1 Studentʼs Book Video Transcript
Unit 1, Conversation
Marie: Hello, I’m Marie.
Hanae: Hi. I’m Hanae. Nice to meet you.
Where are you from, Marie?
Marie: I’m from France. I study modern
languages in Paris.
Hanae: Oh, really? That’s interesting.
I study languages, too. Are you here for
the summer school?
Marie: That’s right. I want to practice my
English. What about you? Where are you
from?
Hanae: I’m from Japan.
Marie: Really? Do you live in Tokyo?
Hanae: No, I don’t. I live in Kyoto.
Marie: Wow! Kyoto is a beautiful city.
Hanae: Do you know it?
Marie: Yes, I do. My brother and sister
are students there, at Kyoto University.
Hanae: That’s amazing. I study there
too!
Marie: Wow! It’s a small world!
Unit 1, Real life exchange
A: Do you live with your family?
B: No, I don’t. I live with friends. I’m
a student.
A: Oh, OK. Do you study English?
B: Yes, I do. I also work part-time in
a convenience store.
A: Really? I’m a part-time English tutor.
B: Do you like it?
A: Yes, it’s great.
Unit 1, Viewing
Amanda: Hi, I’m Amanda. New Yorkers
come from all parts of the world. Let’s
ask some young people about their
lives. Hey, do you have time for a few
questions?
Max: Sure.
Amanda: Can you give me your name?
Max: My name’s Max.
Luke: My name’s Luke Taylor.
Kristen: I’m Kristen Johnson.
Susie: My name is Susie Brown.
Lauren: My name’s Lauren Parsons.
Keita: My full name is Keita Jimmy Hara.
Amanda: And where do you live now?
Susie: I live in mid-town Manhattan.
Max: I live right around the corner on the
Upper-West side of Manhattan.
Kristen: I share an apartment with four
other girls near my school.
Keita: I live in a dormitory near NYU.
Luke: I live in Astoria which is in Queens,
New York.
Interviewer: Now, does your family live
with you in Queens?
Luke: No, they actually live in Ohio. That’s
where I grew up.
Interviewer: And does your family live
here in New York with you? Or still in
Texas?
Lauren: No, my Mom lives in Texas but
my Dad lives in Malaysia.
Interviewer: Oh, Malaysia?
Keita: Yes, they live in Japan, but my
father works here every year.
Susie: No, my family is still in Battle
Creek.
Amanda: So Max, where are you from?
Max: I’m from Columbus, Ohio, which is
the capital of Ohio.
Susie: I’m from Battle Creek, Michigan.
Kristen: I’m from Maine. It’s in the North
East part of the United States.
Keita: I’m from Japan.
Lauren: I’m originally from Texas.
Amanda: And what do you do?
Luke: I teach rock climbing.
Susie: I nanny for five children.
Max: Well, I’m a student. I’m studying
architecture at NYU.
Lauren: I actually am a graphic design
artist.
Kristen: I’m a student at Columbia.
Interviewer: And what are you studying?
Kristen: I’m studying marketing.
Lauren: I went to Pace University.
Susie: I went to Hunter college.
Keita: I studied Mongolian and English.
Interviewer: Wow, Mongolian!
Amanda: And do you have a job?
Keita: I’m a waiter at a restaurant.
Max: I do. I design windows, so I do
installation for a major design company
from Italy.
Amanda: Wow. Well thanks for your
time.
Max: My pleasure. What was your name?
Amanda: Amanda.
Max: Amanda. Nice to meet you,
Amanda.
Amanda: Nice to meet you.
Unit 2, Conversation
Ricardo: Hi, Joseph.
Joseph: Hey, good morning, Ricardo.
Hurry up. Class starts at nine.
Ricardo: Don’t worry. We have a lot of
time. Hey, is that your sister?
Joseph: Yeah. She’s a student here.
Ricardo: Oh, really? … What’s her name?
Joseph: Emily.
Ricardo: That’s a great name. What does
she study?
Joseph: She studies art. She wants to be
an artist.
Ricardo: Cool! How old is she?
Joseph: She’s 18. Why?
Ricardo: Does she have a boyfriend?
Joseph: No, she doesn’t. Hey! Why do you
want to know this?
Ricardo: I think she’s interesting.
Joseph: Interesting? What do you mean,
Ricardo? Ricardo?
Ricardo: See you later, Joseph. I think
I want to study art today!
Unit 2, Real life exchange
A: Hey. Is that your sister?
B: Yes. She studies math in college.
A: Really? Does she like it?
B: Yes, she does. But she works hard.
She gets up very early.
A: Hmm. My brother is a student, too.
B: Oh, yeah? What does he study?
A: Spanish, but he doesn’t work very hard!
Unit 2, Viewing
Interviewer: So, what time do you
typically get up in the morning?
Lauren: I typically get up at around
10.30 a.m.
Wendy: I get up at 5 o’clock.
Keita: I usually get up at 8 o’clock in the
morning.
Interviewer: Wow. So then what do you
do when you wake up? Do you have
breakfast?
Lauren: I like to have a small breakfast,
and then I like to work out.
Interviewer: After you work out, where
do you go next?
Lauren: I have a job at a restaurant so
I go into work around 1 p.m. and I get out
around 11 p.m.
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Wendy: I go to school in the evening,
usually at 6 o’clock.
Interviewer: So, what time do you usually
get home?
Keita: Well I usually get home at 8 or 9.
Wendy: My school finishes at 9 and I take
the train, so I usually get home around
11 o’clock.
Interviewer: So, what time do you usually
get to bed?
Wendy: I usually get to bed about
2 o’clock.
Keita: Around 12 or 1.
Lauren: I usually go to bed around 1 a.m.
Interviewer: Wow! That’s pretty late.
Lauren: Yeah. I like to surf the Internet,
watch TV, relax into it.
Keita: I like movies, so usually when I get
home I watch a movie or two.
Wendy: Well, I like reading so I read
books or watch TV shows.
Interviewer: Well, thanks for letting us
talk to you today. Have a good day.
Lauren: Thank you.
Unit 3, Conversation
Amy: Hi, Ricardo. How are you?
Ricardo: Hello, Amy. I’m fine, thanks. Hey,
I like your guitar.
Amy: Thanks. It’s new. I have a band, you
know.
Ricardo: Wow, that’s great. What music
do you play?
Amy: Rock, of course.
Ricardo: I like rock, too. So, how’s the
band? Are you good?
Amy: Sure … We practice a lot. We can
play pretty well, but …
Ricardo: What’s the problem?
Amy: Jason. He’s the singer, but he can’t
sing. He’s terrible!
Ricardo: That’s too bad … I like to sing,
you know. I’m pretty good.
Amy: Really? Do you know any rock songs?
Ricardo: Are you kidding? I know
hundreds!
Amy: Do you want to sing in my band?
Ricardo: Sure, but what about Jason?
Amy: Don’t worry about him. He can’t say
no, it’s my band!
Unit 3, Real life exchange
A: What do you like to do in your free
time?
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B: Well, I like to sing, but I’m not very good.
A: What about music?
B: I like rock, but I can’t play any musical
instruments.
A: How about sports? I like to play soccer.
Do you like sports?
B: Sure! I like golf and I can do yoga.
Unit 3, Viewing
Interviewer: I’m here with Mara, and
we’re going to talk a little bit about her
hobbies. So Mara, what do you have
here?
Mara: I have a ukulele.
Interviewer: And is playing the ukulele
one of your favorite hobbies?
Mara: Yes, it is one of my favorite hobbies.
I like to play the ukulele a lot. I think
because it is small, and very easy to carry
around. And it was very easy to learn so
now I can bring it with me where I go and I
think it makes a very beautiful sound.
Interviewer: Is playing the ukulele one
of the most popular hobbies in Hong
Kong?
Mara: It’s not very popular in Hong Kong
right now. I think most of the people
I know they like to play the piano or the
guitar. That’s probably why I find the
ukulele more special, because not a lot of
people can play it.
Interviewer: And do you have any other
hobbies?
Mara: I do. I like to go to watch movies
with my friends. And I also like to watch
live music performances, because there
are so many of them in New York.
Interviewer: That’s very true. And playing
the ukulele is your favorite?
Mara: Yes.
Interviewer: Do you mind playing a little
bit for us?
Mara: Sure.
Unit 4, Conversation
Linda: So, Amy, do you like it here?
Amy: I think it’s great! I really like it! How
about you?
Linda: Well, I don’t know. It’s a beautiful
city, but there are a lot of people and
cars, and there’s a lot of noise.
Amy: That’s why I like it!
Linda: Hmm. I think I prefer my
hometown. It’s small, and the people are
friendly.
Amy: Small towns are boring. There
aren’t any good stores, and there’s
nothing to do in the evening. I mean, is
there a really great department store like
this in your home town?
Linda: No, there isn’t! There’s a
department store near my home, but it’s
really small.
Amy: See? It’s so exciting here. There are
a lot of things you can do.
Linda: Yeah, I guess … Hey, wait a minute.
Who’s that guy?
Amy: Who? The one over there? Wow.
He’s cute.
Linda: Hmm … Maybe this place isn’t so
bad after all!
Unit 4, Real life exchange
A: Do you like your hometown?
B: Yes, I do. It’s very friendly.
A: Oh, OK. What can you do there?
Is there a library?
B: Yes, there is. It’s fairly big.
A: And are there any good restaurants?
B: Yes, there are. But they’re crowded.
Unit 4, Viewing
Interviewer: I’m here with Luke, and Luke
was telling me a little bit about where he
lives. So, where is it that you live Luke?
Luke: I live in Astoria, Queens, which is
a really just good neighborhood in Queens.
Interviewer: And what do you do in Astoria?
Luke: Well there’s actually a great park.
It’s big, it’s beautiful. You can picnic, you
can play basketball, you can go running,
you can even ride your bike. So, it’s
a great place to spend some time.
Interviewer: Now, would you say Astoria
is more expensive or less expensive than
Manhattan?
Luke: Well, it’s much cheaper than
Manhattan is. I like to say that it’s twice
the space for half the price.
Interviewer: Nice, nice. Now, is it easy to
get into the city from where you live?
Luke: It’s very convenient actually. I live
about a 5-minute walk to the subway.
The train that takes me into Manhattan
takes less than 10 minutes.
Interviewer: Wonderful. Well, thank you
for talking to us about Astoria and have
a great day, Luke.
Luke: Thanks, you too.
Unit 5, Conversation
Diana: Excuse me. Is there a post office
near here?
Man: Yes. There’s a post office on Baker
Street.
Diana: Great! How do I get there?
Man: You can walk. It’s easy! Go straight
ahead, and turn left onto Hills Road.
Diana: Thanks.
Man: Then turn right at the bus station
and go past the bank.
Diana: Er … OK. So it’s past the bank?
Man: Then turn left onto Park Road …
Diana: OK, left onto Park Road. I see.
Man: Yeah. Keep going and the post
office is on the right, next to a large
supermarket.
Diana: Hmm. Thanks a lot.
Man: You’re welcome.
Diana: Taxi!
Unit 5, Real life exchange
A: Excuse me. Is there a grocery store
near here?
B: Yes, there is. It’s on Third Avenue.
A: Great. How do I get there?
B: Turn right at the bank and go straight
ahead. It’s on the left.
A: Thanks. Oh, and is there
a drugstore?
B: Yes. It’s next to the supermarket.
A: Thanks a lot!
Unit 5, Viewing
Amanda: Did you get a taxi yet?
Keita: No.
Amanda: We need to go to the Garden,
for the next interview. We have to go
now.
Keita: I know. I’m sorry, I’m trying.
Amanda: Excuse me. We’re trying to get
to Madison Square Garden. Do you know
what subway we can take?
Man: Yeah, you can take the C or the E.
Amanda: Ok. And how far away is that?
Man: It’s just around the corner. Yeah, if
you go to the end of this block, turn left,
walk 2 blocks down and it’s right next to
a coffee shop on the corner of 6th and
Spring.
Amanda: 6th and Spring Street?
Man: Yeah.
Amanda: Ok. And how many stops will it
take?
Man: Once you’re on the subway … 4.
Yeah, I think it’s 4 stops from here to
Madison Square Garden.
Amanda: Alright. And how far away is the
subway from Madison Square Garden?
Man: Oh, it’s not far. You just walk up the
steps and it’s 2, 3 minutes walk. Yeah, just
cross the road.
Amanda: Alright. Thanks so much.
Man: Of course.
Amanda: Let’s go.
Unit 6, Conversation
Keisha: Excuse me. How much is that
bag?
Man: It’s $75. It’s very good. Here … take
a look.
Keisha: Yes, I like it, but … it’s expensive.
Man: Well, how about this bag? It’s very
popular.
Keisha: How much is it?
Man: It’s $20. Do you want to buy it?
Keisha: No, thanks. I don’t like the color.
Oh, how much are those shoes? They’re
great!
Man: They’re from Italy. They’re $40.
Keisha: $40? No, thanks.
Man: Well, what about these shoes?
They’re $30, but you can have them for
$25.
Keisha: Hmm. I like them, but I can only
pay $20. Is that OK? It’s all I have.
Man: Er, well … All right, then. I guess you
can have them for $20.
Keisha: Thanks. Oh, do you have change
for $50?
Unit 6, Real life exchange
A: Excuse me. How much are those
earrings?
B: They’re $45. They’re very popular.
They’re from England.
A: Oh, really? And what about that
necklace? How much is that?
B: It’s $90. It’s very good. Here, take
a look.
A: Great. Thanks.
Unit 6, Viewing
Interviewer: I’m here with Valerie, and
Valerie was just telling me a little about
her shopping habits. So Valerie, where do
you typically like to shop? Online? Out of
a catalog? At a store?
Valerie: I don’t like to shop out of
a catalog or online. Only because I really
like to touch whatever I’m going to buy,
or try it on even. So, really I go out of the
city to go shopping. I wish I could say
I can afford the expensive and beautiful
designer clothing here in New York but
I’d rather get out of the city so I can buy
more for less.
Interviewer: Of course. And what do you
typically find yourself shopping for? Do
you shop for books, electronics, or mostly
just clothes?
Valerie: What do I shop for? Well, if it’s
not clothes, it’s going to be shoes. I love
shoes. I have every color, every kind and
I probably have 25–30 pairs of shoes in
my closet in my apartment.
Interviewer: Well, those are some pretty
nice shoes. How much were those?
Valerie: These were $5.
Interviewer: Really? Are you serious? $5?
Valerie: Yes, yeah!
Interviewer: That’s a good deal!
Valerie: Thank you. I’m very proud of
the fact that I can get really, uh, cheaper
things outside the city.
Interviewer: And what do you usually
shop with? Are you more of a cash
shopper or do you shop on credit?
Valerie: I shop with credit cards. Probably
not the best way to shop but if I can’t
afford it at the time then I can afford it
later.
Interviewer: Absolutely. Well, thank you
very much for talking with us, Valerie.
Valerie: My pleasure.
Interviewer: Have a good day.
Valerie: Thanks.
Unit 7, Conversation
Megan: Hello, Robert. It’s Megan. Are you
busy?
Robert: Oh hi, Megan. I’m, er … filling out
an application form, actually. I’m applying
for a part-time job.
Megan: Really? That’s great. I’m really
pleased you’re finally looking for work.
Hey, what’s that noise?
Robert: Er, I’m listening to the radio. It
helps me think. Anyway, what are you
doing these days? How’s the job going?
Megan: Oh, it’s pretty tough, actually. I’m
working hard and the hours are long! It’s
not easy being a hotel receptionist, that’s
for sure.
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Robert: I guess not. Well, I need to finish
this application. It’s taking ages.
Megan: Maybe I can come over and help
you with it. I’m only two blocks away. It’s
my lunch hour so I’m taking a break.
Robert: Well, I’m not sure.
Megan: Don’t worry. It’s no trouble. See
you in five minutes!
Unit 7, Real life exchange
A: Hello, it’s me. What are you doing?
B: Hi. I’m doing the laundry. How about
you?
A: Well, I’m reading a book, but it’s not
very good. Is Helen there?
B: No. She’s playing tennis.
A: Oh, OK. How about Robert?
B: Yes, he’s here, but he’s studying in his
room right now.
A: Wow. He’s working very hard these
days.
B: Yes, he is. Maybe you can call back
later.
A: Sure. No problem.
Unit 7, Viewing
Interviewer: So I’m here with Jake, and
I understand there’s a lot going on right
now. Would you like to tell us about
that?
Jake: Sure. I’m trying to start a company
with my friends, so it’s an online based
company and we are working very hard.
Interviewer: Wow, that’s very impressive.
So, what’s your daily routine like?
Jake: Well I start off by making a cup of
coffee, which is very important for me,
and then trying to get some food.
Umm … I end up running out of the
house to get to work on time. I’m always
late, which isn’t good.
Interviewer: And do you ever have time
for friends and family?
Jake: I don’t really have much time for
friends and family, or going out, having
fun really.
Interviewer: Well, you look very tired.
Jake: I am very tired, so thank you for
pointing that out. Very true.
Unit 8, Conversation
Keisha: Hey, Kevin. Can I have these CDs,
please?
Kevin: Sure, Keisha. Hey, what’s this? You
don’t like jazz.
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Keisha: I know. It’s my brother’s birthday
tomorrow, so they’re a present for him.
Anyway, are you enjoying your new job?
Kevin: Ehm … It’s OK, I guess. I need the
money.
Keisha: You don’t sound very happy
about it. Are you sure you’re OK?
Kevin: Well, it’s my boss.
Keisha: Oh, no. What’s he like?
Kevin: He’s not very friendly. And I work
hard all day, but he doesn’t do anything.
He’s terrible!
Keisha: Oh. That’s too bad. Er, what does
he look like?
Kevin: He’s fairly tall and he has glasses.
Why?
Keisha: Because I think he’s standing
behind you.
Kevin: What? No way. You’re kidding, right?
Unit 8, Real life exchange
A: What’s your dad like?
B: He’s hard-working and very generous.
I like him a lot.
A: Really? What does he look like?
B: Well, he’s bald and he has a beard.
A: Is he tall?
B: Yes, he is. Why are you asking all these
questions?
A: Because I think that’s him over there.
He’s waving at you!
Unit 8, Viewing
Interviewer: We’re here with Kristen and
she’s been nice enough to share some
pictures of her family with me. So this is
you and your Mom?
Kristen: Yes, this is my Mom. As you can
see we don’t look anything alike.
Interviewer: She has really curly hair.
Kristen: Yes, and it’s brown. And her eyes
are also brown. And I have blonde hair
and blue eyes.
Interviewer: Well, do you have any siblings?
Kristen: I do, I have a sister. This is my
sister. She has red hair and blue eyes.
Interviewer: So your sister has red hair,
you have blonde hair and your Mom has
brown hair?
Kristen: Yes.
Interviewer: You don’t really look
anything alike.
Kristen: Not really.
Interviewer: What about your
personalities? Similar? Different?
Kristen: I would say they’re a little bit
different. My Mom, she’s a little reserved.
She’s very kind though. And I think I’m
the most outgoing of the three of us. And
my sister, she’s really hard-working and
people say that she’s good looking too.
Interviewer: Well, I would agree. But it
sounds like you have a pretty amazing
family. Thank you very much for sharing.
Kristen: Thanks.
Interviewer: Have a good day.
Unit 9, Conversation
Amy: Hi, Ricardo. How’s it going? You’re
looking well.
Ricardo: Hi, Amy. Thanks. Yeah, things
are pretty good. How about you?
Amy: Oh, I’m really busy right now. It’s my
birthday on Saturday.
Ricardo: Great! Do you have any plans to
celebrate?
Amy: You bet I do! I’m meeting friends at
Chico’s in town on Friday, and then we’re
having a barbecue at my place. Do you
want to come?
Ricardo: I’d love to, but I can’t. I’m playing
basketball on Friday. There’s a big game
and I can’t miss it.
Amy: Too bad.
Ricardo: How about Saturday? What are
you doing for your birthday?
Amy: I’m seeing my parents in the
evening. We’re going to an Italian
restaurant for dinner.
Ricardo: Are you doing anything in the
afternoon?
Amy: Yes, I’m going out with Sally and
Jill.
Ricardo: Well, would you like to meet
up earlier? I’m not doing anything in the
morning.
Amy: Actually, that’s a good idea. Why
don’t you come over around lunchtime?
You can help me tidy up after the party!
Ricardo: Oh, right. That’s not exactly what
I…
Amy: Be there around twelve, and don’t
forget to bring me a present!
Unit 9, Real life exchange
A: I’m having a party next Friday. Would
you like to come?
B: Oh, I’m sorry, but I can’t. I’m working
on Friday.
A: Oh, no. That’s too bad.
B: Well, are you doing anything on Sunday?
A: I’m playing tennis in the morning, but
I’m free in the afternoon.
B: OK. Do you want to have lunch?
A: Sure, I’d love to. That sounds great.
Unit 9, Viewing
Interviewer: So we’re here with Linda
and she just told me that she’s off from
school this week. So Linda, what do you
plan on doing?
Linda: Well, this weekend I plan on
visiting my parents.
Interviewer: Great. And where do your
parents live?
Linda: They live on Long Island.
Interviewer: Oh and how far is Long
Island from Manhattan?
Linda: It’s not too far. It’s about 45
minutes by train.
Interviewer: Not bad. And do you know
what you are going to do with them yet?
Linda: Well, on Saturday we wanna go
see a movie. And then on Sunday we
wanna go to a fancy restaurant.
Interviewer: Oh. Have you picked
a restaurant yet?
Linda: We haven’t, but my parents
really like Italian so hopefully an Italian
restaurant.
Interviewer: I love Italian food.
Linda: Me too.
Interviewer: Well, I hope you have a great
time with your parents this weekend.
Linda: Thank you. I’m really excited about it.
Unit 10, Conversation
Jim: Hi, Kate. How was your vacation?
Kate: Great! I went to Hawaii for two
weeks.
Jim: Hawaii! I spent two months there last
summer.
Kate: Really? Well, now I’m thinking about
a trip to Egypt or maybe …
Jim: Egypt! I came back from Cairo three
weeks ago. The pyramids are amazing.
Kate: Are they? Anyway, I wanna go there,
or maybe Latin America because …
Jim: Latin America! I traveled around
Latin America last year … for six months.
Kate: Hmm. Well, there’s Europe, too, of
course. I’d love to visit Italy and …
Jim: Italy! Did you know I lived in Rome
for two years?
Kate: No, I didn’t know that, Jim.
Jim: Would you like to have lunch? I can
tell you all about it.
Kate: No thanks, Jim. I’m … er … busy. Bye!
Unit 10, Real life exchange
A: How was your trip to France?
B: It was great. I bought a lot of
souvenirs.
A: What was the weather like?
B: It was OK. What about you? How was
your vacation?
A: Great. I went to New York.
B: Wow! How long were you there?
A: Ten days. I came back last night.
Unit 10, Viewing
Interviewer: Hi, we’re here with Keita
who just returned from vacation and he’s
going to tell us a little about it. Hi, Keita.
So, where did you just come from?
Keita: I was in Romania.
Interviewer: And how long were you
there for?
Keita: I spent one month in Romania.
Interviewer: And did you go with family?
Keita: No, I went by myself. I like traveling
by myself.
Interviewer: And how was the weather
while you were there?
Keita: Well, it was hot and humid and
rainy. But one day we went hiking and
the weather and the view was fantastic.
Interviewer: Nice. And did you meet
anybody interesting while you were in
Romania?
Keita: Well, everyone was really nice so
yeah, everyone.
Interviewer: Good answer. Well thank
you for your time, Keita. Have a good day.
Keita: Thank you very much.
Unit 11, Conversation
Todd: Hey, that jewelry is really
interesting. Where did you get it?
Megan: Yes, it’s beautiful, isn’t it? It’s
Mayan. You know, from Mexico.
Todd: Oh, right. Did you go there on
vacation?
Megan: No, actually I lived there with my
family for five years.
Todd: Really? You lived in Mexico? You
didn’t tell me that. When did you move
there?
Megan: When I was around nine, I guess.
My father got a job there, so …
Todd: Tell me about Mexico. Did you like it?
Megan: Yeah, it was great. We stayed
in Yucatán, in the south. The people
are really friendly, and the food was
amazing!
Todd: When did you move back to the
States?
Megan: We came to San Francisco when
I was, er … 14.
Todd: So, which do you prefer, there or
here?
Megan: I think I prefer it here.
Todd: Oh really? Why’s that?
Megan: Because I met you here!
Unit 11, Real life exchange
A: Where was Charlie Chaplin born?
B: He was born in England, in 1889.
A: Why did he become famous?
B: Because he made funny movies.
A: Did he get married?
B: Yes. He got married four times and
had eleven children.
A: When did he die?
B: He died in 1977.
Unit 11, Viewing
Interviewer: So I’m sitting here with
Maya. And Maya, I know you live in New
York now but like many New Yorkers you
were not born here.
Maya: That is right. I was born in Mumbai
in India.
Interviewer: And how long did you live in
Mumbai for?
Maya: I was in Mumbai for my childhood,
my teenage years, all the way ’til I got my
masters which is when I was 21 years
old.
Interviewer: And what did you get your
masters in?
Maya: I got my masters in microbiology.
Interviewer: Wow. Microbiology seems
very hard to me.
Maya: Well, it just depends on what
your interests are. I really loved science
when I was in school and so you know,
biology was especially of interest to
me, and so I liked it. I’m sure there are
things that you find easy that I might
find hard.
Interviewer: Wow, that’s amazing. Well
I’m glad everything worked out for you.
Maya: I’m glad too. I love New York and
I live here now and it’s perfect.
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Interviewer: Thanks so much for your Interviewer: Do you travel a lot?
time, Maya. Susie: Actually my brother lives in
Maya: Thank you so much for inviting me Switzerland and my father lives in Japan
to speak with you. so I visit them quite often.
Interviewer: Well, thank you very much.
Unit 12, Conversation I appreciate you taking the time to talk
Michael: Hey, Raymond. What are you with us. Have a great day Susie.
doing? You can’t play baseball! Susie: Thank you, you too.
Raymond: No, but I’m going to learn.
I want to be a professional.
Michael: You? A professional baseball
player! Oh, please …
Raymond: Hey! I’m serious. One day I’m
going to be rich and famous. What are
you going to do with your life?
Michael: Me? I’m going to travel around
the world. I want to go to Africa, Latin
America, and see all of Europe.
Raymond: That sounds really expensive.
Where are you going to get the money?
Michael: Well, when you’re a rich and
famous baseball player, maybe I can ask
you for money!
Raymond: Sure … you can ask!

Unit 12, Real life exchange

A: What are you going to do in the
summer?
B: I want to lose weight.
A: Are you going to give up fast food?
B: Yes. And I’m gonna stay in good shape.
What about you?
A: I’d like to travel abroad.
B: Sounds great!

Unit 12, Viewing

Interviewer: I’m here with Susie, and
Susie was just telling me about what it is
she wants out of life. So would you mind
sharing one more time what is it you
would like out of life?
Susie: I want to be a travel writer. I want
to write about places to stay, museums
to visit, restaurants to eat at, sights to
see. And I really wanna help people make
the best out of their vacation.
Interviewer: Now what do you think you
need to do in order to help reach those
goals?
Susie: I think that I need to start writing
more. I think that if I sat down and I wrote
for 30 minutes every day it would really
help improve my writing skills. I also think
that if I traveled more I would have more
to write about it.