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CHAPTER/TITLE

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TOPICS

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B y the way, my name’s Phil.

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• Introductions and small talk • Friendships • Social activities

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S o how was Greece?

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• Travel • Historical sites • Architectural wonders

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D  id you enjoy your dinner?

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• Dining experiences • Restaurant problems • Lost items

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H  ow did you get into that?

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• College majors • Career paths • Career choices

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H  appy New Year!

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• New Year’s celebrations • Traditions • Holiday foods and activities

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R  eview

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 Action Modules

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Vocabulary/Expressions Index

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Grammar Index

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OBJECTIVES

GRAMMAR

FEATURES

• Introducing yourself • Renewing and making friendships • Planning a social activity

• Contrast of the simple present and present progressive tenses • Verbs not commonly used in the progressive form

Word Play Culture Corner On the Phone On the Net

• Discussing a trip • Describing famous sites • Asking for recommendations

• Contrast of simple past and past progressive tenses

Pronunciation Plus Culture Corner Word Play

• Talking about a dining experience • Getting good service and describing meals • Discussing a bill • Calling about a lost item

• Contrast of simple present, simple past, and present perfect tenses • Making comparisons

Culture Corner On the Phone Word Play

• Talking about career plans • Talking about career paths • Talking about major changes

• Adjective + preposition + gerund • Clauses with so (that) vs. (and) so

Pronunciation Plus On the Phone Culture Corner

• Talking about New Year’s Eve • Describing traditions • Talking about New Year’s activities

• Contrast of present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses

Pronunciation Plus On the Phone Word Play

Practice

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Answer Key

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Audio Script

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Chapter 1

By the way, my name’s Phil. Topics Introductions and small talk Friendships Social activities

Objectives Introducing yourself Renewing and making friendships Planning a social activity Following up on a contact

Grammar Contrast of the simple present and present progressive tenses Verbs not commonly used in the progressive form

I NT RODUCING YOU R SE LF

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Phil:

Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?

Dave: No, please, have a seat. Phil:

Thanks. My name’s Phil Evers. I’m new here. I just started yesterday.

Dave: Nice to meet you, Phil. I’m Dave Watkins. And this is Carol Meyers. Carol: Hi. Nice to meet you, Phil. Dave: So what is your major? Phil:

Graphic Design. How about you two?

Dave: Business Admin. Carol: Marketing. Phil:

Carol, Shelley’s roommate? She told me about you and said we would have a lot in common. How about we all have lunch sometime this week?

Carol: Great. I’ll check my calendar when I get back to my dorm and give you a call.

Renewing and making friendships 2

 Catching up with acquaintances and friends

formal

informal

• How have you been? • It’s wonderful to see you again. • Are you still working at …? • Do you still live in …? • Are you still in touch with …? • We should get together sometime.

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WORD PLAY  Asking someone how they are How do you do?

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• How’s it going? • You look great! • How are things at …? • So what’s new in …? • How’s … doing these days? • Do you have time for a drink?

How are you?

How have you been?

very formal

very informal

How’s it going?

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How’re you doing?

What’s new?

What’s up?

 Making new friends Alma: Hi. Did you just join the club? Tracy: I started last month. Alma: You’re going to love it. It’s a good club. Tracy: I love it already! They offer some great classes. Alma: The yoga instructor is fabulous. Tracy: Really? I was thinking of signing up. Alma: You should. I’m in the Tuesday night class. Tracy: That’s the class I was hoping to join. Alma: By the way, my name’s Alma. Tracy: I’m Tracy. So, see you Tuesday in yoga class? Alma: Definitely. Nice to meet you, Tracy.

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Contrast of simple present and present progressive tenses simple present

I work part-time in the library. I tutor fellow students two days every week. We live in Manchester. We don’t get to London very often. present progressive

Flight 207 is boarding. The passengers are going through the final security check. What are you working on? — I’m finishing the report for Mr. Yoshida.

— What do you do at school?

— What are you doing now?

— I’m a full-time student. I study all the time.

— I’m working on a project for my science class.

Now it’s your turn! to exercise every day. He

late at the library tonight. She often

2. Spencer

a new suit for presentations. I usually

5. Flights from this airport never 6. David and Susan often

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late on Wednesdays. (stay)

her parents every Saturday at this time. She

3. Tina 4. I

to lose weight. (try)

on time. We

them now. (call)

my clothes at Thurston’s. (buy) an hour behind schedule. (leave)

to music after dinner. Tonight they

to jazz. (listen)

Verbs not commonly used in the progressive form Elena wants to go to Singapore this summer. Brian doesn’t remember Elsa’s phone number. I doubt the flight will be on time.

Other verbs:

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I admire his work ethic.

We appreciate your concern.

She prefers to travel alone.

That car belongs to the school.

We recognize that there are design issues.

I bet you’re a great golfer.

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It’s good to see you again. Andrew: Hey, Claudia, it’s good to see you again. Claudia: It’s nice to see you, too, Andrew. Andrew: How are things going? Claudia: Pretty well. How about you? Andrew: Fine. Say, Claudia, do you still play tennis? I’m always looking for tennis partners. Claudia: I play a little. Not as often as I’d like. Andrew: Would you like to play sometime? Claudia: Only if you promise to go easy on me. Andrew: I promise!

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Are you free Friday night?

— Would you like to see a movie tonight? — Sure. What’s playing?

— Are you doing anything on Saturday? — Sorry. I’m busy. How’s Friday for you?

— Let’s get together this weekend! — OK. How about dinner Saturday night?

— Are you free Friday night? — Sorry, I have plans.

CULTURE CORNER Snail mail or e-mail? According to Net Value (www.netvalue.com), a company that researches on-line user behavior, e-mail has become the written form of communication of choice. In January 2002, households in the U.K. sent 550 million e-mails compared to 258 million letters sent by standard mail. What kind of invitations do you send by mail? Do you ever use e-mail for invitations?

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ON THE PHONE Asking for a second date Jennifer: Jennifer speaking. Robert: Hi, Jennifer. It’s Robert. Jennifer: Oh, hi, Robert. How are you? Robert: I’m great, thanks. I had a really good time last night, and I was wondering if you’re free next Saturday? Jennifer: Let me check my calendar. I’m actually busy on Saturday, but I’m free on Friday. Does that work for you? Robert: Yes, that works well. Do you want to see a movie? Jennifer: Sure, anything but horror. I hate horror movies. Robert: OK, I’ll find a comedy for us to see. Do you want to have dinner in the cafeteria first? Jennifer: Yes, let’s do that. Robert: OK, I’ll pick you up at 6:00 p.m. Jennifer: Great, see you then. Bye!

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Subject:

ON THE NET

Send

[email protected] Subject:

Tomorrow’s Exam

Hi Professor Schwartz, I have a question about the exam tomorrow. Is there an essay question? Or is it just multiple choice questions? Thanks, Jude

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Let me give you my card. You are in a business class, role playing and practicing handing out your business card. Introduce yourself and present your card. A. You are in your office. A colleague is introducing you to a new person in your department. B. You are at the health club. You’d like to set up a tennis game with another member.

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Academic Skills: BE Level 5 Chapter 1 1 Vocabulary

and Expressions

Try to explain each word and/or phrase using your own ideas. Use the word correctly in a sentence and use additional examples where necessary. 1. Small talk 2. Acquaintance 3. Social activity 4. To renew a friendship 5. To catch up with someone 6. A get-together 7. To be in touch with someone 8. To make plans

2 Grammar

What do you study at college? - I study microbiology. I want to be a lab researcher. Are you going to the review session tonight? - No, I’m not going. I’m working.

What is the difference between the two structures in the box above? In which situations would you use each tense?

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Practice: Simple present or present progressive?

Complete the sentences by underlining the correct form of the verb. Example: It’s noon. I go / am going to lunch. I always go / am going to lunch at noon. 1. It’s Sunday. Tom doesn’t study / isn’t studying today. He doesn’t study / isn’t studying on Sundays. 2. Many workers retire / are retiring at age 65. Mr. Jensen retires / is retiring for health reasons. 3. I always read / am reading on the bus. I read / am reading an excellent book right now. 4. May I ask who calls / is calling, please? How often do you call / are you calling friends in the evening? 5. We are pleased because our business grows / is growing so fast. 6. Fred usually requests / is requesting vacation time a month in advance. 4 Grammar

Practice 2

Fill in the blank with either the simple present or present progressive. Example: Would you like some coffee? A. I’m not drinking No, thanks. coffee. B. I don’t drink ____________

1. Where’s Jim? In his house. on the phone. A. He talks B. He’s talking __________

2. Could you give me a ride? Sure. Where you ? A. do…go B. are…going __________

__________

3. Is the bank still open? Yes. It open late on Fridays. A. stays B. is staying __________

4. May I see Mr. Morgan? I’m sorry. He time to see you now. A. isn’t having B. doesn’t have __________

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5. Excuse me, sir. Yes? to me? A. Are you speaking B. Do you speak 6. it much in the summer? No, it’s usually very nice. A. Does…rain B. Is…raining __________

__________

__________

7. Why Pat to the party? Because she has to study. A. isn’t…coming B. doesn’t…come __________

__________

8. Are you busy? No, anything. What do you need? A. I’m not doing B. I don’t do __________

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Listening Comprehension Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions below. Complete the sentences using information from the dialogue. You can also use some of your own ideas.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Jim and Craig don’t ____________________________________. Jim is ___________ and has _____________________________. Craig loves ____________________________________________. Jim and Craig will ______________________________ because _______________________________________________________.

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- Natalie doesn’t remember her roommate’s library book. - I doubt the professor will give an exam today. - The professor admires Ben’s work ethic.

Think about the present simple and progressive. What is special about these verbs?

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Grammar Practice Use some or all of these verbs to complete the sentences. More than one answer may be possible. Discuss your results in class.

remember matter belong believe hate like 1. This car 2. I 3.

love forget need own want prefer

_____________

_____________

_____________

4. Her brother 5. He says he

to me.

that’s a great idea.

you

_____________

_____________

_____________

to see John.

_____________

a drink of water.

7. I

_____________

you don’t

8. I

_____________

how old she is.

_____________

10. Money doesn’t 11. Beer? I 12. I

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________

_____________

13. That canister

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and I

this book?

a chain of restaurants.

6. I

9. She

realize contain suppose understand

me.

her.

to me.

juice.

her face but not her name.

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petrol.

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Writing Activity Answer the following questions with your own ideas. Use the simple present and/or present progressive. 1. What do you remember about your first year at university?

2. Which classes do you like and dislike? Give reasons.

3. Which professor do you prefer and/or appreciate the most and why?

4. What tasks or projects are you working on right now?

5. How much do you study for exams?

6. Are you finishing your studies soon?

7. What do you think new university students need to know and realize once they have arrived on campus?

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Practical Situations What would you say in each of these situations? Situation 1 You see your former roommate on campus. (S)He asks if you want to get together this weekend. What do you say?

Situation 2 Your roommate has a choice between two English courses next semester. (S)he knows that you are currently taking the class with Professor Santos and really enjoy it. (S)he asks you why you like this course so much. What do you say about the content and the professor?

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Comprehension: Where everyone knows your name

Apps tell strangers what they have in common Social networks first persuaded millions of us to start cataloging our friends, family members and high school classmates. Now the next wave wants to cross over into the real world and introduce us to nearby strangers with common interests and perhaps a desire to make a new friend. There are at least 11 new smartphone apps pushing this concept, which techies call ambient social networking. Highlight works by rummaging through your Facebook account to see whom you know and what topics you like. Then it uses your iPhone’s GPS to monitor your whereabouts continuously and automatically shares them with fellow members both in and outside your existing circle of friends. That introduces new privacy concerns and strikes some critics as enabling a form of high-tech stalking. In its current form, Highlight is a rough draft of a powerful idea. Some problems are minor: Highlight has an odd habit of telling you who’s nearby even when you’re passing in a moving vehicle. It also drains your phone’s battery. But getting Highlight to find people you actually want to meet is the biggest challenge of all. 11

Comprehension Questions Are the following statements true or false? Circle the correct answer. 1. Highlight is a social networking site. True False 2. Highlight helps you connect with people who share your interests. True False 3. The app uses your GPS location to help you find people with similar interests nearby. True False 4. One disadvantage of Highlight is that it informs you of people nearby even when you’re passing in a moving vehicle. True False 5. Using Highlight doesn’t drain your phone battery. True False 6. Highlight can help you find people you actually want to meet. True False

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Reading Strategy: Background

Look at the text about the app in Activity 10 again. If you had to describe the background topic of this article, what would you say? Write one to two sentences about the background topic and share them with the class.

13 Mini-Presentation

You believe the Highlight app would work well on campus. This would give all students a chance to make new friends and/or renew old friendships. You are preparing to give a presentation on the Highlight app this Thursday evening in the student center. What will you say? Consider these questions: What are the advantages of the Highlight app? What are the disadvantages? Should students who use the new Highlight app be more concerned about their privacy? Explain your ideas.

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Extension After listening to all the mini-presentations, would you download the Highlight app to help you connect more with students on campus? Why or why not?

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So how was Greece? Topics Travel Historical sites Architectural wonders

Objectives Discussing a trip Describing famous sites Asking for recommendations

Grammar Contrast of simple past and past progressive tenses



DI SCUSSING A TRI P

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Andrea: Hi, Dan. How was your trip? Dan:

It was wonderful. We had a great time.

Andrea: You went to Greece, right? Dan: Well, we flew to Italy and spent a couple of days in Venice. Then we took a ferry over to Greece and spent a week there. Andrea: That sounds great. So how was Greece? Dan: Beautiful! Between the ancient architecture, the friendly people and the delicious food, it was the perfect vacation for us.

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­­­Describing famous sites 2

 What’s it like? One of Japan’s greatest treasures is the Daibutsu, or the Great Buddha, located in Kamakura. Construction of the huge bronze statue began in 1252 and was completed more than a dozen years later. Standing — or rather sitting — more than eleven meters tall and weighing 125 metric tons, the Daibutsu is the second largest statue of Buddha in Japan. One of his eyebrows alone measures more than a meter in length! s the Daibutsu of Kamakura, Japan

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 What is it made of?

wood

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stone

brick

marble

steel

iron

gold

glass

 What do you know about it? The Taj Mahal, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, is located outside the city of Agra, India. This mausoleum was built during the 1630s and 1640s in memory of the wife of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. The building is made of pure white marble. Its massive central dome is its most distinctive feature. A reflecting pool mirrors the Taj in dramatic fashion. s Taj Mahal

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 When big and beautiful just won’t do stunning

huge

exquisite

massive

breathtaking

immense

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unbelievable incredible amazing

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 Years and centuries

TIP!

in 1789 early 1800s = from approximately 1800 to 1825 from 1927 to 1941 mid 1800s = around 1850 between 1632 and 1643 late 1800s = from approximately 1875 to 1899 the 1500s = the 16th century the 30s / 1930s = the years from 1931 to 1939 Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492. Victoria was Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901. There was no better place for an artist than Paris in the 1920s. 7

 Contrast of simple past and past progressive tenses While we were visiting the pyramids at Chichén Itzá, it started to rain. An eagle flew past our group as the tour guide was telling us about the history of the Maya people. I read about India and the Taj Mahal last night. My friend called me at 8 o’clock from the train station.

Now it’s your turn! 1. We

to work when the storm

2. Oscar 3. James

Elaine while she

 

dinner last night. (call, have)

her order to the waiter while he

4. While Rebecca

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. (drive, begin)

the news, her husband

for his pencil. (give, look) dinner. (watch, prepare)

PRONUNCIATION PLUS

Past tense endings: /t/ /d/ /ed/ We stayed at a nice hotel in Rome. Our first morning we discussed tour options with the concierge. We looked at three or four brochures he gave us. The hotel provided a tour guide for two of the tours. The concierge arranged for us to join an afternoon tour of the Colosseum. The tour guide pointed out many fascinating details.

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While I was reading about India, my friend called me from the train station. When my friend called me from the station, I was reading about India. While I was reading about India, my friend was waiting for his train.

Asking for recommendations You should check out the Green Mill! photo courtesy of Green Mill Productions

 

photo courtesy of Steppenwolf Theatre

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B. Steppenwolf Theatre C. Michigan Avenue

 A. Green Mill Lounge they’d like to

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like to do some shopping.

Asking …

Recommending …

— We’d like to … — Where can we …? — We want to … — Where’s the best place …?

— You should … — Why don’t you …? — You might try … — I like to go to …

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D. John Hancock Building, Chicago



TIP! check out = take a look at

there someplace nice in the area?

Concierge: Hello. May I help you? Kevin: Hi. My girlfriend and I are going to the Steppenwolf Theatre tonight. I was wondering if you could recommend a restaurant in the area. Concierge: There are lots of great spots on North Halsted Street. If you’re looking for something cozy and relaxed, I’d recommend Café Bernard. The food is outstanding. If you like more excitement, try Café Babareeba. They serve wonderful Spanish tapas and the atmosphere is very lively. Kevin: They both sound terrific. It’s going to be hard to choose between them. Concierge: Perhaps you might let your girlfriend decide ... Kevin: Level 5 • Chapter 2

Now that’s an excellent idea!

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Guided Tours

s Great Wall of China

s Pyramids of Giza

s Machu Picchu

What do you remember from the tour? A1. The Great Wall of China is kilometers long. A2. It’s the only man-made structure visible from B1. There are

.

pyramids near Giza in Egypt.

B2. The pyramids are made of great blocks of B3. One historian has said that it took

. men

C1. Machu Picchu is located high in the Andes of C2. The site was discovered by the C3. Some two hundred

.

Hiram Bingham in 1911.

still stand at the site today.

CULTURE CORNER Are these signs used in your country? At what sites? How important do you think it is to protect historical sites, ancient ruins and works of art? Should tourists be given more or less access to sites?

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no flash do not touch photography

no food or drink

no admittance no smoking

WORD PLAY “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

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years to build the Great Pyramid.

Academic Skills: BE Level 5 Chapter 2 1 Vocabulary

and Expressions

Try to explain each word and/or phrase using your own ideas. Use the word correctly in a sentence. Add examples and explanations as necessary. 1. Historical sites

2. Architectural wonders

3. Breathtaking

4. Marble

5. Guided

6. To recommend

7. To check out (something)

8. Exquisite

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Grammar While you were typing your seminar paper, did your laptop crash? - No, my laptop didn’t crash while I was typing my seminar paper. While you were reviewing your history notes, did your parents call? - Yes, they called while I was reviewing my history notes. Which two tenses are being used here? Do you know when and how to use them correctly? Which keywords or time words tell you that a certain tense needs to be used?

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Grammar Practice: Simple past or past progressive? Complete the sentences by inserting the correct form of the verb. Example: When Ms. Gray arrived at the office, the phone was ringing . (arrive / ring) 1. When Mrs. Morgan make) 2. Peter

__________

3. When I

5. I

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on the phone when Cindy

down the street when I

6. When the movie

__________

__________

, Louis

__________

__________

__________

breakfast. (get up /

from work. (watch / get home)

you at the café yesterday, you

__________

__________

this morning, her husband

TV when Elizabeth

__________

4. Mr. Adams

__________

__________

__________

a cup of coffee. (see / drink)

the office. (speak / leave)

my friend Lara. (walk / see)

popcorn and soda. (begin / buy)

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Listening Comprehension Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions below. Are the following statements true or false? Circle the correct answer. 1. Abby studied abroad in Germany. True False 2. Abby lived with a host family. True False 3. Abby thought Madrid was a horrible city. True False 4. Studying abroad improved Abby’s Spanish skills. True False 5. Abby recommends studying abroad to others. True False

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Grammar Practice: Error recognition: Simple past vs. past progressive

Each of these sentences contains at least one error. Rewrite the sentences correctly. 1. During the summer I was traveling to Europe.

2. Fifty years ago people weren’t using computers to type letters.

3. I read a book when you called.

4. It wasn’t snowing all last winter.

5. Jeff was having lunch with us yesterday.

6. Liz was studying economics when she was at university.

7. No one waited for the doctor when I arrived.

8. Several people interrupted me as I made my presentation.

9. The buses didn’t run this morning, so I took a taxi to school.

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Practical Situations

Read through the information below. What would you say in each situation? Situation 1 You are walking to your French class and run into a French foreign exchange student. (S)He knows you studied abroad last semester and asks you if you had fun. What do you say?

Situation 2 You are showing a group of foreign exchange students around your campus. What tips and recommendations would you give them? What would you tell them about the library, the sports facilities, the campus café and restaurant?

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Grammar I was born in 1984. I attended university from 2002 to 2006. Between 2001 and 2014, I lived in the United States. Technology is better in the 21st century.

Writing Activity

Answer the following questions with your own ideas. 1. What were you doing in 2010?

2. When did you start university?

3. When were you born?

4. Where were you living between 2012 and 2014?

5. Did you travel in 2013?

6. Which important events happened in the 20th century?

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Reading Comprehension: Back in the saddle The spirit of Turkey’s greatest adventurer rides once again Four hundred years after he was born, the 17th century Ottoman traveler Evliya Celebi is making a long overdue comeback. Explorer, peace broker, tax collector, court raconteur, war chronicler, gourmand, mystic, and, by his own description, “boon companion to mankind”, Evliya spent 40 years traversing across the Ottoman Empire – from present-day Austria to Egypt, Sudan to Poland – and writing about it.

His 10 volume Syahatname, or Book of Travels, is an epic travelogue that provides a fascinating account of everyday life in the 17th century. Though previously little known outside of Turkey, Evliya is finally going global: UNESCO decreed him Man of the Year in 2011. Travelers can celebrate him on the new cross-country route called Evliya Celebi’s Way which allows horse riders, walkers and bikers to journey 600 km through western Turkey and ending near Kutahya, Evliya’s ancestral city. Although the route can be done on foot, it is traveling on horseback that truly conjures up Evliya’s ghost. Throughout the journey, travelers can see landscape of pine forests, streams and hamlets that have changed very little since Evliya’s era.

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Reading Strategy: Definitions

Work with a partner to define the following vocabulary words from the article in Activity 9. Share your definitions with the class. comeback

travelogue

to decree

cross-country

to journey

ghost

hamlet

overdue

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Questions

Answer the comprehension questions about the article. 1. Who was Turkey’s greatest adventurer?

2. Where did he travel?

3. What is “Syahatname,” or Book of Travels?

4. What happened in 2011?

5. What is the Evliya Celebi Way?

6. What is the best way to travel on this way and why?

12 Discussion

Would you like to journey on Evliya Celebi’s Way? If so, would you travel on horseback or walk? Why? Where else would you travel to experience an adventure?

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Give a mini-presentation on a location and/or site you visited. Consider these questions: Where did you go? Did you see any historical sites and/or architectural wonders? If so, what were they like? What did you think of them? Would you recommend this place to other travelers?

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Did you enjoy your dinner? Topics Dining experiences Restaurant problems Lost items

Objectives Talking about a dining experience Getting good service and describing meals Discussing a bill Calling about a lost item

Grammar Contrast of simple present, simple past, and present perfect tenses Making comparisons

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T ALKING AB OUT A DI N I N G E XP E R I E N CE Scott:

So what did you do this weekend?

Donna: Not much. Oh, we did try that new Indian restaurant Friday night. Scott:

Oh, yeah? How was it?

Donna: The food was fantastic. But the service wasn’t the best. It was pretty crowded. I don’t think they were expecting to become so popular so fast. Scott:

Do you think we should give it a try?

Donna: Yeah, I think so. You might wait forty-five minutes for your dinner, but the food is worth the wait.

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Getting good service and describing meals 2

 Is everything all right here?

— How is everything? — Delicious. — Would you like another glass of wine? — Yes, please.

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— How is your steak? — It’s a little undercooked. — Oh, I’m so sorry. I’ll take it back. We’ll take care of it. — Thank you.

 Getting the waiter’s attention Excuse me … • Could I have a glass of water?

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• We’d like some bread, please. • Could I have a clean fork? • Another cup of coffee, please. • Check, please.

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 How was your meal? — How was your lunch? — Great!

— Did you enjoy your dinner? — No, it was terrible!

• Our table was ready for us as soon as we arrived.

•W  e waited almost forty minutes for a table!

• The waiters were very attentive.

•T  he service was slow. It seemed as though the waiters were ignoring us!

• The food was fabulous! • The presentation was beautiful.

• The food was terrible.

• The chicken was cooked to perfection!

• The soup was cold.

• Everything was just right.

• The chicken was overcooked.

• I can’t wait to go back again.

• It was a complete disaster. • We’ll never go there again!

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 Contrast of simple present, simple past, and present perfect tenses Kim has eaten at the Royal Garden every Sunday for years. She likes to go there because the restaurant is across from campus. She almost always orders the lunch special. Today she ordered the fish of the day, but she sent it back because it was undercooked. The waiter apologized to Kim for the problem. In all her visits to the Royal Garden, this is the first time that Kim has complained about her food.

We enjoyed the food but didn’t like the service. We go to a lot of restaurants, and we have never experienced such poor service! Zack asked the waiter to bring more rice. The waiter returned to the table, but he forgot the rice again. He has forgotten three times! — Have you eaten at Enrico’s? — Yes, we tried it last week. — How did you like the food? — I’ve never tasted better!

 Making comparisons Who does it best?



colonial inn

north bistro

marty’s grill

30 minutes

15 minutes

no wait

Service

good

excellent

slow

Food

delicious

OK

good

Desserts

superb

good

don’t bother

Prices

$$$

$$

$

charming

cozy

lively

Avg. wait time

Ambiance

The average wait time at the Colonial Inn is longer than at the North Bistro. Of the three restaurants, the North Bistro has the best service. Marty’s Grill has the lowest prices of the three.

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— We went to Café Maurice last week. — What did you think? — We loved it. Have you been there yet? — Not yet, but we’d like to go next week.

Discussing a bill   Who is paying for the meal?

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B.

A.

Bill



John



C.

D.

Alicia



customer

Helen



restaurant



Alberto

Claudia

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 Could you explain this charge? — Excuse me. Could you explain this charge on our bill? — Yes, we include a 15% gratuity for any party of eight or more. — Oh, I see. Thank you.

gratuity = tip party = group

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Tipping Customs In the U.S., people are expected to tip 15-20% of a restaurant bill, more if service is superior. The tip is often included in the bill for large groups. In the UK, people generally tip 10% of a restaurant bill. In many cases, the bill will indicate that a charge for service is included, in which case diners are not expected to tip. However, in such cases, some diners leave an additional cash tip for the server.

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TIP!

“I tip waiters twenty per cent, but actors ten per cent.”

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ON THE PHONE

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Richard: Restaurant Employee: Richard: Employee: Richard: Employee:  Richard:  Employee: Richard: Employee: Richard: Employee:

Hello. I’d like to speak to Dave Richardson. Speaking. Mr. Richardson, I’m calling from Gallagher’s Steakhouse. You had lunch at our restaurant today, right? Yes, I did. Is there a problem? One of the servers found a wallet with your name on it. Oh, my! You’re right! I left in a hurry and forgot it at the table. Could I pick it up after work? Certainly. We’ll be here until 10:30 tonight. Great. I should be there between 6:30 and 7:00. OK. We’ll see you then. Thanks a lot for calling. You’re welcome. Bye.

 Calling about a lost item — Carmen’s Country Kitchen. — Hello. I think I left a pair of black leather gloves at your restaurant today. I’m calling to see if anyone found them. — Just a moment, I’ll check … I’m sorry. They’re not in our lost-and-found area. Where were you sitting? — At the corner table near the stairway. — Hold just a moment. I’ll check there … Yes, I found them. — Oh, great. Thank you! I’ll come by to pick them up in an hour. — Fine. We’ll hold them at the register for you.

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Two-word verbs

pick up the check clear up the problem figure out the tip check out the new restaurant

pick the check up clear the problem up figure the tip out check the new restaurant out

— Who picked up the check last time?

— I picked it up.

— Did you figure out how much to tip?

— Yes, I figured it out.

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Hello.

Academic Skills: BE Level 5 Chapter 3 1 Vocabulary

and Expressions

Identify a synonym for the following words. Try to find a single word or phrase for each item on the list. 1. ambiance

2. crowded

3. cozy

4. gratuity

5. lively

6. delicious

7. friendly

8. attentive

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Grammar My half of the dorm room is cleaner than my roommate’s. My history class is more interesting than my art class. Organic chemistry is the most challenging class. Professor Santiago is as smart as Professor Suarez. Which two tenses are being used here? Do you know when and how to use them correctly? Which keywords or time words tell you that a certain tense needs to be used?

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Grammar Practice: Comparisons Fill in the blank with the correct comparison. Examples: Jim is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. (nice) Sit here. The sofa is more comfortable than that chair. (comfortable)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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February is often month of the year. (cold) Won’t we get there a lot if we go by taxi? (fast) A gold ring is a silver one. (valuable) Which city is from here, Boston or Toronto? (far) Jack has lost weight. He doesn’t look he used to. (heavy) That was football game I’ve ever seen! (exciting) I took the position because it was my old job. (challenging) Today is miserable! I hope the weather is tomorrow. (good) At one time, the Adams were family in the city. (wealthy) __________

__________

__________

__________

__________

__________

__________

__________

__________

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Writing Activity Answer the following questions with your own ideas. Use comparisons. 1. Which class was the easiest at university?

2. Was your first year at university harder than this current academic year? Why (not)?

3. Which professor did you like the most? Give reasons.

4. What was the most exciting activity you did at university in your first year? Explain what you did and why it was so exciting.

5. Which dining hall on campus had or has the best food? Give reasons.

6. Was your first year roommate friendlier than your current roommate? In what way?

7. Was writing a paper harder than taking exams? Why (not)?

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Grammar

- Brett has an exam today. - He took an exam last week also. - He has taken five exams so far this semester. Identify the different tenses and explain when and how to use them. Can you provide keywords that signal the use of the individual tenses?

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Grammar Practice

Fill in the blanks with the simple present, simple past, or present perfect. Examples: How long does it usually take you to walk from your dorm to your English classroom? (take)

Bruce hasn’t been to Europe since 1984. (not be)



Sarah visited her uncle when she was in New York. (visit)

1. __________ Patty __________ plans for the weekend yet? (make) 2. I __________ late to class yesterday because my alarm __________. (be / not ring) 3. Why __________ Scott __________ his English test last week? (fail) 4. The Randalls __________ in London anymore. (not live) 5. How many games __________ the soccer team __________ so far? (win) 6. Mr. Tucker always __________ the paper every morning at breakfast. (read) 7. I __________ to call you last Sunday, but I completely__________ about it. (mean / forget) 8. We __________ Jim and Sue since they __________ married. (not see / get) 9. The post office __________ mail on holidays. (not deliver)

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10. _ _________ you __________ to speak German when you __________ in Bonn? (learn / live) 11. I __________ never __________ how electricity __________. (understand / work) 12. How often __________ Janet __________ her family? (see) 13. It __________ for several weeks now. (not rain) 14. _ _________ you and Nancy still __________ a lot of tennis? (play) 15. Mr. Kelly __________ a month ago, and the company__________ him yet. (retire / not replace)

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Listening Comprehension

Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions below.

1. Who called Shannon and why?

2. Did Shannon realize her purse was missing?

3. When can Shannon pick up her purse?

4. How long is Nick working tonight?

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Practical Situations

Read through the information below. What would you say in each scenario? Situation 1 You tried a new restaurant on campus. You think it’s better than the restaurant at which you and your friends usually eat. Tell your friends about the new restaurant and compare it to your usual place. What do you say?

Situation 2 Your friend comes to your dorm room in a panic. (S)He can’t find his/her cellphone anywhere. (S)He has already checked the library and the cafeteria. What do you suggest?

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Reading Comprehension: The East is Fed How the Cultural Revolution created a unique cuisine In 1969, 12-year-old Sasha Gong was sent from her home in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou to the rural countryside to be “re-educated.” It was the fourth year of what became the decade-long Cultural Revolution, Mao Zedong’s disastrous nationwide movement against “capitalist elements.” It was also a time of severe food and fuel shortages that caused China’s culinary tradition to flatline. But as Gong and Scott Seligman, the authors of The Cultural Revolution Cookbook, point out, “it would be a huge mistake to assume that mere shortage of ingredients stopped Chinese cooks from preparing tasty, nourishing meals.” Improvising with limited ingredients and using scarce cooking fuel in the most efficient way became crucial skills. “The results were often surprisingly good: food, even under less than optimal circumstances, could still be nutritious, flavorful and healthy.” Meals could consist of rice and vegetables, bean curd and eggs when available. When rice was scarce, sweet potato was added to the rice pot and the two steamed together. Red meat and fish were available perhaps once or twice a month, chicken just once or twice a year.

As Gong and Seligman explain: “While the Cultural Revolution was a tragic waste for the young Chinese Mao sent off to the countryside, one of the things that they actually did learn was how to make do with what there was, and make amazingly tasty, nourishing meals from fresh, local unprocessed ingredients. Since this is exactly what a lot of modern cooks are trying to do today, it occurred to us that the stories and techniques in The Cultural Revolution Cookbook would resonate with them.”

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Questions

Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)? Circle the correct answer. 1. Sasha Gong was sent to the countryside to be “re-educated.” True False 2. During the Cultural Revolution there was a shortage of ingredients. True False 3. It was impossible to make and consume nutritious food during the Cultural Revolution. True False 4. Rice was supplemented with sweet potato sometimes. True False 5. Foods and ingredients were generally fresh and contained unprocessed ingredients. True False 6. Gong thinks the Cultural Revolution Cookbook will not be interesting to modern chefs. True False

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Reading Strategy: Summarizing

Summarize the text in two to four sentences. Share your summaries with the class.

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Do you sometimes eat at restaurants that use only fresh and/or local ingredients? When you cook, do you use fresh and/or local ingredients? Explain.

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13 Mini-Presentation

You believe that the campus dining halls should use more fresh and/or local ingredients versus processed foods for student meals. This would allow students to make healthier choices. The president of the university wants to hear your ideas. Prepare a mini-presentation. What will you say? Here are some questions you could consider: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using fresh and/or local ingredients? Does the university already use such ingredients in the dining hall, campus restaurants and cafeterias? Do you think this is a good idea? Explain your ideas and make some suggestions of where and how more local or fresh produce could be used and why you think it would be a good move.

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How did you get into that? Topics College majors Career options

Objectives Talking about your future Talking about career plans Talking about career paths

Grammar Adjective + preposition + gerund Clauses with so (that) vs. (and) so

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for me, but I loved all four years of it. Vince: And now you’re graduating. Do you feel ready to get a job? Gina:

I don’t think I’m going to do that just yet. I want to get a master’s degree. I think that will give me more options.

Vince: Well, best of luck to you, Gina. We’re going to miss you.

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Talking about your major 2

 How did you get into that?

— How did you get into Engineering?

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— I’ve always liked building things. When I was little, I used to take everything in the house apart and put it back together.

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— When did you become a Marketing major? — Last semester, my major was Advertising and the major was eliminated. When the opportunity to major in something similar to Marketing came up, I jumped at it.

— Why did you decide on an Accounting major?

— How did you end up choosing Education?

— Well, actually, Accounting chose me. It’s the family business. My father is an accountant; my grandfather was, too.

— I was burned out majoring in Chemistry. I took a few months off, considered all my options and decided I wanted to go into teaching when I graduate.

 What are the most important factors to consider in choosing a major? Tammy: T  o me, possibilities for professional growth in my future career and the ability to work with travel and network in my field are most important.

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Brad:

I look mainly at the starting salary and job stability.

Carla:

I’m most concerned about the position of the companies I may work at in the stock market. I also want to make sure my career path calls for constant innovation.

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 adjective + preposition + gerund Adam Gould is

responsible interested nervous

for in about

shelving books at the library. traveling to other countries. giving his presentation to the class.

Ulla Kerber is

capable happy good

of about at

managing to finisht the test early. being home for the holidays. solving problems.

Eric and I are

concerned used tired

about to of

meeting our deadline. studying together. watching TV late night after night.

— Are you worried about something? — Yes, I’m worried about finishing the essay for Mr. Garcia’s class on time.

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 so (that) vs. (and) so To show purpose, use so (that): We’re taking a taxi so (that) we’ll make it to the play on time. Paul exercises thirty minutes every day so (that) he will lose weight. Lin studied late so (that) she could be ready for the exam tomorrow. To show result, use (and) so: ©2014 Berlitz Languages, Inc.

We took a taxi, (and) so we made it to the play on time. Paul exercised thirty minutes every day, (and) so he lost weight. Lin studied late, (and) so she got an A on the exam. — Did you try to contact me?

— Yes, I called so we could get together.

— What happened?

— I overslept, so I missed my flight.

PRONUNCIATION PLUS

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Business abbreviations in spoken English CEO

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CFO

CTO

VP

HQ

HR

R&D

IT

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Talking about career changes Did they choose to change majors?

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JUNICHI

1. yes 2. 8

Send

NORA

no

yes

no

MARIA

yes

no

HANS

yes

no

Subject:

 Graduating [email protected]

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Send

Subject:

Graduation

Dear student body, My most heartfelt congratulations on today’s graduation. I know that each and every one of you will go on to achieve great things in both your personal lives and your careers. Best of luck, President John Ives Send

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Subject:

 Offering congratulations [email protected] Send

Subject:

Congratulations!

Hi Theresa, We just want to say congratulations on your recent graduation! We are both so proud of you and we can’t wait to hear about the graduation ceremony. The next stage of your life is exciting and we know you’ll excel! Love, Grandma and Grandpa Level 5 • Chapter 4

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ON THE PHONE

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voicemail:

 his is Wendy Cooper. I’m either on the phone or my T phone is off. Please leave a message and I’ll call you back as soon as I can.

Rachel Smith:

 i, Wendy. It’s Rachel. I have great news about the job H search! Give me a call when you have a sec.

voicemail:

 ello. You have reached Rachel Smith’s cell phone. Please H leave a message.

Wendy Cooper: H  i, Rachel. It’s Wendy. Sorry I missed you. I was in a movie. I’m going on a couple of other interviews this afternoon, but I’m dying to hear your news. Call me on my cell anytime after 6:00. Bye!

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The Fastest-Growing Occupations (U.S.) % change 2000-2010

occupation

Computer software engineers

100%

Computer support specialists

97%

Network & computer systems administrators

82%

Desk-top publishers

67%

Personal and home care aides

62%

Fitness trainers & aerobics instructors

40%

Special education teachers

37%

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Source: Monthly Labor Review, November 2001

These are expected to be some of the fastest-growing professions in the U.S. in the first decade of the 21st century. What are the fastest-growing occupations in your country? Do you know anyone who has changed majors to work in these fields? 12  Choice

or chance?

A career is years in the making. Knowing what your talents are and where your interests lie are critical factors in building a career. — What are you good at?

— I’m good at analysis and working with details.

— What are you interested in? — I’m interested in telecommunications.

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and Expressions

Identify which job factors played a role in your chosen academic career path. 1. Starting salary

2. Opportunities for advancement

3. Long-term prospects

4. Professional growth

5. Position in the industry

6. Travel opportunities

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What are you interested in studying at university? - I’m interested in studying engineering. What are you concerned about after you finish university? - I’m concerned about finding a job.

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Grammar Practice: Adjective + Preposition + Gerund Choose the right adjective, preposition, and gerund to make sensible sentences. Example: I’m annoyed at/about having to work tonight.

annoyed studying. bad breaking the speed limit. bored listening to the children. capable

about managing large projects.

excited

at going for a long time without sleeop.

fed up

of

I’m

seeing my family next weekend. fond

in having to work tonight.

good

for getting up early.

interested

to seeing the same faces every day.

tired playing tennis. used repairing computers. guilty

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Listening Comprehension Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions below.

1. Why is Jeremiah meeting with his advisor?



2. What is Jeremiah interested in and good at?



3. What does he usually do at summer camp?



4. Why would teaching be a good career choice for Jeremiah?

5. Does Jeremiah agree with his advisor’s idea? Do you have any other ideas concerning a future career that you could put to Jeremiah? Make some suggestions.

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Discussion

Discuss the following questions. Make sure you give reasons for your opinions and provide examples. Is it better to choose a field of expertise based on one’s interests or based on job availability in the field?

What are the pros and cons?

How did you choose your field of expertise?

Did you have support from an academic advisor, family member, etc? How did they support you?

Were you nervous about choosing a field of expertise and not finding a job after university? How did you deal with that?

So far, are you happy about studying at this university or are you tired of doing it?

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Culture Tip: It pays to switch

Statistics show that employees who stay with the same company for their entire working career are becoming the exception rather than the rule. This trend is especially widespread in the United States, where it has become almost a status symbol for people to be able to say they’ve worked for several different companies. Besides, they often find it financially rewarding to switch companies rather than wait for their own company to give them a big raise or a good promotion.

In other countries, more emphasis is placed on longer tenure and company loyalty. Employees expect to stay with the same company for all or most of their working career.

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Practical Situations

Read through the information below. What would you say in each scenario? Situation 1 You are an academic advisor at the university. A former student of yours calls you and says that (s)he is tired of working in his/her current field of expertise. (S)He would like some advice concerning another grad school degree. What do you say?

Situation 2 You have been in your first job after university for two years now. You are getting a little tired of it. You want to work at a company that has more opportunities for advancement and better company leadership. At the same time, you are concerned about tenure and company loyalty. You are nervous about working elsewhere. You kept in touch with one of your university professors. Call your professor and ask for advice.

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Writing Activity You are a first year university student. Your academic advisor e-mails you the following survey in order to get to know you better. How would you answer these questions? 1. What subjects are you interested in?

2. What are you capable of and good at?

3. What would you like to do after you graduate?

4. Is there anything you are concerned about, either right now or long-term?

5. What are you happy about and what do you enjoy doing?

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Reading Comprehension: Books best friend My friend, the writer Ann Patchett, is a woman of wisdom, determination, generosity and courage. Her readers have probably always suspected this but experienced it firsthand when Ann realized that her hometown of Nashville no longer had a single proper bookstore. As with everywhere else, the big box chains had driven out the independent booksellers and Nashville had become a literary desert. Appalled, Ann fought back by opening Parnassus Books with co-founder Karen Hayes. It is a sturdy little brick-and-mortar oasis of original thinking, author events, book club meetings and children’s story hours. Nashville is grateful but the world watches carefully, wondering: Will this endeavor actually work? Can one determined soul really make a dent against the dehumanizing wall of humongous corporate progress?

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Check

Indicate whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle the correct answer. 1. Ann Patchett is a doctor. True False 2. Nashville became a literary desert because independent booksellers were driven out. True False 3. Ann opened her own bookstore called Patchett’s Books. True False 4. There aren’t many events going on at her bookstore. True False 5. The people of Nashville are happy to have a bookstore but it is not certain whether her business will be successful. True False

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Reading Strategy: Predicitions

Predict what will happen next. Do you believe Ann Patchett’s endeavor will actually work? Why (not)? Write two to four sentences that support your opinion. Share your sentences with the class.

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Give a mini presentation on buying textbooks at the campus bookstore versus online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying university textbooks at the bookstore versus online? Do you believe bookstores will eventually become obsolete? Why (not)? Do you believe your university campus would be different without a campus bookstore? Why (not)?

Extension After listening to all the mini-presentations, consider if your campus bookstore should be changed or improved in any way. Share your ideas.

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Happy New Year! Topics New Year’s celebrations Traditions Holiday foods and activities

Objectives Talking about New Year’s Eve Describing traditions Talking about New Year’s activities

Grammar Contrast of present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses



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Len:

Excuse me, Kerry. Could I ask you something?

Kerry:

Of course, Len. What is it?

Len: I’ve just been invited to a New Year’s party at a friend’s house. I’ve been living in this country for three years, but I’ve never been to one before. Can you tell me what to expect? Kerry: It’s probably a New Year’s Eve party. What time are you supposed to be there? Len:

He said to come anytime after 9:00 p.m.

Kerry: Then it is a New Year’s Eve party. The guests may dress up a little. Your friend will probably serve hors d’oeuvres and champagne. At midnight, everyone will shout “Happy New Year!” then hug or kiss each other. Len: That’s not so different from what we do in Korea. By the way, should I bring a gift? Kerry:

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You could bring a bottle of champagne if you’d like.

Describing traditions 2

 What do you do for New Year’s? — Do you eat anything special on New Year’s Eve? — In most parts of Italy, we eat zampone, which is a kind of sausage cooked in lentils. We eat this at midnight. It’s supposed to bring wealth in the new year. The more you eat, the wealthier you’ll be! — Sounds like a good excuse to eat! What else do you do on New Year’s Eve? — Well, we make toasts, and we hug and kiss each other for good luck. And we set off a lot of fireworks. It gets pretty crazy at midnight.

— In Japan, we usually spend New Year’s with family. There are special foods that we eat, like soup with rice cakes. We like to relax, visit friends and relatives, play games, and watch TV. — Don’t you go to the temple?

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— Some families do. At midnight many temples ring the bells 108 times. But most people feel that sunrise on the first day of the new year is more important. One year, we climbed Mt. Fuji to see the sun come up. That was spectacular.

— In the U.S., we look at the new year as a chance for a new beginning or, as we say, to turn over a new leaf. — I think that’s true in many countries. — My favorite part of New Year’s is the countdown to midnight. I usually get together with friends. At the stroke of midnight, we throw confetti and hug and cheer. We also drink a glass of champagne and make toasts. A lot of people make New Year’s resolutions. — What’s a resolution? — It’s a promise to yourself to make a change in your life, such as, I’m going to exercise more or I’m going to quit smoking. — Are you going to make a resolution this year? — Probably, but I don’t know why I bother. I always break my resolutions! Level 5 • Chapter 5

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Focusing on language 3

 Contrast of present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses present perfect

My brother has had several different part-time jobs. He has lived in a few different apartments. Interestingly, he has never worked near home. present perfect progressive

Since 2013, Helen has been studying Marketing, and she has been getting very good grades. She will be back home next month.

We’ve always gone to my grandparents’ house on New Year’s Day. We’ve been going there since I was a baby. We’ve been invited to a New Year’s Eve celebration at my friend’s house. From what I understand, he’s been throwing New Year’s parties for his friends since high school.

Now it’s your turn! 1. I can’t eat another bite. I

the party immensely. Thank you so much for inviting us. (enjoy)

3. Mmm. These rice cakes are delicious. I 4. You 5. Where

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to our parties every year. It won’t feel like New Year’s without you! (come) you

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nouns

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We got the go-ahead for the party.

Now we can go ahead with our plans.

We’re late because of a traffic tie-up.

All the guests were tied up.

The countdown to midnight is so exciting.

Let’s count down to midnight together.

From the beach the sunrise is spectacular.

The sun rises at 6:52 a.m.

What a turnaround!

He’s really turning things around this year.

We have a lot of clean-up to do.

Oh, do we have to clean up now?

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— Have you made any plans for New Year’s Eve? — Not yet. Why? — Well, I just happen to have two tickets to a Branford Marsalis concert. Interested? — Yes. I’d love to go! — How does dinner beforehand at Lutèce sound? — That sounds like the perfect evening — I’m so excited! Level 5 • Chapter 5

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— A few of us are going out for a drink. — Any interest in going for a walk in the Would you like to join us? rain tonight? — Sure. – Not really. Love to. No way. Count me in. Count me out. Would I ever! You’ve got to be kidding.

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On New Year’s Eve, many Americans tune their televisions to what’s happening in Times Square in New York City to watch the countdown to the New Year. How will you spend the final seconds of this year and the first few of next year?

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Which words or phrases from the list do you associate with holidays and/or celebrations in your culture? If none of them apply, make your own list. 1. confetti

2. fireworks

3. resolution

4. to toast

5. champagne

6. to dress up

7. to cheer

8. to wish

9. to hug and/or kiss

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Grammar How many classes have you had so far today? - I have had three classes so far today. How long have you been living on campus? - I’ve been living on campus for seven weeks.

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Grammar Practice: Present Perfect vs Present Perfect Progressive Rewrite the sentence using either present perfect or present perfect progressive. 1. That man (stand) outside for hours.

2. The castle (stand) on that hill for 900 years.

3. Ann (garden) all afternoon. She (plant) a lot of rose bushes.

4. Mike (go out) every night this week.

5. How long (you wait)?

6. I (wait) long enough. I’m going.

7. She (learn) German for six years.

8. She (learn) most of the irregular verbs.

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1. What is happening around campus?



2. Where did Liam find out about this event?



3. Has the university always hosted this event?



4. Has the theme always been the same?



5. When is the dance?



6. How much do tickets cost?



7. Will Laura go to the dance?

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Write one to two paragraphs about an event that has taken place on your campus for the past few years. Share your paragraphs with the class.

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Choose the correct form of the verb for each sentence. Example: (is typing / has been typing)

Janet has been typing all morning.

1. (is ... working / has ... been working) How long __________ Kevin __________ for Superior Products? 2. (I’m listening / I’ve been listening) Please be quiet! __________ to the news! 3. (aren’t playing / haven’t been playing) Bob and Linda __________ much tennis anymore. 4. (isn’t feeling / hasn’t been feeling) Paul’s father __________ well for the past few months. 5. (are ... doing / have ... been doing) What __________ you __________ since the last time I saw you? 6. (is ... sitting / has ... been sitting) Excuse me, __________ someone __________ here? 7. (I’m trying / I’ve been trying) __________ to reach Mr. Taylor since noon, but no one answers. 8. (aren’t ... getting / haven’t ... been getting) Why __________ the employees __________ a raise this year? 9. (We’re meaning to / We’ve been meaning to) __________ stop by for a visit, but we’ve been too busy. 10. (are ... living / have ... been living) How long __________ the Morgans __________ in New York?

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Read through the information below. What would you say in each scenario? Situation 1 You are the new foreign exchange student on campus. In your culture, Christmas is an important holiday. During December, you and family participate in various Christmas activities around town. You want to find out what’s happening around campus in December. Ask your roommate.

Situation 2 You are a first year student on campus. In your hometown, an annual summer music festival is an important event. You want to know if the university offers annual music festivals and/or concerts. You see one of your classmates from your science class. Ask him.

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Holidays can be crazy times. The weeks leading up to it can be a frenzy of additional things to do on top of an already busy schedule. Yet no matter what holiday you celebrate, the whole point is for it to be meaningful. The real reason for the season is deep meaning and connection with yourself and others. Here are five ways you can make this holiday season more meaningful. 1. Tone down the “stuff” Much of the holiday stress has to do with stuff and, as a result, causes your stress level to rise. Remember what matters most is showing up and being present. It has little to do with any particular “thing” and certainly has even less to do with a price tag. 2. Work in some downtime Your holiday will be more meaningful if you are selective about the activities you do rather than trying to do it all. This year vow to create some downtime in your plans for you to take a deep breath, relax and drink in the moment.

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Reading Strategy: Reading for detail

Pick out some details from the text. Create three direct questions related to these details and ask a classmate to respond.

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Do you agree or disagree with the five tips for a more meaningful holiday? Explain in more detail and give reasons for your opinion.

Would you add any tips to the list? If yes, which ones?

Do you believe you can incorporate these tips during your next holiday?

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You believe the university needs to promote diversity more and students should learn more about different cultures, traditions, celebrations. Choose a holiday from your own background and describe how it could be celebrated on campus. What is the holiday? How is it normally celebrated? How can it be celebrated on campus? Will students need to fundraise for this event? How can this make the campus and student body more diverse?

Extension After listening to all the mini-presentations, the university agrees to incorporate up to three of the holidays next year. Which ones should be chosen?

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Review Now You Can ...! Talk about New Year’s activities Describe traditions Talk about New Year’s Eve Talk about your future Talk about career paths Talk about career plans Call about a lost item

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ACT I O N MO D UL E 1  —  R O LE CAR D A Jan suggested I contact you You write for the school newspaper and help come up with ideas for new articles. The school is going to have a comedian come in on Friday night. The comedian is famous and hard to book. You’d like to write an article on the comedian, his career, and why he is coming to your college. Your editor tells you another writer, Jan, is familiar with his comedy and has been in touch with him to help set up his visit. Call Jan, interview her about the comedian, and ask how you can contact him directly.

ACT I O N MO D UL E 2  —  R OLE CAR D A Planning a vacation You are planning to take a vacation in five or six months. You haven’t yet decided where to go. You’d like to go to someplace unusual, where there are interesting historical sights.

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One of your friends travels a lot and visits very interesting places. You see this friend in the cafeteria. Walk up to the table and ask your friend for some advice on travel destinations.

ACT I O N MO D UL E 3  —  R O LE CAR D A I don’t like to complain, but … You are a customer at Bradley’s Restaurant. You have just finished your meal. This restaurant was recommended to you by a classmate who spoke very highly of the food and the service. While you enjoyed the food, you found that the service was not good at all. The problems included the following: You waited fifteen minutes to receive a menu. You waited another fifteen minutes for the waiter to take your order. You waited almost an hour for the food to arrive, and when your dinner finally came, the waiter brought the wrong order. You have decided to complain about the poor service. You have told your waiter that you would like to speak to the manager. The manager is approaching your table now.

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AC TI O N MO D UL E 1   —  R O LE CAR D B Jan suggested I contact you Your name is Jan. You write for your college’s newspaper in your spare time. A famous comedian is coming to your college. You’ve already seen him perform elsewhere and he is your favorite comedian. In fact, having him perform at your school was your suggestion. You recently received an e-mail from Greg, another writer for the school newspaper who woud like to write an article about the comedian and his life. You think it would be a better idea to work together on the article instead of just answering Greg’s questions. Your phone is ringing. Answer it.

AC TI O N MO D UL E 2  —  R OLE CAR D B Planning a vacation

You’re having lunch in the cafeteria. One of your friend is approaching your table. Invite your friend to join you.

AC TI O N MO D UL E 3  —  R O LE CAR D B I don’t like to complain, but … You are the manager of Bradley’s, a nice restaurant with a reputation for fine service. The restaurant has been extremely busy tonight. Two of your waiters are new, and things have not gone as smoothly as they usually do. One of your new waiters has told you that the customer at Table 6 would like to speak with you. Go to Table 6 and speak to the customer. If the customer is unhappy with the service, consider offering something on the house.

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You love to travel and have visited many exciting and exotic countries. You’ve just returned from a trip to Guatemala, where you visited the ancient Mayan temples and pyramids of Tikal and explored the lush rain forest of the country. It was a great trip. You’ve already begun planning your next trip: a visit to…

ACT I O N MO D UL E 4  —  R O LE CAR D A

Talking about a major change You’re not satisfied in your current major. You’re learning a lot of useful real-world information, but you’re not happy. You would like to do something more creative. A major change would probably mean that you would have to spend an extra year in school. You have a friend who changed majors two years ago. You asked your friend to meet you at a café so that you could share your thoughts and ask for advice. It’s time for your get-together.

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An open house

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You received an invitation from an American classmate to an open house for New Year’s Day. You have never been to an open house.

Ask one of your friends what an open house is. You’d like to know what time to arrive, how long you should stay, if you should bring a gift and, if so, what to bring.

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AC TI O N MO D UL E 4   —  R O LE CAR D B

Talking about a major change One of your friends is thinking of making a major change. Your friend called and asked if the two of you could meet today at a café. Two years ago you switched your major from Accounting to Music Education. Your friend would like to hear about your experiences and ask you for some advice. It will be helpful for your friend if you explain how the change affected your life in both positive and negative ways. Be sure to mention how it affected your personal life, any extra time you need to finish your degree, and your level of satisfaction in college. Help your friend identify the pros and cons of changing majors and of staying in the same major. It’s time for your get-together with your friend.

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An open house

Explain that an open house is an informal party. One can go to an open house any time between the hours listed and can stay for a little while or until the end of the party. Both a short visit and a longer stay are considered equally polite. Your friend may be worried about what kind of gift to take. Explain that a gift for a New Year’s open house is not required but, of course, it would be a kind gesture. Flowers, chocolates, or a homemade sweet or dessert are appropriate gifts. If the host drinks alcohol, a bottle of wine is also appropriate. Explain to your colleague that because it’s an informal party on a holiday, girlfriends and boyfriends usually go together.

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One of your friends has received an invitation to an open house for New Year’s Day. Your friend has never been to an open house and would like to know about American customs.

Your Turn 1 A: Tell the class about someone you met for the first time recently or

someone you renewed a friendship with. Where did you meet? Do you think you will see the person again? Did you make plans to keep in touch?

B: A  sk a classmate about a social activity she is planning. Then tell the class about your classmate’s activity. 2 A: Tell the class about a trip you have taken. Where did you go? Did you

enjoy your trip? Did you see any famous places? If so, what were the places like?

B: A  sk a classmate about a famous place he has been to. Find out what it was like and if he would recommend that you go there. Tell the class about the place your classmate described and share the reasons you would like / not like to visit the place, as well. 3 A: Tell the class about a recent dining experience. Where did you go? How

was your meal? Would you recommend the restaurant? Why? / Why not?

B: A  sk a classmate to compare two restaurants where she has eaten. Which restaurant had better service? Which restaurant had better food? Ask her to compare the atmosphere of the two places. Tell the class about the restaurants your classmate compared. If you have been to these restaurants, tell the class whether you agree with your classmate or not. 4 A: Share with the class your opinions about choosing a major. What factors

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B: A  sk a classmate about his own career path. What is his current plan? What company does he want to work for? Has he ever made a major change? If so, why? Tell the class about your classmate’s choices. 5 A: Share with the class what you typically do for New Year’s Eve and New

Year’s Day. Do you enjoy this holiday? Why? / Why not? Who do you usually spend it with? Do your friends or family have any holiday traditions? Do you eat any special foods?

B: A  sk a classmate about what she does on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Have either of you ever spent the holiday in another country? How was it different from your usual celebration? Report your findings to the class.

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Chapters 1–5 objectives

• Introduce yourself • Renew and make friendships • Plan a social activity • Follow up on a contact • Discuss a trip • Describe famous sites • Ask for recommendations • Talk about dining experiences • Get good service • Describe meals • Discuss a bill • Call about a lost item • Talk about career plans • Talk about career paths • Talk about career changes • Talk about New Year’s Eve • Describe traditions • Talk about holidays and celebrations

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2. Which details do you remember from the conversation? What questions did Tom ask?

3. How does Denny feel about the meals?

4. What does Denny suggest to give students more meal options?

5. How does Denny describe the staff?

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Writing activity Imagine that you are Tom. The university president e-mails you and asks what information you gathered from surveying students. Write an e-mail of one to two paragraphs back informing him of the students’ suggestions and/or comments. Share your e-mails with the class.

Send

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Checklist: Making predictions Predict what the university president’s next steps will be. Create a checklist of three to four important points about improvements in campus restaurants. Share your ideas with the class.

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What do you say in each scenario? Situation 1 You were studying in the library all afternoon. When you return to your dorm room, you notice that your backpack is missing. Call the library to see if you left it there. What will you say?

Situation 2 You studied abroad in China last semester. Your Chinese professor would like you to come and talk to her introductory Chinese classes about your study abroad experience. What do you say?

Situation 3 Create your own situation using a topic from Level 5.

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Five Things You Need to Know About Keeping your Online Account Safe 1. You are Now Under Attack by Machines After a hacking scare at Gawker Media last year, security firm Duo Security showed that it could crack 200,000 user passwords in under an hour using a “brute force” attack in which computers try millions of passwords until one works. Online password generators like Random. org can help create a strong one. 2. Hackers Look for Your Keys in Public… Do you have photos of a family member or pet posted on Facebook? Make sure they aren’t useful to crooks: A password or security question based on a pet’s name is vulnerable. So crank up your privacy settings – and don’t assume your mother’s maiden name is a secret. 3. …Or Just Ask You For Them A strong password is pointless if you reveal it to others. You’ve probably heard of “phishing” e-mails or fake websites that try to persuade you to give up your own info. “Spear phishing” is another technique that is harder to spot. This sends a personalized e-mail that appears to be from a familiar source like your spouse. 4. It’s Easy to Limit the Damage The good news about password hacking? It needn’t be a disaster – if you simply maintain unique passwords for each account and change them regularly. 5. You Don’t Need a Photographic Memory The average Internet user has 25 password-protected accounts to keep track of. A sticky-note cheat sheet can be safe if you omit or scramble some of the info, or you can try a password manager like KeePass. This software can store log-in information in an encrypted database on your own computer.

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Indicate whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F). Circle the correct answer. 1. Hackers may use a “brute force” attack to obtain your password. True False 2. Online generators can help people to generate a strong password. True False 3. Hackers look for your passwords in public. True False 4. “Spear-phishing” sends a personalized e-mail to a user. True False 5. KeePass is a type of software that can’t store all your passwords. True False 6. People should change their passwords often to limit hacking damage. True False

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Replace the highlighted words in the text with words that have a similar meaning from the box below.

unsafe to leave out useless increase, enhance keep rare to convince decode criminals, thieves

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Is online hacking an issue on campus?



Do you worry about hackers accessing your e-mail, social network accounts, etc.?



What do you do to protect your data, e-mails, social networks, computer, etc.?



Would you consider using an encrypted database like KeePass? Why (not)?



What is your opinion on password generators such as Random.org?

Grammar Practice Complete the text with the correct word from the multiple choices below and on the next page. Noah: Tammy: Noah: Tammy: Noah: Tammy: Noah:

Hey, Tammy! How ________ your sailing trip ________ over spring break? It was ________! I loved it! That’s great! Where ________ you ________ ? We sailed to the Caribbean and stopped at ________ along the way. That’s wonderful! ________ you ________ the small harbors? I was a _________ the small harbors because I found great souvenirs and I ate terrific local cuisine. __________ such a trip to others?

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4. a. big ports b. small harbors c. nowhere

5. a. was…enjoying b. do…enjoy c. did…enjoy

6. a. small fan of b. big fan of c. hated

7. a. won’t you recommend b. would you recommend c. shouldn’t you recommend

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Continue the conversation between the Noah and Tammy. Include at least two more questions and answers or suggestions. Share your dialogues with the class.

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would you do if...?

What would you do in the following situation? You want to recommend a great holiday destination or a trip / excursion offered by one of the university’s clubs. Choose a destination or excursion and list three to five ways to spread the word and promote them.

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Give a mini-presentation on the one of topics below or on a topic of your choice that relates to the content of Chapters 1-5.

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Talk about a travel experience you had. Talk about the best and/or worse social activities on campus Talk about what you’d like to do after graduation Talk about an experience you had when you made a complaint

Share your mini-presentation with the class.

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Additional Action Modules CHAP T E R 1   —   ROL E CAR D A Poor Memory You’re meeting someone for the first time. Ask the person’s name and start a conversation with him. You often have difficulty remembering names. You forget this person’s name several times during your conversation. You mistakenly call him by another name at least once. Apologize to the person and try to remember his name.

CHAP T E R 2  —   ROLE CAR D A An Anniversary Cruise Your parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in six months, and you’d like to send them on a cruise as a present.

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You are going to visit a travel agency to get some information and, if all the details can be worked out, you will also book the trip. Your parents have health concerns that need to be considered as you make plans for them. Your mother has a skin condition; she should not stay in the sun for more than thirty minutes at a time. Your father has a heart problem; he must avoid strenuous exercise, such as walking up hills or walking for more than fifteen minutes at a time. Go into the agency and find out about cruise options for your parents.

CHAP T E R 3  —   ROLE CA R D A Catch of the Day You’re having dinner in a seafood restaurant and have ordered the catch of the day. The fish doesn’t taste the way you expected, but you have continued eating. You thought that either the spices or the sauce must be causing the “unusual” flavor. You have nearly finished your meal, and you are beginning to feel ill. Call the waiter and explain how you’re feeling.

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C H AP T E R 1   —   ROL E CA R D B Poor Memory You have a difficult name and people frequently have trouble remembering / pronouncing it. Introduce yourself to the person in front of you and engage her in conversation. Try not to become annoyed or offended if the person to whom you’re speaking has difficulty remembering / pronouncing your name.

C H AP T E R 2  —   ROL E CA R D B An Anniversary Cruise You are a travel agent, specializing in cruises to the Caribbean. You have wonderful packages for single adults and senior citizens. You have been in business for seventeen years.

C H AP T E R 3  —   ROL E CAR D B Catch of the Day You are a waiter in a seafood restaurant. Earlier in the evening one of the customers at the restaurant became ill while eating the catch of the day. The restaurant manager was certain that the customer was having an allergic reaction. He insisted that the fish was fresh. Now another diner in your restaurant is calling you to her table. As you walk to her table, you notice that she has a similar expression on her face to that of the earlier customer, who became sick. You have just recalled that this customer also ordered the catch of the day. Speak to the customer.

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A potential client is walking into your office right now. Greet the client.

CHAP T E R 4  —   ROLE CA R D A Time for a Change You’ve been majoring in Banking for two years. While you have enjoyed it at times, the last year has not been as interesting as you hoped. It doesn’t keep your attention like you thought it would. You would like to change majors, but you’re not sure how to go about it. You have many interests and talents and are eager to pursue them. You have made an appointment with an advisor. Knock on the door of the advisor’s office.

CHAP T E R 5  —   ROL E CA R D A An Upcoming Birthday One of your best friends will be celebrating their birthday next month.

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You’d like to organize a surprise party at your house for your friend. You’ve contacted many of your mutual friends and they have all agreed that a surprise party is a terrific idea. Now you need to confirm whether or not your friend is going to be available that day. You must also find a way to get your friend to come to the party without mentioning it. It is, after all, a surprise party. Call your friend and suggest a quiet dinner or some other activity for that evening. Suggest meeting at your place in advance.

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C HAP T E R 4   —   ROL E CAR D B Time for a Change You are a college advisor. You have been in this business for twenty years. You enjoy your work very much. You particularly enjoy meeting people of different backgrounds and interests. You listen to students very carefully and usually work with them for several weeks to develop strategies for change and eventual success in their new major. You have developed an extensive knowledge of possible career paths for each major. When you do not have personal knowledge of a field or industry, you are able to use your network to put students in touch with experts in the field they’re thinking about going into. It is time for your next appointment. Open the door and greet the student.

C HAP T E R 5  —   ROL E CA R D B An Upcoming Birthday

You suspect that your friend is preparing something special for you, but you don’t know what. Your telephone is ringing. Answer it.

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You will be celebrating your birthday next month. One of your best friends always remembers your birthday and has, in the past, taken you out to lunch or dinner to celebrate.

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become (4) belong (1) bet (I bet you’re …) (1) between 1632 and 1643 (2) bill (3) bother (5) breathtaking (2) brick (2) bronze (2) burn out (4) by choice (4) capable of (4) CEO (4) CFO (4) challenge (4) champagne (5) charge (3) charming (3) check out (2) cheer (5) come up (4) concerned about (4) confetti (5) cooked (to perfection) (3) countdown (5) cozy (3) crazy (5) crowded (3) CTO (4) decide on (4) delicious (3) disappointing (3) doubt (1) dress up (5) eliminate (4) end up as (4) expert (4) exquisite (2) fabulous (3) fantastic (3) feature (2) ferry (2) Level 5 • Vocabulary Index

figure out (3) fireworks (5) from 1927 to 1941 (2) get into (4) glass (2) gold (2) good at (4) gratuity (3) guest (5) happy about (4) hard-to-reach (2) hold (3) HQ (4) HR (4) hug (5) huge (2) immense (2) in 1789 (2) in marketing (1) in sales (1) incredible (2) interested in (4) iron (2) IT (4) jump at (4) kiss (5) laid off (4) leadership (4) lively (3) long-term prospects (4) make a resolution (5) manage (4) man-made (2) marble (2) marketable (4) massive (2) MBA (4) midnight (5) move up (4) nervous about (4) opportunities for   advancement (4) option (4) overcooked (3) packed (= crowded) (5) party (5) pick up the check (3) plenty of (5) popular (3)

position in industry (4) presentation (3) professional growth (4) promise (1) put back (4) R&D (4) recognize (1) recommend (2) relative (5) relax (5) remember (1) report (v.) (4) resolution (5) responsible for (4) service (3) set off (fireworks) (5) solve (4) so-so (3) special (5) spot (2) starting salary (4) statue (2) steel (2) stone (2) stroke of midnight (5) stunning (2) sunrise (5) superb (3) superior (3) take apart (4) temple (5) temporary (4) tennis partner (1) the 1500s (2) the 30s/1930s (2) throw (5) tied up (in meetings) (4) tip (3) tired of (4) to look back (4) to pass up (an opportunity) (4) toast (5) treasure (2) unbelievable (2) undercooked (3) used to (4) VP (4) wait time (3) wealth (5) wish (5) wood (2)

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Expressions Index Any interest in …? (5) Are you doing anything on Saturday? (1) Are you free Friday night? (1) Are you still in touch with …? (1) Are you still working at …? (1) Best of luck to you. (4) Count me in/out. (5) Do you still live in …? (1) Don’t bother! (3) Don’t get me wrong! (4) Everything was just right! (3) Go easy on me. (1)

I can’t eat another bite. (5) I can’t wait to go back! (3) I’ve never tasted better. (3) I look foward to meeting you. (1) I look foward to speaking with you. (1) Is there someplace nice in the area? (2) It was a complete disaster! (3) It was a great break for me. (4) It’s a chance to turn over a new leaf. (5) It’s my treat. (3) It’s on the house. (3) It’s wonderful (good) to see you again. (1) It’s worth the wait. (3)

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Happy New Year! (5) Hold just a moment. (3) How are things at …? (1) How are you? (1) How did you end up as ...? (4) How did you get into ...? (4) How do you do? (1) How have you been? (1) How is everything? (3) How’re you doing? (1) How’s it going? (1)

Grammar Index CHAPTER 1 Simple present and present progressive

• Simple present is used to state the present (He works for Sony.), the habitual (She wears glasses.), the instant (I apologize for being late.), and the future using a time marker (The flight leaves at 3:00 tomorrow.).

• Present progressive is used to describe something happening right now (She’s talking on the phone.), or in the future (I’m flying to Chicago on Tuesday.), something that happens over a period of time (She’s studying French this year.), or something temporary (He’s working in Taiwan for the next six weeks.).

• Non-action or stative verbs (admire, respect, recognize) are not usually used in the progressive form.

• Verbs of emotion such as hate, want, love, like are stative verbs. CHAPTER 2 Review of simple past tense

• The simple past is used to talk about actions or events that happened at a specific time in the past that are now completed. (He went to Beijing.)

• It can be used with temporal expressions. (He went last week.) • The simple past of regular verbs is formed with -d or -ed. • Many verbs are not regular: be/was, go/went, swim/swam, build/built. Review of past progressive tense

• The past progressive tense is used to talk about an on-going action in the past. (I was reading the newspaper at 4:00.)

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wasn’t reading the newspaper at 5:00. I stopped at 4:30.)

• The past progressive is used with the simple past to describe an action in the past that was interrupted by another action. (I was reading a book when the telephone rang.)

• When introduces the interrupting action. While introduces the action that was interrupted. (While I was reading, the telephone rang.)

• Two past progressives can be used together to indicate simultaneous action in the past. (While I was eating, my friend was watching TV.)

CHAPTER 3 Contrast of simple present, simple past, and present perfect tenses

• Simple present is used to talk about the present (He works for Sony.), the habitual (She wears glasses.), and the future (The flight leaves at 3:00 tomorrow.).

• Simple past is used to talk about events that happened at a specific time in the past (He worked for Sony in 1998.) that are completed (He called me yesterday.).

• Present perfect is used to talk about something that began in the past and continues into the present (He has worked for Sony for three years.), or has some current relevance (We’ve just decided to go out to dinner.).

Comparatives and superlatives

• Comparative forms are used to express the difference between two people, places, or objects. (The wait time is longer at X than at Y. The waiters are nicer at X, too.)

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Grammar Index • Superlative forms are used to single out a person, place, or object when more than two are being compared. (This is the best food / the nicest restaurant / the friendliest waiter.)

• The comparative of one-syllable adjectives and two-syllable adjectives ending in -y is formed

by adding -er to the adjective: nicer, friendlier, cozier. The superlative is formed by adding -est to the adjective: the nicest, the friendliest, the coziest.

• The comparative of most adjectives with two or more syllables is formed using more or less: more delicious. The superlative is formed using the most or the least: the least delicious.

• Superlatives are often used with of and in: That’s the best restaurant in Tokyo. He’s the friendliest waiter of them all.

CHAPTER 4 Adjective + preposition + gerund

• There are many common adjective + preposition combinations (responsible for, good at). • The adjective + preposition expression is generally preceded by a form of to be (he is responsible for …; they are responsible for …).

• Because these collocations regularly occur, it is useful to associate them and learn them together; i.e. responsible is typically followed by for.

• Prepositions are followed by nouns. A gerund is a verb form (verb + ing) that functions as a noun.

Clauses with so (that) vs. (and) so

• So (that) is used to join two phrases to show purpose. • The first clause typically presents the action. (We’re working overtime these days.) • The second clause typically presents the purpose of the action / the intended result. (We’re • (And) so is used to join two phrases to show result. • The first clause typically presents an action. (We worked overtime.) • The second clause typically presents the result of the action in the first clause. (We worked overtime and so we met our deadline.)

• Various tenses and verb forms can be used: We have taken a taxi so that we can make it to the play on time. We took a taxi so that we could make it to the play on time. // We work overtime and so we meet our deadlines. We have worked overtime and so we have met our deadlines.

CHAPTER 5 Contrast of present perfect and present perfect progressive tenses

• The present perfect is used to talk about an event that happened at an indefinite time in the

past or when the exact time of the action in the past is unimportant. (I have read three books.)

• The present perfect is used with ever in questions to ask about whether something has occurred anytime up to the present. (Have you ever been to Paris?)

• The present perfect emphasizes the result of a completed action. (I’ve written a report. = I’ve finished writing it.)

• The present perfect progressive indicates that an action began in the past and is not finished. (I have been working on a report [and I am still working on it].)

• With some verbs the present perfect and the present perfect progressive mean the same. (I have studied / have been studying English for two years.)

• The present perfect progressive puts more emphasis on the duration of an action. (I have been waiting for two hours.)

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working overtime these days so that we can meet our deadline.)

Practice

CHAPTER 1

1 Complete the conversation using the words in the box. welcome

German

major

new

joined

— Hi, my name’s Don Larson. — Hello, I’m Carla Matthews. Are you — Yes, I

to the book club?

on Monday.

—

! I’m in an Englsh

— I major in

. And you?

.

2 Choose the best response. 1. — How have you been?

—

a. What’s new?

b. Fine. And you?

2. — Are you still in touch with Li Chang? a. Yes, he arrived last week.

4. — What’s up?

—

b. Yes, I moved there Friday.

3. — It’s wonderful to see you again. a. Same here.

c. Do you still live in Taipei?

c. No, not anymore.

—

b. Me, too.

c. I’m doing great.

b. Nothing much.

c. How do you do?

—

a. I’m at the library.

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3 Write two ways to greet a former classmate whom you haven’t seen in several months. 1. 2.

4 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in parentheses. 1. What do you usually 2. I

on Sundays? (do) Elena’s work ethic. She always gives her best effort. (admire)

3. Tanya 4. We

on her math homework. (work) to take vacation in the fall when it’s cooler. (prefer)

5. Your attention, please. Flight 623 6. Scott’s not here right now. He 7. Dave’s project teammate 8. I

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at Gate 27B. (board) to the airport. (drive) his attention to details. (appreciate)

we will make it to class on time. (doubt)

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Practice 5 Write a short paragraph about someone you admire. Explain why you admire this person.

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Alex:

Listen and fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

Maria! It’s good

you again.

Maria: It’s Alex:

to see you, too, Alex.

So how have you

Maria: Alex:

? good! How’s everything with you?

Great. I started a new

last week.

Maria: Cool! What are you working on? Alex:

I’m

baby clothes and



you how I got the idea — it’s quite a

Maria: I’d love to hear it.

them online. I have to tell .

we grab a cup of coffee?

1.

Are you free on Saturday?

a. No, Sunday is wide open for me.

2.

Would you like to have dinner after class?

b. Yes, I am. How about Monday instead?

3.

Are you busy this Friday?

c. Sure. Where do you want to eat?

4.

Are you doing anything Sunday?

d. I would be, but I’ve already seen it.

5.

Are you interested in the Degas exhibit?

e. Sorry, I’m going to a party on Saturday.

8

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Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences below.

just transferred to the college.

1.

2. She majors in

.

3. Gail suggested that Miki talk to Chris about 4. Miki is anxious to

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.

a. Chris Zoldi

b. Miki Sasaki

a. Accounting

b. Math

a. fun activities b. the college

a good extracurricular activitiy. a. find

b. leave

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7 Match the question with the best response.

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Practice

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2

1 Choose the best response. 1. — So how was Switzerland? a. It was wonderful.

— b. Well, thank you.

c. Didn’t you go to Italy?

2. — What did you enjoy most? a. I flew to Mexico last month.

— b. I like to go on trips.

c. The mountains were amazing.

3. — What’s Japan like? — a. The flight was very smooth.

b. It’s incredible!

c. We go there often.

4. — Do you know when the Eiffel Tower was built? a. It’s exquisite. b. In 1889, I think.

— c. It’s stunning, isn’t it?

2 Put the words in the correct order. Remember to punctuate your sentences correctly. Example: in / very impressive / Kamakura / was / the Great Buddha

The Great Buddha in Kamakura was very impressive.



1. amazing / an / the Guggenheim Museum / in / building / is / Bilbao 2. iron / made / the Eiffel Tower / is / of 3. like / top / a lot of / Mount Fuji / to / tourists / go / the / of / to

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4. stone / the Great Pyramids / made / Giza / of / are / of 3 Complete the sentences using the words in the box below. gigantic

incredible

breathtaking

exquisite

1. Did you notice the details of the stained glass windows? They’re 2. The

.

Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur reach far into the Malaysian sky.

3. Venice is an

architectural achievement.

4. The view from the plane over Mount Kilimanjaro was

.

4 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses. Use the simple past and the past progressive tenses. 1. While Simon

his suitcase, the taxi

2. When the phone 3. While the tour guide 4. Tim

, Elaine

a documentary on TV. (ring, watch)

, the tourists

to catch his plane when somebody

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to take him to the airport. (pack, arrive)

photos. (talk, take) the flight was canceled. (run, say)

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Practice 5 Complete the sentences with in, from, to, or between. 1. Sanchez lived in Germany 2. The gift shop closes

1999

2002.

12:30 and 1:30.

3. Ursula Berger was in Morocco

1987.

2001 and 2003, Lauren went to Russia nine times.

4.

5. Michael and Elizabeth went to Australia 6. Albert is in classes every day 6 track Example:

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September. 10 a.m.

6 p.m.

Listen. Then write four sentences using the simple past and the past progressive tenses.

When Martin arrived home, his mother was cooking dinner.

1. 2. 3. 4.

1.

What were you doing last night?

a. When we arrived at the airport.

2.

Where did you stay in Italy?

b. He called the tour company last night.

3.

When did the snow begin?

c. While she was studying at Yale.

4.

When did the concierge arrange the tour?

d. I was working.

5.

When was Sarah staying with you?

e. At a beautiful hotel in Rome.

8 Complete the conversations using the sentences in the box.

— I think you’d like the Science Museum. — You might try the bar at the hotel.

— We’d like to do some shopping. — There’s a fabulous trattoria near here.

1. — — You should try the new mall near the train station. 2. — Where can we get some good Italian food? — 3. — What museum would you recommend? — 4. — Where’s a good place to hear some jazz? —

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7 Match each question with the best response.

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Practice

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 3

1 Complete the questions to make a conversation. Example: —

What did you do

Saturday night?

— We went to the new Indian restaurant.

1. —

the food?

— It was fabulous, especially the appetizers. 2. —

for a table?

— Not long. Only about fifteen minutes. 3. —

the service?

— It was excellent. The waiters were very attentive and friendly. 4. —

?

— Definitely. You won’t be disappointed.

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2 Match the questions in column 1 with the responses in column 2. 1.

Would you like another glass of wine?

a. The fish of the day was excellent.

2.

How was your lunch?

b. It was a little cold and a bit salty.

3.

Did you have dessert?

c. The waiters were too slow!

4.

How was the soup?

d. No, I just had coffee.

5.

What did you think of the service?



e. No, thank you. I’ve had enough.

3 Circle the sentences that express that the restaurant experience was good. Underline those that express that the experience was bad. The waiters were attentive.

The fish wasn’t very fresh.

My steak was overcooked.

The service was slow.

The food was outstanding.

The ambiance was cozy and relaxing.

We’ll never go there again.

The desserts were amazing!

4 Write a short paragraph about a recent restaurant experience. Try to include descriptions of the meal, the service and the ambiance of the restaurant.

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Practice 5 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. A. Almost every day Tanya She

(eat) at the university cafeteria where she

(study).

(study) at the university since 2013. Needless to say, the cafeteria staff

(know) her quite well. B. Alfred and Rose

(go) to Luigi’s last Friday for the first time. They

food immensely. So far this month, they they

(enjoy) the

(try) four restaurants and

(decide)

(like) Luigi’s the best.

C. Last night during dinner, Philippe Desgranges where he

(have) dinner. He

(complain) to the manager of the restaurant (eat) out quite often, and he

have) such slow service. The manager of the restaurant

(never

(apologize) to Philippe.

6 What is important to you in choosing a restaurant? Read the list below. Number each item from 1 (not important) to 5 (very important).

service

wait time

price



location

serves wine / beer

interesting menu



great desserts

ambiance

decor

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Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.

1. The man and the woman are going out for 2. Rinaldi’s serves 3. It’s

.

.

to get a table at Rinaldi’s. serves excellent food.

4.

5. The man likes the 8 tracks

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pie at the Hamlet Inn.

a. lunch

b. dinner

a. Italian cuisine

b. chocolate pie

a. difficult

b. impossible

a. Hamlet Inn

b. Rinaldi’s

a. chocolate

b. pasta

Listen to the conversations. Fill in the blanks below with the correct word or words.

1. — I’ll take care of the check. — Oh, no you don’t, Bob. This is

.

— Come on. Let me get this one. — No, no. It’s my turn. You always

the check.

2. — Are you the manager? — Yes, I am. Is something

? , but the food has not been very

— I don’t mean to

— I’m so sorry. Could I offer you coffee or dessert —

tonight. ?

3. — Dinner is my treat, Bill. — That’s very generous of you, Roger, but you really don’t have to do that. — Please. I

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Practice

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 4

1 Complete the sentences using the words in the box.   ended up

switch

jumped at

decide on

eliminated

burned out

1. I’d like to change majors. What did you have to do to

Business Admin?

2. Jorge switched majors last year after his field of study was

.

3. I thought you were studying to be an engineer. When did you 4. Lucy Grant

accounting?

keeping her major because it would be easy to get a corporate job.

5. When the opportunity to join an honors fraternity 6. Sylvia was so 2

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came up

, Lars

it.

at school that she decided to take a break for a semester.

Listen to the conversation. Then answer the questions.

1. How long has Teresa been in her current major?

2. Why did Teresa decide on this major?

3. Why is she unhappy?

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4. What does Alex tell her to do?

3 What is important in choosing a career? Number the factors below from 1 (most important) to 9 (least important). Feel free to add a tenth factor to the list. opportunities for professional growth

salary

opportunities for promotion

long-term employment

need for further education

location of job opportunities

competitive field

popularity

amount of travel required

other

4 Complete each sentence with the correct preposition: at, in, to, about, of, for. 1. Jake is nervous

meeting his blind date.

2. Roger is interested

traveling to Europe.

3. Who is responsible

paying student loans?

4. Most of our friends are capable 5. Berta Monteiro couldn’t get used 6. Are you good

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of lifting 100 pounds. the night shift, so she changed shifts.

finding solutions to problems?

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Practice 5 Fill in the blanks with either and so or so that to complete the sentences. 1. Tom Ryan is studying late tonight 2. I went to sleep early last night

he can get an A on the exam. I feel much more rested today.

3. Kim recently found an apartment in the city

she has shortened her commute.

4. Martina takes long walks in the park every day

she can lose weight.

5. We need to finish lunch a little early

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we can catch the next flight out.

Listen and choose the best response for each line of dialogue.

1. a. Yes, I decided to switch majors.

b. Yes, I had no choice.

2. a. I love my major.

b. It just wasn’t for me.

3. a. I’m not really interested in that.

b. I work for a start-up company.

4. a. I got a part-time job.

b. I realized what I really wanted for my future.

5. a. No, it’s a new career.

b. No, I’ve never looked back.

6. a. I did like it, but getting a job would be hard. b. Because I needed a new job. 7. a. I’m very reliable.

b. Problem-solving.

8. a. Not at all. It was very smooth.

b. Yes, it was the right decision.

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7 Write an e-mail message to a friend who just got their first full-time job. Congratulate your friend and ask him/her to meet you next week to celebrate. Add any details you think are important.

8 Write three things that you do well. Example:

I’m good at organizing my homework.

1. 2. 3.

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Practice

CHAPTER 5

1 Complete the conversation using the words in the box. midnight

Eve

holiday

spend

— Do you have any

stroke

plans

invitation

for New Year’s?

— I’ve been invited to a party on New Year’s Year’s Day with my family.

. Then I’ll

New

— What time does the party start? — I think the

said 8:00 p.m. What about you? What are you going to do?

— I’m going to a party, too. You know, I always get excited at the

of

.

— Me, too. Well, if I don’t see you before then, have a nice

!

2 Write the questions to complete the conversation about New Year’s. Example: — What

do you usually do for New Year’s?

— My family gets together at my grandmother’s house.

1. — Do

?

— Yes, we eat some traditional dishes on New Year’s Day. 2. — What

?

— At the stroke of midnight, we make toasts and hug and kiss each other. 3. — Do

?

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you

? (be)

about Paul all day. I hope he’s OK. (worry) to send an e-mail for the past twenty minutes. (try)

4. We

not

Kurt since his New Year’s Eve party. (see)

5. We

here for more than an hour. (wait)

4 Add since or for to complete the sentences. 1. Elizabeth Perkins has been living in Portugal

June 1.

2. Our family has vacationed in Hawaii every year

2005.

3. The college has been buying property in Europe

about five years.

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Listen and write the missing words in the blanks below.

1. In Poland, as in other countries, New Year’s is a chance for people to get together and — something the Polish love to do. I like to go to the main square in the city with my just before midnight. The city is so pretty at night, and everyone is so happy. To me, it’s the perfect way to one year and the next. 2. In Argentina, we eat many wonderful foods at New Year’s. My is pan dulce, which is a delicious — and very sweet — kind of . At midnight, on New Year’s Eve, we make and set off . After midnight, a lot of young people go out to clubs to

and have fun. It’s always a big, big

3. I love the

.

to midnight on New Year’s Eve. It’s always

we kiss each other and

to me. In Germany,

each other a Happy New Year. Last year I

to

make some changes in my life in the New Year, and they worked out very well. I’m looking

to another great year.

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6 Write a short paragraph about what you usually do for the New Year’s celebration. Include at least one sentence about any special foods you eat.

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.

1. What are Brian and his friends planning to do first on New Year’s Eve? 2. Where do they expect to go after that? 3. Why isn’t Tina going to the concert with Brian and their friends? 4. What is the group of friends planning to do after Jenny’s party?

8 Match each question with the best response.

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1.

Do you want to go to the beach on Saturday?

a. Oh, yes — count me in!

2.

We’re going to lunch. Are you interested?

b. Not really. I’ve got things to do at home.

3.

I’ve got tickets for Shiver on Friday. Interested? c. No way. It’s too dangerous!

4.

Any interest in going shopping?

d. Sure. I’d love to get some sun.

5.

How about trying skydiving with us?

e. Definitely. I’m starving!



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Answer Key CHAPTER 1 Exercise 1 new; joined; Welcome; major; German Exercise 2 1. b 2. c

3. a

4. b

Exercise 3 Answers will vary. Exercise 4 1. do 2. admire 3. is working 7. appreciates 8. doubt

4. prefer

5. is boarding

6. is driving

Exercise 5 Answers will vary. Exercise 6 to see; nice; been; Pretty; hobby; knitting; selling; story; Why don’t Exercise 7 1. e 2. c

3. b

4. a

Exercise 8 1. b 2. a

3. a

4. b

5. d

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Exercise 1 1. a 2. c

3. b

4. b

Exercise 2 1. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is an amazing building. 2. The Eiffel Tower is made of iron. 3. A lot of tourists like to go to the top of Mount Fuji. 4. The Great Pyramids of Giza are made of stone. Exercise 3 1. exquisite

2. gigantic

Exercise 4 1. was packing; arrived 4. was running; said Exercise 5 1. from; to

2. between

3. incredible

4. breathtaking

2. rang; was watching

3. in

4. Between

3. was talking; were taking

5. in

6. from; to

Exercise 6 Answers will vary. Exercise 7 1. d 2. e

3. a

4. b

5. c

Exercise 8 1. We’d like to do some shopping. 2. There’s a fabulous trattoria near here. 3. I think you’d like the Science Museum. 4. You might try the bar at the hotel.

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Answer Key CHAPTER 3 Exercise 1 Answers may vary slightly. Possible answers: 1. How was the food? 2. Did you wait long for a table? 3. How was the service? 4. Should we give it a try? Exercise 2 1. e 2. a

3. d

4. b

5. c

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Audio AudioScript Script ACTIVITY 1 | TRACK 1 – Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here? – No, please, have a seat. – Thanks. My name’s Phil Evers. I’m new here. I just started yesterday. – Nice to meet you, Phil. I’m Dave Watkins. And this is Carol Meyers. – Hi. Nice to meet you, Phil. – So what is your major? – Graphic Design. How about you two? – Business Admin. – Marketing. – Carol, Shelley’s roommate? She told me about you and said we would have a lot in common. How about we all have lunch sometime this week? – Great. I’ll check my calendar when I get back to my dorm and give you a call. ACTIVITY 10 | TRACK 2 - Jennifer speaking. - Hi, Jennifer. It’s Robert. - Oh, hi, Robert. How are you? - I’m great, thanks. I had a really good time last night, and I was wondering if you’re free next Saturday? - Let me check my calendar. I’m actually busy on Saturday, but I’m free on Friday. Does that work for you? - Yes, that works well. Do you want to see a movie? - Sure, anything but horror. I hate horror movies. - OK, I’ll find a comedy for us to see. Do you want to have dinner in the cafeteria first? - Yes, let’s do that. - OK, I’ll pick you up at 6:00 p.m. - Great, see you then. Bye!

CHAPTER 2 ACTIVITY 1 | TRACK 3 – Hi, Dan. How was your trip? – It was wonderful. We had a great time. – You went to Greece, right? – Well, we flew to Italy and spent a couple of days in Venice. Then we took a ferry over to Greece and spent a week there. – That sounds great. So how was Greece? – Beautiful! Between the ancient architecture, the friendly people and the delicious food, it was the perfect vacation for us.

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ACTIVITY 8 | TRACK 4 We stayed at a nice hotel in Rome. Our first morning we discussed tour options with the concierge. We looked at three or four brochures he gave us. The hotel provided a tour guide for two of the tours. The concierge arranged for us to join an afternoon tour of the Colosseum. The tour guide pointed out many fascinating details. ACTIVITY 9 | TRACK 5 | A – Where can we hear some good live music? – You should go to the Green Mill at Lawrence and Broadway. – What kind of music do they play there? – Oh, all kinds jazz, big band, blues, piano, swing. Every night is special at the Green Mill. TRACK 6 | B – We’d like to see a play while we’re in town. What do you recommend? – Why don’t you see what’s playing at Steppenwolf? – Steppenwolf? I’ve heard of that. – A lot of Hollywood stars got their starts there. And most of them are still involved with the theater in one way or another. TRACK 7 | C – We want to do some shopping this afternoon. Where do you suggest we go? – Start with Michigan Avenue. There’s plenty of shopping there. TRACK 8 | D – Excuse me. Where’s the best place to get a good view of the city? – Sears Tower is taller, but to my mind the best view is from the John Hancock Building. – Is that far from here? – That’s it right there. It’s about five more blocks up Michigan. ACTIVITY 12 | TRACK 9 | A The Great Wall of China is nearly 6,500 kilometers long. It’s the only man-made structure that is visible from space. Parts of this ancient defensive wall date from the 4th century b.c. The Great Wall was originally built of earth and stone. Brick was later added to the outer wall in some areas. TRACK 10 | B The Great Pyramid is the largest and the oldest of the three pyramids near Giza, Egypt. It was built as a burial tomb for King Khufu, who ruled from 2551LevelLevel 5 • Audio 5 • Answer Script Key

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ACTIVITY 1 | TRACK 12 – So what did you do this weekend? – Not much. Oh, we did try that new Indian restaurant Friday night. – Oh, yeah? How was it? – The food was fantastic. But the service wasn’t the best. It was pretty crowded. I don’t think they were expecting to become so popular so fast. – Do you think we should give it a try? – Yeah, I think so. You might wait forty-five minutes for your dinner, but the food is worth the wait. ACTIVITY 7 | TRACK 13 | A – Check, please. – Here you are. I’ll take that when you’re ready. – Thanks. – Bill, this one’s on me. – Oh, no you don’t, John. It’s my turn. – All right. Thanks, Bill. TRACK 14 | B – Lunch is my treat today, Alicia. – Thanks, Helen. That’s sweet of you. TRACK 15 | C – How was everything tonight? – Are you the manager? – Yes, was there a problem?

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– Well, the service was disappointing. – I’m sorry to hear that. What was the matter? – We sat for almost a half-hour before the waiter brought our drinks. – Oh, I see. – Then we waited almost an hour for our dinner to arrive. – I’m so sorry. May I have your bill? Dinner is on the house tonight. Please accept my apologies on behalf of the entire staff. TRACK 16 | D – Let me get this, Alberto. – Don’t even think about it, Claudia. I always pay for you because I want to. - You’re really sweet, Alberto, but I insist. I want to pay for you for once. - Well you don’t have to, but thank you. ACTIVITY 10 | TRACK 17 – Hello. – Hello. I’d like to speak to Dave Richardson. – Speaking. – Mr. Richardson, I’m calling from Gallagher’s Steakhouse. You had lunch at our restaurant today, right? – Yes, I did. Is there a problem? – One of the servers found a wallet with your name on it. – Oh, my! You’re right! I left in a hurry and forgot it at the table. Could I pick it up after work? – Certainly. We’ll be here until 10:30 tonight. – Great. I should be there between 6:30 and 7:00. – OK. We’ll see you then. – Thanks a lot for calling. – You’re welcome. Bye.

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ACTIVITY 6 | TRACK 19 1. She’s CEO of a Fortune 500 company. 2. As CFO, he’s responsible for all the company’s financial operations. 3. The CTO is looking into remote network software. 4. Did you meet the new VP for Sales and Marketing? 5. Please get in touch with Mr. Albin at HQ right away. 6. You can get all the information on medical and dental insurance from HR. 7. The team in R&D has come up with a new prototype. 8. They were hired as graphic designers in the IT Department. ACTIVITY 7 | TRACK 20 | Junichi I changed majors a few years back. It wasn’t by choice, though. As much as I loved Physical Therapy, my grades weren’t good. As hard as I studied, I couldn’t improve them. To work in the physical therapy field, you need to get a master’s degree, and I knew I couldn’t get into a master’s program with my grades. I had to switch majors, so I chose Accounting, and my grades improved. TRACK 21 | Nora I used to major in Education, but then I did “observations”. Observations are when you visit a real school and watch the teacher teach their class. You observe them and learn from them. Once I did a few observations, I realized I didn’t want to teach for the rest of my life. It was too much of the same every year. So I decided to change my major to Culinary Arts. Even when you make the same food, it never comes out exactly the same way twice! TRACK 22 | Maria I had an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I was majoring in Communications because it’s easy to get a job with a degree in Communications. I was taking French classes as electives, and my French professor asked if I would consider studying abroad for a semester. He thought I would love it. I studied abroad the next semester, and he was right, I loved it! I enjoyed it so much that I decided to change my major to French Literature. I’m so happy I did!

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TRACK 23 | Hans I changed majors two years ago. I used to major in Computer Programming, and I was good at it. But I noticed a lot of pain in my wrist from constantly using it to type and use the mouse all day and all night. Right before I started college, I had surgery on my wrist because of a sports injury. I went to physical therapy, but the problem was that I was using my wrist too much, so the pain didn’t go away. As much as I hated to do it, I started looking for a different major, one where I wouldn’t be at a computer so much. Now I major in Hospitality. While I do spend some time at the computer every day, it’s never more than 20 to 30 minutes at a time. The rest of the time, I’m learning about meeting with clients, managers, and strategizing. I miss my old major, but I don’t miss the pain at all! ACTIVITY 10 | TRACK 24 – This is Wendy Cooper. I’m either on the phone or my phone is off. Please leave a message and I’ll call you back as soon as I can. – Hi, Wendy. It’s Rachel. I have great news about the job search! Give me a call when you have a sec. TRACK 25 – Hello. You have reached Rachel Smith’s cell phone. Please leave a message. – Hi, Rachel. It’s Wendy. Sorry I missed you. I was in a movie. I’m going on a couple of other interviews this afternoon, but I’m dying to hear your news. Call me on my cell anytime after six. Bye!

CHAPTER 5 ACTIVITY 1 | TRACK 26 – Excuse me, Kerry. Could I ask you something? – Of course, Len. What is it? – I’ve just been invited to a New Year’s party at a friend’s house. I’ve been living in this country for three years, but I’ve never been to one before. Can you tell me what to expect? – It’s probably a New Year’s Eve party. What time are you supposed to be there? – He said to come anytime after 9:00 p.m. – Then it is a New Year’s Eve party. The guests may dress up a little. Your friend will probably serve hors d’oeuvres and champagne. At midnight, everyone will shout “Happy New Year!” then hug or kiss each other. – That’s not so different from what we do in Korea. By the way, should I bring a gift? – You could bring a bottle of champagne if you’d like. Level 5 • Audio Script

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TRACK 29 – How about New Year’s in New Zealand, Thomas? – Well, people get together for parties. It’s very informal. We usually end up at the beach along with thousands of other people. The beaches are absolutely packed. It’s the biggest party of the year.

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TRACK 30 – What do you do, Rosa? – We eat a lot of special food like shrimp and fish. My favorite part is eating grapes just before midnight. We eat twelve grapes in the last twelve seconds before the stroke of midnight. Then we toast, hug, and have a big dinner. ACTIVITY 7 | TRACK 31 – Hello. – Hi, Felicia. It’s Ana. – Hi, Ana. – Are you doing anything New Year’s Eve? – No. How about you? – Me, neither. I was thinking we should get together for a night on the town. – Sounds great. What do you have in mind? – Well, I’ve got the newspaper right in front of me, and there is a lot of great stuff going on.

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There’s a Brazil night at Rio de Brazil restaurant. We could go to the Laugh Factory Comedy Club. Or how about a marathon of gangster movies at the Metropolis Cinema? And, of course, there’s always the spectacular fireworks display by the river. – That’s a lot to choose from. Why don’t we go to the Comedy Club and then celebrate midnight at the fireworks! – Sounds great to me!

PRACTICE: CHAPTER 1 EXERCISE 6 | TRACK 32 Listen and fill in the blanks to complete the conversation. – Maria! It’s good to see you again. – It’s nice to see you, too, Alex. – So how have you been? – Pretty good. How’s everything with you? – Great. I started a new hobby last week. – Cool! What are you working on? – I’m knitting baby clothes and selling them online. I have to tell you how I got the idea it’s quite a story. – I’d love to hear it. Why don’t we grab a cup of coffee? EXERCISE 8 | TRACK 33 Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences below. – Excuse me. Are you Chris Zoldi? – Yes, I’m Chris. – Hi, I’m Miki Sasaki. I just transferred to this college few days ago. I major in Accounting. – Oh, welcome! I’m sure you’re going to like it here. – I like it a lot already. Thanks. Gail suggested I talk to you. I’m looking for some fun extracurricular activities, and she said you know all about them. – Yes, I’m in so many. I love having a lot of options for what to do outside of class. – What do you suggest for me? I love working with numbers. – I would look at Math Club. The Accounting Department also does community members’ taxes for free if you want to help them. – That’s perfect! Thanks for your help.

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ACTIVITY 4 | TRACK 27 We got the go-ahead for the party. Now we can go ahead with our plans. We’re late because of a traffic tie-up. All the guests were tied up. The countdown to midnight is so exciting. Let’s count down to midnight together. From the beach the sunrise is spectacular. The sun rises at 6:52 a.m. What a turnaround! He’s really turning things around this year. We have a lot of clean-up to do. Oh, do we have to clean up now?

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PRACTICE: CHAPTER 3 EXERCISE 7 | TRACK 35 Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below. – Do you want to go to Rinaldi’s for dinner? I’m in the mood for Italian food. – Hmm, I don’t know. The last time we went there it took almost an hour to get a table. Why don’t we go to the Hamlet Inn instead? It’s so much faster. – Well, their food isn’t as good as Rinaldi’s, but you’re right about it being less crowded. – And weren’t you the one who was raving about their chocolate pie? – Yep, that was me. OK, you’ve convinced me. The Hamlet Inn it shall be. EXERCISE 8 | TRACK 36 | One Listen to the conversations. Fill in the blanks below with the correct word or words. – I’ll take care of the check. – Oh, no you don’t, Bob. This is my treat. – Come on. Let me get this one. – No, no. It’s my turn. You always pick up the check. TRACK 37 | Two – Are you the manager? – Yes, I am. Is something wrong? – I don’t mean to complain, but the food has not been very good tonight. – I’m so sorry. Could I offer you coffee or dessert on the house? TRACK 38 | Three – Dinner is my treat, Bill.

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PRACTICE: CHAPTER 4 EXERCISE 2 | TRACK 39 Listen to the conversation. Then answer the questions. – Alex, I don’t think this major is right for me. – Why do you say that? – Well, I chose it because I thought I would get to play trumpet a lot and learn some education, but it’s actually mostly education classes. – You’ve only been at it for one semester, right? – Yes, but that’s long enough for me to see that I’m not doing what I wanted. I would major in Music Performance, but you can’t get a stable job with a degree like that. – Listen, there are a lot of options in the music field. I think you should talk to your advisor. See what she has to say before you make any big decisions. – OK. I’ll give it a try. – Let me know how it goes, OK? EXERCISE 6 | TRACK 40 | One Did you choose to change majors? TRACK 41 | Two How did you decide to change majors? TRACK 42 | Three Have you considered majoring in Engineering? TRACK 43 | Four Why did you change majors? TRACK 44 | Five Do you regret changing majors? TRACK 45 | Six Why did you stay in the same major for such a long time if you didn’t like it? TRACK 46 | Seven What are you good at? TRACK 47 | Eight Was it a difficult change for you?

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Audio Script Audio Script PRACTICE: CHAPTER 5 EXERCISE 5 | TRACK 48 | One Listen and write the missing words in the blanks below. In Poland, as in other countries, New Year’s is a chance for people to get together and celebrate something the Polish love to do. I like to go to the main square in the city with my friends just before midnight. The city is so pretty at night, and everyone is so happy. To me, it’s the perfect way to end one year and begin the next. TRACK 49 | Two In Argentina, we eat many wonderful foods at New Year’s. My favorite is pan dulce, which is a delicious and very sweet kind of bread. At midnight, on New Year’s Eve, we make toasts and set off fireworks. After midnight, a lot of young people go out to clubs to dance and have fun. It’s always a big, big party.

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TRACK 50 | Three I love the countdown to midnight on New Year’s Eve. It’s always exciting to me. In Germany, we kiss each other and wish each other a Happy New Year. Last year I decided to make some changes in my life in the New Year, and they worked out very well. I’m looking forward to another great year. EXERCISE 7 | TRACK 51 Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. – Hello. – Hi, Tina. It’s Brian. – Hi, Brian, how’s it going? – Good. Listen, a few of us are thinking about going out on New Year’s Eve. Are you interested in joining us? – What do you have in mind? – Well, we were planning to go hear some music around 8, 8:30. Jenny’s inviting everyone to her house for a party at 10:30. After that, we were thinking we’d check out that new dance club downtown. – I’m going to be tied up till about 9:30 or so. Would it be OK if I met you all at Jenny’s? – Sure. Whatever works best for you. Do you want us to pick you up before we head over there? – No. Thanks. I’ll catch up with you there. – Great. All right, Tina. I’ll see you Friday night then. – OK, Brian. Thanks for the call. Bye. Level 5 • Audio Script

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