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UNIT 1 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Carla: Dan, did you remember to make that
invitation list for our New Year’s party?
Dan: Oh, sorry, Carla. I’ve been putting in so
many hours at the office. I just haven’t
had the time.
Carla: I know. You’ve been working so much
recently. I hardly ever see you.
Dan: Well, I don’t really have a choice. The
boss gave me this big project to finish.
Carla: Your boss is always giving you big
projects.
Dan: I know, but it’s not just me—the guy’s
got everyone working hard.
Carla: Well, I hope you’re not going to invite
him to the party.
Dan: Definitely not.
Carla: What about the other guys at your
office?
Dan: Actually, I put Harry on the list. He’s
really nice and he gets a lot done at
work. He is always willing to help other
people, even me. Without him there’s no
way I’d ever get this project done.
Carla: Don’t you think he’ll feel a little
uncomfortable? I mean, he won’t know
anyone at the party.
Dan: You are probably right—he’s kind of a
shy type. It may be hard for him to meet
so many new people.
Carla: OK. Let’s cross him off the list then.
UNIT 1 GENERAL TEST, PART 2
Sandra: Did you read that the police arrested
the mayor yesterday?
Kei: No, I didn’t see that. What happened?
Sandra: The newspaper said he was stealing
money from the city and using it to eat
in expensive restaurants and go on
vacations.
Kei: That’s no surprise, but what are you
going to do?
Sandra: How can you say that? I think we
should put all those government
officials in jail.
Kei: Oh, come on. It’s not that bad!
Sandra: Yes, it is. Not a single one of them is
trustworthy. They should all go to jail.
Kei: Oh, come on.
Idalia: It seems as if every day there’s some
new virus that we need to watch out
for.
Susan: I don’t think they are all new, Idalia.
It’s just that people are traveling much
more these days. When people move,
viruses move with them.
Idalia: I don’t know. It’s all pretty scary. Zika,
chikungunya, SARS, MERS. I feel as
if it’s just a matter of time before I get
one of them. I’m afraid to meet people.
I don’t even go out that much anymore.
Susan: Oh, man! That’s no way to live.
Anyway, there haven’t been any cases
reported nearby, so I really don’t think
you need to worry about it.
Idalia: Really?
UNIT 2 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Dennis: Sharon, how are you? I haven’t seen
you all week!
Sharon: Dennis! I’m fine, thanks, and you?
Dennis: Oh, all right. What have you been up
to?
Sharon: Well, I went to a really entertaining
concert last night with Isabelle.
Dennis: Oh, yeah? Who was playing?
Sharon: Chance the Rapper. He was amazing
and gave a terrific performance.
Dennis: I didn’t know you liked him. To be
honest, rap isn’t really my thing. The
songs all seem so repetitive to me.
Sharon: To be honest, rap isn’t really my thing
either, but you have to hear Chance.
Isabelle is crazy about his music. His
songs have a catchy beat, but what
really amazes me are his lyrics.
Dennis: Really? Maybe I should listen again.
Sharon: Try “Sunday Candy.” If you really
listen, I think you’ll agree with Isabelle
that he is a gifted and imaginative
songwriter. It’s serious, fun, and
moving all at the same time. It’s
poetry!
Dennis: Poetry, huh? Now you’re talking. OK,
I’m interested. I’ll give Chance a try.
Sharon: What kind of music do you usually
listen to?
Dennis: I’ve been listening to a lot of country
music lately.
Sharon: Oh.

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Dennis: You don’t like country music?
Sharon: I don’t know. To tell the truth, most of
it seems kind of sentimental and old-
fashioned. It kind of bores me.
Dennis: I don’t think it’s boring at all! The
melodies are easy to listen to and the
lyrics are like . . .
Sharon: Poetry?
Dennis: Exactly!
Sharon: Then I see why it’s right up your alley!
UNIT 2 GENERAL TEST, PART 3
Host: Today, we’ll be discussing recent cuts
in arts education, and we’ll be hearing
from parents in our community. Our
first caller is Keith Bahrani, who is an
educator and parent with three children
in the public schools.
Keith: Hi, Tim. Thank you for having me
on your show. As a parent, I’m very
concerned about the importance of arts
education. Every year, there is less and
less money for classes in art and music
in our schools. These classes are often
cut because our leaders think of the
arts as something extra, as not really
necessary, but today I want to explain to
you why this view is absolutely wrong.
I’ve been working in this area for many
years, and I can assure you that the
arts are a critical part of our children’s
education at every age.
Host: So, I’m not sure what you mean by
“critical.” How do the arts actually affect
child development?
Keith: Well, for small children, art classes can
help develop motor skills, as well as
visual skills. Today, when we receive so
much information visually, it’s especially
important for our children to start
developing these skills early. Classes
in the arts can also help young kids to
become more creative and imaginative.
For older students, the advantages
continue. Research has shown that
studying the arts can improve language
skills, but what’s really surprising is that
it also improves math and reasoning
skills.
Host: Very interesting. I had no idea the arts
were so important.
Keith: Right, and neither do the people
making the cuts. What’s more is that
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these advantages can be seen not
only in the classroom but also in test
results. Students who are involved in
arts education do better on college
entrance exams than students who
are not. This benefit is even more
powerful for students who come from
poor backgrounds. These students
are far less likely to drop out of school
before they graduate if they’re involved
in the arts. Supporting arts education
for our children and in our community
is crucial. These classes are not an
extra. They are not a luxury. They are
an important building block in preparing
students for success.
Host: Thank you, Keith, for calling in. OK, our
next caller is . . .
UNIT 3 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Emma: Mom, I wanted to talk to you. You
know I’ve been working really hard at
becoming financially independent.
Mom: Yeah, I know you’ve been saving up to
move into a place of your own.
Emma: I’ve cut back on my spending. No more
impulse purchases. I think by the end
of the year, I will have paid off all of
my credit card debt. I’ll have saved up
enough money for the deposit and first
month’s rent.
Mom: Really? But what about your long-term
plans? You’ll be living beyond your
means.
Emma: I know renting sounds pretty short
term, but I really have my heart set on
a fabulous apartment I saw last month.
The person who’s living there now is
moving out at the start of next year.
Mom: But how are you going to afford it? Do
you really want to shell out your hard-
earned money for an apartment? You
know a place of your own will be way
over your budget.
Emma: I know. Rents downtown are
astronomical, but this place is a little
bit farther away so it’s cheaper.
Mom: OK, that’s good.
Emma: Also, it will be a lot more affordable if I
have a roommate to share the rent and
chip in for expenses.
Mom: A roommate? Who is going to be your
roommate?
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Emma: That’s what’s so great! By the end of
the year, Charlotte will have finished
her degree, and she’s moving back
here. She wants to be my roommate.
Mom: Oh, that will make a big difference.
Emma: We’ve been working on a budget. I
think it’s realistic and if we stick to it,
we should be just fine. We can move in
after the first of the year.
Mom: Wow. This is happening so fast. I wish
I had known about this before we
spent all that time fixing up your old
bedroom.
Emma: I know I should’ve told you before, but
Charlotte just confirmed her plans with
me last week. And yesterday my boss
told me that by the end of the year, I
will have gotten that raise he has been
promising me!
Mom: Let’s hope so. Well, I guess when you
set yourself a goal, you really work
hard to reach it. I’m proud of you!
UNIT 3 GENERAL TEST, PART 3
Jan: I wanted to talk to you about an idea I
have for our company.
Ben: Great. Will it increase our sales and
revenue?
Jan: Yes, I hope so, but I think we can do
something good at the same time.
Ben: OK, I’m interested. Tell me more.
Jan: Do you make regular contributions to a
charity?
Ben: Yes, sure, but what does that have to do
with our company?
Jan: Maybe a lot. You know, I think that a lot
of people are like you. They want to help
others and make the world a better place.
So, they volunteer or they donate money.
But a lot of them probably don’t have a
lot of time for volunteer activities or a lot
of money to give to charity.
Ben: That’s true.
Jan: What if we make it easy for them? Every
time they buy one of our products, we
make a contribution to—I don’t know—
something. Our customers may buy more
of our products if they know part of the
money is going to a good cause.
Ben: Hey, that’s a great idea. And if it helps
increase our sales, then we can afford
to give away a percentage of our profit.
It’ll make us look good too. What charity
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or non-profit organization do you think
would be a good choice?
Jan: I am not sure. A lot of our customers are
really concerned about the environment.
On the other hand, maybe we should
think about an organization connected
to the local community—maybe one
that helps kids in school or assists the
homeless.
Ben: I really like that idea. We can really set a
good example for other companies. Let’s
call a meeting with all of our managers
for next week and get their perspective.
UNIT 4 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Margaret: Paul? Is that you?
Paul: Hey, Margaret! What’s up?
Margaret: I almost didn’t recognize you.
Your clothes! You look completely
different!
Paul: I know. They’re new. Do you like
them?
Margaret: They’re . . . um . . . interesting.
Paul: What do you really think?
Margaret: Well, they’re kind of wild, don’t you
think?
Paul: When I asked a couple of friends
about my new clothes, they thought
they were a popular style, not wild.
Margaret: I don’t know—I guess I’ll get used
to the new look. That kind of shirt
is in style now, it’s true . . . but what
about the color? Bright green. Do
you think it’s appropriate? I mean
after all, you work in a bank where
formality is emphasized. Don’t
you think your boss will be kind of
shocked?
Paul: No, my boss is fashionable. He’ll
think it’s funky.
Margaret: Really? I always thought Fred was a
pretty conservative guy.
Paul: Oh he is, but Fred is not my boss
anymore. My new boss is Diego. He
is much more relaxed about these
kinds of things. He always wears
casual clothes to work—usually
jeans and a stylish shirt. For formal
occasions, maybe he’ll wear a
blazer.
Margaret: Oh, OK, well, I sure hope you are
right. Maybe the first few days
with your new clothing style, you
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should also wear something that is
subdued—something elegant and
classic.
Paul: Do you mean like a suit jacket?
Yuck!
Margaret: Well, yeah. Don’t the majority of
people who work in the bank wear
more conservative clothes?
Paul: That’s true. I suppose you have
a point, but there is not as much
formality in the workplace as there
once was. Diego promotes dressing
down and says we need to go for
a more stylish look since more and
more of our customers are young
people at start-up tech companies.
It’s true the way you look affects
the way people perceive you, so we
don’t want them to think of us as
old-fashioned. I think it’s the trend at
other banks, too.
Margaret: I guess that makes sense,
especially since you say Diego also
wears casual clothes. What colors
does he wear?
Paul: His look is just like mine—except he
likes purple.
UNIT 4 GENERAL TEST, PART 3
OK, class. Today, we’re going to talk about the
ups and downs of dieting. As a dietician, I have
to keep up on the popular diets.
The diet industry brings in about 40 billion
dollars a year; in fact, it’s one of the most
profitable industries in the country. Now ask
yourself, how could the industry be so profitable
if the diets don’t usually work? Now, don’t get
me wrong, some diets are safe and effective,
but many people are looking for a way to lose
weight in a hurry and they read about a diet
on the Internet—perhaps one that a celebrity
has used—and most of the time, they end up
disappointed. These quick weight loss diets are
not just ineffective; some of them may actually
be harmful to your health.
You’d be amazed at what people will try. Here
are a couple of diets that I read about in
preparation for speaking to you today. One that
seems really popular now is the liquid diet. On
this diet you don’t have any solid food for three
weeks. And the first week, all you do is drink
lemon juice mixed with honey. Listen to this. It
says the diet will help you lose weight, increase
your resistance to illness, improve your
concentration and give you clear skin and shiny
hair. In fact, it would probably have the opposite
effect. It’s likely that you would have no energy
at all. It’s just a matter of time until this kind of
near-starvation diet has harmful effects.
Similarly, another questionable diet is the 24/7
sleep diet. The idea behind this is that you will
burn energy as you sleep and, because you
are asleep, you won’t notice how hungry you
are. You will wake up a day later having lost
weight. Again, the opposite is probably true:
You won’t be able to sleep because you are
so hungry. And besides, who can sleep for 24
hours straight? No one—not unless you are
very sick or you have taken a sleeping pill.
These are just two of the craziest examples.
So why do people try these fad diets? In
general, their reasons are related to negative
body image and low self-esteem. They feel
self-conscious about their weight, but they
don’t want to or are unable to change their
eating behavior and lifestyle. They are looking
for a quick and easy way to make a dramatic
change. The problem is that even if they lose
weight at the beginning of the diet, they don’t
keep it off. They often end up gaining even
more weight in the end. This leads to even
lower self-esteem, a loss of self-confidence,
and guess what—another diet. And that is
why the diet industry is so profitable. So don’t
fall for these diets. If you want to lose weight,
make a real and permanent change in what you
eat and start exercising more. That is the only
effective way to take off those pounds.
UNIT 5 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Andy: I hope we take off on time.
Silvia: Me too. I’m really looking forward to
getting back home. I’m ready to get out
of the city.
Andy: I know what you mean. Even though
the city has always been my home, I
sometimes feel the need to escape.
It’s just so densely populated, and city
people are sometimes pretty impolite—
especially when they’re driving. What
I really hate is their constant switching
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Silvia: For sure. What’s been bugging me a lot
is my neighbors making so much noise
at night. Not only are they throwing
a lot of parties, but they’re always
playing loud music. I’m looking forward
to some peace and quiet in my little
hometown, where people are a little
more considerate and courteous.
Andy: Yeah, small towns do feel more
peaceful—and safer, too, I’d say. I also
think people in small towns look out for
each other, and there’s very little crime.
Silvia: I know what you mean. Crime has
become a real problem where I live. I
had my purse stolen by purse snatchers
twice in my first year living here. I think
it was because when I first moved here,
I kind of stood out, but now I look and
act just like everyone else in the city.
Andy: Yeah, that happens when you stay
somewhere awhile. Say, I wonder if
you’d mind my putting my bag under
your seat. I can’t fit all my stuff under
mine.
Silvia: To be honest, I have a lot of stuff, too.
My bag just barely fits.
Andy: Not a problem. I’ll ask the flight
attendant if there is some space in
the back. Oh, man . . . I forgot my
headphones! Would you mind my
playing some music?
Silvia: Actually, I was hoping to get a little
sleep during the flight. I hope you don’t
mind.
Andy: Not at all. It’s not a long flight and I’ve
got some work I need to finish.
Silvia: That’s very considerate of you. I’m just
going to close my eyes now.
UNIT 5 GENERAL TEST, PART 2
Jessica: Oh, it’s so good to be back! I’ve
missed our little town so much.
Antonio: What? You don’t like life in the big,
bustling city?
Jessica: Oh, I love all the amenities—the
shopping, the theaters, my gym—
but sometimes the people really
bother me.
Antonio: Really? What do they do that bothers
you?
Jessica: Like some of the students in my class.
I don’t know why the teacher doesn’t
object to their sending text messages
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in class. It doesn’t make any sense to
me. I think they ought to show her a
little more respect. They should either
step out of the classroom or wait until
the end of class.
Antonio: Yes, I can see your point.
Jessica: Sometimes, they even answer their
phones while she’s talking! Their
behavior is inexcusable.
Antonio: They should behave like adults, not
children.
Jessica: And everyone moves so quickly
there. People bump into you or cut in
front of you in line, and what really
annoys me is their not apologizing
for their behavior. It’s all taken some
getting used to.
Antonio: So, if that’s how you feel, why don’t
you move back here where the pace
of life is a little slower and the people
are more polite?
Jessica: I don’t know. The city has a lot
to offer, but I have certainly been
thinking about that option.
Antonio: Well, I hope you do. Mind if I roll
down the window?
Jessica: Actually, I’m kind of cold. Would
you mind very much if we keep the
windows closed?
Antonio: Not at all. I’ll have you home in 15
minutes.
Jessica: Thanks. It was so thoughtful of you to
come to the airport so late at night.
Antonio: Well, I’m just a guy from a small town.
UNITS 1–5 REVIEW TEST, GENERAL
TEST, PART 1
Host: Good evening, ladies and
gentlemen. It’s with great pleasure
that I introduce to you the two
candidates in this year’s city council
race. They will each make a short
statement outlining some of their
accomplishments and their views
on important issues that our city is
facing. Our first candidate, Celia
Johnson, was the city’s Volunteer of
the Year two years ago. That’s no
surprise since she’s been performing
community service in our city for
most of her life. She’s a hardworking
and energetic professional who is
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serious about making our community
a safer and better place to live. At the
same time, she’s a realist; she knows
we need to find new and creative
ways to reach our long-term goals.
Miss Good evening, everyone. My main
Johnson: concern is our city’s budget, which
has gotten way out of control. I’m
troubled by the way our current
representatives spend public money.
We need to be much more careful
about spending. Think about it—
by next month, the government
will have spent most of the year’s
budget already and we are only
half way through the year. This
behavior is not only impractical, but
it is also irresponsible. We shouldn’t
have spent thousands of dollars to
replace the trees in city parks when
there are so many other important
issues that need to be addressed.
To be honest, I’m not certain where
some of that money has gone. I’m
sure you want your next leaders to
be trustworthy and careful about
spending your money. I intend to
focus on the immediate issues
and use public money to help our
city reach its long-term goals. I’m
hopeful about improving our city’s
future. I hope you are too.
UNITS 1–5 REVIEW TEST, GENERAL
TEST, PART 2
Host: It is an honor to present our next
candidate, Mr. William Winston.
He has been working in law
enforcement for many years and
now he hopes to become a member
of our city council. During his time
as part of the police department,
he’s been working to reduce crime
and fight corruption. He’s passionate
about the work he does and he
thinks this city has a bright future.
He’s done a lot for our city, but he’s a
modest man so he doesn’t talk a lot
about his accomplishments.
Mr. Hi everyone and thanks for coming.
Winston: I’m very hopeful about our city’s
future. I think we can find creative
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ways to reach both our short-term
and long-term goals and that we can
stay within our budget at the same
time. That’s what we did in the police
department, where, in the last five
years, we’ve been working to take
criminals off the streets, especially
the pickpockets and purse snatchers,
who are a threat to tourism. We’ve
been able to stick to our budgets
while making sure that the police
department has the resources it
needs to reach its goals. And we’ve
been pretty successful in those
efforts. I agree we need to be more
careful with spending, but we also
need to worry about making our city’s
quality of life as attractive as possible
for the people who live here. We also
need a long-term plan to improve the
economy of our city. So spending
money on making our city parks more
beautiful is neither irresponsible nor
impractical. Actually, I’m confident
that efforts like these will attract more
tourists to our city. I hope you will
consider voting for me and for the
city’s future in next week’s election.
Host: Thank you to both candidates for
those statements. What I really love
about this city is that the people
who live here are really interested
in what’s going on. Now, I’m sure
you have plenty of questions. The
candidates will take a few questions
from the audience now before
we move to an informal reception
upstairs. If you have a question,
please step up to the microphone so
everyone can hear you. If we don’t
have time for your question now,
remember that the candidates will be
available at the reception. And don’t
forget to vote next week!
UNITS 1–5 REVIEW TEST, GENERAL
TEST, PART 3
Fiona: Ugh. I wish I had never bought these!
Giselle: What?
Fiona: These shoes.
Giselle: What’s wrong with them? They are a
little flashy, but I wouldn’t say they’re
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over the top. I think a lot of people
wear shoes like these nowadays.
Fiona: Oh, they’re stylish, for sure. I really
like how colorful they are. The style
isn’t the problem. I bought them for a
wedding that I thought was going to
be really formal.
Giselle: Well, so what’s the problem? Don’t
they go with your dress?
Fiona: That’s not it either. I have this great
short-sleeved cocktail dress with a
high neck for the reception.
Giselle: So, I still don’t see the problem.
Your outfit sounds just right for the
occasion.
Fiona: Yes, but I just found out that it’s not
going to be a formal dinner. There will
just be snacks, so we’ll have to eat
standing up. By the time it’s over, I’ll
have been on my feet for at least four
hours. With these heels, my feet are
going to be killing me.
Giselle: Uh, oh. I hate to say it, but I think
you should return these and buy
something more appropriate. And
there will probably be dancing too.
You’ll want comfortable shoes for that!
Fiona: Definitely. The bride has hired an
amazing band . . . But I don’t know .
. . She expects all her friends to look
really fashionable. Maybe I’ll just take
my shoes off to dance.
UNIT 6 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Ethan: I’ve been thinking of getting a pet, but
I don’t know if I should get a cat or a
dog. Are you a dog person or a cat
person?
Clara: Oh, I’ve always had dogs, ever since I
was a kid.
Ethan: Dogs? Or a dog?
Clara: Well, I only have one now, but I’ve had
as many as three at one time.
Ethan: Wow! Wasn’t that a lot of work?
Clara: Not really. It depends on the dog. Some
dogs require a lot of attention, but if
you choose the right kind of dog, they
aren’t that much trouble. And dogs are
incredibly friendly and reliable pets.
They are really loving.
Ethan: What about walking them and all that?
Don’t they hate being cooped up in
your apartment all day long? I’ve heard
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that dogs that have to stay inside
all day get really nervous and easily
frightened. Shouldn’t they be taken
outside for a walk pretty often?
Clara: That’s true, it’s not very nice to keep
a dog inside an apartment all day, but
my job is pretty flexible. I work at home
some days and on the days I go to
work, I always try to come home during
the day so I can walk her. When she
was young, she was really playful and
energetic, but now that she is older,
she is a little more relaxed.
Ethan: Interesting . . . So what kind of dog do
you have?
Clara: A pit bull.
Ethan: A pit bull? Aren’t they really
aggressive?
Clara: Only if they’re trained to be that way.
And I don’t think animals should ever
be trained that way. You don’t want
dogs thinking they’re the boss, but they
have to be treated kindly. You just have
to be firm. If you do that, most dogs
are pretty good-natured.
Ethan: I don’t know. I still think a dog might
not be a good idea. For one thing, I
have to travel a lot for my job. And
besides, I think a dog might be too
noisy and my neighbors might not like
it. In my building, all pets have to be
approved first.
Clara: I see what you mean. Well, it sounds
like a cat might be a better idea for
you. Some of them are really cute, and
they’re definitely quieter than dogs, but
they can also be destructive.
Ethan: In what way?
Clara: They sometimes scratch the furniture.
Ethan: Oh, I definitely could not put up with
that. I have a really expensive couch.
And all that cat hair . . . OK, you know,
I am starting to think that maybe I’m
more of a goldfish person. They may
not be affectionate and loyal, but
they’re definitely low-maintenance.
UNIT 6 GENERAL TEST, PART 2
You’ve read about the threats to the
chimpanzee population, but they aren’t the
only group of large primates that is in danger.
Orangutans are another endangered species.
Orangutans are the only Asian great apes
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and they’re under even greater threat than
chimpanzees. Like chimpanzees, orangutans
share characteristics with humans. They are
highly intelligent; they both make and use
simple tools, and what’s even more amazing,
they pass this knowledge on to younger
generations. These large but gentle animals
eat, sleep, and live in the canopy of the jungles
of Indonesia and Malaysia. The orangutans
depend on this jungle ecosystem, but more
and more of their habitat is being cut down in
order to plant crops. If this trend continues, the
orangutan population might soon be wiped out.
Orangutan babies are very popular pets, so
hunters often kill the parents and then try to
catch the babies. If the hunters can’t find the
babies, these orphans may die without their
mothers to care for them. A baby orangutan
relies on its mother for everything during the
first two years of life, clinging to her as she
swings through the trees collecting food. Even
as they get older, the offspring stay close to
their mothers, sometimes for as long as 15
years—much like young humans.
In Malaysia, a center for these orangutan
orphans was established in 1964. At this center,
the orangutan orphans can be cared for until
they are able to care for themselves. The site
has 43 square kilometers of protected land,
where today there are about 80 orangutans
living peacefully. Conservation efforts to save
these great apes from extinction continue in
both Malaysia and Indonesia.
UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Salesman: Can I help you find something?
Shopper: No, thanks—I’m just looking.
Salesman: Are you looking for anything
special?
Shopper: No, I’m just looking around.
Salesman: Well, some of these items are going
on sale next week, so you may want
to wait until then to buy anything.
UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 2
Shopper 1: Look at the price of these socks.
Three pairs for ten dollars. That’s
kind of pricey. I never buy at the
first place I shop. I think we can find
them cheaper somewhere else.
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Shopper 2: I agree. I saw those same socks
for only two dollars a pair across
the street.
Shopper 1: I saw them too, but those aren’t
the same socks. Those are just
department store socks. These
are Sandrine Pierre socks. They
are much better quality.
Shopper 2: Really? Aren’t all socks the same?
Shopper 1: Absolutely not!
UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 3
Shopper 1: Look, they’ve got the new laptops
on display.
Shopper 2: Where?
Shopper 1: Right there. Want to go in and
check them out?
Shopper 2: Should we be looking at new
laptops right now? I thought we
were trying to spend less.
Shopper 1: But look, you get free software
with your purchase if you buy
before September 1st.
Shopper 2: No way. We need to save money!
Shopper 1: You’re right. Without you, I’d
probably be drowning in debt.
Shopper 2: Well . . .
Shopper 1: It’s true. You are a big help to me.
UNIT 7 GENERAL TEST, PART 4
A: I really think compulsive shopping is a big
problem nowadays. And I think ads are
contributing to the problem.
B: I agree. Ads for products are everywhere
these days. Especially with the Internet, it’s
impossible to avoid them.
A: It’s like we’re constantly being told to
buy something. I’m surfing the Web to
get information on research I’m doing
for homework, and these windows keep
popping up with product ads.
B: I know what you mean. And sometimes
I click on them by mistake and I end up
shopping for something I don’t even need!
A: It’s because these ads are placed based on
your Internet activity. Try not to fall for it.
B: The other day, I was searching for how to
properly put on a tie and my browser was
filled with tie ads for the next few days.
A: Oh, that reminds me. How did your
interview go?
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UNIT 8 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Mark: Hey, Elena. I ran into your little sister
the other day.
Elena: Hi, Mark. You saw Janet? Where?
Mark: At the mall. She was with a bunch of
friends. I didn’t get a chance to talk to
her for long. How’s she doing?
Elena: Pretty well. She’s going through a
typical teenage phase . . . You know—
wild clothes, staying out late, acting up
a little at school, but nothing serious.
She’s actually a pretty good kid. She’ll
shape up.
Mark: How much younger is Janet than you?
Elena: Quite a bit. I was fifteen when she was
born.
Mark: Wow. That’s like two different
generations. I didn’t realize Janet
was that much younger. Were your
experiences growing up really different
from what she’s going through?
Elena: Yeah, for one thing, I had a lot more
responsibility around the house. I had
to help clean up the kitchen every
night and do work in the garden. As I
got older, my parents gave me more
and more responsibilities. And I had
so many more rules than Janet does!
If I wasn’t home by midnight, I got
grounded. Even if I called and let my
parents know ahead of time. They
wouldn’t even listen if I had a good
explanation.
Mark: Really? What were they so worried
about? You weren’t rebellious or
disrespectful, were you?
Elena: No, not at all. But they were always
worried. They used to call my friends’
parents to make sure they’d be home if
I went over to visit. I was never allowed
to have a boyfriend. It was pretty tough.
Mark: That sounds pretty extreme. What
about with Janet? It sounds like they
don’t have as many rules that Janet
has to obey.
Elena: Well, she may have rules but my
parents hardly do anything when she
breaks them! Listen to this. Just the
other night, she was supposed to get
home by midnight, and she didn’t show
up until 2:30 in the morning.
Mark: Well, did she call to tell your parents
she’d be late?
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Elena: Not a word.
Mark: So what did your parents do? Ground
her?
Elena: No. They just gave her a warning. They
said the next time she came home
late, they’d take away her phone for
a week. Can you imagine? But she
probably wouldn’t survive a day without
it. My parents got her a cellphone when
she was ten. I had to wait until I was
eighteen! Talk about unfair.
Mark: Wow. It sounds like your parents have
really changed their attitude.
Elena: I suppose. I guess the more experience
they have as parents, the more relaxed
they become.
Mark: To tell you the truth, I think parents
need to make sure their children follow
their rules. I sure hope Janet doesn’t
turn out to be a troublemaker.
Elena: I really doubt it. As I said, she’s a good
kid. She’s always polite to our parents
and to most other adults. She doesn’t
talk back. She’s just used to getting
everything she wants, and I think all
this acting up is just a phase. She’s just
showing her independence.
UNIT 8 GENERAL TEST, PART 2
I’m part of the growing demographic trend
called the “sandwich generation,” a term coined
by a social worker in the early 1980s. In the
sandwich generation, couples, or sometimes
single parents, in their thirties, forties, or fifties
are still caring for their children at home, but at
the same time, their own parents are beginning
to age and need their help. This is a growing
trend in our culture for at least three reasons.
First, with improved health care, people are
living longer and longer, but they aren’t always
living well after retirement. More and more
older people find themselves in a position
where they have to ask for assistance—usually
from their children. Second, many women like
me have delayed having children, so we still
have children to care for at the same time that
our parents are beginning to need our help—
including, often, financial support. And finally,
although our children may already be adults,
they’re trying to make their way in a world
where it’s getting harder and harder to establish
financial independence. As a result, they may
rely on us for much longer than children in
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earlier generations did, sometimes even moving questionable to me, or at least

back home after college or after they’ve been unprovable. What do they think they
working awhile. So, having responsibilities for might have been used for?
both generations places a heavy burden, both Fran: The show didn’t really say much
financially and emotionally, on people like me in about that kind of stuff.
the sandwich generation. Lorenzo: Well, what do you think?
Fran: They might have been used as part
In the U.S., nearly half of all adults have a of a big building. I don’t know…
parent over 65 at the same time they’re raising Lorenzo: It’s possible. Or I wonder if they
a family or supporting children who’re making could have been used for some
the transition into adulthood. Some of us religious purpose.
are already juggling childcare with a full-time Fran: Couldn’t both explanations be
job, and then we find out we need to take on true—they might have been part of a
additional responsibilities for our aging parents. temple or church of some kind?
These responsibilities can range from helping Lorenzo: Maybe. Or maybe they were part of
them to do everyday tasks to assisting them some big machine …
with their medical care. It’s really tough. The Fran: I don’t know… The people then might
more I try to manage the situation, the more not have had the technology to build
stress I feel. For a long time, I felt angry, and a machine. And what would that
then I felt guilty. Experts advise that caregivers machine have been used for?
in the sandwich generation like me need to look Lorenzo: I’m not sure, it’s just an interesting
after ourselves, too. I’ve recently found a lot of idea.
help and advice on websites and with support Fran: Interesting, yes… I’m not sure I buy
groups. They’ve really helped me to manage it, though.
during these difficult years. Lorenzo: OK, not a machine, then. Hmm . . .
The stones might have fallen from
UNIT 9 GENERAL TEST, PART 1 space . . .
Fran: And landed only in Costa Rica?
Fran: Hey, Lorenzo. I gotta tell you about
That’s a little far-fetched, don’t you
this interesting show I saw last night
think?
on the Science Channel called “Man-
Lorenzo: Well, I suppose you’re right, but I
made Mysteries.”
think it could have been possible.
Lorenzo: Oh, yeah? How was it?
Fran: Well, one mystery really got me There must be a good explanation
thinking. It was the mystery of the for them.
stone balls of Costa Rica. Fran: Maybe I need to watch that show
Lorenzo: Hmm . . . Never heard of them. What again.
are they?
Fran: They’re these stone balls, some UNIT 9 GENERAL TEST, PART 3
small and some really large—like Izzy: Welcome to The Buzz, where we talk
over two meters in diameter. Some about stories in the news.
weigh as much as 16 tons. They Mel: Hi Izzy, what’s our first story for today?
were discovered back in the 1930s. Izzy: Well, Mel, I just heard a piece about
Lorenzo: And they’re sure they were man- a guy in England who speaks ten
made? languages. He’s on a speaking tour to
Fran: Yeah. The show said they were promote his latest book.
clearly man-made. They just don’t Mel: Ten languages? That seems hard to
know who, how, or why. believe. Where did you hear this story?
Lorenzo: Hmm . . . I’m not an expert, so I Was it based on reliable sources?
guess I’m going out on a limb here, Izzy: There’s no question that it’s true. I’ve
but the stone balls could have just read about him before in magazines and
occurred naturally. Was there any national newspapers. Maybe you saw the
explanation about why they thought video of him after he learned Icelandic in
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Mel: No way. I’m not buying that at all.
Icelandic is a really hard language to
learn.
Izzy: Well, maybe it’s debatable to say he
learned the language. Let’s just say that he
learned enough to carry on a conversation
in front of television cameras.
Mel: OK, but still . . . a week seems pretty
far-fetched. There must have been some
sort of trick.
Izzy: No trick. He was able to do it because
he has an amazing memory. He can also
recite thousands of digits in the number pi.
Mel: Pi? Isn’t that just 3.14?
Izzy: Well, that’s what you may have learned
in school, but it actually goes on
forever—3.141592 . . . and so on. This
guy recited 22,514 digits! He went on for
more than five hours—all from memory.
Mel: Wow! That’s incredible. Clearly, he’s
developed some techniques for
expanding his memory.
Izzy: Yeah, he has to have figured out some
special way to do it. He says he’s able to
create individual pictures of everything in
his mind.
Mel: Well, I was pretty skeptical at first, but
maybe this story is true after all. What
else has this guy done?
Izzy: Let’s see . . . he’s made up his own
language, he’s written three books, he’s
started his own company . . . Shall I go on?
Mel: No, it’ll just depress me and make me
feel as if I‘ve accomplished nothing in my
life! What other news stories have you
been looking at this week?
UNIT 10 GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Jeff: Hey, Gail. Long time no see. What’s
new?
Gail: Hi, Jeff. It has been a long time. What’s
new? Well, let me think . . . one thing that’s
new is I’ve taken up karate. Some friends
of mine got me interested. They would
always tell me how much they loved it. It’s
actually kind of changed my life.
Jeff: Karate? Great . . . With that job of yours,
I’m glad you’ve scheduled time that’s just
for you so you can focus on relaxing.
Gail: It’s all part of some changes I’ve been
making in my life. I was so stressed out
with my job that I was always a nervous
wreck. I’d work all day and then come
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home and just keep working. My office
would call anytime day or night. I never
had any time to unwind. I decided I just
had to draw the line somewhere. So now,
home is home and work is work.
Jeff: Frankly, I’m not surprised. I didn’t
understand how you were able to keep
up with everything.
Gail: Well, I wasn’t doing it very well. And I
was getting really out of shape since
I just sat at a desk all day. But by the
time I got home, I would be too tired to
exercise. And I was always taking things
too seriously. Now I can see the humor in
most things.
Jeff: That’s great, but what about your work?
Isn’t your boss complaining about your
slacking off?
Gail: Well, he did at first but we had a frank
conversation about the level of stress
around the office. I explained that all
of us need to take some extra time to
think now and then, and our work might
improve if we did.
Jeff: So, how did he respond?
Gail: Fortunately—and surprisingly—he was
open to some of my suggestions about
how to reduce stress among employees.
Jeff: Wow. I’m amazed. He must be a lot more
laid back than I thought. What did you
suggest?
Gail: The company is going to start a health
and wellness program. And I’ve asked the
boss if we can set up a break room where
people can relax and interact face-to-face,
instead of just on email. I have some
other ideas, too. I’m supposed to give a
presentation about them next week.
Jeff: Well, I have to say, I’m impressed with all
the progress you’ve made—in the office
and with taking up a new pastime like
karate.
Gail: You know, karate has helped me get
back in shape, but I find it spiritually and
emotionally satisfying as well. And for me,
it’s also about the people. Everyone at the
karate center is really active and sociable.
As I said, it’s really changed my life.
UNIT 10 GENERAL TEST, PART 2
Do you check your phone in the middle of the
night? Do you constantly monitor your social
media? Do your devices make you feel like
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you’re on call for your employer 24/7? A recent
study indicated that about 60% of smart phone
owners in the United States check their phones
at least once an hour, no matter where they are.
And we actually think that figure is rather low.
Another study suggested that the urge to check
social media sites such as Facebook may be
even stronger than the desire for cigarettes
or alcohol—in other words—an addiction.
The need to connect can cause us stress
and anxiety. The majority of respondents to a
survey of smart phone users in the UK said
that they want to switch off but feel they can’t.
They say if they switch off, they won’t be able
keep up. They’ll just have more work when they
switch back on. So, what’s a stressed out, tech-
savvy consumer supposed to do?
Here at Operation Travel, we have some
answers. We’ve put together a list of tech-free
vacations. Today, we’ll tell you about one called
the Digital Detox plan. You may have tried to
do this yourself before. You go on vacation,
promising to leave your phone turned off, but by
the second day, you’re sneaking a peek at your
text messages and by the third day, your laptop
is out and you’re chatting with the office. Well,
the Digital Detox plan takes all temptation out
of your hands.
Before you arrive, the hotel removes all
electronics from your room, and cuts off the
Wi-Fi connection. When you check in, you put
your phone and other electronic devices in the
hotel safe. In return, the hotel gives you an old-
fashioned phone that will only work locally—so
you can call a cab, make dinner reservations,
that kind of thing. After that, it’s up to you. A
weekend, a week . . . unplugged and stress-
free! We’re willing to bet that you’ll come back
from your detox vacation feeling relaxed and full
of energy.
Next week, we’ll explore some other digital-free
options. Thanks for watching.
UNITS 6–10 REVIEW TEST,
GENERAL TEST, PART 1
Parents . . . do you worry that your kids are
getting spoiled? Are they acting up in school?
Let’s face it, no matter how strict you try to be,
kids today are getting more and more rebellious
and disrespectful with each passing day. And
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they don’t like being told what to do. But there
is something you can do about this: Send
them to us at Miyazawa Karate Dojo for our
special three-month intensive children’s course.
We’ll train them in the skills and discipline
of karate. Your kids will be able to work out
their aggressive feelings in a safe, supervised
environment. They’ll learn and grow, not only
physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.
They’ll learn the importance of obedience, but
also self-confidence and independence. (In fact,
studies reveal that 70% of teens participating
in karate programs report an increase in
self-esteem.) In addition, the longer and more
deeply they study this ancient martial art, the
more mature and responsible they’ll become.
But there’s another reason to check us out.
What about you—the parent? Are you stuck
in a sedentary job? Stressed out from the
constant demands of your job? Maybe it’s
time for you to take a breather. If you’ve been
thinking of setting aside some time for yourself
and taking up a hobby, karate is a great option.
Plus, it could give you and your kids something
in common, something to talk about around the
dinner table. Who knows? Maybe it’ll bring your
family closer together. Come and visit us today
at Miyazawa Karate Dojo.
UNITS 6–10 REVIEW TEST,
GENERAL TEST, PART 2
A: I’ve got to do something about my spending.
I’m turning into a shopaholic.
B: That sounds pretty serious. Are you sure
what you’re doing isn’t just an occasional
splurge?
A: Maybe, but I think it’s more than that. I really
went overboard last month with all the sales.
There were so many bargains. But I just got
my credit card bill, and it’s pretty scary.
B: How bad is it?
A: Every month, I’m just going to get deeper
and deeper in debt. I’ve got to get this under
control.
B: That’s rough. Have you ever tried being
a little stricter with yourself, like making a
budget and sticking to it?
A: That doesn’t work for me. It’s not like I enjoy
the shopping all that much, but once I get
the urge, I don’t seem to be able to resist. I
start out just window shopping, and the next
thing you know, I’m being pulled into the
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store by some special offer. I just can’t pass
up a bargain.
B: Hmm . . . Try this: Cut up your credit cards.
When you go out, just take a little bit of
cash. The less you have with you, the less
you can spend.
A: OK, I’ll try it. It might work. But it’s pretty
hard to kick the shopping habit.
B: Tell you what, the next time you feel the
urge, just call me. I’ll come with you and
help you stick to browsing.
A: Really? Thanks, that’s so nice of you.
B: No problem. That’s what friends are for. I’ll
be on call—24/7!
FINAL EXAM, GENERAL TEST,
PART 1
To all of you listeners out there, I want to
introduce you to our exciting new project,
We_R_U. We not only plan to bring you all the
greatest fashions, from classic to trendy, as
well as the latest hits in popular music, but so
much more than that. When you buy one of
our products, you’ll own a great product and
you’ll also be helping make the world a better
place for all of its inhabitants. What you’ll really
love is that ten percent of all of the profits
from We_R_U products will go to conservation
organizations and global charities in the
developing world.
By this time next year, we hope to have donated
over a million dollars to charities that work
with victims of war and natural disasters, and
organizations that are working to protect the
environment, especially the ecosystems of
endangered species. We know that you’re all
concerned about these issues, and all of us
here at We_R_U want to be part of the global
solution. In our fashion division, we‘ve been
working with world-famous designer Yvette
delaCouer. She’ll be designing a casual clothing
line, including sweaters, T-shirts in stripes and
interesting prints, and jeans, as well as a line
of party and work clothes, which will include
cocktail dresses, suits, and tuxedos. None of
the clothes will be too bright or colorful; they’re
meant for everyday wear. On the music side,
we’ve been working with rock superstar Royal
Earl. As you know, he’s amazing to work with.
He’s able to think up new and interesting ideas,
and he’s extremely dedicated to music. We’re
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all looking forward to his new album, which is
being released next week.
This is going to be a great year for fans of
fashion and music as well as for philanthropy.
We_R_U products let you shop as much as
you want without feeling guilty. You’ll know that
everything you buy is helping you to do good
in the world. The more you buy, the more good
you’ll do. That T-shirt you’re wearing? It might
have helped preserve an elephant’s habitat.
And that song you’re listening to? It could have
helped feed hungry children. So go shopping
and feel good too!
FINAL EXAM, GENERAL TEST,
PART 2
Lynn: Hi Kate, did you see those We_R_U
dresses in the window?
Kate: I sure did, Lynn. I really like them—
stylish but elegant. I heard a famous
designer named Yvette delaCouer
designed them. Did you buy anything or
were you just looking around?
Lynn: Actually, I’ve been trying to stick to
a strict budget. I’ve been buying too
much on credit and then paying a lot of
interest. My goal is to have paid off my
credit card debt in a couple of months.
The only time I’ll purchase something
is if I really need it and I know that the
same item isn’t cheaper online or in
other stores.
Kate: That sounds like a good plan. I know
how hard it is to resist buying things that
you want. I sometimes buy things on
impulse and then I wish that I hadn’t.
Lynn: What about you? Are you going to buy
anything from the We_R_U boutique?
They certainly have been attracting a lot
of attention lately.
Kate: Yeah, actually I was wondering about
that. They’ve gotten a lot of publicity
because of the ten percent donation
they make to charity. But…
Lynn: But what, Kate?
Kate: Well, I guess I’m a bit skeptical. I listened
to their advertisements and I just wonder
if they’re exaggerating a little.
Lynn: In what way? Ten percent will probably
add up to a lot of money. That’s why I
would buy their products.
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Kate: Clearly, that’s what they want
consumers to think, but I’m not so sure.
It’s ten percent of their profits, not ten
percent of the price.
Lynn: Oh, I see. I hadn’t thought of that.
Those will add up to very different
amounts.
Kate: Apples and oranges, I’d say. How much
will the donations really help these
organizations? It all seems questionable
to me.
Lynn: I’m glad we had this discussion. Now I
don’t feel so bad that I haven’t bought
any We_R_U products!
FINAL EXAM, GENERAL TEST,
PART 3
Lynn: Hey Kevin. I know you love alternative
music. Did you get the new We_R_U
release from Royal Earl?
Kevin: Yeah, I got it for my younger brother.
Lynn: Oh, for Matt? I haven’t seen him in
ages. How’s he doing?
Kevin: Much better now, I think. He’s finally
starting to grow up.
Lynn: What do you mean?
Kevin: Well, I hate to say it, but for a while
there, he was really acting out. He
wouldn’t do anything our parents asked.
They tried punishing him, grounding
him . . . but nothing worked. He just
hated being forced to obey their rules.
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Lynn: Sounds like maybe he was a little
spoiled too.
Kevin: Yeah, I suppose he might have been,
but his behavior really changed when
our mom got sick last year. He suddenly
just shaped up. He became helpful
and a lot more aware of other people’s
needs again.
Lynn: Well, I’m really sorry to hear about your
mom getting sick, but I’m happy to hear
about the improvement in your brother’s
behavior.
Kevin: It was a difficult time, but my mom
is much better now, and Matt’s
acting more mature and taking more
responsibility around the house. So I
thought I would buy the new music as a
gift for him—as a sort of “thank you.”
Lynn: Oh, that’s so thoughtful of you. He
must’ve been really pleased to get it.
Kevin: Actually . . . no. I wish I’d never bought
it. I thought he really liked Royal Earl,
but it turns out he hates him. He thinks
his music is really dated and overly
emotional. So now, he keeps making
fun of me and my musical taste!
Lynn: Oops. Well, look on the bright side.
Since We_R_U donates ten percent of
their profits to charity, at least some of
the money went to a good cause.
Kevin: That’s true.
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