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Contents
LESSON 1 What Do You Do?

LESSON 2 Karl Was Doing Something Else!

LESSON 3 I Used to Like Ice-cream Very Much.

LESSON 4 I’m Going to Master English!

LESSON 5 I Think That It’s True.

LESSON 6 I Wonder Whether She Speaks English or Not.

LESSON 7 I Can’t Decide Where I Should Go.

LESSON 8 What Do You Think the Best Food in the World Is?

LESSON 9 He Said I Looked Wonderful Today.

LESSON 10 I Want to Be More Than an Average Joe.

LESSON 11 I Remember the Day When We First Met.

LESSON 12 I Like Her Because She Is Very Kind to Me.

LESSON 13 Catch Me If You Can.

LESSON 14 I Was So Nervous That I Shook My Legs.

LESSON 15 You Walk As If You Were a Turtle.

LESSON 16 I Listened to the Music Humming Its Melody.

LESSON 17 It Might Have Been Better.

LESSON 18 I Wish I Had a Porsche.

LESSON 19 What Would You Do If You Were the President?

LESSON 20 If I Had Known about This Before...

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 LESSON 1
What Do You Do?

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What are you up to lately?

A: What is she doing now?

A: What does she do?
ool. B: She is playing a video game with her son.
B: She teaches English in high sch

Everyone is doing something. Let’s see what they are doing at the moment.

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Word

customer
patient
Name : Tom Name : Mary Name : Paul treadmill
Age : 38 Age : 27 Age : 45
Job : Math Teacher Job : Nurse Job : Taxi Driver take care of
Hobby : Reading Hobby : Watching Movies Hobby : Traveling
take a bath
wash a car
practice yoga

Name : Anne Name : Eric Name : Nancy

Age : 34 Age : 27 Age : 43
Job : Police Officer Job : Car Salesman Job : Phone Operator
Hobby : Yoga Hobby : Playing Games Hobby : Shopping

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It’s interesting to know different kinds of hobbies people have. Let’s talk about what
people like to do during their free time.

What do you do in your free time?

Free Time Activities
Have you done any of these activities?

What other activities are there?

If you can try new one, what would you try?

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

take care of practice yoga wash a car take a bath treadmill

1. Her beautiful body shape is a result of every day.

2. Baby-sitter’s job is to children.

3. Which do you prefer, jogging outside or running on a ?

4. in hot water will help you.

5. Do you yourself or do you go to a car wash?

5. wash a car 4. Taking a bath 3. treadmill 2. take care of 1. practicing yoga

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 LESSON 2
Karl Was Doing Something Else!

1. What did you do last Sunday?

2. What were you doing at 10 this morning?

A: What were you doing at 11pm yesterday?

A: What did you do yesterday?
B: I was taking a shower.
B: I met my friends from college.

Karl always makes plans for the day. It seems that he didn’t follow his plans
yesterday though. Let’s see what happened.

What Happened to Karl?

This is Karl’s schedule for yesterday.
But, what did he actually do?

6:30 am 8 pm
Wake up and Have dinner
go jogging. at home.

9 am 1~5 pm 9~11 pm

Work at the Clean the room,

Begin to work
surf the Internet,
at the office. office. and read books.

12 pm 6 pm 11 pm

Have lunch. Study English. Go to bed.

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Science has made our life incredibly comfortable. What do you think the best invention
ever is? Let’s talk about some significant inventions of electronic devices and their
growth.

Footprints of Technology Development

1876 Alexander Graham Bell succeeded inventing .

1901 The first radio communication from the U.K. to Canada was succeeded.

1946 The very first computer in the world, ENIAC, was invented.

1969 The Internet was first used in the U.S. for the purpose.

1979 The first portable cassette player, , went on sale.

1983 created the world’s first cell phone.

d Bank
Word significant portable invent succeed go on sale incredibly

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

go on sale portable invent significant succeed

1. Her academic improvement is just . She must have studied hard.

2. Janet to master Chinese in one year.

3. When will the new model ? I can’t wait to see it in the market.

4. Thomas Edison many devices that changed the world.

5. I really hate summer! I want to bring a air conditioner every where.

5. portable 4. invented 3. go on sale 2. succeeded 1. significant

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 LESSON 3
I Used to Like Ice-cream Very Much.

1. What was your favorite food in your childhood?

2. Do you still like it?

A: Do you watch TV a lot?

A: Do you like ice-cream?
very much B: Yes. But, I didn’t use to watch
B: No, I don’t. But, I used to like it
TV a lot when I was in school.
when I was a child.

People change over the years. Let’s take a look at Claire’s case. It seems she has
changed in many ways. For example, she used to be shy, but she is outgoing now. And
what else?

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Word
Claire 10 Years Ago and Claire Now

Age : 29 cockroach
Age : 19
Occupation : Office Worker office worker
Occupation : College Student
Marital Status : Married
Marital Status : Single sushi
Personality : Outgoing
Personality : Shy
Hobbies : Snowboarding stable
Hobbies : Drawing
Favorite Food : Sushi fluent
Favorite Food : Pizza
Likes : Organic Juice
Likes : Chocolates outgoing
Dislikes : Cockroaches
Dislikes : Cockroaches
Goals in Life : Buying a house organic
Goals in Life : Stable job,
in 10 years,
getting married,
having a baby
fluent English

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Do you think you’ve changed at all? Or, do you think you are the same although time
has passed? If you haven’t thought about your changes, why don’t you try it now?

Appearance Finance
ƒULose/gain weight ƒUMake money
ƒUChange hairstyle ƒUSave money
ƒUGrow beard ƒUGet a bank loan
ƒUWear contact lenses ƒUHave credit cards
People Change.
Things Change.
Academic Achievement Miscellaneous
ƒUGraduate from school ƒUChange jobs
ƒUStart a new school ƒUPlay a musical instrument
ƒUImprove English ƒUWork out
ƒUGet a certificate ƒUGet married

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

fluent office worker organic outgoing stable

1. My twin brother is very shy, but I’m .

2. food is very popular these days because people care about their health more than
before.

3. Michelle is an , so she doesn’t get enough sunshine.

4. I want to be in English.

5. Justin has had a job since he graduated from college.

5. stable 4. fluent 3. office worker 2. Organic 1. outgoing

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I’m Going to Master English!

1. What are you going to do this weekend?

2. Are you going to meet someone this weekend?

lutions? A: Do you have any other goals?

A: What are your new year’s reso
B: Yes. I’m going to work out regularly this
B: I’m going to master English!
year.

People always make plans when a new year comes. How about you? Did you make any
plans for the new year? If not, is there anything you decided to do lately?

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Word
Your Plans for...
Career / Academic Achievement Health career
Receive a scholarship Work out every day achievement
Start volunteer work Eat at home scholarship
Master English Quit junk food volunteer work
Improve computer skills Lose weight leadership
Study abroad Quit smoking junk food
Stop too much drinking driver s license
work out
Miscellaneous
quit
Get married Get a driver’s license
Read a book a month Learn how to ride a bike
Save money Call my parents more often

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Do you follow your plans most of the time, or do you find yourself living off the plans in
the middle of the year? You may need some strategies to carry out your plans.

Tell us your detailed plans.

Tell us your strategies to get your plans to be done.

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

volunteer work achievement quit career

leadership work out scholarship

1. smoking. Then, you will be much healthier.

2. George goes to the gym and every day.

3. My friend, Max, received a 4-year from Yale University.

4. The president was a smart man, but he failed to show a great .

5. Participation in will give you some advantages in getting a job.

5. volunteer work 4. leadership 3. scholarship 2. works out 1. Quit

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 LESSON 5
I Think That It’s True.

1. Do you believe that “a good medicine tastes bitter?”

2. Do you think it’s true?

A: Do you think musical is boring, too?

A: What do you think about opera?
B: No, I don’t. I think musical is fun and
B: I think opera is boring.
energetic.

Do you express your opinion or do you rather hide it and follow others? Well, now, this is the
time for you. Tell us what you think and support your own opinion.

d Bank
Word
What Do You Think?
Do you think that exercising every day is hard? opinion
video games
Do you think that playing video games is
harmful
harmful to the children?
impolite
Do you think that it’s impolite to talk on the cell
prohibit
phone in the subway?
Do you believe that coffee harms your health?
Do you believe that smoking in public should be prohibited?

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Do you think you are a walking encyclopedia? You can say that if you get all the
questions right. Let’s check it out.

“I Know That Hamster Is a Type of Squirrel.”

We are living in the age of information. However, sometimes we have false information.
Let’s take a look at the sentences and talk about them.

Facts True False

A. Australia is the most popular country to visit.
B. Alaska belongs to the U.S.A.
C. Pork is the world’s most widely-eaten meat.
D. Tibet is an independent country.
E. The highest mountain in the world is Mt. Rockies.
F. The tallest waterfalls in the world are the Niagara Falls.
G. The world’s best seller ever is Gone with the Wind.
H. Italy is the only island country in Europe.

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

prohibit impolite video games harmful opinion

1. Playing can give children some refreshment.

2. I don’t think this is right. What’s your ?

3. Using a cell phone while driving is strictly .

4. Watching TV too close is very to your eyesight.

5. It’s to ask too many questions to the person you first meet.

5. impolite 4. harmful 3. prohibited 2. opinion 1. video games

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I Wonder Whether She Speaks English or Not.

1. I wonder whether you enjoy our lessons.

2. May I ask if you are interested in taking another class?

A: I’m not sure if it was a good idea to invite her

A: I want to know whether Emily is
to this party.
coming or not.
B: How come? Is there any problem?
B: Ah, she’s coming.

When you meet someone or go somewhere for the first time, you must get curious
about many things. What kind of questions would you have?

Jimmy and Sandra Wonder If ¡ƒ d Bank

Word
Jimmy and Sandra are going to have blind dates tomorrow,
and they are very curious about the person they are going to meet. blind date
I wonder if
client
he is athletic.
curious
athletic

I wonder if she is warm-hearted

warm-hearted.
apply for

What Would You Like to Know in These Situations?

When you apply for a job
When you go to a country you’ve never been to
When you choose a place to have a dinner with your important
client

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People acquire more know-hows as they grow old. Let’s talk about the way you judge
things.

What Supports Your Idea?

When you say “It seems like it’s going to rain tomorrow,” what makes you think so?
How can you be sure about that? Read the sentences below and tell us your know-
hows.

How do you know whether a watermelon is ripe or not?

How do you know whether you’ve caught a cold?

How do you know whether an egg is boiled or not?

How do you know whether pasta noodle is properly cooked or not?

How do you know whether a baby feels good or bad?

Quick Exercise
Match the words to their synonyms.
1. client a. gifted

2. athletic b. interested
c. customer
3. curious
d. sportive
4. warm-hearted e. polite
5. well-mannered f. busy
g. loving

5. e 4. g 3. b 2. d 1. c

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 LESSON 7
I Can’t Decide Where I Should Go.

1. Could you tell me when you began to learn English?

2. I like to know how you learned English.

A: Will you tell me how it happened?

A: Please tell me what happened.
B: The driver was drunk.
B: There was a car accident.

What are the most important factors when you decide to travel somewhere? Is it a
destination or a budget?

What Are Your Concerns When You Make Plans to Travel? d Bank
Word
There are various factors you should consider before you go traveling. What is
the most and the least important to you?
factor
consideration
cost
budget
transportation
cost/budget transportation dates/duration
duration
destination
companion

place to stay destination

companion activities

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Are you a good storyteller? To be a good storyteller, you need to include a few
elements in your story. Here’s the way.

Tell Us Your Unforgettable Memory.

You must have some memories you would never forget.
Why don’t you tell us one episode?

WHO My twin sister and I

WHAT Went to a trip My twin sister and I went to a trip from

th nd February 15th to 22nd. We went to Paris,
WHEN February 15 ~ 22
France, to celebrate our 20th birthday.
WHERE Paris, France
We flew there and the flight was very

WHY
th
To celebrate our 20 birthday comfortable.

HOW By plane

Quick Exercise
Look at the picture and choose the right answer.
1. (I know / I don’t know) who he bought the present for.

2. (I know / I don’t know) what he bought.

3. (I know / I don’t know) when he bought it.

4. (I know / I don’t know) where he bought it.

5. (I know / I don’t know) why he bought it.

6. (I know / I don’t know) how he paid for it.

6. I know-by credit card

5. I don’t know 4. I don’t know 3. I know-12:30pm 2. I don’t know 1. I know-girlfriend/wife

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 LESSON 8
What Do You Think the Best Food in the World Is?

1. Who do you think the most respectable person in the world is?
2. Why do you think so?

a living? A: Why do you think Ben is a lawyer?

A: What do you think Ben does for
B: Because he talks very logically.
B: I think Ben is a lawyer.

It’s important to express your thoughts clearly when you communicate. Say what you
think freely and logically.

Tell Us What You Think.

Choose the topic and answer to the questions as quickly as you can.

PEOPLE 1 ANIMAL PLACE 1

CULTURE 1 PLACE 2 FOOD

TIME PEOPLE 2 CULTURE 2

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Do you like watching quiz shows? Do you wish to participate in a quiz show someday?
Let’s try this for now. Are you ready?

d Bank
Word
Conquer As Many Planets As You Can.
Choose any planet and you will hear a question. If you get the
composer
correct answer, the planet will be yours.
music piece
Antarctica
nutrition
temporary

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

nutrition temporary Antarctica music piece composer

1. Keep this ID card until you get a real one.

2. Many famous are from Germany.

3. Eat well; otherwise, you will lack .

4. My favorite is “Yesterday” by the Beatles. How about you?

5. Polar bears live on the North Pole and penguins live on .

5. Antarctica 4. music piece 3. nutrition 2. composers 1. temporary

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He Said I Looked Wonderful Today.

1. What is the best compliment you have ever received?

2. What is the best compliment you've given someone?

A: What did you think about it?

A: What did he say?
s. B: I thought he was really irresponsible.
B: He said it was none of his busines

Conveying messages correctly is very important because sometimes people change the
story. Now, it’s time for you to tell a story to someone else. Try to be exact.

Say What They Say. Guess What They Say.

Look at you! You lost Thanks. I have

weight. You look very been exercising
fit and healthy! a lot.

Joshua Greg

Hi, grandma! How I’m doing just fine.

are you doing? I just caught a cold
lately.

Naomi Heather

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People can’t pass a day without saying anything. Do you remember what you said
yesterday? Why don’t you tell us about it.

Say What You Said.

Who are the people you met yesterday?

Where did you meet them?
What did you talk about?

Quick Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the clauses in the box.

1) a. I want to go to a market 2) a. he should go outside and play

b. I want to have those guns b. he already had too many toys
3) a. he was very hungry 4) a. I won’t buy you any new toy
b. he didn’t like his old toys anymore b. I will go to the bathroom

Mike went to a market with his mom. He saw a beautiful collection of toy guns. He told his mom,

1) “ !” His mom said to him that 2) . Mike talked

back to his mom that 3) . His mom said, 4) “ .”

4. a 3. b 2. b 1. b

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 LESSON 10
I Want to Be More Than an Average Joe.

1. Do you have a friend who speaks English very well?

2. How do you think he/she became fluent in English?

I A: Hmm... ‘interviewee’ seems to be

A: I know the word ‘interview,’ but
ns. related to these words.
don’t know what ‘interviewer’ mea
asks B: Right. An interviewee is a person who is
B: An interviewer is a person who
interviewed at an interview.
questions at an interview.

A combination of words often means something different from their original meanings.
This combination is called ‘idiom.’ More idioms are waiting for you.

d Bank
Word
What You See Is Not Everything.
Guess the meanings and match to the correct definition.
slip

✙ Seed Money ✙ Pink Slip ✙ Glass Ceiling ceiling

✙ Doubting Thomas ✙ Average Joe ✙ Fifth Wheel limitation
✙ The Apple of Your Eye minority
average
a. Someone who is very ordinary
ordinary
b. Someone who only believes what they see
unnecessary
c. Someone who is very special to you
useless
d. Fund that is used to start a small business
doubt
e. A notice which tells you that you’ve lost your job
prevent
f. A limitation which prevents women and minorities from getting promoted promote
g. Something which is unnecessary or useless

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People have their own characteristics and unique qualities. Pick one biggest
characteristic of each person around you and describe them in one simple sentence.

Take a Look at What People around Mary Are Like.

My mother, Julian , is a kind of person who always supports me .

My brother, Brandon , is a kind of person who enjoys high speed .
My best friend, Alex , is a kind of person who is giving and caring .

What Kind of Person Is He?

1) Think about one person around you.
2) What kind of person is he/she? Think about his/her biggest characteristic.

My , , is a kind of person who .

Quick Exercise
Read the definition and fill in the blanks with the right words in the box.

doubt slip seed ordinary

1. This word means ‘normal’ and ‘not special.’

2. This word is used to say ‘a piece of paper.’

3. Flowers and plants begin from this.

4. This word means ‘not to trust.’

4. doubt 3. seed 2. slip 1. ordinary

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