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Module 1 4. set a schedule

Lesson 1 5. participate
Track 2 6. sleep well
1. Stop 7. organize a study group
2. Animals crossing 8. study
3. No parking
4. No buses Track 5
5. Give way at roundabout Emma: Hi Robert! You look worried. What’s the problem?
6. No pedestrians crossing Robert: I suffer from exam anxiety.
7. Parking permitted Emma: Oh, that’s not good! You should do breathing exercises to relax
8. Pedestrians might cross diagonally your brain. Also, you should talk to a mental health professional.
9. Pedestrians crossing Robert: Really? I never do breathing exercises. I think that’s why I feel
10. Construction ahead bad. But I feel stressed. What if I don’t pass my exams?
Emma: You should understand that if you don’t pass an exam, there
are other options.
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Robert: What other options?
Pedestrian: Hello, officer! My name is Do-Yun, and I am new in this
city. Emma: You should ask your teacher for additional projects to improve
your grade.
Officer: Nice to meet you. How can I help you?
Robert: That’s a good idea!
Pedestrian: May I ask you some questions about the rules for
pedestrians? Emma: I have to go now. I have lots of homework and I don’t know
when I should hand my homework in.
Officer: Sure, the first thing you should know is that drivers must
give way to pedestrians at pedestrian and children’s crossings, when Robert: I think you should use an online calendar to schedule the days
doing a U- turn and when entering or leaving a driveway. you should hand in homework.
Pedestrian: What should drivers do to take care of older people? Emma: You are right! I can use my google calendar.
Officer: Older people may be slower than other pedestrians and may Robert: Is there a lot of noise in the place where you do homework?
not see you until you are very close. Drivers must slow down and give Emma: Yes, I get distracted with the noise from the street.
them extra time to cross. Robert: You should do homework in a quiet and well-organized place.
Pedestrian: I always help older people cross the street. Are there any Emma: That’s true! I will do homework in my room, it is quiet. Thank
specific rules for drivers around shopping centers? you for your pieces of advice.
Officer: Yes, pedestrians may not be paying attention around Robert: You are welcome.
shopping centers so drivers must slow down and watch out for
anyone that might step onto the road. Track 6
Pedestrian: Are there any rules for pedestrians walking on the road? 1. was born
Officer: Pedestrians must use a footpath if there is one. 2. retired
Pedestrian: What if there is not a footpath? 3. graduated
Officer: Then they can walk on the road as long as they walk in the 4. had children
direction of on coming traffic.
5. met my husband
Pedestrian: All the rules are the same as in my town, thank you officer.
I will make sure to follow all the rules. 6. got a job
7. got married
Lesson 2 8. was promoted
Track 4 9. went to university
1. ask questions
2. be punctual
3. take notes
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Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco in 1955. His real parents decided A very talented personality who became a childhood star is Maddie
not to keep their son and Steve was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs. Ziegler. In the year 2010, she was cast in the television series ‘Live to
Steve’s hobby as a child was electronics. He made simple computers Dance’ created by Paula Abdul.
with his father. At high school he met his best friend, Steve Wozniak. Maddie Ziegler had starred in a television program called “Dance
They both loved electronics. In 1976, they started Apple Computers in Moms” when she became famous, it was in the year 2011. Dance
Steve’s parents’ garage. Moms was a reality television show about young talented kids and
Steve met his wife at Standford Graduate School of Business in 1989 their troublesome mothers. She had gotten offers in other television
when he was giving a lecture. They got married on March 18th, 1991. programs by the time she was eight.
They had three children. Maddie had acted in the series “Drop Dead Diva” in 2012 before she
Steve Jobs died in 2011. People remember Steve when they see or use got some guest roles in different TV series. After that she acted on
an Apple product. mainstream movies. She had had success as a dancer and actress
before she became an icon.
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Steven: Hi, Andrew!
Augmented Reality
Andrew: What are you doing?
Jorge: Hi, Muyan!
Steven: Hi, Steve! I am reading Cristiano Ronaldo’s biography.
Muyan: Hi, Jorge!
Andrew: Wow! He is my favorite soccer player. When was he born?
Jorge: Tell me about your school in China. What do you do during
Steven: Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985, in Madeira, Portugal.
recess?
Andrew: How did he learn about soccer?
Muyan: During recess, students should do relaxation exercises.
Steven: His dad worked as an equipment manager at a boy’s club.
Jorge: Interesting. In my country, the only thing you should not do
Andrew: I heard that he had already been recognized as a during recess is study, ha,ha,ha.
phenomenon when he was 10.
Muyan: Ha, ha.ha. At school in China, we must not run in the halls,
Steven: That’s right! When he was a teenager, Ronaldo’s talent and we must take our seat before the bell rings, and we must salute cars
fame had grown considerably. when they pass by. What about rules in your school?
Andrew: Why did he sign with the Manchester United? Jorge: Well, we must wear a uniform, we must not chew gum in the
Steven: Because he had attracted a lot of attention with a great class, and we must arrive on time.
performance with Portugal against Manchester. Muyan: It’s the same in China. Are you going to Dorothy’s party?
Andrew: How old was he then? Jorge: I might go. I don’t know.
Steven: He was only 16 when Manchester United paid him more than Muyan: Why?
£12 million to sign contract.
Jorge: I might have a family reunion that day.
Andrew: £12 million? That’s amazing!
Muyan: Oh, OK!
Steven: Oh, no! It’s time to go to class.
Andrew: Let’s finish reading Ronald’s biography in our next break.
Module 2

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Track 9
1. apply for a visa
1. Work part-time
2. be fired
2. Graduate from high school
3. buy a house
3. Go on a graduation trip
4. look for a job
4. Plan a wedding
5. move out
5. Start a family
6. save money
6. Go on honeymoon
7. travel abroad
7. Have a job
8. win the lottery
8. Have a baby
9. Buy your first car
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10. Start a business
Russell: Hey, guys? What are you doing?
Brittany: We are making a vision board.
Russell: What is a vision board?

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Eugene: A vison board is a collage of images that represent your life Mom: Amanda, dad, dinner is ready!
dreams. Amanda: Mom is calling us grandpa, let’s go. Bring your photographs.
Russell: Interesting! I see a picture of a university and a picture of
someone working at a restaurant. What does that mean, Brittany? Track 16
Brittany: Well, if I had a part time job, I would save money to go to 1. turn on
university.
2. hack into
Eugene: What if you had a full-time job?
3. set up
Brittany: If I had a full-time job, I would go to university part-time. I
would be a part-time student. 4. pop up
Eugene: Wow! You have thought about every possible situation. 5. scroll up / scroll down
Russell: I see people having fun at the beach and a car in your vision 6. click on
board, Eugene. Would you like to live near the beach? 7. back up
Eugene: No. If I had a car, I would go on vacation with my friends. 8. log in
Russell: That’s cool! I am going to do my vision board too guys. 9. wipe out

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1. change job 1. To begin, log into your desktop system.
2. divorce 2. Press the red button to turn on your tablet.
3. fall in love 3. This application took a long time to set up.
4. get engaged 4. Click on the start menu to begin.
5. have an accident 5. Make sure you back up your files before you change systems.
6. learn karate 6. Before you donate your computer, be sure you wipe out the hard
7. start a business drive.
8. win an award 7. If you don’t want to see the adds, turn on your pop-up blocker.
8. Someone hacked into my bank and stole millions of dollars.
Track 15 9. The new story was so long I had to scroll down a lot to read it.
Grandpa: Amanda, dear. Come and look at my old photographs.
Amanda: Let’s see. How old were you in this photograph? Where Track 18
were you? Interviewer: Welcome to our YouTube channel “The World of
Grandpa: I was 20 and I was in Toronto, Canada. I lived there for a Technology”. Today we have a very special guest. He is an expert in
year. cyber security. Let’s welcome Mark Clark.
Amanda: I didn’t know that grandpa. Mark: Hello, it’s a pleasure to be in this program.
Grandpa: Yeah, If I hadn’t applied for a student visa, I wouldn’t have Interviewer: Mark, it is extremely important for people who work
lived in Canada. with computers and any other technological devices to be on the
same wavelength regarding the responsible use of information. First,
Amanda: What did you study? could you explain what information technology is.
Grandpa: I studied English and French. Mark: Sure, information technology includes but is not limited
Amanda: Oh, so that’s why you worked all your life as an interpreter. to computer networks, network servers, personal computers,
What else did you do in Canada? workstations, voice and video networks, cloud (internet-based)
Grandpa: I had a part time job, but I was fired. services, transmission systems, software, and digital information.
Amanda: Why? Interviewer: Wow! That’s a lot! What is the most important aspect
Grandpa: It was my first job, and I did not have experience as a waiter. to consider?
If I hadn’t been fired, I wouldn’t have changed job, so it was a good Mark: Well, to keep your information safe you should keep usernames
thing I was fired. and passwords private, you should log off your computer and other
Amanda: What did you do in your new job? devices and you should also keep documents and other electronic
Grandpa: I worked as a soccer coach for kids. I even won an award for data secure. This will prevent your computers and devices from being
the best coach of the season. hacked into.
Amanda: Grandpa, you are amazing! I am glad you were fired from Interviewer: I guess the main point of responsible use of information
your first job. If you hadn’t worked as a soccer coach, you wouldn’t is protecting your information from being stolen. Am I right on the
have won an award. Tell me about that other photograph. button?
Mark: Yes, but there is another extremely important aspect which is
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 the use of information and technology ethically. Gary: Not at all. The industries in which teenagers have been working
Interviewer: Is that related to the different webpages in which one part time are accommodation and food services, that is, hotels,
opts in and how they use your personal information? resorts, restaurants, and bars.
Mark: Partly, but I don’t want to get you wires crossed so let me News presenter: What have the rest of the teenagers been doing?
explain what ethical use of information refers to. First of all, you must Gary: 42 % of teenagers spend their time on screen activities. This
not put yourself or others at risk. You must respect the digital privacy summer they have been gaming, watching videos, surfing the web,
of others and comply with software licensing agreements. and checking social media.
Interviewer: This has been one of the most interesting interviews we News presenter: Let me guess! The rest of the teenagers have been
had had. Thank you, Mark. Friends, subscribe to our YouTube channel, studying this summer. Am I right?
share this video, and hit the like button. Gary: Nope! The remaining 22% have been working out and playing
sports.
Lesson 9 News presenter: Interesting! Thank you very much for the information,
Track 19 Gary. This was Bell Media News.
1. host a party
2. take on-line lessons Track 22
3. inaugurate Augmented Reality
4. open Stephen: Hi, Brenda! You look tired. Are you OK?
5. meet people Brenda: Yes, I am OK. I have been reading a very interesting book for
6. receive three weeks. The book is so interesting that I can’t sleep, I want to
continue reading.
7. approve
Stephen: Wow! Is that the only thing you have been doing?
8. read
Brenda: I have done many other things. I have been taking on-line
9. give a speech lessons for a year, and I have been working out since February. What
10. play videogames about you? What have you been doing?
11. work out Stephen: Lots of things. I have been travelling with my parents
12. travel since they retired, I have been playing video games, and I have been
hosting parties.
Track 20 Brenda: You are always busy with your social life, uh?
Kenneth: Hi, Carol! It’s nice to see you again. What have you been Stephen: No, of course not. Do you think you can help me study for
doing since the pandemic? the Chemistry exam?
Carol: Hi, Kenneth! I have been taking on-line lessons by zoom and Brenda: Sure
teams. What about you?
Kenneth: Well, I have been playing video games with a group of on- Module 3
line gamers. I have also been hosting parties. Lesson 11
Carol: How cool! What about your parents? Track 23
Kenneth: They have been traveling to different states in the Mexican 1. ride a camel
republic. They have been giving speeches at universities. Tell me, 2. do bungee jumping
what have your parents been doing.
3. skydive
Carol: Not much. My mother has been reading books about science
and my father has been playing video games with my brother. 4. do water rafting
Kenneth: Oh, OK! It was nice seeing you again. See you later! 5. fly on a hot-air-balloon
Carol: Bye! 6. go camping
7. sail a boat
Track 21 8. swim with dolphins
News presenter: Welcome to Bell Media News. We asked a 100
teenagers about the activities they have been doing. Our reporter Track 24
Gary has the information. Good morning, Gary. Jon: Hey, Rita. You look excited!
Gary: Good morning. According to my survey 36% of teenagers have Rita: Yes. Look at these photos from my last weekend!
been looking for a part-time job during the summer. Jon: Wow! You went water rafting! I love extreme experiences.
News presenter: Really? I thought they would be hanging around at Rita: Me too. Have you ever gone water rafting?
the beach.
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Jon: No, I haven’t, but I have done bungee jumping! continue on a long-distance relationship.
Rita: That’s what I call an extreme activity! 4. Last month, a new girl arrived. Her name is Kelly. She started
Jon: And have you flown on a hot-air-balloon? flirting around me.
Rita: Yes, I have. I flew on a hot-air-balloon two years ago! 5. Kelly is pretty, but I love Julia. In the end, we became great friends.
Jon: We should do some activities together. I haven’t swum with We get along very well.
dolphins. Have you? 6. Kelly is dating a new guy. Someday the four us may go out together
Rita: No, I haven’t. We can do that! on a double date.
Jon: Great idea!
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Track 25 Dan: Hi, Chuck, guess what, I went on a date with a girl from Chik-Net.
Marla: Hi, Frank. I’m, Marla. Are you ready for the big experience? Chuck: Hi, Dan. What’s that?
Frank: I think so. Dan: It’s a new dating app to make friends and start a new relationship
if things go well.
Marla: How are you feeling? Aren’t you excited?
Chuck: And how was it?
Frank: I’m nervous, to be honest.
Dan: Her name is Nicole and is from France.
Marla: Relax. I’m sure you will enjoy it! Come on!
Chuck: Sounds cool!
Frank: OK. Here we go!
Dan: Yes, but I’m not so sure I want a second date.
Marla: Let’s walk to the loading area to board the aircraft. Remember,
you have to trust me. I’m your instructor so, there’s nothing to worry Chuck: Why?
about. Dan: Well, she’s pretty, smart, loves video games, like me, but…
Frank: Thanks, Marla. Chuck: What’s wrong with her?
Marla: Just try to relax. I know that it’s the first time you’ve done Dan: She only wants to practice her English with me, no more.
skydiving but I’m sure you’ll want to do it again. Chuck: Oh, Dan. I see your point.
Frank: Horse riding is the most extreme experience I’ve done before Dan: Yes, I don’t think that’s enough for me.
hahahaa! Chuck: Well, you can learn some French.
Marla: Very funny! This is what I call an extreme experience. When Dan: Chuck, you know I’m not so good at languages.
we’re halfway up, I will hook up your harness so that we are attached
Chuck: You can be friends and visit her in Paris when she leaves.
together. You’ll be safe.
Dan: That’s a good idea. Being in the friend zone is not so bad after all.
Frank: Understood.
I think I will move to Paris in the end.
Marla: When it’s our turn, we will move towards the open door of the
Chuck: I will be there each holiday. Be sure of that.
plane, and we will jump!
Frank: Oh, my god!
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Marla: This is the fun part, Frank. It’s the most exciting experience.
Freedom! Empowerment! You won’t regret! Track 28
Frank: That sounds awesome! 1. Precious metals, such as silver, gold, and copper are extracted.
Marla: Within seconds, we will reach a speed of 120 miles per hour. 2. Rare earth elements such as tin, lead, and mercury are extracted
You will start to feel more stable. You will feel the wind on you face, and used.
you will feel like you’re floating! 3. Petroleum is another essential component, so it is extracted and
Frank: When will you open the parachute? processed to make some other parts.
Marla: Don’t worry. I know when it’s time. This is when everything 4. To get these elements, large areas of land are excavated and
slows down, everything is quiet, and you will feel peaceful. When destroyed, causing a huge environmental impact.
that moment comes, just enjoy the view and the present moment. 5. Once all the elements are obtained, many people are employed to
Frank: That sounds relaxing. I think I’m excited now. Let’s do this! assemble the smartphones. Sometimes women and children work in
very poor conditions to make smartphones.
Marla: That’s the attitude! I’m glad you are ready!
6. When the processing work is finished, the smartphones are
launched and announced in the media.
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7. After a couple of years, millions of smartphones are disposed,
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1. One day, my girlfriend and I broke up. I was depressed. starts again.
2. After a year, I met Julia and I fell for her. I was madly in love. 8. Do we really need to change a smartphone after two years?
3. After a while she got a scholarship to study in Italy. We decided to Some people even change it after a year! Are we recycling enough?
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 A recycled smartphone can represent a relief for the planet. Think Scientist: Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here.
about it. Interviewer: Experts say that the progress of artificial intelligence
will make people’s lives better, but many have concerns about how
Track 29 progress in AI will affect what it means to be human. What can you
Kim: Let’s practice for the Kahoot competition tomorrow. tell us about this?
Leslie: Alright, Kim. Try me! Scientist: It is true that artificial intelligence will exceed human
capabilities on tasks such as complex decision-making, reasoning
Kim: First question. Wheat is planted and grown. Then, it is collected and learning, pattern recognition, speech recognition and language
and processed into a dough. Finally, the dough is spiced with several translation. This won’t affect humans; it will improve the quality of
ingredients, baked, and served. their life.
Leslie: Is that a pizza? Interviewer: Can you tell us some examples of how AI will improve
Kim: That’s right, Leslie! Now your turn. life quality?
Leslie: Meat and bacon are cut. Then, pepper, salt, and water are Scientist: Sure, some examples are the many possible applications of
added. When the mixture is ready, it is grinded and packed into a AI in diagnosing and treating patients so this will result in healthier
casing. Finally, it is heated, and you can eat it with two slices of bread. lives. AI will also make changes in formal and informal education
Kim: Sounds like a hamburger. systems so it will be easier for people to learn and have access to
Leslie: Wrong, try again, Kim! information.
Kim: Maybe a sausage? Interviewer: What about massive job losses? Some people do not
have the enough skills to have technology-based jobs.
Leslie: That’s right!
Scientist: Scientists are working on solutions for this specific matter.
Kim: My turn now.
AI will prioritize the people and help the older generations improve
Leslie: A banana is cut into slices. Peanut butter is spread on two slices their skills so that they can keep their jobs. New jobs will appear, so
of bread. Finally, honey is poured over the banana slices, put the cover the younger generations will be able to get jobs for which they have
bread, and enjoy! the appropriate skills.
Kim: That sounds weird! What is that? Interviewer: To conclude we can say that artificial intelligence will
Leslie: A banana sandwich, my favorite snack. bring many benefits to society over time. Thank you for being with
Kim: I can’t believe that even exists. Let’s move on. us, Dr Harris.

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Track 30 Augmented Reality
1. artificial intelligence (AI) Daniel: Have you ever gone camping before?
2. brain computer interface Nancy: No, never. This is the first time I go camping.
3. cloud Daniel: Do you like it?
4. drone Nancy: Yes, it’s a lot of fun. What about you? Have you ever gone
camping before?
5. facial recognition
Daniel: Yes. I went camping with my parents last summer. What did
6. nanotechnology
you do last summer?
7. renewable energy
Nancy: I flew on a hot air balloon at the Queretaro festival.
8. robot
Daniel: Wow! Sounds cool!
9. virtual reality (VR)
Nancy: Have you ever ridden a camel?
10. wireless
Daniel: No, never. I don’t like camels. My cousin said camels smelled
bad.
Track 31 Nancy: That’s true! I have never skydived because my brother said
Interviewer: Welcome to Science in a nutshell. Today in the studio is skydiving was extremely dangerous.
with us Denise Harris. She is Daniel: Your brother is right. It is very dangerous.
a scientist from the Berkley National Laboratory. Welcome, Doctor Nancy: The teacher is calling us, let’s go.
Harris.