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Unit 1
1A New start, new life

1 Vocabulary
B 1. time
2. home
3. sun
4. book
5. store
C business card, business hours, earphones, headphones, headache, living room,
salesperson, credit card, warehouse, parking lot, crossroad, crosswalk, post office,
bedroom

2 Listening
B 1. Rachel moved to her own apartment. She is happy that she finally has a place of
her own.
2. Sam got a job working in sales. He is nervous about starting is new job, but he
plans to do his best to become a great salesperson.
3. Lisa started to cook and eat healthy meals. Now she feels healthier and happier.
C 1. S –sales
2. R – a secondhand store
3. R – Rachel’s living room
4. L – Lisa’s place [house]
5. S – Sam’s dream job [a job]

3 Grammar
A 1. have dreamed
2. am going to visit
3. couldn’t find
4. will do
5. used to go
6. invite / share
B 1. present perfect
2. future be going to
3. simple past
4. future will
5. simple past used to
6. simple present
B Sample answers
1. The speaker chose the present perfect to show that she began dreaming of
decorating her home beautifully in the past and she still has that same dream today.
2. The speaker chose the future be going to to show that she is determined and has
already planned to go shopping.
3. The speaker chose the simple past because he’s talking about finished events of
the past.
4. The speaker chose the future will. He is determined. It seems he’s making the
resolution right at the moment he’s speaking.
5. The speaker chose the simple past and used the expression used to to emphasize it
happened in the past pretty regularly but it doesn’t happen anymore.
6. The speaker chose the simple present because she regularly does the activities
now.
C 1. started / was
2. lived / lives [is living]
3. majors [is majoring] / will change [is going to change]
4. works / has worked [has been working]
5. wants / is studying
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4 Speaking
A Sample answers
• Albert has recently moved to a new house. He likes his new apartment because it is
larger than the last apartment he lived in. He is happy with the added living space.
• Tina has recently started a new hobby. She started learning to play the guitar
because she wants to make her own songs. She likes it a lot.
B Sample answers
Let me tell you about Elizabeth, who recently got a job. She works in the accounting
department of a major bank. She says the job is difficult but interesting, and that she
loves it so far.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I like to read blogs about healthy living. I often look for new exercises to try and even
healthy recipes to cook. The information that I get from the blogs is extremely helpful
to me because I am able to learn something new every day.
B 1. Serena Greenfield: No, students are required to live on campus for the first three
years, but seniors have the opportunity to live off campus.
2. Natalie Williams: The average course load is four classes per semester.
3. Michelle Zheng: Many students visit local coffee shops to take a break from
campus. Frothy Cup is one of everyone’s favorites.
4. Natalie Williams: You can try classes during Welcome Week. You don’t have to
finalize your classes until the third week of classes.
5. Jordan: There is a farmers’ market near campus. It’s called Woodland Farmers’
Market. You can buy fresh food there.
C 1. Welcome Week is a period of time when students can try out classes. It lasts two
weeks.
2. Many students take classes on other days, and on Wednesdays, they sleep in, catch
up on assignments, and participate in extracurricular activities.
3. The market is located in the town square, and it’s open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
every Saturday from September to November.
4. She lived in Kilgurst Hall during her freshman year. She now lives in Franklin Hall.
5. People should know that Frothy Cup takes cash only.

6 Listening
A Sample answers
When I first went to school, I got information about school life from my university’s
webpage. They had a lot of information about living on campus. There was also a
message board where new students could ask questions, and current students and
alumni would respond with helpful answers and suggestions.
B 1. F / F
2. F / T

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I would write posts about the biggest differences between being a high school student
and being a college student. I would do this because that was the kind of information I
wanted to know when I
became a freshman.
2 Sample answers
For certain subjects, I think a personal blog can be more informative than an official
website. For example, blogs about living in a foreign country can provide a lot of
useful information and tips related to daily life that official webpages probably don’t
have.
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1BLife Abroad

1 Vocabulary
A Sample answers
To shout at someone is to speak angrily and loudly at a person. To shout to someone is
to speak loudly so that that person can hear you.
B 1. to
2. from
3. to
4. at
5. at
6. as

2 Listening
A Sample answers
• In my country, visitors from other countries would find the large portions of food
served at restaurants to be interesting.
• Many of my foreign friends were surprised to see lots of free side dishes served
along with the main dish.
B 1. Michael – Japan
2. Mina – Australia
3. Tania – the US
4. Jake – Italy
C • Michael was surprised by the way that Japanese people read books. They read from
right to left, and turn the pages from left to right. He thought this difference was
awesome.
• Mina was surprised by the way that Australians washed dishes. She found this very
strange at first.
• Tania was surprised by the way that Americans use forks. She finds this difference
interesting.
• Jake was surprised that some Italians call their parents by their first name when they
are adults. He likes this idea and would like to try it when he becomes a father.
D Sample answers
When I went to a traditional Indian wedding, I saw that most people were eating with
their fingers. And what was more interesting was that they were only using their right
hand. I found this very strange at first, but I felt quite comfortable once I started trying
it myself.

3 Grammar
A 1. Have / experienced
2. Are / having
3. surprised
4. Did / know
B Sample answers
1. A statement starts with a subject and a verb, but a question starts with an auxiliary
verb, be verb, or modal verb.
2. Do/does/did is not used when a wh-question word is used as a subject in the
sentence.
C 1. countries have you been to
2. Did you study English
3. What is your favorite
4. Do you have any friends
5. Who do you think is most open-minded
D Sample answers
1. I’ve been to Mexico, Hawaii, and Hungary.
2. No, I began studying English in middle school.
3. I like Pho, Vietnam noodles.
4. I have a friend who is from Mongolia. She’s here to study graphic design.
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5. In my family, my mom is the most open-minded about foreign cultures. She loves
trying new foods, talking to visitors from other countries, and learning foreign
languages.

4 Speaking
B Sample quiz
• In which country do people point with their lips instead of their fingers? (Nicaragua)
• In which country do people eat bananas with a fork and knife? (Bolivia)

5 Reading
A Sample answers
My sister works as a teacher in China. Her life seems very interesting to me because
she is exploring a new culture and learning a new language.
B Sample answers
Pippa and Nicholas both live in foreign countries.
C Pippa
1. She is from London.
2. She now lives in Lombok, Indonesia.
3. She has lived there for almost a year.
4. She saw a TV show about Lombok and was inspired to move there.
5. She works as a yoga instructor.
6. She enjoys experiencing new and unfamiliar things each day.
7. She had a hard time making friends with people who speak different languages and
come from different cultures.
8. Solving everyday problems is an adventure while living abroad.
Nicholas
1. He is from South Africa.
2. He now lives in Seoul, South Korea.
3. He has lived in Korea for almost six years.
4. He had Korean friends in his hometown, and they introduced him to Korean culture.
5. He teaches English.
6. He likes that many facilities are designed for family-centered activities that are
available for a reasonable price.
7. Overcoming the language barrier was difficult for him.
8. Living abroad has helped his family grow closer together.
D Sample answers
I have thought about living in Italy. I would like to learn to speak Italian, and one of my
dreams is to have a home in Tuscany.

6 Listening
A (v) Do some research before moving to a new place. – N
(v) Be open to new things and enjoy yourself. – P
B Sample answers
One piece of advice I would give to someone who wants to move to my country is to
carry lots of change. In many cases, stores don’t have change to give. So it’s always
good to carry change if you want to pay with cash.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I think I would adjust best to life in Australia. When I traveled around the country, I
found the weather perfect and the people so nice. I think it would be hardest for me to
adjust to life in Russia because I hate cold weather.
2 Sample answers
If I lived abroad I would miss my family the most. A family is an important source of
support and nothing can replace a family.
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1C Skills for Writing—Introducing your culture

1 Speaking
A Sample answers
I introduced my friends to a traditional Italian meal called braciola. It is an authentic
dish that many Italians share at home but that is rarely available at Italian restaurants
in foreign countries.
B • France: Ratatouille, Bastille Day, “Restaurants serve a minimum of two courses, only
at meal times. To eat one course only or at other times, we go to a brasserie.”
• India: Laddu, Holi, “It’s common to touch older peoples’ feet when greeting them.”
• Spain: Paella, La Tomatina, “There are many beaches that officially allow nudity.”
• China: Mooncake, Harbin International Ice & Snow Festival, “It’s best to leave some
food on your plate at the end of a meal. Otherwise, your host will continue to serve
more food.”
• Brazil: Feijoada, Rio Carnival, “We often use unique gestures that people from other
countries don’t understand. For example, wiping your fingers together means ‘I don’t
care.’”

2 Reading & Writing

A Sample answers
1. Annie is going to France as part of a study abroad program.
2. Annie would like to know more about life in France. She wants to learn about the
food, culture, special occasions, etc.
3. It is a special snack time that French people have at 4 p.m.
4. There is a military parade, the president gives a speech, and there are fireworks at
night all over France.
5. It is the French tradition of kissing on the cheeks to say hello.
B email → emails
each a → each / a
oclock → o’clock
will arrive → arrive
Its → It’s
another → other
exciting → excited
In → On
millitary → military
meet → meeting
C Sample writing
Hi Annie,
I am looking forward to your visit to India! I am sure that India is very different
from your home country, so I am writing an email to tell you about what life will be like
here.
Like many western countries, Indians have three main meals. The evening meal
is usually the largest and is shared by families. People usually eat curried vegetables,
rice, bread, and some sweets for dinner.
You should know that our family is Hindu, so we are vegetarian. You won’t find
any meat in our home. When you arrive, I will cook my favorite dish, Palak Paneer. It is
made by stewing spinach and cottage cheese in a spicy sauce. We also don’t use
cutlery when we eat, so I hope you don’t mind eating with your hands!
I am happy that you will be arriving in the spring because you will be here for
Holi. Holi is a colorful spring festival that is celebrated throughout India. The holiday
not only celebrates the coming of spring, but it also celebrates love and the symbolic
victory of good over evil. Holi lasts for two days. During this time we will dance, share
food, play games, and even paint ourselves in bright colors!
I look forward to meeting you in person. Please send me an email if you have any
other questions.
Best wishes,
Aditi
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Unit 2
2A Relationships are hard

1 Vocabulary
A Sample Answers
The most important relationships in my life are my relationships with sisters. I love my
sisters more than anyone in the world. We know each other very well, and we trust
each other at all times.
B 1. had a crush on
2. broke the ice / had a lot in common
3. had good chemistry / asked me out
4. were together
5. argued a lot / bossed me around
6. couldn’t stand / ended our relationship

2 Listening
A 1. Jason is talking about his relationship with a friend named Becca whom he has a
crush on.
2. Brad is talking about his relationship with his father.
3. Jimin is talking about her relationship with her friend Anisha.
B 1. I’m afraid of ruining my relationship with Becca by asking her out or telling her that
I have a crush on her.
2. It’s stressful to have a conversation with my dad because he keeps bossing me
around and treating me like a little kid.
3. I can’t stand it when Anisha is childish and doesn’t even tell me why she’s upset.
C Sample answers
1. If I were Jason, I would tell Becca how I feel. I’ve actually had similar experiences
myself. I had a crush on my classmate who was a good friend of mine. I never told him
because I was scared I would make things awkward. Later, I found out that he liked
me too. I regretted hiding my feelings.
2. If I were Brad, I would explain to my father how his actions are making it difficult for
me to speak openly with him. My parents used to be very protective of me when I was
young. I wasn’t allowed to do anything challenging. They were always worried that I
might get hurt or make a big mistake in life. Thinking of it now, I should have talked to
them about it.
3. If I were Jimin, I would not overreact to Anisha’s actions. I would wait until we could
talk face to face, and then tell her how frustrating it is for me to understand her when
she doesn’t even talk to me. I once had a friend who told me she couldn’t read my
mind. So I needed to talk to her whenever I felt that she’d done something wrong.
Ever since then, I’ve always tried to talk things over with people I’m having problems
with.

3 Grammar
A 1. have been riding
2. has been bossing
3. have been texting / calling
B Sample answers
1. The speaker used the present perfect continuous tense because he began riding
bikes with his friend regularly in the past, and this action is still happening in the
present.
2. The speaker used the simple past tense because her ex-boyfriend bossed her
around in the past, but he no longer does this because they have broken up.
3. The speaker used the present perfect continuous tense because she began calling
and texting her friend regularly in the past, and this action is still happening in the
present.
C 1. Mary has been studying English for two years.
2. My girlfriend and I have been going out for about two months.
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3. Jacob has had that hairstyle for a long time.

4. We’ve known each other since we were children.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
1. Friendship matters more than love to me.
2. I believe honesty is the best way to keep a relationship healthy. White lies can make
problems bigger and more serious.
3. My friends know me better than my family does.
B 1. The problem in this case is that my girlfriend and my best friend are having their
birthday parties on the same day. So I have to decide which one to go to.
2. The problem in this case is that my mom thinks her meatballs are delicious and
cooks them for me every time I visit her. I have to decide whether to tell her the truth
or not.
3. The problem in this case is that my wedding is in a few weeks and I still haven’t
decided who will be making the wedding toast. I have to decide between my best
friend and my closest family member.
B Sample answers
• Case 1
I would explain to my girlfriend that my best friend and I have had a long relationship
that is very important to me. I would apologize for missing her party, but I would make
plans on a different date to do something special with her to celebrate her birthday.
• Case 2
I would wait until the day before my next visit. I would ask her if she could try
something a little different for dinner.
• Case 3
I think the best thing to do would be to give them both a chance to speak. I would tell
them that they are both important to me and that I would like for both of them to say
some words.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I thought about getting married to my boyfriend in college because I had a huge
fantasy about someone proposing to me in a romantic way, just like in the movies.
B Sample answers
I think “boundaries” might be about how much privacy partners are willing to give one
another; “Focus” might be about how much attention partners give one another;
“Money” might be about how partners decide to spend their money; “Communication”
might be about the way that couples talk about problems that come up in married life;
“Appreciation” might be about showing gratitude for the sacrifices that each partner
makes in a relationship.
C 1. Problem: Not having boundaries can make spouses uncomfortable and lead to a
lack of trust.
Advice: Talk to each other and set your own standards.
2. Problem: As time goes by, spouses begin to focus on things other than their
marriage.
Advice: Find ways to show your significant other that you haven’t forgotten about
him/her.
3. Problem: Spouses are more likely to fight if they have different spending habits.
Advice: Talk about how you each spend and save money.
4. Problem: Couples focus on pointing out each other’s faults.
Advice: Talk about how you feel rather than what your partner did. Also, try to let go
of needing to be right.
5. Problem: Partners forget to show appreciation for what they do for each other.
Advice: Make sure to let your spouse know that you are thankful for what he/she
does for you.
C Sample answers
I think the advice about boundaries is okay, but I would remind readers that
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boundaries are flexible and can change over time. Therefore, it is important to
communicate with your partner often about the limits of your relationship. Something
that made your partner upset in the past might not be such a big deal anymore.
Alternatively, your partner could be bothered by something that he or she did not care
about before.
D 1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
E Sample answers
I believe that setting boundaries is the most important issue. This issue involves
people outside of the relationship, and this can lead to conflicts and
misunderstandings. I feel this way because I once had a girlfriend who would discuss
all of our problems with her friends. We got into fights often because her friends made
fun of the things we talked about in private.

6 Listening
A • Case 1: boundaries
One partner is not respecting the boundaries set by the other.
• Case 2: money
The couple doesn’t agree on how money should be spent.
• Case 3: communication
The partners are criticizing each other for what the other did.
• Case 4: Focus
The woman is upset because the man is focusing on social media when they are
spending time together.
• Case 5: Appreciation
The woman is upset because she feels that the man does not appreciate how much
work she does.
B Sample answers
• Case 1
I think that the couple needs a serious conversation about setting limits on what
information they share with people outside of their relationship.
• Case 2
I think that the couple should come to a compromise on how they will handle money
in the future.
• Case 3
I think the couple should take turns expressing how they feel and listening to each
other.
• Case 4
I think the man needs to show his partner that he cares about her by writing a cute
love note or planning a date night.
• Case 5
I think the man should let the woman know how much he appreciates her hard work
and do the next batch of laundry without being asked.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
Another problem that couples might face is how to divide the chores and tasks of daily
life. One partner may be doing all of the shopping, cooking, cleaning, and other daily
tasks. This can lead to one partner being tired and feeling taken advantage of.
2 Sample answers
I think communication, appreciation and respect, favors and small sacrifices are the
most important factors in making a happy marriage. This is because these three
factors help understand and overcome differences.
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2B It’s broken!

1 Vocabulary
A Sample Answers
My laptop isn’t working right now. I spilled water on it a few days ago. I need to take it
to the repair shop.
B 1. cracked
2. chip
3. mold
4. flickering
5. peeling
6. discolored
7. leaking
8. clogged
9. torn
10. stain
C Sample answers
1. The curtains look faded. They need to be replaced.
2. There is a broken dish on the floor. It needs to be thrown away, and the floor needs
to be swept.
3. The countertop is scratched. It needs to be painted.
4. The oven is dented. I should call the customer service to figure out what to do with
it.
5. One of the stool’s legs is broken. The stool needs to be thrown away.
6. A cabinet door is hanging off its hinges. It should be nailed down.

2 Listening
A 1. Sally
Her shirt was stained. Her cell phone screen is broken. The heel of her shoe broke.
2. Mike and Olivia
The bathtub is discolored and has a big scratch. The paint and the tiles on the walls
are cracked.
B 1. Sally will have her shirt dry-cleaned tomorrow. She’ll have her phone’s screen fixed.
She threw her old shoes away and bought a new pair.
2. Mike and Olivia will have the bathtub replaced by a repairman. They will repaint the
walls themselves.

3 Grammar
A 1. dry-cleaned
2. fixed
3. replace
4. to look
B Sample answers
• Both get and have mean “make.”
• Structures:
have/get + object + past participle
get + someone + to infinitive
have + someone + the base form
C 1. get / to cut [have / cut]
2. get [have] / dry-cleaned
3. get [have] / dyed
4. get [have] / cleaned
D Sample answers
I have custom shirts made by a tailor. I have these shirts made at the tailor shop right
across the street from my house. I highly recommend this tailor because he makes
careful measurements of my body and uses high-quality fabric.

4 Speaking
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A Sample answers
1. I would try to solve the problem myself. I would search for the best way to remove
the stain.
2. I would immediately take it to a repair shop and have someone fix it.
3. I would probably throw it away and buy a new bag with the same design.
4. I’ve unclogged my bathroom sink several times before. So I know exactly what I
have to do. I should mix baking soda with vinegar and pour the mixture into the sink.
After a few minutes, whatever is clogging the sink should start to bubble up.
5. I would get a professional to look at it and clean the mold.
6. I would throw the old one away and buy a new one. It’s easy to replace it myself.
7. I would get the bumper replaced.
B Sample answers
1. It was a leather bag that tore.
2. It was my mom’s.
3. It happened at our home when I was pulling it out of the closet.
4. I felt very upset because it was my mom’s favorite bag.
5. I bought a special glue used for mending leather, and tried to glue the torn part.
6. I was able to glue the part that was torn, although I could still see that the bag was
torn and mended. Anyway, I quietly put it back in the closet. I’m not really sure if mom
knows about this, but she still uses the bag.

5 Reading
B Sample answers
I think kintsugi is a type of skill for repairing old things.
C 1–d
2–c
3–a
4–e
5–b
D 1. The pieces are glued together using lacquer.
2. Kintsugi is said to have originated in the late fifteenth-century in Japan.
3. Wabi-sabi is an idea that encourages people to value things such as rust, cracks,
and wrinkles because they show an object’s history.
4. Rikyu found the repairs made to the teapot magnificent.
5. Kintsugi says that our flaws and imperfections should be celebrated, not hidden.
E Sample answers
1. My coffee mug is chipped.
2. The pipe is rusted [rusty].
3. The mirror has a crack in it.
4. The cell phone is scratched.
5. The back door of the car has a (big) dent in it.

6 Listening
A Misaki
1. Misaki is talking about a teapot that belonged to her
grandmother.
2. She thought the teapot was even more beautiful after its repairs,
because it reminded her of how much she appreciated her
memories of and love for her grandmother.
Peter
1. Peter is talking about a restaurant in Paris which used kintsugi in
its interior decoration.
2. The interior design as a whole matched the cracked tiles covered
with gold-colored metal. He thought that the restaurant looked
very creative.
B I would try kintsugi to repair a ceramic figurine that I made last year. I made it
during a tour to my uncle’s ceramic arts studio, but it broke while I was moving to a
new home. I still have the pieces and I think kintsugi would make this object more
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special.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I feel that I have imperfections in my personality. Specifically, I am too passive and I
often don’t stand up for myself. Not only does this allow more aggressive people to
push me around, but it also prevents me from standing out at work and being given
promotions.
2 Sample answers
I do believe that our imperfections can have positive effects on our lives. For example,
although being passive has held me back at work, it has allowed me to develop deep
relationships with several caring friends. Because I am often thinking of others first, I
have earned the trust of many nice people.
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2C Skills for Writing—Using formal expressions

1 Reading & Speaking

A Sample answers
I was once dissatisfied with the service from my cell phone company. I called their
customer service department because my phone would often turn off on its own when
I was talking. They didn’t give me proper instructions for when and where to get it
fixed. They told me they would call back, but they never did. I was really frustrated. I
called them again and asked them to cancel my contract and refund the money I had
already paid them.
B 1. Sir or Madam
2. I am writing
3. June 18th
4. attached
5. look forward to
6. Sincerely
C 1. Marcus wants to complain about a product he purchased at The Pet Place.
2. He mentions that he has frequently bought the handmade pet treats sold at The Pet
Place.
3. They ate the treats on June 20th.
4. Both his dog and his cat began to vomit.
5. He requests that The Pet Place refund his veterinary bills and the money he spent
on the cat treats.
6. He attached copies of his receipt for the cat treats and copies of his veterinary bills.
D 1. I have reason to believe that this bag caused salmonella poisoning in my cat.
2. … and was informed that both animals were infected with salmonella.
3. … for a week prior to this, …
4. … my pets will make a full recovery.
5. I will not be purchasing food products from The Pet Place without confirmation that
they are safe and hygienic.
6. I am requesting that The Pet Place refund my expenses.

2 Writing
A Case 1:
Dear Mr. Wilson,
I am writing to you to ask that you address two issues with the apartment that I am
renting from you.
First, when I signed the rental agreement, you promised to provide a new dining table
and two chairs. I have been renting this apartment from you for five months, and I
would appreciate it if you would have the promised furniture delivered as soon as
possible.
Second, when I woke up this morning, I noticed that the faucet in the bathroom sink
was leaking. I would like you to send a repairman to the apartment to fix this problem.
Please let me know when you have made arrangements for the furniture to be
delivered and for the repairman to fix the bathroom sink.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Peter Rumsfeld
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Units 1&2 Review Test 1

Listening
A 1. a
2. a
3. c
4. a
B 1. c
2. c
3. c
C 1. travel with young kids
2. interests
3. (set) schedule
4. new experiences

Grammar
A 1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. b
B 1. a
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. c
7. c

Vocabulary
A 1. book
2. home
3. hand
4. sky
B 1. to
2. from
3. as
4. (-)
C 1. torn
2. stain
3. chip
4. leaking
5. clogged
D 1. have a lot in common
2. ended our relationship
3. argued a lot
4. bossing me around
5. have a crush on
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Unit 3
3A Listen and enjoy

1 Vocabulary
A 1. c
2. e
3. d
4. a
5. b
B 1. a fan of
2. get stuck in
3. read sheet music
4. sing karaoke
5. an arrangement for
6. write songs
7. have a particular taste
8. music streaming services
9. busking
10. play cover songs
C Sample answers
• I enjoy listening to music on my headphones while jogging or
doing other exercise.
• My friend writes music like Edwin. He writes his own songs, records them at home,
and then uploads them online for others to listen to.

2 Listening
A 1. Leon, the lead singer of a band named WALL
2. A fan uploaded a video of him performing on the street online.
3. Yes, because she asked him to autograph her microphone.
B 1. four people: Leon, Wayne, Alex, Luke
2. The band members went to the same high school. Leon asked Wayne and Alex to
start a band together. He was already thinking of starting a band with Luke.
3. They are preparing to release their first album, but a single is already available
online.

3 Grammar
A 1. if you knew
2. who posted
3. when we can listen
4. if you would autograph
B a→2
b→3
c→1
d→4
C 1. if you enjoy listening to music
2. when and where you listen to music
3. if you listen to music every day
4. what type of music you like best
D Sample conversation
A I don’t know if you enjoy listening to music.
B I do. I like rap music best. My favorite artist is Drake.
A Can you tell me when and where you listen to music?
B I listen to music in my car while I’m driving to work. I also listen to music while
studying. It helps me relax and focus.
A I wonder if you listen to music every day.
B I do listen to music every day. I don’t always listen to the same kind of music
though.
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A I want to know what type of music you like best.

B I like rap music best. But I also like pop music and jazz.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
1. Can you tell me what is most important to you when choosing music to listen to?
(lyrics, beat, voice, etc.)
2. I wonder if you like to listen to songs in foreign languages.
3. I’d like to know if you prefer fast songs or slow songs.
4. I wonder if you usually prefer remixes or the original versions of songs.
5. Can you tell me if you enjoy dancing along to music or just listening?
6. Could you tell me which you prefer listening to: the latest hits or older songs?
7. I’d like to know one song you have recently added to your playlist.
8. I wonder which you prefer: a playlist with various genres or with just one genre.
9. Can you tell me how much you are willing to pay to see your favorite musician
perform?
10. I wonder if there is a musician you would really like to meet in person.
A Sample answers
1. Lyrics are the most important to me when I choose songs to listen to. I like music
that delivers strong messages to its listeners.
2. I don’t really like to listen to songs in foreign languages because it’s hard for me to
understand the lyrics.
B Sample answers
• It seems that many of my classmates like fast songs rather than slow songs.
• Also, many people prefer dancing to music. Many were even willing to pay large
amounts of money for this kind of music.
• The three artists who I think would best match the tastes of my classmates are
Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, and Calvin Harris.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
Yes. I went to the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee. It was an amazing
experience. I camped out at the festival for three days and heard dozens of bands
play music from early in the morning to late in the evening.
B Tomorrowland is the world’s largest dance music festival.
C 1. You have to pre-register and create a personal account to buy ticket packages
online.
2. You can stay at DreamVille, the Tomorrowland campsite.
3. You can bring your own food or eat at the many stands and shops set up in
DreamVille.
4. Loose and light clothing is recommended, and you should not wear clothes that
express support for any political or social group.
5. Lockers are available for 6 Euros with a 5 Euro refundable deposit.
D 1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. T
7. F
E Sample answers
I think people love Tomorrowland because of the unique atmosphere of the festival. It
is more like a giant celebration than a normal music concert. People can feel like they
are entering a new world for a few days.

6 Listening
A Sample answers
If I had a ticket to Tomorrowland I would not attend. I don’t like dance music and I
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don’t like being in large crowds of people. I think being in that atmosphere for several
days would make me very uncomfortable.
B Steven
1. He attended Tomorrowland in 2015.
2. He is talking about the stage designs and the festival’s surroundings.
3. He thinks it was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Miranda
1. She went to Tomorrowland in 2017.
2. She is talking about staying at DreamVille.
3. She enjoyed everything, and wishes she could go again.
Lucy
1. She attended Tomorrowland for the first time in 2005, and she has been going
almost every year.
2. She is talking about the musical performers at the festival.
3. She felt lucky to see all of her favorite artists perform in the same place.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I think people go to concerts or music festivals because they feel more connected to
the music and the performers when they see and hear the artists perform in person.
Listening to music at home is also enjoyable, but it is clearly an indirect experience.
You can’t feel the live atmosphere.
2 Sample answers
My favorite genre of music is electronic music. For this type of festival, I would
recommend lots of lasers, flashing strobe lights, and giant dancing robots.
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3B Action!

1 Vocabulary
A 1–c
2–a
3–e
4–b
5–d
B Sample answers
1. There is a futuristic robot in this scene, so I think it will be a sci-fi movie.
2. There is a man kissing a woman in this scene, so I think this movie will be a
romance.
C 1. stars in / makes a cameo appearance
2. is dubbed in
3. has a plot twist
4. was shot in
5. is set in
6. is based on / received positive reviews

2 Listening
A Factor
D – actor/actress
R – genre
V – director
Movie
R – Keep On Keepin’ On
D – The Bridges of Madison County
V – Pan’s Labyrinth
B • Valerie likes Pan’s Labyrinth because the visuals create a terrifying reality and a dark
fantasy world. The film shows the director’s mastery of storytelling.
• Roy likes Keep On Keepin’ On because it is an uplifting true story. He feels that
people will be inspired by this movie.
• Denise likes The Bridges of Madison County because it first got her interested in her
favorite actress. She likes the actress' acting in the movie.

3 Grammar
A 1. least favorite
2. as interesting as
3. stronger / more powerful
4. the greatest
B Sample answers
1. The speaker usually prefers other genres.
2. The speaker thinks reality is more interesting than fiction.
3. The speaker is comparing true stories and fiction. He/She thinks true stories often
have a stronger and more powerful impact on people.
4. The speaker thinks she is the best actress who ever lived.
C 1. The sequel was not as interesting as the first movie.
2. This was one of the hardest movies to watch.
3. I think he/she is the greatest actor in the world.
4. The movie was more fun than I had expected.
5. He/She is the greatest director of all time.
D Sample answers
1. Iron Man 2 was not as interesting as the first movie.
2. Hotel Rwanda was one of the hardest movies to watch.
3. I think Daniel Day Lewis is the greatest actor in the world.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
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1. I think The Lord of the Rings is a movie that everyone should watch because it is an
exciting movie that also has a deep message about fighting for what we believe is
right.
2. Home Alone is a movie I have seen several times because my family watches it
every Christmas.
B Sample answers
1. I love watching The Lord of the Rings. It is one of my favorite movies of all time. All
aspects of the movie are outstanding. The story is timeless, the images are fantastic,
and the music is superb.
2. The movie is an action-adventure movie.
3. It is based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien.
4. It is set in the fictional realm of Middle-earth.
5. The lead role of Frodo Baggins is played by Elijah Wood.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I think the article will be about some vacation spots which actually appear in famous
movies.
B 1. Spirited Away is set in Japan and the spirit world. It is believed that the movie was
based on a location in Taiwan: Jiufen.
2. Vicky Cristina Barcelona is set in Barcelona, Spain. It was filmed in that city.
3. The Hobbit is set in fictional Middle-earth. It was actually filmed in New Zealand.
4. Pirates of the Caribbean is set in the Caribbean Sea. It was filmed in Australia.
C 1. Two girls take a trip in the movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona. They go with a man
named Juan Antonio.
2. A girl works in a large bathhouse in the movie Spirited Away.
3. A man searches for the trident of Poseidon in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
The trident is a magical item that breaks curses and gives its possessor control of the
sea.
4. You can see Gaudi’s Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia in the movie Vicky Cristina
Barcelona.
5. In The Hobbit, dwarves try to take back their kingdom, which was taken from them
by a dragon.
6. You can see lots of lanterns and stairs in the movie Spirited Away.
7. In The Hobbit, the main character is not a human. He is a hobbit.
D Sample answers
I have seen The Hobbit several times. I would like to visit the area near Matamata
which was used for the location of Hobbiton. This area looks so magical and beautiful
in the movie. I would like to walk in that scenery in real life.

6 Listening
A According to her, a location scout finds a place that fits the movie’s story. She also
needs to be a good negotiator because she needs to get permission from property
owners before they can film there.
B When a movie is set in a real place, she goes to that location and walks everywhere to
see which places best fit the movie. If it is set in an imaginary place, she imagines the
place first and does research to find some locations that match her vision.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I would like to visit Tokyo after seeing it in a movie. The movie was called Lost in
Translation. There were many scenes shot in Tokyo, but my favorite scenes were from
the restaurants and karaoke bars in the downtown area.
2 Sample answers
I would recommend the Adirondack Mountains as a movie location for scenes that
require a peaceful setting.
3 Sample answers
I once visited a café that appeared in a movie. I think that this is an interesting way to
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try new things because we can get to have unusual experiences.

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3C Skills for Writing—A movie review

1 Reading
A Sample answers
I usually don’t read reviews before I see a movie. I feel that every critic judges
differently, and I don’t want their opinions to determine what movies I watch.
B • Gail Perkins liked the camerawork. She was also touched by the characters’ passion
for their dreams.
• Randall Walker liked all the songs and dances. He thinks the lead actors were well
cast.
• Julia Ping didn’t like the ending because she thought it was pretty cliché.
• Mark Hobin liked the lead actors’ acting, singing, and dancing.
C • Gail Perkins
It – the camerawork / This – La La Land
• Randall Walker
it – La La Land / It – La La Land / They – the songs /
They – the actors
• Julia Ping
it – La La Land / it – the ending / it – the ending
• Mark Hobin
it – La La Land / Their – the actors’ / them – the actors /
This – La La Land

2 Reading & Writing

A Sample answers
When I read a review, I expect to learn about the genre of the movie. I also expect to
learn who the cast and the director are. Then, I expect to get an overall opinion of how
enjoyable the movie was to watch.
B 1. The movie is a musical directed by Damien Chazelle. It is set in Los Angeles. The
lead actors are Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
2. The second paragraph of the review focuses mostly on the characters and the
storyline of the movie.
3. The writer thoroughly enjoyed the movie and thinks it deserves a positive review.
The writer recommends this movie because of its artistic directing, good acting, and
beautiful stories about Hollywood.
C Mia and Sebastian’s – their
Mia – She
Sebastian – He
love – it
Chazelle’s – His
The movie’s opening scene – It
Damien Chazelle – He
La La Land – it
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Unit 4
4A Let me explain

1 Vocabulary
A 1. judge – e) to form an opinion about
2. agree – f ) to have the same opinion
3. available – c) easy or possible to get or use
4. obey – a) to follow the orders of
5. responsible – i) reliable and trustworthy
6. logical – b) reasonable; using good judgment
7. polite – g) having or showing good manners
8. appropriate – j) suitable or fit
9. understand – d) to know the meaning of
10. mature – h) having the mentality of an adult
B 1. misjudge
2. disagree
3. unavailable
4. disobey
5. irresponsible
6. illogical
7. impolite
8. inappropriate
9. misunderstand
10. immature
B Sample answers
They are all negative prefixes. They change the meaning of the word into its opposite
or give the word a negative connotation.
C 1. unavailable
2. misunderstand
3. misjudge
4. irresponsible
5. impolite
6. disobey
7. immature
8. illogical
9. inappropriate
10. disagree

2 Listening
A 1. Amy and Victoria were planning to go on a trip together.
2. It was canceled because Victoria said she couldn’t go. She said she was too busy.
3. Amy saw a picture of Victoria and her boyfriend at a resort last week, and that
made her think that Victoria was lying.
B 1. Victoria thinks Amy is mad at her because Amy hasn’t talked to her ever since they
met at the café.
2. She had to work the whole time she was at a resort with her boyfriend last
weekend.
3. Victoria is worried that Amy might have thought she didn’t care much about their
friendship.
C Sample conversation
V=Victoria, A=Amy
V Amy, I’m really sorry about the trip. Can we talk about it?
A Yes. I’m glad you asked. Tell me what really happened.
V You must have been upset with me for canceling our trip. I can understand why you
might feel that way. But I think you misunderstood me.
A I was actually very disappointed. I felt like you didn’t value our friendship as much
as you value work or other people.
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V No, Amy. I’m sorry I didn’t explain everything in more detail. I’ve actually been very
busy with work. I did plan a trip with Pete, and we went to a resort. But I ended up
working for two days there. I didn’t want to do the same during our trip.
A Oh… I didn’t know about that. I’m sorry for being so stubborn. I should have been
more understanding. Let’s postpone our trip until later.

3 Grammar
A 1. couldn’t have been
2. might have thought
3. must have made
B a–3
b–2
c–1
C 1. couldn’t have
2. might have
3. could have
4. must have

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
1. Irma might have left home in a hurry. She could have cut her finger. She must have
forgotten to turn the stove off.
2. Both George and Ethel might have wanted to choose a TV show to watch. She could
have been mad at him because of his outfit. George might have started enjoying hip-
hop music at some point of time. This could have made Ethel upset.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
People with dyslexia could have difficulty reading text, including books, signs, memos,
directions, etc.
B 1. T
2. F
3. F
C 1. Beatrice Davenport is the founder of the Davenport Center for Understanding
Dyslexia.
2. She found out that her son had dyslexia when he had trouble learning to read after
starting school. Her friend suggested that he might have dyslexia.
3. She says that some students have above-average IQs with exceptional problem
solving skills, while other students have average or below average IQs, just like any
group.
4. Dyslexic students can get discouraged because their classmates make fun of them
and their teachers might misjudge them.
5. She suggests that schools find teaching and testing methods that aren’t text-based.
She also suggests that schools communicate with parents about how to give their
children the best chance of success.

6 Listening
1. Cole is a (sci-fi) writer.
2. Some people might have assumed that Cole couldn’t have done enough reading
and writing to be a good writer.
3. Cole overcame his difficulties by memorizing the things he heard as a whole,
memorizing all of the spellings, and practicing more than any of his classmates.
4. Cole believes that dyslexia helped him become a more unique sci-fi writer because
he visualizes everything he writes first and thinks of the words later.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I moved to a different country when I was young. Because I couldn’t speak the
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language that the other kids spoke at school, many of them treated me like I was a
baby. They might have assumed that I wasn’t intelligent enough to express my
opinions at first.
2 Sample answers
I think it’s hard to overcome difficulties when you are all alone. It’s best to get support
from people who really care about you.
4B Getting it right

1 Vocabulary
A Sample answers
• stereotypes – assumptions about people
• prejudice – a feeling of dislike towards someone only because of his/her appearance
or identity
B 1. sensible – d) practical and realistic
2. judgmental – g) overcritical
3. sympathetic – j) understanding
4. suspicious – e) distrustful
5. timid – i) lacking courage and confidence
6. rude – b) harsh
7. supportive – c) encouraging and helpful
8. conventional – f ) traditional
9. rebellious – a) resisting authority, control, or social standards
10. pessimistic – h) having a negative view of life
C Sample answers
I would like to borrow the “male nurse” living book. I would like to know how he
responds to people who do not rely on his treatment just because he is a man.

2 Listening
A age / gender
B 1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
C Sample answers
I think my grandfather would be a popular living book. He fought in Europe during
World War II, and he has many stories about living through that historic event.

3 Grammar
A 1. hadn’t spotted / wouldn’t have started
2. had been discouraged / listened / would have quit
B Sample answers
The first part of the sentence introduced by “if” is the hypothetical situation, the
second part expresses the possible outcome.
C 2. If I had not been overweight when I was young, people would have been nice to me.
3. If I’d been wearing nice clothes, I would have been allowed into the restaurant.
4. If I had not been a woman, my parents would have been supportive of my dreams.
5. If I had gone to college, I would have many job opportunities.
D Sample answers
No. I don’t think situation number 4 is realistic in today’s world. It could differ from
culture to culture. But in my country, most women are educated equally, and have
equal chances of pursuing their career goals.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
The statement that “Girls like pink” is one of the most common stereotypes in my
country. It could actually be misleading in many situations.
B Sample answers
1. Racism
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2. Once when I was a teenager, I left my house keys in my gym locker. I realized I
couldn’t get into my house when I got home. As a result, I tried to get in through my
bedroom window. My neighbor saw me and called the police. She told them someone
who didn’t belong in the neighborhood was trying to break into the house. Our family
was the only minority family on the block, and she didn’t realize that I was her
neighbor. Soon, the police arrived and put me under arrest. When my neighbor
realized it was me, she was shocked and embarrassed. I asked her how she couldn’t
recognize me after all of the neighborhood events her family and mine had attended
together. She responded by saying that she was just trying to make sure no one was
trying to steal from my family’s house.
3. If I had knocked on her door to let her know about my keys, she wouldn’t have
thought I was a burglar.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
The woman seems to be a hairdresser, since she is styling someone else’s hair.
B Carolina Contreras is a hair salon owner. The Dominican Republic has Eurocentric
beauty standards, which include having straight hair. She does not agree with this
standard of beauty because she thinks that it prevents women from being proud of
who they really are.
C 1. She cut off her chemically straightened hair and let her natural curls grow.
2. She started a blog because she wanted to help Dominican women who wanted to
go natural but didn’t know how to style and care for their naturally curly hair.
3. She ended up opening a salon because her blog gained tremendous popularity.
4. Aside from giving people great hairstyles, the mission of Miss Rizos is to teach black
women to love the bodies they were born with.
5. When she first grew her curls, people around her didn’t want her to “look African.”
She also experienced discrimination in public, when a guard told Contreras and her
friends that their hair was inappropriate.
D 1. eradicate
2. expand
3. repercussions
E Sample answers
In my country, women are expected to be very thin. Women feel that they must be
much thinner than what is normal or healthy to be beautiful.

6 Listening
A 1. how to accept her natural hair and make it look stylish
2. were judgmental and sarcastic at first / love her soft and glamorous curls
3. straighten their hair / figure out how to care for their curly hair
B Sample answers
I think it’s important for them to keep their hair natural because keeping their hair
natural is a way for them to accept who they are and to show that they are naturally
beautiful.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I wanted to change my eyes. My eyes are small, but I want big eyes like models and
movie stars. The story of Miss Rizos helps me see that I am beautiful the way that I
am and that I don’t really have to change looks.
2 Sample answers
In my society, it is considered inappropriate for women to participate in combat sports
like boxing. However, I am a huge fan of the sport, and I am training every day to
become a female boxer.
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4C Skills for Writing—A biography

1 Reading
A 1. while
2. until
3. since
4. once [when]
5. as soon as [when]
6. before [as soon as]
7. when [after]
8. after
B When / As soon as/ while / Later / While / During / When / when
C 1. When she was nine, her father left the family, leaving her mother to raise the
children alone, and she completed primary school while looking after her younger
siblings.
2. While working as a beautician, she often read news articles about World War I
pilots, which sparked her interest in aviation.
3. She went to France to attend flight school because she was not allowed to attend
flight school in the United States due to racial and gender discrimination.
4. She died on April 30, 1926 when her plane malfunctioned and crashed.
D Sample answers
I am impressed by Bessie Coleman’s passion and efforts. It’s amazing to know that
she taught herself French and moved to France to attend flight school. I think Bessie
Coleman was able to overcome hardships and prejudice by having clear goals that she
constantly focused on.

2 Writing
A Sample information
1919 enrolls at Columbia University
1921 completes flying lessons; buys her first plane
1928 Jun 18 becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic as an air passenger
1929 Aug 13-20 participates in the first women’s air derby
1932 Aug 25 becomes the first woman to fly coast-to-coast across the US
1935 Jan 11 becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California
1935 Apr 19 becomes the first person to fly solo from Los Angeles to Mexico City
1937 Jul 19 the search for Earhart and Noonan is called off
1939 legally declared dead
B Sample writing
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas, USA. As a young adult,
she decided to pursue a medical career. She studied at Columbia University in 1919
and planned to study medicine. But then she took her first plane ride in 1920 and
decided to become a pilot.
In 1921, Earhart began flying lessons and soon bought her first airplane. As soon as
she received her pilot’s license, she set a record for the highest flight by a female
pilot. After this, she continued to set records, becoming the first woman to cross the
Atlantic Ocean as an air passenger in 1928 and participating in the first women’s air
derby in 1929.
On May 21, 1932, she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. She went on
to become the first woman to fly across the US in 1932. She also became the first
person to fly from Hawaii to California in January, 1935, and the first person to fly from
Los Angeles to Mexico City in April of the same year.
After these accomplishments, Earhart decided to try a flight around the world. Her first
attempt was in March of 1937. It was cancelled because her plane got damaged. She
began again on June 1 of that year with a navigator named Fred Noonan. On July 2,
1937, however, Earhart’s plane disappeared near Howland Island in the Pacific. The US
government began to search for Earhart and Noonan, but the search was called off on
July 19. She was legally declared dead in 1939.
Amelia Earhart was an inspirational woman.
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Units 3&4 Review Test 2

Listening
A 1. b
2. b
3. c
4. c
B 1. e
2. a
3. b
C 1. beauty standards
2. natural curly hair
3. salon
4. rude comments
5. challenge

Grammar
A 1. tell me how to get
2. get my computer fixed
3. If Sam had had enough time
4. must have happened
5. couldn’t have called
B 1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. a

Vocabulary
A 1. misjudge
2. irresponsible
3. illogical
4. immature
5. impolite
6. inappropriate
B 1. (t)imid
2. (r)ebellious
3. (s)upportive
4. (p)essimistic
C 1. plot twist
2. lead role
3. review
4. cameo
D 1. sing karaoke
2. busking
3. arrangement
4. plays cover songs
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Unit 5
5A Looking for a job

1 Vocabulary
A Sample answers
Aerospace engineer, automotive engineer, and mechanical engineer are some jobs I
want to search for on job search sites.
B 1. editor
2. civil engineer
3. plumber
4. interpreter
5. pediatrician
6. psychiatrist
7. financial analyst
8. attorney
9. sales associate
10. cartographer

2 Listening
A 1. Albert
major: criminal law / desired job: defense attorney
2. Tatiana
major: farm management / desired job: farmer
3. Oleg
major: Arabic language and culture / desired job: interpreter
4. Lena
major: business / desired job: writer
B 1. Oleg; because interpreters can work for almost anyone
2. Lena; because studying business gave her ideas of some interesting themes to
write about
3. Albert; at a law firm
4. Tatiana; to run her family’s farm when her dad retires

3 Grammar
A 1. will have graduated
2. will have worked
3. will be doing
4. will be writing
B Sample answers
• I’ll work in healthcare.: The speaker is saying what he/she plans to do in the future.
• I’ll be working in healthcare.: The speaker is saying that he/she will be working in
the healthcare field continuously at a certain time in the future.
• I’ll work for my dad.: The speaker is saying what he/she plans to do in the future.
• I’ll have worked for my dad (for ten years).: The speaker is saying that he/she will
work for his/her dad and will continue to work, and it will be for ten years by a certain
time in the future.
C 1. be doing
2. have stopped / be learning
3. have disappeared
D Sample answers
1. I do believe that more people will be doing most of their work from home in five
years because technology allows people to connect and work together over the
internet. This will allow companies to hire talented people from all over the world.
2. I don’t believe that students will stop learning foreign languages in ten years.
Although skills like coding will become more important, learning a foreign language
has many benefits, such as improving memory and expanding creativity.
3. I don’t believe that jobs like telemarketing and teaching will have disappeared in 30
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years. Although robots and other kinds of artificial intelligence are becoming more
advanced, there are certain jobs they cannot do. Telemarketers have to convince
people to buy a product, while teachers must understand the learning needs of
different kinds of students. These tasks are too complex to be replaced by robots.

4 Speaking
B Sample answers

C Sample answers
Teacher is the most logical job for me. I gave higher scores for type of work and work
hours, and I gave the lowest score for good company culture. This is because I like
being in academic settings, and teachers have regular schedules and a lot of vacation
time. The only downside is the company culture because schools are often inefficient
and teachers don’t get much support from their supervisors.

5 Listening
A Sample answers
I do not like math. I was never interested in it enough to study it enthusiastically. It
was the only subject that I needed extra help with from my teachers.
B 1. The two math majors offered are mathematical economics and mathematics.
2. Mathematical economics has to do with statistics and analyzing strategies. The
speaker recommends combining mathematics with a second program.
3. The speaker suggests that unsure students should just pick one major and start
with it. If they are unhappy with their choice, they can change it later.
C M – computer programmer
ME – business analyst
M – accountant
ME – economist
M – math teacher

6 Reading
B Sample answers
• Maia Abbott has a tape measure around her neck and there is a mannequin in the
background, so I think she is a fashion designer.
• Richard Snelling is wearing a baseball cap and is standing on what looks like a
baseball field, so I think he is a coach.
• Clara Lesley is drawing something, so I think she is an artist.
C Maia Abbott
1. She is a fashion designer.
2. She uses algebra, geometry, and calculus when designing clothes.
3. She must calculate proportions. She must add or subtract fabric to make garments
fit well in various sizes. She must calculate the amount of fabric and other
components she needs to fulfill her orders. She must keep track of all financial
numbers so that she can become a profitable designer.
Richard Snelling
1. He is the assistant general manager of a baseball team.
2. He uses statistics to determine his team’s strategy.
3. He collects data on everything that happens during his team’s games. He uses this
data to assess every player’s performance and value. This helps his team decide
which players should be kept, traded, or brought in from other teams.
Clara Lesley
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1. She is a special-effects artist.

2. She uses high-level math such as analytic geometry.
3. She uses math to operate software that helps artists mimic physical movement. Her
ability to do high-level calculations herself allows her to create extraordinary images
that computer software alone cannot generate.
D Sample answers
One other career that requires mathematical knowledge is accounting. An accountant
deals with financial information about businesses and corporations. So it is essential
for an accountant to have a good understanding of numbers and mathematics.
D Sample answers
Since I want to become a composer, subjects related to music composition and music
theory seem essential to me.
D Sample answers
I gained many things from school that I didn’t expect. As a member of the drama club, I
learned to cooperate with others. I learned to play the trumpet in band, which I still play
sometimes. And most importantly, I made many life-long friends.
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5B Work life

1 Vocabulary
A 1. get promoted
2. quit
3. retire
4. maternity leave
5. a pay cut
6. a raise
7. set up
8. get fired
9. take a day off
10. in charge of
11. work overtime
12. work night shifts
B Sample answers
• My brother has increased the profits of his store for three straight years, so he will
be promoted to general manager soon.
• My cousin is unhappy at the company he is currently working at. He will quit next
month and find a similar job with a new company.

2 Listening
A 1. Sandra is an event planner.
2. Aileen is an aromatherapist.
3. Zack is a cartographer or GIS developer.
B Sandra
1. She began planning events for family and friends. She then decided to apply for a
paid position as an assistant event planner.
2. She organizes large events by choosing the location, planning the transportation,
ordering food and drinks, and choosing dynamic activities.
3. She enjoys the excitement of planning large events.
Aileen
1. She took a break from work to learn about aromatherapy. She enjoyed it so much
that she decided to create her own business.
2. She massages patients with scented oils to improve their mental health. She also
informs them of what aromatherapy can and can’t do for their health, and helps them
find proper treatment when needed.
3. She enjoys seeing her work improve her patients’ moods immediately.
Zack
1. He studied geographic information systems and then worked as a cartographer for
his city’s government.
2. He creates and edits maps. As cities change, he inputs new data into their system
to keep the maps up to date.
3. He enjoys his job because the work he does is actually helpful to people. He also
enjoys the great working conditions and the high pay.

3 Grammar
A 1. Planning a successful event
2. One problem I have
3. The best thing about my job
4. What I enjoy the most here
B 1. Planning a successful event involves coordination with many different kinds of
businesses.
2. One problem I have is that I work overtime fairly often.
3. The best thing about my job is seeing how aromatherapy can improve my patients’
moods immediately.
4. What I enjoy the most here is the fantastic working conditions.
C 1–c
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2–b
3–a
4–d
D Sample answers
1. Having a full-time job means that I will have less time for my hobbies.
2. Some things I miss about my student life are hanging out with my friends and having
lots of free time.
3. The best way to spend my first paycheck is to invite my significant other to an
expensive dinner.
4. What I want to do most on my holiday is explore my city and discover new and
interesting places to hang out.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
• I think Tyler quit his job because he wanted to help people in need. He will probably
work for charity or take part in other volunteer programs.
• Christine probably quit her job because she wanted to travel. She will probably
travel the world.
• Raymond probably quit his job because of his health problems. He will probably rest
to recover.
• I think Judy quit her job because she needed to improve her ability. I think she will
study.
• Edward probably quit his job because he needed family time with his son. He will
probably go on paternity leave.
B 1. Tyler is working on the storybook project full-time.
2. Christine is still traveling.
3. Raymond is back to work.
4. Judy finished her master’s degree and found a new job in a university publishing
department.
5. Edward is taking care of his son at home, and thinking of quitting his job.
C Sample answers
• A mid-career break would allow people to evaluate their situation in life and make
changes to their career which would eventually make them happier.
• Taking a break could cause a person to miss out on promotions as well as deplete
their savings.
C Sample answers
If I could take a mid-career break, I would. After I have substantial savings, I would like
to take a two year break and pursue a master’s degree in a totally different field.

5 Reading
A 1. The writer had unrealistic expectations about the future when he/she was in his/her
final semester of undergraduate study.
2. The writer believed that his/her hard work as a student was about to pay off as
he/she entered an exciting career in his/her chosen field.
3. The rest of the article will be about what the writer learned from his/her job after
college.
B • Hugo did not have much experience on team projects and did not know he had to
collaborate on projects with diverse team members with varying personalities.
• Edith found that her life became much busier after leaving college and taking her
first job.
• Juliet thought her trial and error would be understood since she was new. But the
reality was that she just had to work overtime to complete her work on time.
• Jan thought he would finally start an exciting career. But he actually spent his whole
day photocopying things.
• Greg thought careers directly related to his major were the only options for him. But
in reality, he could work in a totally different field, like for an international gaming
company.
C 1. insufficient
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2. working people / students

3. professional
4. entry-level
5. major
C Sample answers
I agree that what graduates learn in school is usually insufficient for a successful work
life. But I don’t think the point of school is only to train graduates to do specific jobs.
Different companies have different expectations, even when it comes to the same
jobs. Graduates will have to adapt no matter how well prepared they are.

6 Listening
A 1. Juan is studying medicine. After he graduates, he plans to be a surgeon.
2. He regrets not studying English more seriously.
B 1. He needs to take care of his health so that he can complete surgeries that last ten
hours or longer.
He needs good interpersonal communication skills because his job requires him to
interact with patients on a sincere and personal level.
2. He feels that he did have a difficult transition from being an ordinary student to
being a professional surgeon because the things that he learned in school did not
prepare him for everything he needed to be a surgeon.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I feel that I am not well-prepared for my future career. I have a lot of knowledge in my
field, but I have not developed the practical skills that I will need to be successful in
the workplace.
2 Sample answers
I think people worry about whether or not they will be able to adjust well, get along
with coworkers, and perform well in their positions. I would try to find a more
experienced coworker who is willing to give me advice.
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5C Skills for Writing & Speaking—A cover letter / A job interview

1 Reading & Writing

A Sample answers
The summer webpage developer Internship is a better match for John because this
internship will allow him to use the knowledge he has learned while studying at his
university.
B Dear Mr. Williams,
I’m writing to apply for the summer webpage developer internship at TeachTech
online.
I believe I would be a good fit for this position. I’m majoring in computer science at
Belfort University. I can use JavaScript and C. I have a good understanding of
educational website development.
Last summer, I helped the Kalvin Jr. High computer department develop a website for
playing math games. Attached, please find my résumé.
I admire the work that TeachTech has done for many schools, and I would love to work
for you. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn from experienced developers.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
John Curtis
C Sample writing
Dear Edith Klein,
I’m writing to apply for the counselor position at Tech for Kids.
I believe I would be a good fit for this position. I have been interested in programming
for several years, and I’m majoring in computer science at Belfort University. I can use
JavaScript and C.
Last summer, I helped the Kalvin Jr. High computer department develop a website for
playing math games. I also have experience working with students. I have worked as a
teaching assistant for an afterschool computer class at Kalvin Jr. High. Attached,
please find my résumé.
I admire the work that Tech for Kids is doing to provide educational programs to so
many students, and I would love to work for you.
I would appreciate the opportunity to learn from experienced educators.
Best regards,
John Curtis

2 Listening & Speaking

A Sample answers
I have been to a job interview. I was asked why I wanted to work for that company. I
was also asked why I thought I would be successful at that job.
B 1–e
2–a
3–d
4–b
5–c
C Sample answers
• Arrive on time and try to appear relaxed.
• Research the company you are interviewing with so that you understand its history
and the type of work the company does.
D I Hello, Mr. Curtis. How are you?
J I’m doing great, thanks.
I Good. Let’s get started then. Why are you interested in this job?
J The main reason is that I enjoy developing online platforms for educational use.
I What kind of experience do you have in this field?
J I have experience developing websites for online learning materials. I helped
develop a website for playing math games. I’m familiar with JavaScript and C.
I What qualities do you think someone needs to do this job?
J Er… Um… Well…(→ short pause) I think a good candidate for this job should be
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willing to make suggestions but also listen to others.

I Do you know how to use Webseeds?
J What? (→ I’m sorry, could you repeat that name?)
I Webseeds. It’s a tool we use. Have you used it before?
J Um… No. I’m sorry. (→ I’m afraid not. I haven’t used it before, but I’m a fast
learner.)
I That’s not a problem. We can teach you. When would you be able to start work?
J Um… Well…(→ I have to check my schedule for the exact date, but) I can start
at the beginning of next month.
I Great. I think that covers everything. Do you have any questions?
J No. (→ Yes, I do. What is the dress code here?
I There aren’t any particular rules about how you should dress. You can wear
whatever is comfortable. Any other questions?
J No. Thanks for the answer.
I Good.) Well, it’s been nice meeting you. We’ll contact you by the end of this week.
J Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Unit 6
6A Rules for life

1 Vocabulary
A 1. get to know – j) spend time with and learn about
2. get around to – d) find time for
3. get away with – i) do something without being caught
4. get the feeling – e) begin thinking
5. get rid of – b) throw away
6. get by – a) manage to live
7. get back at – c) take revenge on
8. get over – h) accept and stop thinking about
9. get behind – g) fail to do work on time
10. get off – f ) leave work
B Sample answers
My rule for life is to treat others the way that I want to be treated. This rule is a good
idea because it makes me act in a respectable way towards others.

2 Listening
A 1. The rule that Kim is talking about is “Be understanding and forgiving.” She does not
agree with this rule completely. She feels that being too forgiving can be misleading.
2. The rule that Noah is talking about is “Honesty is the best policy.” He does not
completely agree with this rule. He thinks that sometimes it is better to tell a small
lie.
B Kim
1. Cathy used to be late for everything.
2. She didn’t want to risk ruining the day or their friendship.
3. Cathy didn’t know anything about it until Kim got mad at her. Sheapologized and
promised not to be late again.
Noah
1. Noah’s parents didn’t think Noah could do anything on his own.
2. His mom was thinking of visiting him to cook a proper meal for him.
3. He regretted telling his mom that he was living off of instant food.
C Sample answers
I disagree with the rule for life that says “Honesty is the best policy.” My boyfriend
asked me to help him plan a trip, but I wanted to go shopping with my friends. So I
just told him I felt like going shopping with my friends because I didn’t want to lie to
him about such small things. Later, he told me that the fact that I preferred to spend
more time with my friends than him hurt his feelings.

3 Grammar
A 1. ruining
2. to be
3. to hear
4. realize
5. to call
6. having said
B 1. gerunds
2. infinitives
3. infinitives
4. infinitives without to
5. infinitives
6. gerunds
C 1. having eaten / having slept / having watched
2. to be
3. to make
4. ruin
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5. to be / interfere
D Sample answers
• I don’t agree with rule number one. It’s better for me not to eat, sleep, or watch TV
too much. I think it is a very lazy way of spending my time.
• My Own Rule: Focus as much energy on the happiness of the people you love as you
do on yourself.

4 Speaking
B Sample answers
Jonathan was not close to me but he helped me when I was in need. I had just moved
to a new town, and I was suddenly asked to leave the apartment I was staying at. I
barely knew Jonathan, but he let me stay at his home while I searched for a new
apartment.
C Sample answers
Be willing to help in times of need. Good friends try to think of each other’s needs
first, and offer to help when they see their friends struggling.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I know the saying “Every cloud has a silver lining.” It means that every bad event has
a hopeful side to it, even though it may not show immediately.
B Sample answers
1. I am familiar with the situations mentioned. I often feel that unlucky events happen
at the worst time. For example, when I’m driving in a lane and the traffic gets bad, I
shift to an empty lane. Without exception, the lane I shifted to ends up having more
traffic.
2. When something can either have a positive or a negative outcome, it always has a
negative outcome for me.
C The first factor is probability. Whether events are good or bad, they are bound to be
clustered together rather than spread out uniformly. The second factor is perception.
We don’t give much thought to things when they are going well, but when things go
wrong we tend to look for reasons.
D 1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
E Sample answers
• I agree with “The other line always moves faster.” This happens to me at the cashier
whenever I go shopping.
• My rule is, “If everything is going well, you are doing something wrong.”

6 Listening
A √ His flight was overbooked.
√ It rained when he went to see the Statue of Liberty.
√ He saw his favorite actress in the lobby.
B 1. lemonade
2. milk
3. done
4. cloud
C 1. It means that we should find a way to make the best out of a bad situation.
2. It means that we shouldn’t regret something that has already happened and cannot
be changed.
3. It means that something has already happened and there is nothing that can be
done.
4. It means that there is always a bright side to every unfortunate or unlucky event.

Over to You
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2 Sample answers
I feel that I am a lucky person. My luckiest experience was winning $3000 in a casino.
3 Sample answers
I agree with this statement. We determine whether or not our life and our experiences
are positive by how we think about our experiences.
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6B A better place to live

1 Vocabulary
A 1. limit
2. permitted
3. against the law
4. by law
5. mandatory
6. break the law
7. change the law
8. restrict
9. recommended
10. prohibited
B Sample answers
In my country, there is a law prohibiting drinking in public areas.

2 Listening
A √ signs
B Kate
1. Thailand
2. the sign that says visitors must be properly dressed
3. She feels that the rule is a good way for visitors to show respect to the sacred
temple.
Tommy, Petra
1. Singapore
2. the signs that say you’re allowed to eat or drink only in designated areas / the signs
that list fines
3. They think that the rules are good because they keep the city safe and clean.

3 Grammar
A 1. must
2. were not allowed
3. had to
4. shouldn’t
B 1. can – permission
2. must – obligation
3. must not – prohibition
4. had to – obligation
C 1. could / must
2. had to / don’t have to
3. have to

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
1. The city could make a law that would fine drivers for speeding through large
puddles on rainy days.
2. The city needs a new law that limits weekly working hours.
3. The city must install more trash cans and fine people who litter.
4. There should be a law that says at least one new public facility should be opened
every year.
5. A law that says pets must be caged or fastened into their seats is necessary.
B 1. She suggests a fine for drivers who splash water, and she also suggests restricting
driving speeds on wet roads.
2. She suggests a law that limits working hours. If a company exceeds the limit, it
should be shut down for a month.
3. He suggests a new law requiring the city to install a certain number of trash cans.
He also suggests the punishment for littering should be ten hours of community
service picking up trash.
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4. He suggests a law stating that tax money must be used for certain public purposes.
The penalty for noncompliance should be forcing the mayor to resign.
5. She suggests a new law that requires people to safely restrain animals inside
vehicles. The suggested penalty is a heavy fine.
C Sample answers
1. One of the problems in my town is that people don’t keep their dogs on leashes
while walking with them in public.
2. There are currently some signs that warn pet owners to keep their pets on leashes,
but there is no penalty for not doing so. I think people should at least be fined for not
keeping their pets on leashes.
3. I would create a law which says that pet owners get a $500 fine for walking their
dog in public without a leash.

5 Listening
A 1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
B 1. an elderly Catholic bishop who is known for his kindness and generosity
2. No one will serve Jean Valjean because he is a known criminal.
3. in the bishop’s home

6 Reading
A 1. Myriel’s silverware. He then climbs out of the window and runs away.
2. The police bring Valjean to Myriel’s house. Valjean was caught with the silverware.
3. Myriel tells the police that he gave Valjean the silverware and that Valjean was also
supposed to take the silver candlesticks.
4. Myriel tells Valjean that his life has been saved and asks that he be an honest man
from then.
B Sample answers
I don’t think that Myriel did the right thing. Myriel could have allowed a criminal to go
free and harm many other innocent people.
C 1. a young boy named Little Gervais
2. a coin
3. He thinks about his past. He thinks about his time in jail and his release. He thinks
about meeting the bishop and stealing from the child.
4. Valjean vows to change his ways and become a better person.
D Sample answers
I think it’s because he failed to become a better person, even after Myriel gave him a
chance to change his ways.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
Recently, someone stole my wallet from my bag while I was riding on the subway. I
have not forgiven this person because stealing should not be justified.
2 Sample answers
I believe that love and compassion have the ability to change someone’s heart.
However, laws and punishments are more effective at preventing bad people from
committing crimes.
3 Sample answers
I think that Valjean was not fully responsible for stealing the loaf of bread. In the time
he was living in, many people lived in poverty for unfair reasons. I think his crime was
petty compared to the corruption going on in the society around him.
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6C Skills for Writing—An opinion essay

1 Reading & Writing

A Sample answers
The legal drinking age in my country is 21. I think this is reasonable because it’s risky
to expect younger people to be responsible with alcohol.
B However / First / For instance / Second / According to / In conclusion / Thus
C 1. The topic is the legal drinking age. The writer feels that a high legal drinking age is
beneficial.
2. Reason 1: Drinking is more dangerous than other activities. Supporting Details:
Drinking puts other people’s lives at risk in addition to the person who consumed
alcohol. More than 40,000 college students have reported being injured by someone
who was drunk.
3. Reason 2: Drinking can have harmful effects on the development of the brain.
Supporting Details: According to a study, alcohol can damage the parts of the brain
responsible for learning and memory.
4. The writer restates his/her opinion and briefly lists the reasons. The writer says that
it is the society’s duty to protect all citizens, so he/she supports keeping the drinking
age high.
D Sample answers
I do support the positions made in the essay. I think that alcohol is a very powerful
chemical that has the ability to destroy people’s lives in many ways. So it is dangerous
if younger people are exposed to it.

1 Reading & Writing

A Sample answers
We should raise the current legal age for driving.
B Sample answers
Driving:
• Young people are too immature.
• A car is a deadly weapon.
• The brain is still developing and might not be able to respond quickly enough to
different situations.
C Sample answers
Topic
Driving
Introduction
In the United States, people are allowed to legally drive a car at the age of 16.
I believe that raising the legal age for driving to 21 would make our society safer.
Body 1
• Reason 1:
Young drivers do not have enough experience in life to take the responsibility of
driving seriously.
• Supporting details:
Drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 make up only 3% of the driving population, but
they make up 33% of the people convicted of crimes related to dangerous driving.
Young people are more likely to make other bad decisions like driving under the
influence of alcohol or participating in street racing with their friends.
Body 2
• Reason 2:
The teenage brain is still developing and may not be capable of operating a vehicle as
safely as a 21 year old.
• Supporting details:
The Department of Motor Vehicles estimates that driving requires thousands of
decisions every minute to make sure that the car is in the right position, at the right
speed, and fully in control. The developing brain may not be able to consistently make
all of the decisions needed to remain safe. There are several other activities that we
do not trust young adults to participate in. For instance, people must be 18 years old
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to vote, marry, join the military, and smoke tobacco.

D Sample writing
In the United States, people are allowed to legally drive a car at the age of 16. Many
people see getting a driver’s license at the age of 16 as an important part of growing
up and gaining independence. However, I believe that raising the legal age for driving
to 21 would make our society safer.
First, young drivers do not have enough experience in life to take the responsibility of
driving seriously. Young drivers are often not mature enough to understand how
serious the consequences are for improperly operating such a powerful machine. For
example, drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 make up only 3% of the driving
population, but they make up 33% of the people convicted of crimes related to
dangerous driving. Furthermore, young people are more likely to make other bad
decisions, like driving under the influence of alcohol or participating in street racing
with their friends. In contrast, by the time they are 21, most people have years of life
experience that result in more mature and responsible behavior.
Second, the teenage brain is still developing and may not be capable of operating a
vehicle as safely as a 21 year old. For instance, the Department of Motor Vehicles
estimates that driving requires thousands of decisions every minute to make sure that
the car is in the right position, at the right speed, and fully in control.
The developing brain may not be able to consistently make all of the decisions needed
to remain safe. Moreover, there are several other activities that we do not trust young
adults to participate in.
For instance, people must be 18 years old to vote, marry, join the military, and smoke
tobacco. In addition, people must be 21 before they are legally allowed to consume
alcohol. If we restrict young adults from participating in these activities, it makes
sense that we would also restrict people under the age of 21 from operating a
potentially deadly car on public roads.
In conclusion, raising the legal age for driving to 21 would make our society safer.
Young drivers are not mature enough to take the responsibility of operating a car
seriously. In addition, the brain of a young adult may not be developed enough to
operate a vehicle as safely as a 21 year old. Thus, it is the duty of society to protect
the lives and safety of all drivers by raising the legal driving age to 21.
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Units 5&6 Review Test 3

Listening
A 1. a
2. c
3. c
4. b
B 1. a
2. b
3. e
C 1. b
2. b
3. a
4. c

Grammar
A 1. was
2. to forgive
3. to see
4. promise
5. to yell [yelling]
6. to be honest
B 1. will be working
2. will have gained
3. will be doing
4. will have learned
5. will have [been] finished
C 1. a
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b

Vocabulary
A 1. (c)artographer
2. (p)lumber
3. (p)ediatrician
4. (s)ales associate
B 1. get back at
2. get over
3. get around to
4. get away with
C 1. a
2. c
3. b
4. c
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Unit 7
7A I’m fluent in English

1 Vocabulary
A Sample answers
Yes, I do. I enjoy learning foreign languages because I feel that they are useful. They
help you communicate with people whom you wouldn’t be able to talk to otherwise.
Besides English, I would like to learn Chinese. These days, China is becoming very
popular, and it seems like a good idea to be able to speak the language.
B 1. fluent
2. alternative
3. memorize
4. exceptions
5. accurately
6. bilingual
7. native
8. accent
9. simplify
10. omit
11. confusion
12. context

2 Listening
A 1. the word fault and the word fart
2. the word plans and the word promise
3. the word bathroom and the word toilet
B 1. M; this = Australian English
2. D; this = pronunciation
3. J; this = direct translation
C Sample answers
I remember one time when I was just starting to learn English. I had just arrived in the
US and was looking for somewhere to eat lunch. But my pronunciation was pretty bad
at the time. Anyway, I found a nice looking place and walked in. Then, I told the waiter
that I wanted some launch. The waiter laughed and asked me if I wanted a space
shuttle with my order. I realized that I should say lunch, and not launch. From then on,
I never mispronounced this word again.

3 Grammar
A 1. All of the members of my group covered their noses right away and started to laugh
madly.
2. I was called “Mr. Fart” from that day on.
3. We often make awkward or funny mistakes.
4. I studied English in the Philippines, where American English is commonly used.
B Sample answers
1. Madly and right away are adverbial phrases that modify the subjects’ actions.
2. From that day on comes at the end of the sentence because it is an expression that
describes time. It could be moved to the beginning of the sentence.
3. Often is placed directly before the main verb. The adverbs that describe frequency
usually come before verbs.
4. Commonly is modifying is used in the sentence, so it should be placed between is
and used.
C 1. When speaking, completely forget about grammar rules.
2. Remember that things like grammar, spelling, and word choice matter a lot once
you get to an advanced level.
3. You can’t learn a language all alone at home. Go out and talk with real people.
D Sample answers
I find going out and talking to real people useful. This helps me get over my feelings of
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nervousness. Additionally, I find that native speakers often correct me when I make
mistakes. This is very helpful.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
When I don’t know the name for something I usually try to describe it using context
clues, and I make lots of gestures.
B 1. shower pouf/loofah
2. power outlets/power sockets
3. screwdriver
4. nail clippers
5. spork
6. mechanical pencil
7. cup sleeve
8. shoelace
9. pacifier
C Sample answers
• power outlet/power socket: an object that you plug electrical appliances into
D Sample answers
• correction fluid (correction tape): an item you can use to correct something written
on paper

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I know about the made-up language Quenya from The Lord of the Rings. It is the
language spoken by elves. J.R.R. Tolkien came up with it. He was an expert linguist as
well as a fiction writer.
B Conlangs are constructed languages. The languages that we normally use evolved
through generations of speakers, but conlangs are created by a single person or a
small group.
C 1. Klingon
2. Dothraki
3. Elvish
4. Elvish
5. Klingon
D 1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
E Sample answers
I think conlangs are a great idea in theory. However, I don’t think many people will
take the time to learn a conlang when they can just learn a real language instead.
Also, it could be difficult to find others to talk to in a conlang. Unless there is some
event or online community based around the use of a particular conlang, I don’t think
many people will be interested.

6 Listening
A Joshua
1. Esperanto / after discovering it in an online community
2. He practices speaking Esperanto with an Esperanto group in his neighborhood.
3. The language was easy for him to learn because it is similar to the European
languages that he already knows.
Garrett
1. Toki Pona / after hearing about it from a friend
2. He gathered a group of people who want to learn the language, and they practice
together after school.
3. Toki Pona is easy to learn because it only has 123 root words.
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Elissa
1. Klingon / because she has always been a fan of Star Trek and wants to speak
Klingon at an upcoming Star Trek convention
2. She is taking online Klingon lessons with the Klingon Language Institute.
3. The language is hard to learn because the grammar and pronunciation are different
from English.
B Sample answers
I would like to learn the two elvish languages because I am a huge fan of The Lord of
the Rings. I have read all of the books, and I’ve seen all of the movies. So, I know the
history of these languages. Plus, I already know a few phrases.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I think it is a good idea to change languages. Some languages are written using
complicated characters and alphabets. By simplifying them, it makes it easier to learn
the languages. Therefore, more people can learn and speak them.
2 Sample answers
I think that artistic languages will have more speakers in the future. There is no need to
learn auxiliary languages. People can just study an actual language instead. On the other
hand, fans of certain movies or books might be motivated to study those conlangs.
3 Sample answers
If I created my own language, I would prefer to use it privately with only a few people.
That way, we can talk about different subjects without other people finding out.
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7B Stories to tell

1 Vocabulary
A a – unpredictable
b – surreal
c – inspirational
d – comforting
e – depressing
f – heartbreaking
g – entertaining
h – whimsical
i – haunting
j – thought-provoking
B Sample answers
My favorite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It is a whimsical story
about a boy who suddenly finds out that he is a wizard. The book’s characters are
relatable and well developed, and the action near the end is riveting.

2 Listening
A E – Classic English novel
J – Fantasy
C – Self-help
E – Pride and Prejudice
C – Who Moved My Cheese?
J – The Harry Potter Series
B 1. Juan: “The descriptions made me picture every scene in my head.” / “The story
taught me a lot about life.”
2. Ellen: “The characters are so well developed and real.”
3. Connor: “The book has changed the way I view challenges in life.”

3 Grammar
A 1. got hooked / had read
2. had read / became
3. had only thought / got interested
B 1. “I had read a few fantasy novels” happened first.
2. “I had read a lot of them” happened first.
3. “I had only thought of reading as a hobby” happened first.
C 1. arrived / had broken into
2. ran into / had not seen
3. found / had picked up
4. took / had broken down
D Sample answers
I returned the wallet I had found in the bathroom to its owner.

4 Writing & Speaking

A Sample answers
Yes, I have written a story. Once, when I was in high school, our teacher had us write a
science-fiction story about life 100 years in the future. I wrote about flying cars and
tourist shuttles to the moon.
B Sample writing
Lisa turned her head and looked back as she heard a weird noise. She had been
standing in the same spot of the dark forest for the last 10 minutes. She looked over
at Anne, but neither of them said a word. They were too frightened for any noise to
exit their mouths. Thunder clapped in the sky above the two girls as raindrops began
to land softly on their heads. Suddenly, a lightning flash illuminated the forest, and
Lisa saw it. Their eyes met for a moment, and the creature let out a terrifying howl
that made Lisa’s hair stand on end. Both Lisa and Anne quietly whispered to
themselves “please don’t come closer, please don’t come closer.” At this point, with
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no hope of outrunning the creature, hoping for it to go away was all they could do.
Then, just like that, the rain stopped. The forest became clear as day under the light
of the full moon. Lisa and Anne looked in every direction, but there was no trace of the
creature. It had vanished along with the storm.

5 Listening
C 1. The king starts to distrust women after his queen betrays him.
2. The king calls for a different woman every day and executes her the next day.
3. Scheherazade tries to put off her death by telling the king a story that never ends.

6 Reading
A 1. The young man is the husband of the murdered woman, and the old man is her
father.
2. the young man
B 1. The young man’s wife was sick and wanted to eat a very rare apple.
2. The slave said that his girlfriend had given him the apple.
3. The young man thought that his wife betrayed him, so he murdered her.
C 1. T
2. F
3. F
D Sample answers
I think Ja’far will somehow find the slave who stole the apple and be spared from
execution.
D Sample answers
I think the real ending is unreasonable. The caliph is making judgements about very
serious issues of murder, life, and death. But he is choosing whether people live or die
based on how entertaining their stories are.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I do think stories have the power to change people. Some stories, like parables, are
told specifically for this purpose. They teach people good values by contrasting them
with bad values and comparing the consequences. Also, stories have the power to
convince people to think differently. This is why we say “The pen is mightier than the
sword.”
2 Sample answers
The story of the rabbit and the tortoise taught me the importance of working
continuously toward a goal. Of course, I like to enjoy my time and relax. However,
waiting until the last minute to finish a task makes life more stressful. Moreover, there
is a risk of not being able to finish on time and having to face penalties. So I try to be
like the tortoise as much as possible.
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7C Skills for Writing—Using descriptive language

1 Reading & Writing

A Sample answers
A creation story, or myth, is a fictional story that explains how the world came into
existence.
B Sample answers
In the beginning the world was dark and cold. People and animals suffered from cold
and darkness. Some animals heard that the sun was in the east, so they decided to try
and bring it over. The opossum tried to use its tail, but it was burned. The buzzard
tried to carry the sun on its head, but it was burned as well. Then, the spider found a
magic jar and brought the sun without getting burned. The people and animals
celebrated and thanked the spider.
C In my opinion, Text B is more interesting. The adjectives and adverbs make the
descriptions more vivid and easy to visualize. They help make the writing more
dynamic as well.

D Sample answers
tail → soft, bushy tail
the sun → bright scorching sun
tail → long tail
hairless tail → long, hairless, gray tail
Buzzard → fearless Buzzard
wings → powerful wings
the sun → scorching sun
claws → sharp claws
bald head → bald burnt head
web → long sturdy web
a piece → a tiny glimmering piece
took out → proudly took out
the sun → the bright sun
celebrated → celebrated joyfully

2 Speaking & Writing

A human beings / fire / punished
B Sample answers
1. Zeus told them to go to Earth and create its living creatures. Before he sent them,
Zeus gave them special gifts for their creations.
2. Prometheus started making human beings like the gods because he hoped they
would do great things one day.
3. Epimetheus quickly finished making all the animals. Then he gave out the gifts from
Zeus. Some were given strength, a good sense of sight or smell, fur, wings, or claws.
He had nothing left for his brother.
4. When Prometheus finished, he saw his creatures suffering from the fear of beasts,
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the cold, and the darkness. He thought human beings would be safe with fire.
5. Prometheus went to Zeus and asked him to give fire to human beings. Zeus turned
down his request. Prometheus, however, stole some fire and brought it to the people.
6. When Zeus found out what Prometheus had done, he punished him. Prometheus
was chained to a mountain. Every day an eagle flew to him and tore out his liver. Then
every night, his liver grew back.
C Sample writing
Zeus requested that they go to Earth and create its living creatures. Before he sent
them, Zeus gave them special gifts for their creations. Prometheus started molding
and shaping human beings like the gods because he hoped they would do great things
one day.
Epimetheus quickly finished making all the animals. Then he foolishly gave out the
gifts from Zeus without much thought. Some animals were given strength, a good
sense of sight or smell, fur, wings, or claws. Eventually, he had nothing left for his
brother.
When Prometheus finished, he saw his creatures suffering from the fear of beasts, the
cold, and the darkness. He thought human beings would be safe with fire. Prometheus
went to Zeus and asked to give fire to human beings, but Zeus refused to grant his
request.
Prometheus, however, deliberately defied Zeus. He secretly stole some fire and
brought it to the people. When Zeus found out what Prometheus had done, he
punished him. Prometheus was cruelly chained to a mountain. Every day an eagle flew
to him and tore out his liver. Then every night, his liver grew back.
D Sample writing
Long ago, the god Zeus gave a task to two brothers, Prometheus and Epimetheus. He
ordered them to go to Earth and create its living creatures. Before he sent them, Zeus
gave them special gifts to grant to their creations. The brothers traveled to Earth and
started shaping their creations.
Thoughtful Prometheus spent a good deal of time carefully crafting human beings to
resemble the gods because he hoped they would do great things one day.
However, foolish Epimetheus quickly finished molding all the animals without much
thought. Then he irresponsibly gave out the powerful gifts from Zeus. Some animals
were given amazing strength, a keen sense of sight and smell, warm and protective
fur, strong wings, and sharp claws. When Epimetheus finished his task, he realized he
had given away all the gifts and had nothing left for his poor brother.
When Prometheus finally finished creating man, he saw his weak creatures suffering
from the fear of powerful beasts, biting cold, and the dark night. Prometheus
anxiously tried to find a solution, and he eventually came up with one conclusion: With
fire, man could keep warm, see in the dark, and scare away the beasts.
He immediately went to Zeus and humbly asked if he could give fire to the human
beings. But Zeus became furious, turned down his bold request, and sent him away.
Prometheus, however, secretly stole some fire and brought it to mankind. With fire,
people were no longer afraid of the cold, darkness, or beasts.
When Zeus found out what Prometheus had done, he gave him a cruel punishment.
He chained Prometheus to a mountain. Every day an eagle flew to him and brutally
tore out his liver, and every night his immortal liver grew back.
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Unit 8
8A We are in danger

1 Vocabulary
A 1. climate change
2. smog
3. endangered species
4. Extinction
5. Deforestation
6. plastic debris
7. Rising Sea Levels
8. Heat Waves
9. chemical waste
10. Fossil Fuel
B Sample answers
Air pollution and heat waves have been affecting me recently.

2 Listening
A Bonnie
1. climate change
2. She became concerned about this issue because she hears more news on this
issue, and also because of her neighbors’ complaints. She has also noticed strange
weather.
August
1. smog
2. He became concerned about the smog in his city after his daughter was born. He
began to worry about her health.
Carol
1. littering
2. She became concerned about this issue after seeing a picture of a dead bird filled
with plastic debris.
B 1. August; He believes changes can be made if everyone becomes aware of
environmental issues. (He also hopes that his daughter can live in a better
environment.)
2. Bonnie; She lives in a small town, and streets are clean and quiet in her
neighborhood.
3. Carol; She says that living a green life is more meaningful and responsible.

3 Grammar
A 1. have been damaged
2. is trapped
3. should be started
4. are being killed
B Be + past participle
1. have + been + past participle.
2. be + past participle
3. modal + be + past participle
4. be + being + past participle
C 1. be removed / stay / damage
2. is considered / is used
3. have been caused

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
I care about the environment tremendously. Every day, I research little changes I can
make to my lifestyle in order to be more ecofriendly. For instance, I never use
disposable cups or plates when I eat. I also make sure to conserve water and
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electricity at home. Even in summer, I mostly use a fan rather than the air conditioner.
B Sample answers
• I have eight checks. I don’t read environmental news because it doesn’t seem real to
me.
• I don’t use facial scrubs that contain microbeads because I heard that they destroy
the environment. Overall, I think I’m pretty environmentally conscious.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I have not heard of the term, but I think climate refugees are people who escape
deadly climate changes, just like those who escape war.
B 1–c
2–a
3–e
4–d
5–b
C 1. Ioane Teitiota now lives on an island named Kiribati.
2. Kiribati is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
3. The people of Kiribati are in danger due to strong storms, floods, and high tides.
4. The Teitiotas get drinking water by collecting rain in a tank.
5. It is difficult to get enough because the tank is too small.
6. The water they use for washing is polluted by salt and waste.
7. He thinks that being a refugee is the best way for him to protect himself.
8. They haven’t done anything yet.
D Sample answers
I would try earning as much money as possible to build a stronger home that was
higher in elevation. Even if it were very small, it would keep my family safe. I would
also find or make a bigger tank to collect rainwater.

6 Listening
A 1. Kiribati
2. The family’s house began to flood and was soon carried away by the sea.
3. The only option would be to relocate her family. 4. She is worried that future
generations may not remember their culture or identity.
B Sample answers
• They may not speak the local language of their adopted country.
• They may also face discrimination from the citizens of that country and grow up not
knowing who they are.
• Organizations can be created to educate and preserve the culture and traditions of
Kiribati. Additionally, host countries could set up centers to educate the Kiribati
islanders on the traditions of their new home.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
People would need temporary shelters, food, and clean water. Eventually, they would
need a new place to settle permanently. I think non-profit organizations should collect
donations and create shelters for those fleeing climate change.
2 Sample answers
Drought and storms are two other natural disasters caused by climate change. These
changes cause the prices of crops to rise, destroy other natural resources, and
eventually make it hard for us to survive.
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8B A greener future

1 Vocabulary
A 1. reduce – g) to make less in amount, degree, or size
2. recycle – i) to turn waste into useful materials again
3. consume – b) to use something, especially fuel or energy
4. preserve – c) to keep something as it is
5. reusable – e) able to be used multiple times
6. conserve – h) to prevent from being wasted or damaged, especially by limiting
usage
7. renewable – d) not disappearing when used
8. sustainable – j) able to be continued for a long time
9. eco-friendly – f ) not harmful to the environment
10. protect – a) to keep alive and safe
B Sample answers
eco-friendly living sustainable living sustainable energy renewable resources
conserve resources consume resources conserve water eco-friendly materials
sustainable materials renewable energy consume energy conserve energy
recycle plastic bottles consume fuel conserve fuel reduce waste endangered
species
preserve forests reusable products recycle products eco-friendly products
consume products environmental products reduce carbon emissions preserve an
ecosystem
protect wildlife protect endangered species protect forests
C Sample answers
• Renewable energy is energy that comes from a source that does not disappear when
you use it. We can get it from sunlight, wind, waves, tides, rain, etc.
• Eco-friendly chemicals are chemicals that don’t harm the environment.

2 Listening
A They all have eco-friendly features.
B 1. Its steel was made from recycled materials. / It collects rainwater on the roof and
cleans the building’s air with a filter.
2. It cleans the water of the inner harbor. / It uses sustainable energy.
3. They use the sun instead of fossil fuels as their energy source.
C Sample answers
My bedroom lamp is eco-friendly. The lamp is connected to a solar panel outside of my
window. The panel collects solar energy during the day and uses that energy to power
the lightbulb at night.

3 Grammar
A 1. which
2. that
3. whose
4. that
5. who
6. where
B • The relative pronoun is not necessary in sentence 2.
• You could leave out the relative clause in sentences 1 and 3.
C 1. that [which]
2. where
3. who
4. that [which]
5. which
6. whose

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
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I think I create about a handful of trash a day, less than one 5-liter waste bag of waste
every week, and about a 20-liter bag of waste a month.
B Sample answers
1. I think I can try swapping plastic bags for a reusable bag. I can also buy bamboo
toilet paper.
2. I can ask for no straw when I order drinks.
C Sample answers
I would like to try zero-waste living. It is good for the environment, and I think I can
save a lot of money too.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
In my country, air pollution seems to be the most serious issue. To reduce carbon
emissions, the government is investing money in renewable energy.
B 1.
• Water pollution is a problem because microbeads are washing into waterways and
contaminating the water.
• Loss of biodiversity is a problem because it is causing the extinction of many
species.
• Air pollution is a problem because many large cities are polluted by smog.
• Improper waste disposal is a problem because plastics are filling up landfills.
• Deforestation is a problem because it creates erosion and speeds up the effects of
climate change.
2.
• The US passed a law banning microbeads to prevent water pollution.
• Iceland has set fishing quotas to prevent the loss of biodiversity.
• Uruguay creates 95% of its energy with renewable sources to prevent air pollution.
• Germany created a recycling program to prevent improper waste disposal.
• Norway has tried to stop deforestation by passing laws that prevent the government
from buying products that contribute to deforestation.
C 1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. T

6 Listening
A Sample answers
I think that the limitations of some of the policies would be that they could cause harm
to some communities. For example, it would be hard to prevent deforestation if
logging was the only source of income for a community.
B 1. Darrell chose to write about the Pfand system in Germany. Farah is writing about
the Microbead-Free Waters Act in the United States.
2. Darrell found that the Pfand system in Germany could be inconvenient for some
people. Farah found that the law passed in the US does not eliminate microbeads from
all products.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
My country has implemented a recycling policy, but I don’t think it’s working well. I think
the Pfand system would work better in my country. People do not like to waste money. If
they pay a deposit, they will take the time to return each bottle and get the deposit back.
2 Sample answers
My city needs a policy that would prevent water from being wasted. People use too much
water in the summer and we often face water shortages.
3 Sample answers
I joined a group that used donated money to purchase young trees. We then volunteered
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to help plant the trees to regrow forests.

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8C Skills for Writing—A report

1 Reading & Writing

B Sample answers
• Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark.
• It is famous for being extremely bicycle friendly.
• It is in northern Europe.
• It is near the sea.
C 1. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, which is located in northern Europe, north of
Germany and west of Sweden.
2. It became an influential city after 1160 thanks to Bishop Absalon, who built a fort to
protect it from pirates.
3. It continued to grow, especially in the early 1600s, when the king of Denmark built
a stock exchange and founded an international trading company.
4. Copenhagen has been following an ambitious sustainability strategy, which has
earned the city a lot of praise.
5. Many of the wind turbines used around the world are made in Denmark, where 30%
of electricity comes from wind.
6. Copenhagen uses biomass waste as a fuel, which can be burned instead of coal.
D 1. Copenhagen is located in Denmark.
2. Bishop Absalon made Copenhagen an influential city by building a fort there.
3. It became the capital of Denmark in 1443.
4. It was attacked by the British in 1807. It was invaded by the Nazis in 1940.
5. It plans to be carbon neutral by 2025, and it plans to transition to clean energy
sources by 2050.
6. The city has a popular bicycle culture. The wind makes 30% of the electricity.
Homes are cooled with seawater. Homes are heated by burning biomass waste.
E Sample answers
I would love to live in Copenhagen. It is a clean, modern, and lively city. One of the
most appealing aspects of the city is its bikefriendliness. I enjoy riding my bicycle very
much, and I would appreciate living in a city that is so welcoming to cyclists.
Additionally, I consider myself to be an environmentally conscious person. So I like
Copenhagen’s strategy for reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy. If
only I could speak Danish.

2 Writing
A Sample answers
San Francisco has programs focusing on waste reduction and zeroemission public
transportation.
C Sample writing
The Geography of San Francisco
San Francisco is a city in the US state of California. It is located in the northern part of
the state, between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. The city has a
population of over 884,000, which makes it the 13th largest city in America and the
4th largest city in California. San Francisco was founded in 1776 by the Spanish and
was incorporated into the United States in 1850.
Why San Francisco is famous
One of the main reasons that San Francisco is famous is that it has beautiful
architecture. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in the world.
The city has a warm climate and it is often covered with a thick, heavy fog that
tourists all want to see for themselves. The city is also home to many of the world’s
largest internet companies.
Why San Francisco is a green city
Moreover, San Francisco is home to some of the most forwardthinking and
environmentally-conscious people in America. The city has implemented ambitious
recycling programs that have greatly reduced the amount of waste that would
normally end up in landfills. For example, San Francisco became the first city in the US
to ban plastic bags. Some stores even offer biodegradable bags as an option. San
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Francisco has already reduced waste by 78%, and the city plans for residents to live
completely waste-free by 2020.
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Units 7&8 Review Test 4

Listening
A 1. c
2. a
3. b
4. c
B 1. b
2. e
3. d
C 1. c
2. b
3. b

Grammar
A 1. environmental
2. recently
3. has been polluted
4. watering
5. is being done
6. be taken
B 1. It had changed a lot.
2. The party had already started.
3. You had not seen her for many years.
4. He had just had lunch.
5. They had never flown before.
6. It had never been cleaned for many years.
7. You had not locked the door.
C 1. where
2. who
3. who
4. that [which]
5. that [which]

Vocabulary
A 1. (e)ndangered species
2. (S)mog
3. (r)ecycle
4. (d)eforestation
5. (s)ustainable
6. (r)eusable
7. (p)rotect
8. (r)enewable
B 1. bilingual
2. exception
3. simplify
4. fluently
C 1. b
2. a
3. c
4. a
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Unit 9
9A Technology everywhere!

1 Vocabulary
A 1. furious – h) very angry
2. frustrating – b) very annoying
3. spectacular – j) very good
4. delighted – e) very happy
5. terrified – i) very scared
6. disgusting – f ) very unpleasant
7. bizarre – c) very strange
8. exhausted – d) very tired
9. astonished – a) very surprised
10. hilarious – g) very funny
B Sample answers
very cold – freezing
very small – tiny
very hungry – starving
very big – enormous
very hot – boiling
very tasty – delicious
very pretty – gorgeous
C Sample answers
This is unbelievable! The power went out just as I was putting my food in the
microwave oven. I’m starving. #powerout

2 Listening
A Adrianna and Timothy used a machine at a café to order food and a machine to check
in at the airport. Adrianna had trouble using the machines, but Timothy didn’t.
B 1. Both Adrianna and Timothy dropped by a café.
2. Both Adrianna and Timothy hoped that using the machine at the airport would be
more convenient.
3. Adrianna felt the machines were confusing and it took her longer to complete her
tasks. Timothy found the machines helpful because he was able to complete his tasks
quickly.
C Sample answers
I recently used a machine to book a ticket to see a movie. The machine was very
convenient. I didn’t feel rushed, and I could take my time choosing where I wanted to
sit in the theater. I prefer using machines when I can.

3 Grammar
A 1. Several
2. a few
3. a lot of
4. plenty of
B • A few activities – A few is used with countable nouns.
• A little free time – A little is used with uncountable nouns.
• A large number of activities – A number of is used with countable nouns.
• A large amount of free time – An amount of is used with uncountable nouns.
• Plenty of activities/free time – Plenty of can take both uncountable and plural
countable nouns.
B Sample answers
I have a little time, so I can help you.
In this sentence, little has a negative meaning and a little has a positive meaning. We
also have so in the sentence, which means “I do have some time, so I can help you.”
C 1. lots of
2. few
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3. a few
4. B
5. B
6. many
7. B
D Sample answers
• I send few emails, but I receive many.
• I enjoy playing very few online games.
• I found plenty of job openings online.
• I have many friends on Facebook and followers on Instagram.

4 Speaking
B • I chose option c for number 1 because I honestly think that I would be miserable
without my smartphone. I use it all the time and it is my greatest source of
entertainment.
• If my laptop stopped working and I had lots of work to finish, I’d write the
assignment by hand. I usually prefer taking notes by hand anyway, so I don’t think it
would be too difficult.
• I think I’d be fine driving without a GPS. In the past, I used to write down the
directions on a piece of paper and refer to them throughout my trip. Although I am
used to using the GPS, I think I could adjust fairly quickly if I weren’t able to use it.

5 Reading
A Researchers at Cambridge University came up with the idea of streaming live video
over the internet. They wanted to let their teammates know when coffee was ready.
B The researchers at Cambridge worked on several different floors but shared the same
coffee pot. When some of the workers came to get coffee, the pot was often empty.
Dr. Quentin Stafford-Fraser and Dr. Paul Jardetzky used a camera to upload pictures of
the coffee pot to their internal network so that their coworkers could see if the coffee
pot was empty or full.
C 1. In 1993, the coffee pot camera was connected to the internet.
2. The video displayed one image per second.
3. The coffee camera became an icon of the early internet.
D 1. The camera was turned off in August of 2001.
2. The last image that the camera showed was a picture of a hand switching off part of
the video-streaming equipment.
3. The media gave the end of the coffee pot video stream a hilarious amount of news
coverage.
4. The latest coffee pot was purchased by the German news magazine Der Spiegel
and is now in the Heinz Nixdorf computer museum.
E – Video Communication
– Motion-Sensing Input
– Facial Recognition
E Sample answers
I use video communication to talk with my family when I am traveling overseas. In the
past, it was much more difficult to communicate. Long-distance phone calls were
expensive, and buying calling cards all the time was inconvenient. I used to travel
often, so I had to deal with these inconveniences on many occasions. So I was thrilled
when video chatting finally came along.

6 Listening
A 1. They are talking about the first webcam and other accidental inventions such as the
microwave oven and potato chips.
2. A radar engineer discovered that microwaves could heat food quickly.
3. He discovered this when he was standing in front of radar equipment. The
microwaves from the radar equipment melted a candy bar in his pocket.
4. A chef in the nineteenth century is thought to have invented potato chips when he
was trying to make French fries.
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5. The customer liked the potato chips.

B Sample answers
Velcro was invented by a man who noticed that the burrs would stick to his dog’s fur
when he walked outside. He examined the burrs under a microscope and saw tiny
hooks. As a result, he used that same pattern of hooks to make Velcro.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I think that smart phones have made our lives happier and more comfortable because
we can use them to do practically anything without much effort.
2 Sample answers
I feel that weapons technology has gone too far now that there are weapons of mass
destruction, which cause much more harm than good.
3 Sample answers
I feel that advancements in medicine and medical devices are the most valuable,
because they are directly related to survival.
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9B Everything high-tech

1 Vocabulary
A Sample answers
Yes, I do. The most recent technology news I saw was that SpaceX launched a very
large rocket into space which will eventually make the cost of spaceflight much lower.
B 1. virtual reality
2. breakthrough
3. AI (Artificial Intelligence)
4. controversy
5. automated vehicles
6. organ transplant
7. gene editing
8. revolutionary
9. voice recognition
10. gadgets

2 Listening
A 1. Moses wants a new payment system that doesn’t require cash or credit card.
2. Paula did not like online translators because they did not translate documents well.
B 1. T
2. F
3. F
4. F

3 Grammar
A 1. would invent
2. didn’t have to
3. had known
B 1. c
2. b
3. a
C 1. I had one
2. I could use it
3. I had not done it
4. it would come out
5. I had known
D Sample answers
• I wish someone would explain the rules to me before the game starts.
• I wish I didn’t have to commute so far every morning.
• I wish I hadn’t said such rude things to Allen.

4 Speaking & Writing

A Sample answers
I have a smart television at home. It knows what shows I like to watch at each time of
the day. It will even connect to the internet and download new content as soon as it is
available.
B Sample answers
I wish my closet could check the weather forecast and tell me which clothes I should
wear each day.
C Sample answers
Have you ever wished your closet could keep an inventory of all of your clothes? Look
no further! With Acme’s Smart Closet, you can be sure to look your best. Each
morning the Smart Closet will connect to the internet and check the weather forecast
in your city. The Smart Closet will then show you a picture of which of your outfits
would be most appropriate for you to wear that day. You can also program it to mix
and match without repeating outfits.
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5 Reading
A Sample answers
I think that readers will ask questions about what AI robots will be able to do in the
future.
B Sample answers
I don’t think the fear of AI programs becoming conscious by accident is realistic. It is
just something made up for movies. Even if a computer becomes conscious, I think it
is highly unlikely that it would become dangerous to humans.
C 1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. T
D Sample answers
I feel very comfortable with AI robots. I think that AI will be an extremely powerful tool
in the future, but it will still be a tool. Humans will determine how we use that tool.
This article has not changed how I feel about AI or AI robots.

6 Listening
A Sample answers
I saw an AI robot in the movie AI. It was depicted as a small boy with deep love for his
family and a deep desire to be human.
B 1. She played the role of an AI robot.
2. She got help for her role from Jim Carr, a well-known ballet dancer.
3. She had a hard time understanding her role and controlling her emotions.
4. The script didn’t make sense to her at first. Because robots think and act differently,
many parts seemed out of context.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
I think the company that created the self-driving car should take responsibility.
2 Sample answers
I will take the advice from the AI doctor. Modern AI machines can evaluate massive
amounts of data. A human doctor has higher chances of relying on limited knowledge
and experience.
3 Sample answers
I would prefer to learn both subjects from a human teacher. A human would be much
better at understanding the human mind and the personal aspects of learning.
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9C Skills for Speaking—A debate

1 Listening & Speaking

A Is social media good for society?
1. yes
2. no
3. yes
4. no
5. no
6. yes
A Sample answers
I would argue that social media is harmful to society. I found Max’s opinion the most
convincing. I agree that personal information and privacy cannot be guaranteed on
social media.
B Yes
1st argument
Social media is good for society because it allows people to connect with each other.
• Supporting ideas
1. It helps people share their thoughts.
2. It also allows people to work together for good causes such as raising funds for
charities.
No
Counterargument
But connectivity makes things easy for criminals to find victims for scams.
1st argument
Social media is harmful to society because it has major security flaws.
• Supporting ideas
1. Social media has many privacy setting issues, and people could accidently reveal
personal information to the public.
2. Your account can be hacked and this may result in the leaking and misuse of your
personal information.
Yes
Counterargument
But social media can help solve crimes because it allows people to share important
information about crimes quickly.
2nd argument
Through social media, people can share information.
• Supporting ideas
1. Social media helps people decide which sources to trust.
2. People can improve their personal lives by reading others’ ideas about hobbies and
specialized topics and by learning new things.
No
Counterargument
But people cannot trust the news on social media.
2nd argument
Social media is addictive.
• Supporting ideas
1. Because of social media, people do not have real conversations, and that weakens
their social skills.
2. They waste time that could be used for productive activities, and it can make
people depressed.
C 1. to state an opinion
2. to add more information about an opinion
3. to express certainty
4. to refer back to a point made earlier
5. to make contrasting points
6. to express disagreement
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2 Reading & Speaking

A Sample answers
1. I have used Facebook to share pictures with my friends and family and to keep in
touch with my friends.
2. I think that it does help me maintain relationships. I have many friends all over the
world, and Facebook makes it easy for me to stay in contact with all of them.
3. I don’t think that social media is making face-to-face relationships worse. Social
media helps us connect with people we wouldn’t be able to see otherwise, and we still
enjoy being together in person.
B Sample answers
I think that new communication technology is making people more social. We get to
make new friends who share similar interests, and keep in touch with existing friends
whom we don’t meet often.
C Sample answers
Opinion
New communication technology is making people more social.
1st argument
New communication technology is making people more social because it allows
people to connect more easily.
• Supporting ideas
1. It helps people find friends who share their interests.
2. It also allows people to keep in touch with friends and family who live in other parts
of the world.
Predictable Counterarguments
1. People start to lose the enjoyment of meeting face to face.
2. People find their real life more dissatisfying due to constantly seeing the lives of
others online.
D Sample answers
Speaker 1 – benefits of new communication technology
Technology has created new communication technology that is changing the way that
people interact with each other. Although some people may feel that this makes our
society more vulnerable, I strongly believe that the new communication technology is
making people more social. First, I believe that the new communication technology
will make it easier for people to find friends who share their interests. This will allow
people to more easily create clubs and activities where like-minded people can
interact. In addition to helping make new friends, the new communication technology
makes it easier for people to keep in touch with their existing friends and family. For
example, many people have friends or family members who have relocated to new
cities and even new countries. Communication technology makes it easy for people to
share their lives and stay connected to each other even when they are physically far
apart.
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Unit 10
10A In the news

1 Vocabulary
A 1. reported
2. warned
3. advised
4. agreed
5. announced
6. demanded
7. explained
8. promised
9. insisted
10. denied
11. ordered
12. admitted
B 1. order
2. advise
3. deny
4. promise
5. report
6. demand
7. explain
8. agree
9. admit
10. announce
11. insist
12. warn

2 Listening
A 1.
• The first person is Robyn Burnette’s coworker. She’s saying that she actually works
with Robyn.
• The second speaker is the bank teller who was threatened by Julian Powell. She’s
saying that she gave all her money to him.
• The third person is a cop who arrested Minnie Vega. He’s talking about the drunk
driver Minnie Vega and describing the moment when he caught her.
2.
• The first speaker thinks Robyn Burnette is great, and she hopes to be a lifelong flight
attendant just like her.
• The second speaker felt bad for Julian Powell, but still thinks it was wrong of him to
commit such a crime.
• The third speaker thinks that Minnie Vega is lucky that she didn’t hurt herself.
B 1. The speaker thinks that Robyn Burnette should keep working because she truly
loves her job.
2. The speaker thinks that Julian Powell’s behavior was wrong.
3. The speaker thinks that Minnie Vega was lucky because she did not hurt herself.
C Sample answers
I recently read a news story about a man who ran inside of a burning building to
rescue a child that was trapped inside. It was a positive story because the man risked
his own life to save a helpless child.

3 Grammar
A 1. reported that
2. announced that
3. ordered her to
B Sample answers
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• 1–c; The sentence c is a fact, so when it was changed to reported speech, the
subject and the tense stayed the same.
• 2–a; The subject of the sentence a changed from “We” to “They”, and the tense
changed from the present perfect to the past perfect.
• 3–b; The sentence is a command. So the speaking verb order was used in the
reported speech, and the command part became a “to+infinitive” phrase.
C 1. He said that his father had been kidnapped.
2. He said that he didn’t know anything.
3. She had told him to call the police.
4. They warned her not to call the police.
5. The officer asked her if they had demanded a ransom.
6. Her son advised her to go back home and wait for the police to find him.
7. He had promised his wife that he would not go out drinking again.
8. He told his friends to come and kidnap him.
D Sample answers
Last night, a boy called the police. He told them that his mother saw two men kidnap
his father. The police came to the boy’s home and asked the boy’s mother what had
happened. She said that two men wearing masks had pointed a gun at her husband
and made him leave with them. They had told her not to call the police and then
driven off. The husband was later found. His friends had just taken him away because
he had asked them to kidnap him. He just wanted to go out to drink.

4 Speaking
B Sample answers
1. Answers will vary.
2. It is good to be interested in the news because it helps you stay aware of the
events happening around you.
3. Many announcements made in the news affect our daily lives, so it is important to
read and watch the news often.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I know that a group of terrorists hijacked several planes and flew them into buildings
in New York City and Washington, D.C.
B 1. Three plane crashes are mentioned. The first plane crashed into the North Tower at
around 8:46 a.m. 18 minutes after that, the second plane crashed into the South
Tower. The third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., at 9:37 a.m.
2. At first, people did not know the cause of the crashes. It turned out that the plane
crashes were acts of terrorism.
3. The planes had been hijacked by terrorists before they crashed.
4. The South Tower collapsed about an hour after it was struck by a plane.
5. The president was in Florida at the time of the attack. He then headed back to
Washington, D.C.
C 1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
D Sample answers
In my country, there was a huge earthquake near our capital city. Many buildings
collapsed and thousands of people died. There is a large monument in the center of
the city that lists the names of the people who died in the earthquake. Each year
people gather there and place flowers on the monument to remember the people who
died.

6 Listening
A Sample answers
• A moment of silence seems like it could mean time taken without saying anything.
• Ground Zero seems like an area where there is nothing around.
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• The Tribute in Light seems like it could be an event using lights.

B 1. It is about an event commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks.
2. family, survivors, rescuers, and the president with the first lady
3. They had a moment of silence and read the names of the victims of the attacks.
4. The names of the victims are inscribed on the walls.
5. It consists of two vertical columns of light which represent the Twin Towers that
collapsed during the attacks.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
Donating blood to those who are injured could be helpful. Also, forming groups of
volunteer workers to help take care of the victims’ families could be helpful.
2 Sample answers
I think it is important to remember and commemorate tragic events in history. It gives
us a chance to show respect to those who have either given their lives or become
victims. It also gives us a chance to remind ourselves that strong actions should be
taken to prevent further loss of life or property.
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10B Moments and memories

1 Vocabulary
A Sample answers
I am familiar with eight of the events below. I would add the 2004 Indian Ocean
Tsunami. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in history.
B 1. console
2. produce
3. increase
4. progress
5. entrance
6. impact
7. conduct
8. project
9. attribute
10. record
C Sample answers
As a noun, the word stress is usually placed on the first syllable. As a verb, the word
stress is placed on the second syllable. Words such as console, conduct, entrance, and
record take a completely different meaning from nouns to verbs.

2 Listening
A The first news story is about Brexit. The second is about Michael Jackson’s death.
B The first news story
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. F
The second news story
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F

3 Grammar
A 1. the / the
2. - / a
3. an
4. the
B Sample answers
We often use a or an when we are talking about singular nouns or when we mention a
person, animal, or thing for the first time. We use the when we are talking about
something that there is only one of. We use no article when we are talking about
general ideas or mentioning proper names.
C 1. –
2. the
3. the
4. –
5. the
D 1. The first Jurassic Park was released in 1993.
2. Dolly
3. The first Harry Potter book was published in 1997 in the UK.
4. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
5. The saying comes from a commencement address Steve Jobs gave at Stanford
University in 2005.

4 Speaking
A Sample answers
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Yes, I often wonder what happened on specific days in the past. I once found out that
Abraham Lincoln was born on the same day as me but many years ago.
B Sample answers
1. On this day (Feb. 13) in 1633, Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome to potentially face
punishment for claiming that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
2. This event happened nearly 400 years ago.
3. It is important to record day-to-day events because they help us understand why
major events and changes happen.

5 Reading
A Sample answers
I’m guessing that this documentary is about exploring the ocean.
B 1. The documentary is about haenyeo, women divers who collect seafood to support
their families.
2. They collect shellfish, octopuses, and seaweed to support their families.
3. Haenyeo are from Udo, an island off the southern coast of South Korea.
C 1. They wear wetsuits, masks, fins, and weight belts. They also use spears, floats, and
nets.
2. The best haenyeo [Level A haenyeo] can dive 15 to 20 meters below the surface.
3. Sumbi is a technique that helps the women recover their breath quickly.
4. The dangers they face are fishing boats that might hit them, seaweed that can trap
them, and waves that can carry them away. But the biggest danger is breathing
underwater.
5. Their greed causes them to “breathe underwater,” trying to grab one more sea
creature.
D Sample answers
I find a bindery workers [bookbinders] unique. They combine printed sheets of paper
to make books, magazines, and so on. Despite technological advancements, a bindery
worker is a professional job in my country.

6 Listening
A 1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F
B Sample answers
• I do agree with their reason for refusing to use oxygen tanks. If they used oxygen
tanks, it would destroy their local ecosystem which has been their source of living for
a long time.
• I don’t agree with their reason. Their reason is not sensible enough to risk their lives.
I think haenyeo would be safer if they used oxygen tanks when working in the ocean.
They could decide beforehand on limits to the amount of sea life they collect.

Over to You
1 Sample answers
Yes, I do. The most memorable documentary that I ever saw was called King of Kong.
This documentary was not only about a small subculture in America, but it also gave
viewers insight into how people react to change.
2 Sample answers
I would like to film a documentary about people who depend on rainforests to survive.
I think it would teach people why we must preserve nature.
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10C Skills for Writing—A newspaper article

1 Reading & Writing

A a – headline
b – byline
c – lead
d – body
B 1. Stolen Van Gogh paintings were found during a raid on Mafia.
2. Who: Italian police
What: two stolen Van Gogh paintings
Where: a house owned by the Naples Mafia
When: Friday
3. Members of the Naples Mafia used ladders and sledge hammers to break into the
Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam and stole two paintings.
A drug trafficker who was arrested told the police where they could find the paintings.
The paintings are important because one shows Van Gogh’s early style and the other
relates to his father’s death.
C 1. Kidnapped Boy Found in Mountains
2. The first option is better because the story is about a boy who was found after
being kidnapped. It is not about the man who is suspected of kidnapping him.
3. Jimmy was found with scratches but wasn’t seriously hurt. He had been locked up in
a room inside of a cottage for a week before he was found. Jimmy’s parents arrived at
the scene and hugged him. They later told reporters, “We’re just so happy he’s okay.”

2 Writing
A Sample answers
• Train Crash in America
• Canadian Snowboarder Wins 3 Gold Medals in Winter Olympics
• SpaceX Launches Sports Car into Space
• Two Men Rob Market
B Sample writing
On Saturday, February 17, two masked men robbed the Williams Family Market. Police
are now searching for the men, who fled the scene in a blue car.
Employee Ruth Weinberg was sweeping the floor of the market when the two masked
men rushed into the store. One man pointed a gun at Weinberg while the other pulled
out a brown canvas bag.
The men forced Weinberg to open the safe and the register, and take out whatever
cash was inside. They kept the gun pointed at her head as she filled the canvas bag
with all of the money the store had made that weekend. The men then took
Weinberg’s cellphone and locked her in a closet so that she could not call the police.
Another witness saw the two men get into a blue four-door sedan and speed toward
the westbound highway. Police are asking anyone with information about these two
criminals to speak with a detective immediately.
E Sample answers
1. No. Both articles were different. One was about sports, another about technology,
and the last was about politics.
2. I like our front page the best because we included an interesting illustration that
accompanied our front-page story.
3. I like the article about the two men robbing the market the best. It was an exciting
and scary story at the same time.
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Units 9&10 Review Test 5

Listening
A 1. b
2. c
3. a
4. b
B 1. b
2. a
C 1. sea creatures
2. oxygen tanks
3. most skilled and experienced
4. fifty
5. greed
6. deaths

Grammar
A 1. b
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. c
6. b
B 1. that she was living in Hong Kong
2. if my friend Mike was a lawyer
3. insisted that she didn't do it
4. where I was
5. persuaded me that it would be really fun / persuaded me to come with him
C 1. a
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. b

Vocabulary
A 1. controversy
2. automated vehicles
B 1. (e)xhausted
2. (s)pectacular
3. (h)ilarious
4. (t)errified
C 1. entrance
2. project
3. increase
4. produce
D 1. b
2. c
3. a
4. a