Well, thats all for now.
This has been Jason Kim, with my report on
college seniors. Now, back to you, Lucia . . .

Listen to each statistic. Write the number you hear on the

picture it describes. (CD 1, Track 44)
1. Its hard to raise children. In one half of all families, both
parents work outside the home.
2. Its a good salon. A majority of customers like their haircuts.
3. Between 2000 and 2004, the number of daycare centers
doubled.
4. We asked students this question: Is the entrance exam too
competitive? Forty percent answered yes.
5. One-third of all students receive a small scholarship.
UNIT 7
Lesson A
Page 71, Listening
A. Listen. Jared is going to work for a catering company.
What does a catering company do? Check a, b, or c. (CD 2,
Track 1)
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Woman: I cant believe its almost summer.
Jared: Yeah, I know. The year went really fast.
Woman: What are you going to do this summer?
Jared: I have a part-time job. Im going to work
for a catering company.
Woman: A catering company? Whats that?
Jared: We help at parties. Our company prepares
and serves the food. And, typically, another
company provides the music.
Woman: I didnt know you could cook!
Jared: I dont have to cook. Im only an assistant.
Woman: When do you start?
Jared: Tomorrow. Were catering a bachelor party.
Then on Friday, Im working at a big family reunion.
Woman: So what exactly do you do?
B. Listen again. What will Jared do in his job? Circle the
correct answers. (CD 2, Track 2)
Page 71, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of the underlined words. Then listen again
and repeat. (CD 2, Track 3)

B. Listen again. Complete the chart with information about

Mizuki and Robert. (CD 1, Track 42)

1. Do you want to go hiking? 3. Would you like to go hiking?

2. Do you want to have dinner? 4. Would you like to have
dinner?

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B. Listen and circle the words you hear. (CD 2, Track 4)

Page 68, Listening: Sure, no problem.

1. Do you want to go to a concert? 3. Would you like to study

together?
2. Would you like to see a movie? 4. Do you want to come to my
birthday party?

Check the best response to each sentence you hear. (CD 1,

Track 43)
1. Could you help me, please?
2. I need to borrow your pen.
3. Its a beautiful day. Im bored.
4. Would you mind staying late?

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Page 69, Listening: Current statistics

Omar: Did you hear the news? Sayuri is having a party.

A. Listen to the conversation. Does Lane accept or refuse

Omars invitation? (CD 2, Track 5)

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Lane: Really? When?
Omar: On Wednesday. Its a pool party.
Lane: Cool! That sounds like fun.
Omar: Do you want to go with me?
Lane: But I dont know Sayuri.
Lesson B
Page 78, Listening
A. Listen to Mark and Marissa talk about their experiences.
Check the festival each one attended. (CD 2, Track 6)
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Jared: Before the party starts, I help set everything up.
You know, bring the food in and arrange
the tables . . . make sure it looks nice.
Woman: Sounds pretty easy.
Jared: Thats only the first part. During the party I have
to serve food and drinks to the guests.
Woman: Well, at least you get to meet people.
Jared: Yeah, and after the party is finished, I help clean up.
Woman: Yuck. I hate to wash dishes.
Jared: Oh, I dont wash dishes, someone else does.
I just put everything in the truck.
Woman: Thats not so bad. Sounds like a cool job.
Jared: Yeah, Im excited about it. . . .
And how about you? Any summer plans?
Woman: Well, Im certainly not going to work.
Im just going to relax!
Omar: No problem. She said I could bring a friend.
Lane: Well, OK. Id love to go. What time is the party?
Omar: It starts at 3:00. Why dont we meet at my house
at 2:30?
Lane: Sounds good!
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Mark:
I participated in the Nebuta Festival last August. It was a lot of
fun! First, I went with two friends to a local shop to rent a haneto
thats the costume you wear. Its easy. . . . anyone can do it
and anyone can dance in the festival. The parade is loud and
beautiful. People beat drums and dance around. The only bad
part was when I injured my ankle from too much dancing! At
night, after the parade, we watched some beautiful floats go
down the river.
Marissa:
I spent two months traveling through India with my best friend.
One of my best memories is the Holi Festival. We went to a local
store and bought some colored powder. Then we mixed it with
water. On the day of the festival, someone gave me a water
pistol. I filled it with my colored water and started shooting
everyone. I even sprayed a police officer! What a mess! It took a
long time before the color came out of my skin.
B. Listen again. Number the events (1 to 4) in each column
in the order that they happened. (CD 2, Track 7)

1. A lion caught a mouse. He was going to eat the poor mouse,

but the mouse said, Please dont eat me! Someday I can help
you. The lion released the mouse. Many months later, some
hunters caught the lion. They tied him to a tree. While the men
were sleeping, the mouse chewed through the ropes and the lion
escaped!
2. A hare challenged a tortoise to a race. Im going to win! Youre
too slow! said the hare, and he raced out of sight. Later in the
race, the confident hare sat down under a tree and took a nap.
When he woke up, he saw the slow tortoise crossing the finish
line!
3. It was summer. An ant was working hard while a grasshopper
watched. Come play with me. Dont work so hard! said the
grasshopper. I have to work, said the ant. You should, too!
The grasshopper laughed. Im having fun.
But when winter came, the grasshopper had no food, and the ant
had plenty to eat.
4. One summer day, a fox saw a crow sitting in a tree. The crow
had some cheese in his mouth. The fox wanted the cheese. He
said to the crow, Hello, Mr. Crow. You are a very beautiful bird!
What about your voice? Is it beautiful, too? Let me hear it! The
crow opened his mouth to speak and the cheese fell to the
ground. The fox quickly ate the cheese.
B. Listen again. Circle True or False. (CD 2, Track 9)
C. Listen again. Match the title of each story to its main
point. (CD 2, Track 10)
Page 81, Pronunciation
A. Listen and check the sentence you hear. (CD 2, Track 11)
1. He was winning the race.
2. She wasnt walking to work.
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3. They werent working hard.
4. They were having fun.
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Page 82, Speaking
A. Listen to the conversation. Did Zora like the movie? (CD
2, Track 12)
Chris: What were you doing last night around 7:00?
Zora: Last night? I was watching a movie. Why?
Chris: I tried to call you. You werent home.
What movie did you see?
Zora: Shrek.
Chris: I dont know it.
Zora: Its an animated film. It was really good.
Lesson B
Page 86, Listening

UNIT 8
Lesson A
Page 81, Listening
A. Listen to these four fables. Write the number of each
story in the box. (CD 2, Track 8)

A. Listen to the three conversations. Then circle the correct

answer to complete each sentence. (CD 2, Track 13)
Conversation 1
Girl: So, how was the test?
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Girl: What happened?
Boy: Well, . . . I didnt study hard enough.
Girl: Why not?
Boy: Last night, some friends came over.
They wanted to go and see a movie with me.
Girl: Oh . . .
Boy: So, I went to the movie. And then we had
ice cream afterwards, and . . .
Girl: And you didnt study for the test.
Boy: Thats right.
Conversation 3
Girl: Oh no!
Boy: Whats wrong?
Girl: I cant believe it. I forgot my lunch money!
Boy: Thats OK. Heres five dollars.
Girl: Thanks a lot. I need to eat. I have a big test today.
Boy: No problem.
Girl: Oh no! I forgot my pen, too!
Boy: Dont worry. I have an extra one. Here.
Girl: Thanks a lot. Youre my hero!
Boy: Anytime!
B. Listen again. Choose two answers for each question. (CD
2, Track 14)
Chris: Whats it about?
Zora: Its about a green monster named Shrek.
He rescues a princess named Fiona.
Chris: It sounds like a typical fairy tale.
Zora: Not exactly. The characters are really funny and
the story is surprising. You should see it!
Conversation 2
Boy: Where is Maria?
Girl: Shes not here today. Shes at the nursing home.
Boy: The nursing home? Whats that?
Girl: You know . . . a hospital for older people.
Boy: But Maria is only 20 years old!
Girl: She helps people, silly! She goes once a month.
Boy: Oh. What does she do there?
Girl: Different things. Sometimes she serves meals.
She also talks to the people there when they get
lonely.
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UNIT 9
Lesson A
Page 91, Listening
A. Listen to three people talking about their jobs. Write
Alice, Diane, or Mimi under the appropriate picture. (CD 2,
Track 15)
Alice: I work six days a week. My shift is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Im
on my feet all day long. Its a very active job.
Most of my customers are nice. I try to be friendly to everyone,
but its difficult sometimes. My customers give me good tips.
Thats nice.
Diane: Im very punctualactually, I cant be late! You know what
they say, The show must go on! I like being on stage.
Something always happens, though. During the show last week,
the lights went out. I couldnt believe it! You definitely have to be
flexible.

Mimi: My students are eight years old. I have to be careful about

what I say and do. They are always watching me and copying my
behavior. Im like a big sister. The kids have a lot of energy. I
need patience in this job, thats for sure!
B. Listen again. Change one word to make each false
sentence true. (CD 2, Track 16)
Page 91, Pronunciation
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice
pronunciation of for. (CD 2, Track 17)

the

reduced

1. My father has worked there for decades.

2. Ive lived in the same city for my entire life.
3. Ive lived in this neighborhood for five years.
B. Listen to these sentences and write the time expression
you hear. (CD 2, Track 18)
1. Hes been sick for two days.
2. I havent eaten for six hours.
Page 92, Speaking
A. Greg and Juan are meeting for the first time since high
school. Listen to the conversation. How have they changed?
(CD 2, Track 19)
Juan: Greg? Greg Anderson?
Greg: Juan Torres! How are you!
Juan: Great. How about you?
Greg: Just fine. What are you doing now?
Juan: Well, I just came back from Asia.
Greg: What were you doing there?
Lesson B
Page 96, Listening
A. Listen to Camilles job interview. Then answer the
question. (CD 2, Track 20)
3. Shes taught school for years.
4. I havent seen him for months.
Juan: I was working in Osaka and studying Japanese.
Greg: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now?
Juan: Yes, I can . . . Whats new with you?
Greg: Do you remember Kathy Morris?
Juan: Of course. She sat next to me in biology class.
Greg: Well, we got married. Weve been married for two years
now.
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Man: So, I see here that you went to college.
Camille: Yes, sir. For two years. I didnt graduate.
Man: Do you speak any languages besides English?
Camille: Yes, I speak conversational French.
Man: Any other languages?
Camille: No, thats it.
Man: Well, thats great. As you know, we fly to Paris
twice a week. We always need people who can
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Camille: No. I have no job experience.
Man: So, this would be your first job.
Camille: Yes.
B. Listen again. Check Yes or No for each statement about
Camille. (CD 2, Track 21)
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Review: Units 79
Page 102, Listening: A big party
A. Listen. Marcia and Dan are talking about party plans.
Circle the answer to each question. (CD 2, Track 22)
Dan: OK, Marcia, thats it. I think were finished with the planning.
Marcia: Yeah, Dan, we should review the details
one more time.
Dan: All right.
Marcia: So, Dan, lets see . . . youre going to meet
Mom and Dad at 8:00 at the restaurant, right?
Dan: Thats right.
Marcia: Remember to keep them at the restaurant until 9:30.
Thats really important. Dont come home early!
Dan: I know, I know. You need time to prepare for the party.
B. Listen again. What is each person going to do? Write D
for Dan or M for Marcia. (CD 2, Track 23)
UNIT 10
Lesson A
Page 105, Listening
Conversation 1
Trey: Mindy, I need to make a phone call.
Is there a pay phone around here?
Mindy: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.
Trey: Really?
Mindy: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends.
Trey: OK . . . thanks. Now, what do I do?
Mindy: You have to turn it on. Press the power button.
Man: Well, I only have two more questions.
Are you healthy and physically fit? Can you lift heavy objects?
Camille: Yes, I think so.
Man: Well, the emergency window exit on the plane weighs
about 50 pounds. And the meal cart is very heavy, too. You need
to move those objects sometimes.
Camille: I think I can do that.
Man: Wonderful. Let me tell you about the
next step. We have a six-week training program that takes place
in the summer. You have to . . .
Marcia: Exactly. They cant come home early . . .
or it will ruin the surprise.
Dan: After I go to the restaurant, what are you
going to do?
Marcia: Im going to put up the decorations for the party. And Im
going to call the guests and tell them to come over.
Dan: Also, dont forget to pick up the cake.
Marcia: Youre right.
Dan: This is so exciting. Boy, are Mom and Dad
going to be surprised!

Conversation 2
Jerry: Do you know Marias phone number? She left
a messageon the answering machine but didnt
leave her telephone number.
Carla: Hmm, I dont know it. . . . Look in the telephone directory.
Jerry: I did. Its not listed.
Carla: Oh. . . . Why dont you call directory assistance, then?
Jerry: Good idea. Lets see . . . 4-1-1 . . .
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Trey: OK, I did that. Wait . . . theres no dial tone.
Mindy: Thats OK. Remember, its a cell phone.
Its different.
Trey: Gotcha.
Mindy: Enter the area code and then the telephone number.
Trey: Lets see . . .
Mindy: Now just press send and youll be connected.
Trey: Got it! Thanks!
B. Listen again. Circle the phrase that correctly completes
each sentence. (CD 2, Track 25)
Page 105, Pronunciation
A. Listen to this conversation. Notice the intonation of Bs
sentence. Why does B stress the underlined number? (CD 2,
Track 26)
A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine. A: Yes. Sixseven-four-nine.
B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine?
B. Listen and complete the conversations. Then practice saying
them aloud. (CD 2, Track 27)
1.
A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six.
B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six?
A: No, its two-five-two-six.
2.
A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one,
five-three-four-eight.
B: five-three-four-eight?
A: Thats correct.
Page 108, Speaking
A. Yuka is calling Tony at his office. Listen to the
conversation. (CD 2, Track 28)
Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated.
Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.
Receptionist: One moment, please.
Receptionist: Im sorry. Hes not in. May I take a message?
Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called.
Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that?
Lesson B
Page 110, Listening
A. Listen to Dave and Diane trying to reach Henry by phone.
Check yes if the caller reaches him. Check no if the caller
doesnt. (CD 2, Track 29)
Operator: What city?
Jerry: Boston.

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Operator: What listing?
Jerry: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North
Street.
Operator: One moment, please. Thank you. Heres your number.
The number is . . . area code 617-524 . . .
3.
A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one.
B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one?
A: No, its one-six-six-one.
Yuka: Its spelled Y-U-K-A.
Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone
number?
Yuka: Yes, he does.
Receptionist: OK, Yuka. Ill give him the message.
Yuka: Thanks a lot.
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Conversation 1
Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! Im so frustrated!
Elaine: Why? Whats wrong, Dave?
Dave: Im trying to call Henry at home.
His line is always busy.
Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?
Dave: I dont know the number.
Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is:
area code 266, 555-6983.
Dave: Thanks.
Elaine: Well . . . ?
Dave: Im getting his voice mail.
Im going to hang up.
Elaine: Why dont you try again?
Just press redial.
Man: Nope. Same thing . . . the voice mail.
Ill try again later. Thanks anyway.
B. Listen again. Number the steps in the order that they happen.
(CD 2, Track 30)

B. Listen again. Circle the correct word. (CD 2, Track 32)

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Conversation 2
Elaine: What time is it?
Dave: 6:00. Why?
Elaine: Im going to try Henry this time.
Dave: I dont think hes home yet.
Elaine: You never know. Maybe Ill have better luck.
Young boy: Hello?
Elaine: Hello? Um . . . could I speak to Henry, please?
Young boy: Im sorry. I think youve called the wrong number.
Elaine: Oh, Im sorry. Oops . . . I dialed the wrong number.
Dave: Well, try again.
Elaine: OK.
Henry: Hello?
Elaine: Hello? Henry?
Henry: Yes.
Elaine: Its Elaine. How are you?
Henry: Im fine thanks. Its so nice to hear from you! How are
you?
Situation 3:
Woman: Have you finished working on my computer?
Man: Yes, I have. Im afraid I dont have good news for you.
Woman: Really?
Man: Really. The problem is with your hardware.
Woman: Oh. What do you suggest?
Man: I think you should probably buy a new computer. This one
cant be fixed.
Woman: Well, I have had it for five years.
Its time to replace it, I guess.
Woman: Well, actually . . . I spilled coffee on my old
keyboard, and it stopped working.
Man: Oh, I see.
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Page 115, Pronunciation

UNIT 11
Lesson A
Page 115, Listening

A. Listen to the sentences. Notice the different

pronunciation of the s in used to and the s in the verb forms
use or used. (CD 2, Track 33)

A. Listen to some people talk about different situations with

their computers. Match each situation and its problem. (CD
2, Track 31)

1. I used to type my term papers on a typewriter. 3. What kind of

computer do you use?
2. I didnt use to wear scarves. 4. I used my brothers cell phone.

Situation 1
Man: Oh no!
Woman: What happened?
Man: I cant believe it! I was sending a message
and I accidentally clicked on Reply to All.
Woman: So?
Man: It was a personal message for my friend, Jerry.
I wanted to send it to his e-mail address only.
Woman: Oops.
Man: Exactly. . . . Instead I sent it to everyone
on the list. How embarrassing!
Situation 2
Man: I see you have a new keyboard. Thats nice.
Woman: Yes, the company bought me a new one.
Man: Thats good.
Woman: Dont tell anyone. Drinking coffee near the
computers is not allowed!

B. Listen to how the words use and used are pronounced.

Check /s/ or /z/. (CD 2, Track 34)
1. She used the phone in her office. 3. Do you use a computer?
2. He used to paint his own house. 4. I didnt use to eat meat.
Page 118, Speaking
A. Listen. Steve is helping his daughter, Lea, with her term
paper. How did Steve use to write his papers? (CD 2, Track
35)
Lea: I hate writing term papers! It takes forever!
Steve: Youre lucky, Lea. When I was young . . .
Lea: Oh! Ive heard this story before . . .
Steve: Well, when I was young, we didnt have
computers. We used to write our papers on
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Lesson B
Page 120, Listening
A. Listen to these two conversations. Circle the best answer
to complete each sentence. (CD 2, Track 36)
Conversation 1.
Pam: Well, Lynn, I must be going.
It was great to see you
Lynn: Bye, Pam.
Pam: Whats that?
Lynn: Oh . . . thats Ollie.
Pam: Ollie? I didnt know you had a dog!
Lynn: Well, we dont . . . really.
Pam: What do you mean?
Lynn: Come here.
Pam: Oh my goodness. Its a robot!
Conversation 2.
Juliana: Hey, Henrik. Look.
Henrik: What is it, Juliana?
Juliana: Whats that guy doing over there?
Henrik: Which guy?
Juliana: The one over there. Wearing a suit. Hes
punching so many buttons on his cell phone.
Henrik: Oh, him. Hes probably playing a game.
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Lea: Oh, really? That sounds difficult.
Steve: It was, especially because I made a lot of mistakes.
Lea: Did it take a long time?
Steve: Yes. Computers are so much faster and
easier to use.
Lynn: Thats right. Its a dog robot.
They call it a dogbot.
Pam: How interesting! . . .
But its a little strange, dont you think?
Lynn: Well, I wanted to get an interactive toy for
the kids. They love it. So Im happy.
Pam: How much did it cost?
Lynn: Dont ask. It wasnt very affordable. Its cheaper
than having a real dog, though. We dont ever have to
buy dog food! And the batteries are rechargeable.
Juliana: Really?
Henrik: A lot of people have games on their cell
phones. Its really popular here in Finland.
They play them everywhere.
Juliana: Do you play them, too?
Henrik: Yes, I do.
Juliana: I only use my phone to make telephone calls.
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B. Listen again. For each conversation, circle the words
used to describe the new technology. (CD 2, Track 37)
UNIT 12
Lesson A
Page 125, Listening
A. Paula is asking Leticia for help. What does she ask
Leticia to do? Check the task. (CD 2, Track 38)
Leticia: Hello?
Paula: Hi, Leticia. Its Paula.
Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you?

Have you finished packing yet?

Paula: Almost.
Leticia: You must be excited. Whens your flight?
Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m.
Listen, Leticia, I need your help.
Leticia: OK. Whats up?
Paula: Well, as you know, Im going on vacation
for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while Im
away?
Leticia: Sure. No problem.
Paula: Great. They need water twice a week.
Theres one plant in the bedroom and one in the
kitchen.
Leticia: OK . . . say, how about your dog?
Should I feed her, too?
B. Listen again. Write P for Paula or L for Leticia. (CD 2,
Track 39)
Page 125, Pronunciation
A. Listen to these sentences. Notice the reduced
pronunciation of have to and has to. (CD 2, Track 40)
1. Im going to miss my flight. I have to hurry.
2. Everyone has to sit down before this plane can take off.
Page 126, Speaking
A. Mina and Esther are preparing to leave on a trip. Listen to
their conversation. What is the problem?
(CD 2, Track 41)
Esther: We have to leave in 30 minutes.
Have you finished packing?
Mina: Yes, I have. . . .
Esther: You look worried. Whats wrong?
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I guess Im old-fashioned.
Henrik: I heard that some people play games even at work.
They can play quietly during business meetings. No
one knows about it.
Juliana: Id like to try it.
Henrik: Here, use mine!
Paula: No, thats OK. Im putting her in a kennel.
Leticia: All right, then, Ill water your plants . . . and . . .
oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?
Paula: Actually, Ive already asked the mailman to
stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though.
Leticia: Well, have a great trip!
Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.
Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second.
I dont have any keys to your place.
Paula: Oh, thats right. Will you be home
around 8 tonight?
Leticia: Yeah, I think so.
Paula: OK, Ill drop by . . . Ill give you the keys then.
Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye!
Paula: Bye! Thanks again!
Mina: I cant remember where I put my passport.
Esther: Oh, no!
Mina: Its here somewhere.
Esther: When did you last have it?
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Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think. . . .

Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser.
Esther: What a relief!
Lesson B
Page 130, Listening
A. Listen. What did Jun do? Circle the correct answers. (CD
2, Track 42)
Ashley: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed.
Did you enjoy the long weekend?
Jun: I sure did, Ashley. Actually, I took a big trip.
Ashley: Over the weekend? We only had three days off!
Jun: Yep, but I visited four countries in three days.
Ashley: What?
Jun: I love to fly. You might say Im an airplane freak.
Ashley: Thats interesting. . . . Where did you go?
Jun: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Ashley: Sounds like you were busy!
Jun: I was. I had only four hours in Seoul, so I had to
finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had
to run between connecting flights.
Ashley: Wait a minute! What about your baggage?
Didnt you have to wait for it?
B. Listen again. Check the statements that are true for Jun.
(CD 2, Track 43)
Review: Units 10 to 12
Page 137, Listening: Could I speak to . . . ?
A. Listen. Circle the correct answer for each question. (CD 2,
Track 44)
Conversation 1
Woman: Hello, could I speak to Tom
Herman, please?
Man: May I ask whos calling, please?
Woman: This is Sheila Banks.
Man: Thank you, Sheila. Ill ring him now.
Man: Im sorry. His line is busy.

Would you like to leave a message?

Woman: Yes, I would. Would you tell him
Sheila called? I cant make our meeting
tomorrow at 2:00I have to cancel it.
Man: Does Mr. Herman have your phone number?
Woman: Yes, he can call me back. Ill be here
until 5 p.m.
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Jun: No, I didnt have much: only one carry-on bag.
It just fits in the overhead compartment.
Ashley: So let me get this straight . . . you spent your
weekend in an airplane? Flying around?
Jun: Basically, yes. I fly standby.
Ashley: Standby?
Jun: Yes. As a standby passenger, I dont have a
reservation. At the last minute they let me
know if there is a seat available. They give me
a boarding pass and I get on.
Ashley: All this flying must be expensive!
Jun: Well, Im an airline employee. Im a sales
representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know
most of the flight attendants and I can almost
fly for free.
Ashley: Lucky you!
Conversation 2
Penny: Hello. Your Computer World sales department.
Ted: Hi, Penny. Its Ted.
Penny: Oh, hi, Ted. Whats up?
Ted: Well, my computer has crashed again.
Penny: Oh no!
Ted: Oh, yes. Thats why Im calling. You know,
its five years old. And I need to speak to Scott
about getting a new one.
Penny: Well, youve called at a good time. We have some
attractive new models.
Ted: Great! Im looking for something affordable.
And I want to get something portable this time.
Penny: Im sure Scott can help you with that . . .
Lets see, he is in a meeting until 3:30. Ill
ask him to call you.
Ted: No, thats OK. Ill call him after 3:30.
Please give him the message.

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