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UNIT 1 1. A: Tell me about your family, Steve. Are you married?
B: No, I’m divorced but my children live with me. How
Conversation A about you?
Karen: Hello, Mr. Willis. A: I’m married but we don’t have any children yet. How
Mr. Willis: Hello, Karen. many do you have?
Karen: James, this is my teacher, Mr. Willis. Mr. Willis, this is B: I have three sons and a daughter.
my friend, James Ryan. 2. A: Are any of your brothers and sisters married?
Mr. Willis: Nice to meet you, James. B: My brothers are all single, but my sisters are both
James: Nice to meet you, too, Mr. Willis. married.
Conversation B A: Do you have any nieces or nephews?
B: Yes, I do. One niece and one nephew. My sister Amy
Andrew Young: Hi, my name’s Andrew. has a three-year-old son, and my sister Beth has a
Anita West: Good to meet you, Andrew. I’m Anita. two-year-old daughter.
Andrew Young: Andrea?
Anita West: No, Anita. Anita West. What’s your
last name? Example: A: Is that your mother?
Andrew Young: My last name is Young. Are you a B: No, that’s her sister, Darci.
student here?
3. A: How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Conversation C B: I don’t have any.
Ellen Clark: Are you Brian Brown?
David Smith: No, I’m David Smith. That’s Brian over there. 4. A: Who are those people?
Ellen Clark: I’m Ellen Clark. Are you a student here? B: They’re my husband’s parents.
David Smith: No, as a matter of fact, I’m not. I’m a teacher. 5. A: How many children does your sister have, Lisa?
B: She has two boys.
UNIT 2
6. A: Your daughters are so adorable.
Conversation A B: Thank you.
A: They’re exactly alike. How old are they?
A: Are you free on Saturday? There’s a concert in the park
B: They’re two years old.
near school.
B: Really? What time?
A: It’s at 2:30. UNIT 4
B: I’m sorry. I’d love to go, but I’m busy until about 5:00.
A: Oh, that’s too bad. Maybe we can go to a movie Saturday Conversation A
night instead. Waiter: Are you ready to order?
B: Great! What do you want to see? First Customer: Yes, I am. I think I’ll start with the potato
A: How about the new Tom Cruise movie? soup. Then I’ll have the fried fish. That
B: Sure. We can go to the 7:30 show. comes with vegetables, doesn’t it?
Waiter: Yes, it does. Tonight we have a choice of
Conversation B broccoli or carrots.
A: Excuse me. I’m looking for the museum. First Customer: I’ll have the broccoli, please.
B: The Museum of Art or the Museum of Natural History? Waiter: Certainly. And to drink?
A: The Museum of Art. It’s on Holly Boulevard. First Customer: I’ll have bottled water.
B: That’s just down the street. We’re on First Avenue. Waiter: And for you?
The museum’s on the corner of First Avenue and Holly. Second Customer: I’ll start with a salad. Then I’ll have the
A: On First Avenue and Holly? grilled chicken with carrots. And a cup
B: Yes. It’s on the left. of coffee, please.
A: On the left, on the corner of First and Holly. Thanks!
Conversation B
UNIT 3 A: What is there to eat in the fridge?
B: Not much. There’s yogurt, a carrot, and
Example: A: Tell me something about your family, Ann. some oranges.
B: Sure. What do you want to know? A: Is that all there is? I’m in the mood for shrimp.
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters? B: Sorry, there’s no shrimp. How about some yogurt?
B: I have two brothers and two sisters. A: No, thanks. Let’s go out to eat.
A: Five of you! That’s a big family! Do they look B: Great idea. I feel like having chicken.
like you?
B: Not really.

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UNIT 5 Conversation A
Emily: Hey, Bill. Do you want to go to a concert?
Conversation A
Bill: Sure, Emily. I’d love to go. Who’s playing?
Louise: Hi, Rick! What are you doing here? Emily: It’s a new jazz group called Blue Friday.
Rick: Hey, Louise. I’m looking for a printer. I have a new Bill: When is the concert? And where?
computer, and my old printer isn’t working anymore. Emily: Sunday night at 10:00. They’re playing at Maxim’s.
Do you have any suggestions? That’s the new place on Third Avenue next to the
Louise: I have an HD 922. It’s terrific. park. It’s not too far from your apartment.
Rick: Really? Is it expensive? Bill: I’m working until 9:30 Saturday and Sunday.
Louise: Yes, it is. But it’s worth the money. Do you want me to meet you there?
Rick: I don’t have much money. What else do you Emily: Yes, that’s a good idea.
suggest? Bill: Is it OK to bring my brother Jake? He’s a real fan
Louise: Well, a friend of mine has the HD 902. It makes of jazz.
pretty good prints. Maybe the clerk can help you. Emily: No problem. My friend Linda’s coming, too.
Rick: Thanks, Louise. See you then.
Louise: Good luck! See you in class!
Conversation B
Conversation B
Rita: Hi, Paul.
Front Desk Clerk: Front desk. How can I help you? Paul: Hi, Rita. How’s it going?
Mr. Carlson: This is Mr. Carlson. There are problems Rita: Fine. I’m here buying a new laptop. What are you
with my room. shopping for?
Front Desk Clerk: I’m sorry to hear that. What sort of Paul: My printer isn’t working, and it’s driving me crazy. I’m
problems? looking for a new one. Do you have any suggestions?
Mr. Carlson: It’s the window. It won’t close. Rita: I have an Etson 914, and it’s awesome. Do you use your
Front Desk Clerk: It won’t close? printer for pictures?
Mr. Carlson: Yes, that’s right. It’s very cold in here! And Paul: Hmm. I don’t have a digital camera, but I am buying
the toilet won’t stop flushing, and the sink one next month.
is clogged! Rita: Then you want a good printer. What about the new
Front Desk Clerk: Don’t worry, Mr. Carlson. I’ll send a Etson 940A?
repairman right away. What room are Paul: Is that model very expensive?
you in? Rita: I don’t know. You can ask the salesclerk.
Mr. Carlson: Room 406.

UNIT 6
REVIEW TEST 1 (UNITS 1–5)
Example: A: It’s hot today!
Example: A: Who’s that man over there?
B: It sure is! Do you want to go swimming?
B: That’s my brother Fernando. He’s a
A: That’s a great idea.
photographer.
A: What’s he taking a picture of? 1. A: Does your wife play tennis?
B: Edith? No way. She’s a couch potato.
1. A: Excuse me. Where’s the Weston Theater?
A: Too bad. My wife plays every week.
B: Turn left at the corner. It’s just across the street from
the art museum. 2. A: I have to get out of this house—I need some fresh air!
A: Thanks! B: Why don’t you go to the park?
2. A: Are you ready to order now? Or do you think you need 3. A: How often do you play golf?
more time? B: Just about every weekend. Do you want to play
B: I think I’ll have soup and a salad. together sometime?
A: And to drink? A: That would be great.
B: A bottled water, please.
4. A: Where are you going?
B: To get some exercise—lift weights, run on
the treadmill.
A: You’re always at the gym!

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5. A: We’re heading down to the athletic field to play soccer. 4. A: Yes, sir. How can I help you?
Want to come with us? B: I’m looking for pajamas.
B: That sounds like fun. Can you give me a minute A: Men’s or women’s?
to get ready? B: Children’s, actually.
A: The children’s department is on this floor. Go straight
down the center of the floor. It’s in the back.
Example: has
5. A: Excuse me. Where can I find tights?
6. a. exercises B: You’ll want to go to hosiery. That department is
b. thinks in the basement. Go down the stairs, and turn left
c. misses at the bottom.

7. a. knows 6. A: Excuse me. How do I get to the restaurant?

b. wants B: Take the escalator up to the second floor and turn right
c. plays when you get off.
A: Take the elevator and turn right?
B: No, take the escalator and turn right.
UNIT 7 A: Got it. Thanks!
Karen: Welcome back, Alan! How was your trip to Greece?
Alan: It was amazing, Karen! We spent five days in Athens UNIT 9
and then traveled to three of the islands. My favorite
island was Santorini. Example: Conversation A
Karen: How long were you gone? A: Excuse me. I need two tickets to Venice.
Alan: Ten days. The time went by too fast. B: Do you want the next train? It leaves at 9:10. Or, there’s
Karen: When did you get back? another at 11:15.
Alan: Just last night, about 11:00. Our flight was a little late.
We were supposed to arrive here at 9:15. Conversation B
Karen: I’ll bet the weather was great. A: We could take a taxi to the airport.
Alan: It was, and so were the people, the museums, the B: That’s going to be expensive.
food . . . My wife wants to go back next year. A: I know. But it’s the fastest way.

Conversation C
Example: played A: How was the cruise?
6. a. visited B: It was awful! We were sick the whole time.
A: That’s too bad.
b. walked
c. arrived Conversation D
7. a. watched A: Do you want the window or the aisle?
b. waited B: The window, please. I hear the mountains are beautiful.
c. called Conversation E
A: Why did you get back so late?
UNIT 8 B: The bus had an accident on the way to the airport.
We had to take a later flight.
Example: A: Where are the shorts? Conversation F
B: On the top floor. Go straight to the back of the
store, and turn left. A: You look tired!
B: Well, it was an awful flight. First, our flight was delayed.
1. A: Excuse me. Where are shoes? And then we got bumped from the flight.
B: The shoe department is on the top floor, in the back of A: That does sound awful!
the store. Take the elevator, and then turn left. It’s just
after you pass women’s lingerie. Conversation G
A: I’m flying to Seoul on November 12, and I need a ride from
2. A: Can you help me? I’m looking for purses. the airport to my hotel.
B: Certainly, Ma’am. They’re in accessories. Go up the B: Certainly, sir. I can book you a limousine with a large trunk
stairs, and then go straight. You can’t miss them. for your luggage.
A: Thanks.

3. A: I want to buy my son a belt.

B: Certainly, Ma’am.
A: Where are the accessories?
B: They’re on the ground floor. Go down the stairs.
They’re in the front.

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UNIT 10 Conversation A
First Shopper: Is this the information desk?
Conversation A Clerk: Yes, it is. How may I help you?
Customer: I’m looking for a new camcorder, but I don’t want First Shopper: I’m looking for men’s coats.
to pay more than a thousand euros. Clerk: Go down to the basement. They’re right
Salesclerk: We have three excellent camcorders in that price next to the shoe department.
range: the Pusan 5X, the Vision 720, and the First Shopper: Thanks. And the restrooms?
Diego P500. Clerk: On the second floor. Go straight, past
Customer: Which is the easiest to use? women’s accessories.
Salesclerk: The Pusan 5X is the easiest to use, but the Second Shopper: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the
Diego P500 is the least expensive. It’s our most microwaves are?
popular camcorder. Clerk: Yes. They’re to the left, next to the
Customer: How much is it? escalator.
Salesclerk: The P500 is 679 euros. Second Shopper: Straight ahead, next to the elevator?
Customer: And how much is the Vision 720? Clerk: To the left, next to the escalator.
Salesclerk: That one’s the most expensive of the three—949 Second Shopper: OK.
euros, but it’s also the lightest and most reliable.
Customer: Hmmm. That one sounds nice, but I think I’ll take Conversation B
the least expensive one. Laura: Hi, Pete. How was your trip to Morocco?
Pete: It was incredible, Laura. I played golf every day, and
Conversation B the weather was great. How was your vacation?
Customer: How much do you want for this camera? Laura: Don’t ask.
Salesclerk: The Prego-5? 300. Pete: Why? What happened?
Customer: Hmm. That’s more than I want to spend. Laura: Everything. First our flight was delayed for two hours.
Salesclerk: It’s a real bargain. The Prego-5 is our most Then it was canceled, so we lost a whole day of
popular model. How about 250? vacation. We waited seven hours for another flight.
Customer: That’s still a little high. I can give you 200 for it. Pete: That’s too bad. But how did you like Portugal?
Salesclerk: Sorry, but I can’t go lower than 225. Laura: The hotel was nice, but the weather was terrible.
Customer: OK. That sounds fair. It’s a deal! It rained for five days. We didn’t do anything we
Salesclerk: Great. We also have camcorders and MP3 players planned. No swimming, tennis, golfing, or bike riding!
on sale. Would you like to see some models? Pete: I’m sorry to hear that.
Customer: No, not today. Just the camera. You do accept
credit cards, don’t you?
Salesclerk: Yes, we do.

REVIEW TEST 2 (UNITS 6–10)

Example: A: Why don’t we play golf this afternoon?

B: Sorry. I have a meeting.
A: Then how about tomorrow instead?
B: Great idea. When’s good for you?

1. A: The weather’s terrible. I hope the flight isn’t late or

canceled.
B: I just looked at the departure board. Flight 920’s right
on time.

2. A: What’s wrong? You look really worried.

B: I am. Someone stole my purse!

3. A: Are you buying a new pair of shoes?

B: Yes. My other sandals are too old. I need a newer pair.

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