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Time Knowing your |= Matching questions with the management time limits spproprite response + Comprehension questions based on short conversations ‘+ matching statements with a ‘Photograph Listening Taking note of ‘+ matching questions wath the for details key words appropriate response + Comprehension questions ‘sed on an advertisement Marking your Marking the test» atching statements with answer sheet carefully ‘the appropriate responseSeries Overview “This for Liston Tha Eton is a thoe-evel series of [stoning textbooks for English larnors, comprahensvaly revised and expanded fo provide more listening input 4nd anew forts on developing eet talking skill. The thee Tis for Listening levels Basie, Developing, and Expanding comprise a comprehensive course in listening sil, Basic Tactics for Listening ase Tactics for Lstning isthe fist eve of the Tats for Listening series. tis intend or stents ‘who have studied English previously but eed further practice in understanding simple conversational language. There are units, four of which contain completely new conten forthe Thind Eaton, Base Tits for Litt can be used asthe main text for listening course, asa complementary toxin a conversation course, or as thebasis for structured stadent sels Each unit features a topic that relates to everyday’ life suchas family, shopping, ar directions, The topics Ihave ben chosen for thet frequency in conversation tnd ther intrest fo latners. wide variety of ‘timalatng and useful activities included to give Students graded practice in listening. ‘Student Book In the Race Talc for Listening Student Hook, stadents practice listening fora variety of purposes and hear ‘examples o different types of spoken English including ‘cxsual conversations, instructions, ditections, 1st, descriptions, apologies, and suggestions. sential listening skills are practiced foughout the text. These shils include isting foe key words, detail, ad gst listening and making inferences listening for atitudes; listening to questions and responding; and recognizing and identifying information Each unit has five sections. The fist section, Getting Ready, introduces the topic ofthe unit and presents key vocabulary fr the unit listening tasks, Thenext tee Sections, Listening 1, Listening 2 and Listing 3 are linked. ‘0 conversations ar monaliogies onthe aicio program. ‘Tro Listening sections provide task-based, graded listening practice. The final setion, Canoerstion Corer allows stents to mave from receptive to productive use ‘oF language trough structured Promunciaton, Dilation, and Conversation practice. Al ofthe Comerstion Comer “content is completely new fr the Third Elton “Tactics for Testing, an allnew review and extension ction at the end ofeach Studant Book, provides ational listening comprehension practice through theo-page lessons, These Tis fr Testing materials help students develop better test-taking sills while exposing ther o formats from the lsening sections ff the TOEIC® tes, the TOEFL® tet, IELIS™, and other ‘esams. A Testing Focus and Test-aking Skil for each lessor hep students and teachers get the greatest benefit from Tactics fr Testing. ‘A complete Vocabulary Index is also provide in the bck of each Student Book Audio Program ‘The complete audio progeam forthe Base Taties for Lisoning Sradent Book is avasable a8 se of for (Case Audio CDs, [New forthe Third alton, the audio teach fr the Listening 3, Pronunciation, and Dictation activites in each uit {5 well as audio forthe Tactics for Tsing Section af the hack ofthe Book are also available tostudents and teachers for download at AUDIO DOWNLOAD land opportnities for sel study. Teacher's Book “The Basic Thetis for Listening Teacher's Book proves teaching notes, answer keys, optional activites, audio scrips, and photocopiale Vocabulary Worksheets for ‘each unit, An icon atthe bottom of the fist page of each ‘Shudent Hook unit ends teachers that there i Vocabulary Worksheet available fr that unit Testing Pragram and Resource CD-ROM Packaged with the Teacher's Book, the Basic Tactics for Listening Testing Program and Resource CD-ROM ‘contains reproducible unit quizzes and midterm and final tests. New forthe Thin Elton midterm and final tess ave also available in the TOEIC® tet, the TOEFL® {cst and TELTS™ formats as well inthe formats ‘of other major English exams, The Testing Program {and Resource CD-ROM also contains reproducible Conversation Worksheets to facilitate additional unit closing activitiesIntroductions and Names | Getting Ready Match each statement or question with the correct response. Compare answers with a partner, 4. Whats your name? _c_ a Tes kylejones@tmailcom, 2, How are you? ’. Good moming, 3. What's your email address? Its Kyle Jones. 4, Hello, Kyle. 4. 19 555.2388, 5. Nige to meet you. « Timfine thanks, 6. ow do you spell yourname? Hi, Sara 7. What's your phone number? KYLE. 8. Good morning, Kate, hh, Nice to meet you, too. on )) Listening 1 Listen, Circle the correct answer. 1. Hernameis 4. Herel adress i @ sins a. coolalaroLcom lena Sith b. coopalsralcom 2. Misnmameis 5 Hisphone numbers 2. Matt Rosenblum 55.2358 1 Matt Rosenbloom b. 55298, 3. Hise-mailaddresis 6 Herphone numbers 2 matineson@tmailcom 2. 5557126 1 ratwlsontmailcom b. 57216) istening 2 13 & Task 1 People are greeting each other and asking for information. Listen and number the pictures. 3 b Task 2 Listen again. What do you think each person says next? Circle the correct answer. 1. a, ming, thant 4, a. How do you spel your name? 1, Good morning Whats your phone number? © Nice tome you, too Hew are you? 2a, 585-750 5. a. Hw do you spl your last nam, please? Bs sgomentmailcom b Renieto meet you ©. GOMEZ Tine thanks 3. a. Whats your name? 6. a. What your name? Nice to meet you How do you spell your name? Whats your address? © What's your email address?Listening 3 ors & Task 1 People are greeting each other. Listen and write each person's name, vs > Task 2 Listen again. How do the people know each other? Write the correct letter. 2. from work 2 i. from the gym a «from school ae 4. from fiends party 5 from the boy's mother — f. from the bus stopMeeting new people Pronunciation > Pronunciation Hell Linking vowel sounds How we spellit How we say t 1s b Task 1 Ear adcresie Listen and repeat. numbers rumberz 4. MynameisTim. 3. [five New York Wein Win 2. Mye-mal address is 4. | have a reservation have a ova timretmaltcom for tonight. ear ae > Task 2 Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to link the correct words together. Dictation ors & Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: Fun party isnt it? B: Sure is. My is Emma, by the way. It’s nice to meet you, Emma. Justin ‘to meet you, Justin.Do you__in Laz ‘A: No, I'm from San Francisco, Im visiting my sister here. 8: Oh, love San Francisco. go there sometimes for work ‘As Really? Call me next time you're there. Let me give you my number. 8: Okay, hope to see you again! time here in LAL! > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to link the correct words together. Conversation Walk around the classroom. Introduce yourself to three or four of your classmates.Describing people Getting Ready ‘Are these words about age, height, o hair? Write them under the correct headings. Compare answers with a partner. short ‘about22 about 70m —inherteens dark almost 25 long 19 years old blond tall catty straight inhistwenties light brown inher thirties not very all shoulderlenath a» ) Listening 1 People are describing other people. Are they describing age, height, or hair? Listen and check (/) the correct column. He's tall. eas ooooooog oOooooo0n0g oooooo0o0o0Listening 2 evs b Task 1 People are de: ‘the correct picture. ing other people. What do the people look like? Listen and check (/) 1. a & a be orb Task 2 Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer. 1. last very tal a 2. Danial isin his teens. a 3. Anne is 28, a 4, Pauls cousin has blond hai, =] boomListening 3 ov b Task 1 Parents are looking for their children in a department store. Listen and write each chile’s age. Lo a BL 2 aan ae 19 b Task 2 Listen again. Which child is being described? Number the pictures.OTe eae Describing someone Pronunciation et Intonation of yes/no questions and answers ‘Use rising intonation for i cnaners 9 B Task 1 Listen and repeat. pee ee 1. Areyou AbbySSBter2, Yes,lam bysibte?, Yolen 2. Does he wear Gases? Yes, he dbes. vear glasses), heides 3, Isshe in her twenties? No, she isnt. > Task 2 Read the questions and answers to a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation. Dictation orm Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: What does your new boyfriend look like, enna? 8B: Well, he's really good looking, Br he ____. He's pretty short. 18: No, we're about the same height. Let's see. .. and he has curly brown hair. B he. ‘And we have the same birthday! Task? Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation. Conversation Work in pairs. Take turns describing two people in your class. Then have your partner guess who you are describing,1. jeans_A 8. dress__ 9 hat__ 18. glasses_ 17. blouse __ 2 tie 6 searf__ 10, suit 14, pants 18, shoulderbag__ 3, sandals 7 windbreaker 11, shorts 15. shirt __ 4. jacket, skirt__ 42. Tshist__ 16. sneakers __ oi )) Listening 1 ‘Sandra is describing what people are wearing. Who is she describing? Listen and write the correct letter next to each person's name. David H ® Monica — Nik exe eee P i |istening 2 ow & Task 1 People are trying on clothes in a store. Listen and number the pictures. 20 a ne 148 > Task 2 Listen again. What does each person need? Circle the correct answer. 1. He needs a_i. 4. Heneedsa______ pas @ booger a bigger shorter i, chesper cheaper smaller 2, Sheneedsa___one 5. Henesisa____one a. prettier tighter bi bigger looser smaller smaller 3. Sheneeds apa. 6 Shencedsa___ size a. tighter 2 smaller b. bigger ». digger fe. smaller more comfortable) Listening 3 o > Task 1 Does the information you hear match the description? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Correct 1. Sonia 3. Kevin a no jacket a wo a. shire o a b, beg a Oo ». notte o a & nocarings = «0 o © Jeans o a 4, blackshoss =O a 4. shoulderbag =O a 2. Matt 4. Amy 2. new jeans a o a. skirt a ao b, Tahir, a a blackjack = Qo © brownboots a bag a a 4. no ings o a 4, sneakers a a ors D Task 2 Listen again. What was each person wearing? Circle the correct answer, 4. Sonia was wearing a shit 3. Kevin was wearing pans. yellow a. brown . black b. white © cok bie «. green 2. Matt was wearing a bet: 4. Amy was wearing. lasses. a red a expensive b. wide by black « siher beautifulDeciding what to wear Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help Plural -s endings: ‘Sounds like /s/ Sounds like /2/ Sounds like /iz/ ons & Task 1 pants sneakers blouses Jacket earings ses Listen and repeat. jae! a = shins ties deeses 1. pants 3. sneakers 5. blouses 2. jackets 4 earrings 6. purses ous Task 2 Listen. What plural -s sound do you hear? Circle /s/, /2/, or fil. hdeses At @ 4. windbreakers fal ial 2, hats Bl fal 5 skirts ‘ial at 3, shoes Asi tal tial 6. glasses: ist fel fiat Dictation ov & Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: What are you going to wear to the party? 8: Ym not sue, might wear . ‘A: Really? Ann and Liz are wearing dresses. B: Oh. Well, maybe I'll wear a black skirt. So, what are you _to___? Oh, probably nice and a B: But you don't have AA: Ob, that’s right. Maybe | can borrow one. do you? > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce the plural -s endings correctly. Conversation Work in pairs. What is your partner wearing? Describe your partner's clothes.i> Routines setting Ready > Task1 Match each time with a picture, twenty to v0 three fifteen tenafter ten two twenty thre fifty-five six forty-five {0 ofclock five past ten > Task 2 ‘ay the times. ) Listening 1 ‘What time is each person saying? Listen and write the correct time on each clock,Listening 2 ow b Task 1 What time does each person get up and go to bed? Listen and write the times. ea fm 1. Sandra _5:00 2. John 3. Sam 4. Grace 5. Mia 6. James orm b Task 2 Listen again. Circe the correct statement. 1@ Sona atte oa Sanaa studies at night. a. John Jooks happy: B. John looks tired. Sam usually goes running in the momning, ‘Sam usually sleeps late in the morning, ve 4. a. Grace isa night person. . Grace isa morning person 5. a. Mia gets up early to go to work Mia gets up early t take a walk. 6. a. James likes his new job. ', James likes working at night,) Listening 3 4 t ou > Task i. People are ang about thet day ours a tsten and check) the things each person does. y | Peter 1. gets upearly wm a ope ee Oo a oO 3. hasbealast Oo a a 4, takes the bus Oo Oo oO 5. takes the subway Oo a oO 6. texts friends oO Qo Oo 2. porto wart C a Oo pls gmes = a Oo 2. watches TY Oo a 5 10. bingreut wh fend a Oo 1 wads Oo a Oo 12 p Task 2 Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer. ae Peter hasa big breakfast. Peter gets to work at 7:00 in the morning Peter reads the newspaper on the subway. ‘Amelis drinks tea with her breakfast ‘While Amelia ison the bus, she texts her family ‘Amelia plas video games for half an hour every day. CChatie has a job. Charlie eats a big lunch, Chale looks for jobs online. og oo oooogo0o0o0g0 oo 16Talking about routines Pronunciation Help Syllable stress in numbers Reduce the tin numbers Peale gee ey Cae ov b Task 1 EES ee Listen and repeat 1. thirden 2, fiftden 3, sitden 4. thirty 5. fifty 6, sixty arm b Task 2 Listen. Mark the stressed syllables in the numbers. Then read the numbers to a partner. 1 forty 2.sitteen 3. eighty. seventeen 5. nineteen 6, fourteen Dictation or b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing times. A: You look tired, Jake. B: Yeah, I'm always tired. Ihave to get up at every day. A;__7 Why so early? B: Not Anyway, | go running before work, then | have to catch a ‘ran to the city ‘A: Oh, |see. $0, do you go to bed early? B: No, ma night owl. Last night | was up until A: That's not enough sleep, Jake! Maybe you should get a new job. > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct syllables in numbers. Conversation ee each activity? Tell your partner about your daily routine.Match the dates on the left with the dates on the right. 1 3/2/10_¢ a, November first two thousand three 2. 6/11/99__ . May twentieth, nineteen ninety-five 3. 11/1/08 «. March second, two thousand ten 4. 5/20/95 4. February twenty-eighth, bvo thousand seven. 5. 2/28/07 ‘e. June eleventh, nineteen ninety-nine DP Task 2 Write your birthday and a classmate's birthday. My birthday: My classmate’ birth ow) Listening 1 People are talking to visitors. When did the visitors arrive and when will they leave? Listen and write the correct dates. poi ta 1 2 a 4 5 6) Listening 2 ous b Task1 People are leaving messages on Jack's volcemall. What date and time do they say? Listen and write the correct date and time of each event. 1. dental appointment 213. 250 cole party 3. aunt’ arrival 4. tennis game 5. meeting with Sam 6. tip 13s b Task 2 Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer, 1. The callers confirming Jack's appointment 2. Julia wl al Jack late, 3, Jacks aunt will cll him from the hotel. 4 Peter and Jack are going to play tennis on Saturday. 5. Sam wants to meet Jac inthe office 6, The flight leaves from the airport in New Orleans. oooooo oooooRListening 3 ras & Task 1 Have the people had their birthdays yet this year? Listen and check (7) the correct answer. 1. Henry Za a 2 ba o o 3. Julia a Qo 4 Lake o o 126 B Task 2 Listen again. What did (or will) each person do on his or her birthday? Circle the correct answer. 1. Henty 3. Julia a. hada party a. havea barbecue b. studied for exams ». gooutto dinner with fiends mot friends «stay home alone 2 Da 4 Lake 8. gotoher parents’ house a. met friends b. goona trip by herself ». hacia busy day goto New York with her parents hada quiet family partyPeete mole Talking about dates > Pronunciation Help Prounounce the tas din numbers thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, et. Say third, fordy, au P Task 1 fife, sndy, ec. Listen and repeat. 1. first 3. third 5. fifth 7. seventh 9, ninth 1 twentieth 2. second 4, fourth 6. sixth 8. eighth 10. tenth 12. thirtysirst cove Task 2 Listen. Circle the ordinal number you hear, 1. sthi@BY9th 2, and Thy TH 3. rd TH 30th 4 hy Toth Th Dictation ous b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words or numbers. ‘A: When are you going on vacation, Nick? 8: We're leaving on ‘A: And when are you coming back? B:0n ‘A: Oh, no, That means you'll miss my party on the B: What do you mear? I'l be back before the Aclsaid the not the 27th, but maybe I can change the date, Are you free on the 2 > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce the ordinal number. Conversation ‘Work with a partner, Take turns telling each other your birthday and your family members’ birthdayse Jobs (Getting Ready > Task1 ‘Match each job with a picture, Compare answers with a partner. 1. businessperson, 3 taxi driver S.senver Z.construction worker 2. nurse A. chef G.fiight attendant 8, teacher > Task 2 Write three more jobs. ov ) Listening 1 What jobs are the people talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer. 1.@ salesperson toa. chet fice worker nurse 2. a. waiter 5a, nurse b. actor 1 businessperson 2. a. teacher 6. a. receptionist b. ftight attendant construction worker 2 eas Mob) Listening 2 own b Task 1 People are talking about their work. Listen and check (V) the correct information about each person. yan Bridget Joke Marie ‘Suzanne Rose Patrick Alison ooooooom Gooocoood Ooo000000 oun > Task 2 Listen again. Match the people on the left with the information on the right. 4. Ryne a. Isateacher. 2, Bridget____—_b. just graduated from college 3. Jake «is tying to find anew jl 4. Marie. works in a bookstore 5. Suzanne &. works inabank 6. Rose works ina restaurant 7 Patrick. Isa receptionist. & Alison. isalawyer) Listening 3 ar b Task 1 Do the people like their jobs? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Yes No 1 Oo a 2 a Q 3 a 1 4 a a 5 Oo o 1s b Task 2 Listen again. What do the people like or dislike about their jobs? Check (7) the correct answer. doing the same thing the money working with kids the distance to school the people oooo oom the travel the hours her boss being on his feet ooooe Qo the tips 2%Oe Cem A new job Pronun ‘ion Pronunciation Help Syllable stress in words “Tap your desk as you say the ‘words il help you hear wich sabes ae stressed avs b Task 1 Listen and repeat. 1. sérver 3. teacher 5. bisinessperson 2. flight attendant 4. constriction worker 6, receptionist ov P Task 2 Listen, Mark the stressed syllables. 1. actor 2, electrician 3. musician 4. doctor. -—S. police officer. 6. architect Dictation 0135 b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: My jab isso boring. | really don't like being a B: Really? Maybe you should try something new. A: don't know. I've always wanted to be an __, but I'd have to go back to school. B:S0 doit! Aclean't. Ineed to soll can't quit my job. 8: Could you work part time in an ‘and also take 2 ‘A: Wel, maybe. I'l think about it. > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct syllables. Conversation Work it pairs. What is your dream job? Tell your partner what it is and why. ‘Cimisation Manet) 25Favorites | Getting Ready Write your favorite for each topic. Video game radio station sports eam store restaurant athlete ow ) Listening 1 What i each person taking about? Listen and circle the correct answer. 1.@ his favorite TV show 4. a hisfavorte aio station . his favorite website his favorite video game © his favorite movie is favorite TV show 2. a. her favorite singer 5. a. hisfavoritesinger bh her fverie aise bis favorite store her favorite athlete Ris favorite retaunent 3. a. her favorite actor 6 a. her favorite singer by er favorite singer ber favorite radio station her fvorte athlete «er favorite som) Listening 2 a7 & Task 1 What kind of website is each person describing? Listen and match, Le 2. shopping, 2 b tavel, a music 4 news 5 social networking 6 f. video sharing ora & Task 2 Listen again. Are the statements true or false? Check (V) the correct answer. Sie thinks the website is expensive, He spends too much time on his favorite website ‘She has posted lots of videos on her favorite website He can save money on travel with this website She often shops atthe mall He visits this website in the morning. Oooo0o00 oooooR) Listening 3 vs b Task 1 Listen to the entertainment news stories. Number the pictures. 38 b Task 2 Listen again. Circle the correct statement. 1. a, ‘Thestory is about a funny movie Bb. Thestoryisahowt a scary TV show. © Tre movie made a lot of money. ‘The story is about a soccer team, >. Baseballs are free every day. The season is spring Ihems are on sae fr 40% off - Only shoes are on sale & Thesale happens once a year: ‘The concert will be in New York. There willbe four shows. Tine people inthe band are sisters Super Burger has a new menu, Super Burger opens a ten in the morning Super Burger is never crowed. The story is about a movie The nd i a love story, The Island is on Sundays.Conversation Corner Ageia Ee Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help Intonation of Wh- questions ‘Ask 2 Wh- question if you want to find out more information about atopic. Use faling ov» b Task 1 intonation for Wh- questions. Listen and repeat. —————. ———. 1. What's your favorite TV show? 3, Why do you lke it? 2. Who's your favorite actor? 4, When do you usually watch TV? > Task 2 Read the questions to a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation. ov & Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. A favorite TV show, Ryan? 8: Oh, probably My Crazy Life. AcReally? it B: Well, it's @ drama about a group of friends. It has a lot of romance. As Hub. Ive it. Who's in io? B: Max Fox and Lindsay Jones. ‘A: Oh, Maxis one of my _ actors! When is it on? B: It’s on Thursdays at 9:00. Or you can watch it online. > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Think about your favorite TV shows, websites, movies, radio stati singers, actors, and athletes. Choose a topic and then talk about your favorite things.e # Sports and Exercise (Getting Ready Match each “aus with the correct word, 1. windsurf 4. play golf 7 play basketball 10. play soccer _ 2. playbaseball__ 5. gotoagym 8 playvolleyball__ 1, ride bike 3. ski 6. play tennis 9, swim 2, run ave) Listening 1 People are talking about sports and exercise. Listen and number the pictures.istening 2 ore b Task 1 ‘What sport or activity is the person talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer. La swimming © sing tothe gym jogging - playing volleyball, b. playing golt playing soccer playing baseball 5. playing soccer playing tennis are p Task 2 fa be diving playing tennis ‘watching TV reading swimming riding a bicycle walking, Listen again. What do you think each person says next? Gircle the correct answer. 1L@ Yes about thre mes a week b. Ba b ‘Yeah, Im getting lazy. ‘Yeah, Im trea ‘Yeah, Td love to enjoy skiing, Yeah, youte right - Volleyball is tiring, Volleyball. i's my favorite “Tennis is expensive Tknow, but fm lazy. No, thanks. I'm tired, Yeah, reading is fun, WS too hot >. Yeah, 1d love to. dont like the cold 6. Inthecar, B Inthemorning. 6 Inthe park a”) Listening 3 ora & Task 1 People are talking about how they spend their free time, Listen and check (7) the correct information. Exercises Exercises Never alot alittle exercises 1. Bill a a c 2 Ua o a C 3. Vicor =O a c 4 Meio =O o 5. paid =O) Qo o orn b Task 2 Listen again. Match the names on the left with ‘the activities on the right. 4, Bill_e fs 2. Liz b. bicycles 3. Vitor — «. plays baseball 4. Maria 4. takes walks 5. Davie plays video games 2POTN e lm Talking about sports > Pronunciation Help Sentence stress Tap your desk as you say the sentences. It wll help you hear ors & Task 1 which words and syllables are stressed. Listen and repeat. 1. Ipldy ténnis 18.3, What spéts do you pléy? 2. Ike to take walks. 4, Do you like witching spbrts? ave & Task 2 Listen. Mark the stressed words. 1.19640 the gjm évery dy. 3, What do you do on weekends? 2. Lwatch a lot of baseball on TV, 4, Do you play tennis? Dictation ove Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words, ‘A:Do you __ any _, Nik? B: Yes, love playing sports. But my __sport is ‘Really? Are you ona team? B: Yeah, | am. It's a lot of. AcHow____doyou__? B:Oh,about__a_. 50, how about you? Do you play sports? ‘A Well it depends. Do you think plying video games sa sport? 8: Umm... mnot sure about > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct words. Conversation aa) ‘Work in pairs. Think about sports you lke to play and watch. Then talk-to your partner about why you like them.ae Locations . on Getting Ready Task 1 Find each item in ‘the picture. Write ‘the number in the correct box. 1. aplant 2. the skis 3. the bed 4. the computer 5. a book 6. the newspaper Task 2 Write the number of each item next to the location. behind the TV _— between the bedside tables ___next to the window _—nextto the bookcase _‘L_on top of the bookcase _—under the bedside table tening 1 People are asking where items are. Listen and check (v) the correct picture. 1 2 ably Worsest) Listening 2 23 b Task 1 ‘Tess is helping Tom decorate his new apartment. Listen and write the number In the location she suggests. ‘the magazine rack 3. the plant stand 5. the chair The TV 2.the coffee table 4. the bookshelf 6.the end table 8.the dinner table 23 & Task 2 Listen again. What do you think each person says next? Circle the correct answer. 1a Yesitis, 5. a. Yes Iwill 1B Yes, agree it will B. Yeah, Thats right, Yas, it does & Yes.itdoes. 2 a Yes they are 6. a Yes, itcan, b. Yes, itcan. . Yes that’s perfect. Yes, think s0, too. Yes itdoes. 3. ab Okay Try that 7. a. Yes it will ', Of course not B. Yes it does. © NojI dont . Ttlooks fine 4. a. Yes it will 8 a. Yes, That right b. No, the other one. B. Ofcourse itcan, Yes, it will Took good there & No, itdoesnt. 5) Listening 3 24 Task 1 Tony ishelping Meg dean the house. Where should he put the Items? isten and cide the correct answer 1. the magazines a. onthe bookshelf on op ofthe dictionary @© onthe bookshelf neat tothe ditonary Inthe dtionary 2. the remote contol a. beside the TV on the TV program guide Bb. om top of the TV next to the TV program guide «beside the TV program guide in front of the TV 3. the heys 5. the glasses ina boxon top of the desk inside the ease on the coffee table '. nse a drawer next to box b. on the coffe table next tothe papers ‘ima box inside one ofthe desk drawers ‘© ontop ofthe papers onthe coffe table 4. the baseball cap, 6. thebelt ‘on the hook behind the door ‘a on the sofa in front of the window '. onthe doorknob Bon the floor next to the window ‘& onthe floor behind the door onthe chair next tothe window x4 b Task 2 Listen again, Are the statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer. z fal 1. Tony hasnt read the magazines. w o 2. The remate control has a new battery. a o 3, The keys are forthe office, a o 4. The baseball cap belongs to Meg's brother Q a 5. Meg needs glasses fr reading a a 6. Meg’ brother is aways very neat. o o 6Conversation Corner Aces else Pronunciation See Contracted not Reduce the tat the end of contractions suchas dont ai Tea doesnt, and sn Listen and repeat. tis Qis't 3do 4. don't S.are 6. aren't 7. does. & doesn’t xs b Task 2 Listen. Circle the word you hear. 1. isMGT 2 are/aren't 3. do/don't 4, does/doesn't Dictation an b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: Why anyone ever clean up this mess? Have you seen my purse? B:___ usually keep it inthe desk dranver? A: Yes, but it isn't there now. B:Oh, there___ on the table. ‘A: Oh, great. Thanks. Okay, now... do you know where my keys are? Well, know fon the hook where they belong, A; Wait @ minute, uh, | think | eft them in the car, But|__ where the car is! P Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to contract not. Conversation Work in pairs. Choose four objects in your classroom. Tell about the location, but not the names, of the objects, Your partner will quess the objects,tp The Family jetting Ready Write the correct word. unde greatgrandfather cousin aunt grandparents niece nephew — mother 1. My mothersister is my aun 2, My father's brother is my 3. My parents parents are my 4. My uncles son or daghter i my 5. My brother o sister's son is my 6. My brother or sisters daughter ismy 7. My husband ot wife mothers my. 8. My grandmother or grandfathers father is my — ax )) Listening 1 People are talking about their families. Listen and number the pictures.) Listening 2 24 b Task 1 | People are talking about their families. How many brothers and sisters does each person have? Listen and write the numbers. See nee fn 1. Natalie o 2. Abby ae cue a a 3. Ben 4, Rosie 5. Tim en a Ss on b Task 2 Listen again. What does each person say about family? Circle the correct answer. 1. Natalie woul keto have 4. Rosi friend would ike to ome from a _ fail @ brothers a. small B. sisters ». big cousins ©. mediumsized 2. Abby'sbroherisa 5. Tims chit 2 teacher 2 manly by stent & allonely professor «one 3. Bon sister around b. sometimes . abvaysPeople are talking about themselves and their families. Which family member is the speaker most similar to? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Father Wen-ping Michaet Justin Hannah Robert Elizabeth rey a a 5 oO ood ooc aw p Task 2 Listen again. How is each family member different from the speaker? Write the correct letter. 1. Wen-ping’s brother _¢ a likes sports 2, Micha’ brother —_ b. likes reading and music 3. Justin sister. « isallr than the father 4. Hannah's father 4. prefers to play cards 5. Robert sister _ hates fying 6. Flizabeths father f. isnt interested in musicConversation Corner ME ern a re icy Pronuns in > Pronunciation Help Reduction of do, does, and are How we spell it How we say it do you oye om > Task 1 ‘Who do you Whodaya Listen and repeat. ‘What does he Whaduzzee 1. Do you have any brothers? 3. Who do you look like? What are nectar 2. What does he do? 4. What ae their names? > Task 2 Read the questions to a partner. Be sure to reduce do, does, and are. Dictation orn b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. A: have a big family, Eva? 8: Kind of, | have a younger brother and an older sister. ‘A: Really?__oldare they? B: Let's see. .. my brother is eighteen and my sisters twenty-five, A:Oh, your sister do? B: She's a chef A: Achef? What a ool job! Howdo________ her food? B: | haven't tried it, actualy. She lives in California, > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce do, does, and are. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about your families.Entertainment Getting Ready Do you like to do these activities on weekends? Check (Y) your answers and compare them with a partner. ‘exercise at the gym 4g0to the movies rent movies play computer games play sports eat out {go shopping watch sports on TV {90 dancing 190 to a park go rollerblading o ei a a q a a a z om») Listening 1 What are the people going to do? Listen and number the pictures, a ocala Wont) Listening 2 arb Task 1 People are calling friends about the weekend. Are the statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer. Emma agrees to go toa movie with Nate. a ‘Anne can't come to the party. Qa a Jake invites Rachel to a movie Qo a Anne and Michal ae going to see a soccer game. o a Jack cant go to Kate's house. a o 1 a 3 4 5. @2u & Task 2 Listen again. Circle the correct answer to each question, 1. When does Nate wantto goto the movies? 4, When she game? 1. ontheweekend 2 on Sunday night on Friday morning bon Sunday afternoon © on Friday night «on Saturday aftemoon 2. When i the party? 5. When isthe movie on TV? 2 on Saturday night Tuesday night by the weokend after net by. Thursday sight on Sunday night © tonight 3. When does Jake want to go out with Rachel? a. on Friday morning, on Friday night & onthe weekend») Listening 3 255 ® Task 1 Does the person accept or refuse the invitation? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Accept Refuse Melissa Jeck olivia ‘Adam Jen oOooo0o00 oooooR 2% » Task 2 Listen again. What is each invitation for? Gircle the correct answer. 1. a breakfast 4a aploy @ dinnee dinner coffee ©. abarbecie 2a. concert 3a. tenis b. aplay b. adrive ae © atip 3. a, coffee 6 a. avalk func aphy dinner © shopping “Conversation Corner AEMtec Pronunciation > Pronundation Help Reduction of the vowel sound in can How we spelt How we say it ond Task 1 a i can't ent Listen and repeat. 1. lean come to your play. 2. Ican't come to your party. 3. They can go to the beach with us, oan Task 2 Listen, Circle the word you hear. 1 canf@m'h— Qeanfear't — Ranien't 4 an/ean't ‘tation on b Task 1 Listen to the conversation, Write the missing words. ‘A: How about going to a movie on Saturday night? B: Saturday night? 1___ thave to work. ‘A: Oh, that’s too bed. B: Yeah. | to the movies Friday night, though. Are you free then? A:Yes,|___. Canyou check what's playing? I cant find my phone. B: Okay, let's see. .. How about The Monster's Return? There's a 730 show. ‘A: That sounds good. Think an mea ride? B: Sure. ll pick you up around 7:00. See you Friday. D> Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce can and can’t correctly. Conversation Work in pairs. Think about an activity you would like to do this weekend, Talk about the activity, including where and when to do it.Prices Can you guess the price of these items in a typical American city? Write the prices in the chart. Then writ the prices ofthe items I in your city, 756 +1500 8 s20 sao $500 ‘a movie ticket 2. ancwspaper Z 3, a digital comera pes F 4, abv Recor seek eee 5. a pair of sneakers 6. a laptop computer 2 ow ) Listening 1 People are asking about prices. Listen and write the price of each item.Listening 2 ann b Task 1 Listen to cashiers in a store. Write the total amount each person needs to pay and the ‘amount of change each person receives, 1. total $750 change: 12.51 2. total change: 3. total: 5. total change: change: 4. total 6. total: change: change: an & Task 2 Listen again. What two things did each person buy? Check (/) the correct answers. 1. & soup 3. 1 newspapers 5. CF chocolates D soap stamps O cake DD apples 1 books OF soda tomatoes magazines O bread & shampoo notebook cookies 200 4. cont 6. CO stamps 0 pvp O Fshire 1 magazines batteries D shoes 1D newspapers CI cassette socks 1 book Ci poster O tie 1D notebookg3 om b Task 1 Liste People are talking about prices in the US. and prices in their own country. Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Cheaperin Cheaper their country in the U.S. cars a gw rents a thes tuition hospitals 10 aan b Task 2 Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (V) the correct answer. « 1, He doesn't own a car in the US. a 2. She lived ina nicer neighborhood at home than the one she lives in now. c 3. He bought alot of clothes before he moved to the US. a 4, She travels by plane a ot in the US. o 5 o 6 c Public schools in his country are better than those in the US, Hospitals and clinics are expensive in her countryCT Ler eC CLL Talking about prices Pronunciation ‘> Pronunciation Help Saying large numbers ‘The use of and is optional in large numbers. Use it between the hundreds and tens, or simply pause. 110 can be one hundred and ten or one hundred ten, am Pb Task 1 Listen and repeat. 1. athousand 2. one thousand 3. two hundred and twenty-seven 4, two hundred twenty-seven 5, four thousand-six hundred and eighteen 6. four thousand-six hundred eighteen > Task 2 Read the numbers to a partner. Be sure to stress the correct syllables in each number. Dictation ann & Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words or numbers. ‘A: Excuse me. [need a new computer. What's the price range for your laptops? : Well, our lowest-priced laptop is only__. Our highest-priced model costs. A: That's ___1 Can you tell me about the low-priced one? 8B: Well, it’ ine for basic use, if you don't play games much. ‘A: Well,| am a big gamer, but | don't want to spend over @___ dollars, though. B: This model has a lot of power, and it only costs __ dollars. 's very popular. ‘A: Hmm, let me take a look. > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct syllables in the numbers. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Think about how much money you spend each month ‘and what you spend it on, Talk about how much money you spend.Restaurants Getting Ready Write the words below in the chart. Then add one more word to each lst. salad applepie coffee carrots. steak = peas fish juice cake tea chicken icecream broccoli soup shrimp cacktall om )) Listening 1 People are ordering food in a restaurant. Listen and check (/) each person's order. Tegabiesny 450 D Soweto 450 ohne 275 iewnne” 3 Somnus” too Sipmannd 300 ‘oi Dishes Mtn Dishes Main Dishes ean) 1 Wgeaie pe 950 Ctadeinty 595 ES Romicm 398 5 Gee i G fant our 1 Spghet wih Srecslerpes 1300 498 Desserts Desserts C1 Chocaistecale 375 Dchmosente 350 1 Aee a Dieecrem 275 Hi rah te a Drinks Betas 1 Cofesre oe 30 oe Sou, z ea 5 Cotee \ ee Cee 20 i a estonia)Listening 2 ons > Task 1 People are having dinner. What does the server bring them? Listen and check (/) the correct picture, mas b Task 2 Listen again. Was each customer pleased or not pleased with the order? Check (/) the correct answer. Se 1. pizza a w 4, vegetable a o 2. steak ao ao 5, chocolatecake Qo 3. chicken a a 6. spaghett ao Oo) Listening 3 0226 b Task 1 People are talking about meals they had at a restaurant. Did they like their meals? Listen and check (/) the correct answer, Liked Didn't fike 1. the appetizer = themaindsh = the vegetables) Qo o the dessert 2. the appetizer c the main dish the vegetables the dessert 3. the appetizer the main dish ‘the vegetables the dessert Q 4, the appetizer ‘the main dish ‘the vegetables ‘the dessert ooo0o0o0o0o0000 om b Task 2 isten again. Are these statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer. The sen wa alte tough The cake wa delcous ‘Te steamed vegetables were perfec Te nin so et Oolong @Conversa Talking about a meal Pronunciation ease wasn’t and weren’t How we spel it How we say it wasn't ume ow > Task 1 werent woe Listen and repeat. 1, The pie was delicious. 3. The steak wasn’t cooked enough, 2. The French fries were really salty. 4. The vegetables weren't very fresh. > Task 2 Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to pronounce wasn’t and weren't correctly. Dictation 28 b Task 1 Listen. Write the missing words. ‘A: How was your dinner, Evan? Brit. delicious! How about yours? ‘A: Actually it 8 Really? A: Yeah, andthe potatoes weren't enough B: Oh, that's too bad. And you know, the service fast as it usually is here. A: Yeah, | guess you're right. Let’s eat somewhere else next time. ‘My vegetables were overcooked, > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce wasn't and weren’t correctly. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Think about a memorable meal you had recently. Talk about it with your partner.i> Small Talk (Getting Ready fees font Greet someone End a conversation Do people use these expressions to greet someone or to end a conversation? Check (V) the correct answer. 1. Keepin touch, 2. How have you been? 3. Wel it's been nice talking to you 4, How's everything? 5. Hope to see you again soon. 6. Wel talk to you later. 7. Hello, Nice to see you again, 8. Hey, hows it going? 9. thaven't seen you for 2 long time. 10. It sbeen great seeing you again. a a Q a a a Q a Q d a a u a Q d Qo d Qo a Listening 1 {seach person greeting someone or ending a conversation? Listen and check (V) the correct answer. ee o oO oO cy meone Ending a conversation a 5. a if a 7 a i) Listening 2 20 b Task 1 ‘What are the party guests talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer. 1.@ the guests We the music Fenda - a guest b. the music Tim the music B. aguest & anold friend - school . the woman's health © work a guest b. the party the food, 230 & Task 2 job a vacation friends the guests her new job family family the food the guests Listen again. Which statement is true? Circle the correct answer, 1.) Thewoman shaving good time 1. Thewoman ent enjoying here The guesis ae unfriendly. ‘Tim does not recognize the singer Tim does not lke the singet ce Timllikes the singer: The man knows the guest. . Theman has not met the guest yt The man does not want to meet the guest “The woman does not work now. 1b. The woman is not busy now. The woman is very busy now. 5. b. ‘Themanis hungry, ‘The man does not want anything to eat. ‘The man wants to drink ‘The man took a train aeross the US, . Theman never travels, ‘The man recently took a trip. 1 The woman's mother is not working now. The woman has a jab now. ‘The woman's mother has a new job. ‘The man knows a lot of people at the party “The man does not know a lot of peaple at the party The man knows everyone at the party36 Listening 5) ors b Task 1 Two people are talking. Does the second speaker already know the information, or is the information new? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Already knows New the Information Information 1 a w 2 o o 3 Qo o 4 Q Qo 5. o 6 a a ors b Task 2 Listen again. Which statement is true? Circle the correct answer. 1. a Molly has anew job 4. a, Claice will asve lat @) Moll is going tochangejobs b. Claire hasnt been sick this year Molly hasjust eceive a big rae Claire has the fa 2. a, The rock concerts next month 5a. Hous acted in some movies. by Allthe kets have been soe bb. The guy lives in Canada They dot like rock musi. Bost of them have alneady seen his movies 3. a. The bird wasa birthday present 6. a. The exibition starts next month She hada bird before b. The exhibition is about Walt Disney. She has decided what o call he They ae not interested in cartoons bird yetPeete Meeting with a friend Pronuni A > Pronunciation Help Reduction of Wh- questions How we spellit How we say it How's your Howsyer ors b Task 1 How are Hower Listen and repeat. How have you Howwya 1. Hows yourfamily? 3. Howhaveyou been? Whathaveyou amo 2. How are you? 4. What have you been doing? b Task 2 Read the questions to a partner, Be sure to reduce and link the question words. orn b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the mi 19 words. ‘A: Hi, Angela! | haven't seen you fora long time. What's 2 £B: Oh, not much really. 've been studying alot. What about you? you been up to? ‘A: Uh, not much. I did visit Gina last week. B:Oh, nice. So,___sister these days? A: She's fine, thanks. B: And your parents? A: Oh, they're pretty busy, but doing well Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce and link the question words. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Imagine you haven't seen your partner for a long time. ‘You see each other on the street. Have a conversation.Vacations Getting Ready When do you use these words? Write them In the correct lists. Then add your own words to each list. a not bad wonderful very disappointing so-so awful allright nothing special terrific fantastic really reat prettyboring terrible like it fs icin fantastic am ) Listening 1 8 ‘These people didn’t have a good vacation. What did they do? Listen and circle the correct answer. 1a, wentaway 5 a, went tothe beach @ stayed tome wet tothe country 2. a. wentto Hawaii 6 a. wentskiing I. went to Okinawa stayed ome 3 = weber 7 a. went sing jicsanped ie stayed home 4a. invited relatives tostay 8 a, wenttoLas Vegas By vised elatives be went io Los Angeles) Listening 2 28 b Task 1 id the people enjoy their vacations? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. 1.0 yes 8 . OO 00 00 go 24 2% o0 00 00 00 235 & Task 2 Listen again. What word completes each statement? Write the correct letter. 1. The weather was 2 a fantastic 2, Thepeople were. terrible 5, The ski trip was © disappointing 4. Their trp to France was very 4. nice 5. Her tip tothe each was. ©. clean 6. The hotel wasn't__ f. awful 7. The shopping in Thailand was. & short 8, His vacation was too. h. terrific 39istening 3 126 Task 1 ) People are talking about their vacations. Listen and number the pictures. 0236 b Task 2 Listen again. Are the statements true or false? Check (V) the correct answer. She went to France, They had a comfortable trip. 1. He learned to water sk very slowly. a a 2. teas cold at night a Q 3. The museums were interesting, ao ao 4. The weather wasn’t good. ao o 5 a Qo 6 a oConversation Corner Melee reac cent Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help -ed end Sounds Sounds Sounds earerinaiaas a Tes fke fd ike id oa b Task 1 watched stayed visited lisa nel teres talked leaned decided asked skied skated 4. Itrained every day. 3, I walked on the beach 2. Irented a house. every morning nat & Task 2 Listen to the sentences. Circle the ~ed ending sound you hear. 1. tistened 1 @) fst 3. jumped tv Hr. shopped YI 2heated ti i dd =A travled RY Sa wate AY Dictation or» b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: How was your vacation, Julia? B:It was great! |__a_with some friends at the beach. ‘A: That sounds like fun! Biv (sharky mong wll lmrad unr Ee eae a eee 2 ecient B: It was. In fact, 've____|____to live near the beach! Task Practice the conversation with a partner. endings correctly. sure to pronounce the past ed ver Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Think about a memorable vacation. Talk to your partner about it.Apartment Living (Getting Ready Write each item under the room where you usually find it, Then add one more item to each list. toilet bed resser shower refrigerator piano stove sofa coffee table mattress bathtub microwave oilet o2« ) Listening 1 People are describing their apartments. Listen and number the pictures.) Listening 2 ont Task 1 ‘She doesn't plan to buy anything else forthe apartment. 1 2 3. She wants to buy some more furniture, 4 o a . He has anew bed. a o o a Shell probably take a bath at her frien’ place o o 8) Listening 3 ora b Task People are talking about their new apartments. ‘What do they already have? Check (/) the correct answers. Cees 1. Anna a og a a a 2. Paul a a a a a 3. Sarah ao o a o o 4. Sam o a a a a ora > Task 2 Listen again. Are the statements true or false? Check (/) the correct answer. 3. She wants to buy a cheap MP3 player. 3. She wants a large sofa He wants to find a bigger bookshelf. 3. He wants to find a cheaper dinner table, She has enough money to buy an MP3 player. He's waiting for the new TV models. He bought a dinner table last week, ooo00000R Dooooo000 b. b. 3. a. She doesn't have very many books yet b. bConversation Corner AU-ce yates) Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help Contractions of there is and there are How we spell it How we say it there's therez ors & Task 1 ‘there are therer Listen and repeat. 1. There's a smal yard 3. There are four bedrooms in my apartment. 2. There's only one bathroom. 4. There are three windows in my living room. bo tae Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to pronounce there's and there are correctly. Dictation one b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. ‘A: What's your new apartment ike, Matt? B: It’s perfect, It's just the right size. bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. A: Nice B: Yeah. Oh, and_______anoffice. ‘A: Wow, it sounds big! Do you have furniture yet? B: Not yet, but__ __ going on at Furniture World this weekend. A: Great. Let me know if you need help with anything, > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to pronounce there's and there are correctly. Conversation Work in pairs. Think about a room in your house. Talk about it with your partner and have your partner draw what you describe.06 Hopes and Plans Getting Ready hope to be a Do you hope to do these things in the future? Check (/) your answers and compare them with a partner. be rich be famous travel to another country graduate from college ‘move to another city have ajob love get married have children buy a house lear a new sport or hobby learn a new language other: 1 1o00000a0 oooo000g000r Jooa Listening 1 People are talking about their hopes for the future, Listen and number the pictures, ocala Mose) Listening 2 @33 & Task 1 People are talking about their summer plans. What is each person ‘going to do? Listen and circle the correct answer. 1. Molly is going to a. study forexams B, take exams ¢. havefun 2. Peter is going to 1a. go tothe movies . gota parttime job relax 3. Caras goingto 5. Nickis going to a. goona trip with her grandparents a study ', visither grandparents b, relax c visither friends fc. getajob 44, John is going to —__ 6. Julia is going to 1. visit friends in Spain a travel for work '_ study Spanish in Mexico ’ hang out with her fiends study Spanish in Spain takecare of her sister 34 b Task 2 Listen again. is each person looking forward to their summer plans? Check (/) the correct answer. Molly Peter cara John Nick sulla ooooogo ooooomaxe Listening 3 > Task 1 College students are talking about their plans for after they graduate. Listen and dircle the correct statement. La b, oss Jake wants to travel to Africa Jake wants to travel to North America Jake has enough money to travel Libby is going to law school after she graduates, Libby has to go to medical school for six yyeurs Libby doesnt really want tobe a doctor, Mary is going to getan apartment with, her sister “Mary svants to live close to her family, Tewill be easy to fine an apartment near the beach, Matt wants to bean actor Matt moved to Hollywood last week. “Mat is going to bein a movie called The Surprise, b Task 2 Listen again. Are they sure or not sure ‘about their plans? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. 8 Zach is getting martied after he aduates Zach is marrying his gielfviend, Eva, =. Zach Inhas been going out with Elizabeth for along time. Kistin has a new jobs Kristin is looking fora jb. Kristin wants to bea teacher.DONVCie time tit-iae Talking about plans and hopes Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help Reduction of want fo, going to, hope to How we spellit How we say it going to ‘gonna +5 Task 1 want to, wanna Listen and repeat. hope to hopeta 1.1m going fo graduate next month. 2. | want fo travel this summer. 3. | hope to be rich someday. > Task 2 Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to reduce want to, going to, and hope to. Dictation 36 ® Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words ‘A: What areyou___doafter you graduate, Evan? B: Well, hope ___around the worl. ‘A: Really? Cool! Where do you want to go? Bi Let's see... first 'm goto Singapore, then Australia, ‘A: That's so exciting, Are you going to travel alone? B: Well I'd ‘travel with a fiend. Hey, do you want to come with me? ‘A: That would be great! But 'm going to start a new job in August. 8: Oh. Well, let me know if you ___your mind. Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce want to, going to, ‘and hope to, Conversation Work in a small group. Think about what you want your life to be lke in 10 years. Talk about your hopes and dreams with your partner.33 The Weather Getting Ready What's the weather like in your town or city? Write the words under the correct month. rainy dry warm cloudy cold humid hot sunny cool windy wet snowy aw )) Listening 1 Listen to the weather reports. Check (/) the weather for each city i fe 1 Being eold «= Chwindy Ci snowy cool 2. MevicoGty dy warm Cl cool wet 3. Tokyo Citumid dowdy windy rainy 4 NewYork — sunny Chwindy = wet = eld 5 Chdouy Oot wet Chat & LosAngeles Crainy hot = humid ty a “Weslostening 2 v8 & Task 1 People are asking about the weather. What will they wear or take with them? Listen and check (/) the correct picture. 1 her we Oe £0 46 ona > Task 2 Listen again. Circle the answer that does not describe the weather now. 1.@ tes aining i. ls windy. «. Itseloudy. 2. ltsdloudy bs itsnice ¢. Resunny 3. Wscold. Ws warm, Wssnowing. Weiey, Ws nice Ws raining, . Bs humid, 1S raining, BS hot WS snowing. Ws windy. We cold.») Listening 3 9 > Task 1 What is the weather like now? Listen and circle the correct answer. 2 ae swarm, 5. a. Weak © ws windy. Bt really nce 2. a Wo windy 6a. Weraning be its gting wares b. esnot raining 9. a. Theshy nda 2. a. Ite gtting cooler be tysunny ttehot 4. a. Mtswindy a. We mining bs tssunny be ssnowing @34 B Task 2 Listen again. Is the weather getting better or worse? correct answer 1 o a a a 2a a eeu See a 7a) 40 a a 2Conversation Corner MEI ier eee os Pronunciation » Pronunciation Help, Intonation of words in a series Use fling intonation for the last item in a series of words 340 P Task 1 and ing itonation for earlier items: Listen and repeat. an oe 1. In Taipei it will be doudy, wet, and hot today. os 2, Tomarrow it's going to be sunny, hot, and humid. ee me 3, Remember to wear your Baots, jack&t, and hat. > Task 2 Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation. Dictation ost b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the issing words. ‘A: What's the weather like outside? B: It'ssunny, humid, and___. I think it's about 98 degrees. ‘A: That sounds awful B: Do you want to go to the beach? Ann, Jo, and Jo'ssister are going. ‘A: No, thanks. I's too het for the beach. 'm going to stay i andsitin____ the alr conditioner. le and read, drink ice water, B: We might stop by Super Burger on the way home. Can I get you anything? ‘A: That would be great. like a cheeseburger, fies, and a > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation. Conversation Work in pairs. Think about the weather today. What kinds of activities can you do? Talk about them with a partner.om 4 Getting Ready Match the items on the left with the store where you can buy them on the right. Then write one more item you can buy in each store. 1 2 3 4 5. 6 a running shoes magezines tie necklace _ vegetables 5. envelopes shampoo Listening 1 People are shopping. Listen and number the pictures. Shopping “Rage b a jewelry store bookstore = drugstore clothing store grocery store sposting goods store stationery store cabin Wokejtening 2 a3 b Task 1 Customers are talking to salespeople. Do the customers buy something? Listen and check (V) the correct answer. 0 7.0 yes OD O20 O to Oro 2 0 yes 4.0 yes 6. C1 yes 8. O yes Or O to Oto Ono oun D Task 2 Listen again. What do you think the clerk says next? Circle the correct answer. 1.@) Okay: $5750 with a 5. Lotmeputitina box for you Let me know if you need help. i. Letme check 2 a. Youre welcome 6 Grea! Let me know if can help you. . Cash oreredit? Great I ing up for you. 3. Youre welcome 7 a. Letme know ifyou need help 3. Can show you somthing else? '. How many do yourneed? 4. a, Why not? 8 Would you like to pay with sk? i. Okay, Let me know if can hep you . Wemay get more next Weck.) Listening 3 344 b Task 1 People are asking about items in a store. Listen and check (V) the item they talk about. 1 = & on b Task 2 Listen again. Circle the correct answer. 1. a. Youcan machinewash the shirt 4a. The woman prefers the tripe te. (@ sbest odry-lean it b. Thetieisa gif for someone 2. a. They are regular mail envelopes. 5. a. Theblowseis made of cotton. bi. They areair mal envelopes . Theblouse is nade of cotton and linen 3. a. Theman wants the watchforhimselt, 6 Thelarge apples aren very sweat b, Aman of woman can wear it. 1b. They dont like sweet apples. 78Pret] Talking to a salesperson Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help Stress the words that highlight ‘Contrasts strece: ‘the differences between two choices, For example, sess ons & Task 1 coffee and tea in the sentence, ———— “Would you like coffee or tea?” Listen and repeat. 1. Would you ikea lirge or asmail coffee? 3, Can this be machine-washed or should | dfy-lean it? 2. Are you paying with csh or crit? 4. Do you like this bie coat or the réd one? 346 P Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. A: May |help you with something, or are you __? 8: Can I see that watch, please? A: The one with the B: No, the one with band. ‘A: Certainly. Here you are, B: Thanks. Yes, thisis perfect. il take it. A It's very nce choice. Will you be _with credit today? B: No, Idliketo___with > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use contrastive stress. Conversation Work in pairs. Think about items that you shop for often. Talk about what you buy, where you buy it, and why.Describing Things Getting Ready S Find these items in the picture. Write the letter next to each item. Lost and Found | 1. computer case with initials_A large suitcase with wheels —_ 2, a hanclhag with a leather strap 1 backpack with a striped design 3. a small suitcase with a checked design wallet without initials —_ ow )) Listening 1 People are describing items they left in a tax. Listen and check (/) the correct picture. 1 —— ~ li ocabelry West) Listening 2 ots & Task 1 People are describing these items. Listen and number the pictures. f °. 318 > Task 2 Listen again. Why does each person like the item? Circle the correct answer. 1. a. She went itevery day (©) Thesun hurther eyes. ha It's good for windy days. es made of plastic, B, iessmall WS great for work, - Ws small 5. Wesig [He uses it while he nuns. 4 b. Ws cheap, Ws not easly seen, She likes the colors. Itdoesn’t have wheels Ws good for traveling. Ws very big ‘They're comfortable. ‘They're news, ‘She likes the color 7”Listening 3 ox b Task 1 People are talking about items they lost. Listen and check (¥) the item ‘each person describes, Lost items 1. &% wallet suitcase beach bag) shoes keys lasses keys rings pocket knife sutease credit card passport passport suitcase jacket novel newspaper letter Oo0 000 00000000000 ax b Task 2 Listen again. Where was each item lost? Circle the correct answer, 1.@) onthe bus 2. a, atechool 5a. athome inthe car b. inthe house B. atthe office 2. a, onthe bus 4. a, atthe department tore 6, a. on the subway b. at the coffee shop. D. at the restaurant b. athomePerr) Describing lost items Pronun > Pronunciation Help Syllable stress in adjectives ‘An adjective is aways stressed in ‘a sentence because it highlights something important about the ox ® Task 1 noun, Listen and repeat. 1, Weather wallet 2, expénsive sunglasses 3. régular glasses ‘4. cblorful backpack orm b Task 2 Listen. Mark the stressed syllables. 1. comfortable chair 3. plastic toys 5, beautiful sunset 2. attractive person 4. running water 6. interesting book ‘tation osm b Task 1 Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words. A:Hello, City Tex. B:Hello, has anyone turned in a_i think eft mine in a taxi this morning, ‘A: Well, our taxi drivers find lots of cell phones.__ Canyou describe it? B:Yes, it's ‘And its in an orange case. A:Hmm, .. Those are B: Are you sure? Ihave to find Oh, it's in my jacket 1 Let's see. ..no, 'm sorry, we don't have it. ithas all my important init. Wait -what’s that? D Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to put stress on the correct syllables in the adjectives. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Choose an item in your classroom, Describe the item and have your partner guess what its. aneDirections | Getting Ready Match each direction with a map. 11. Gostraight up the block. 2 Turn right atthe light 3. Take the frst street on the lft 4. Gostraight for two blocks. ‘Then turn left, 5. Go through the intersection. 6. Take aright atthe corner. tening 1 People are giving directions. Listen and check (7) the correct map.) Listening 2 326 > Task 1 Look at the map and listen to the directions. Write the number of each place on the map. 1. abank 4. the post office 2. the Peking Restaurant 5, the tourist fice 2 a supermarket 6 heart miseum 324 & Task 2 Listen again. Complete the statements for each set of directions. 4. Go_stzaiaht up Third Steet for two_____and__ right on Pine Street 2. Wts__your et on the _of Ford and Second 3. Goleft down King and___go____ Second Street fortwo blocks. 4. Wsnotfar__ re. 5 Go up Third Steet and turn__ on Ford If in the frst big building you see on your 6 Gotothe __of te block.) Listening 3 015 » Task 1 People are giving directions to their homes. Listen and number the directions in the correct order. 11. Go down the street and my house ison the left. — Walk past the hotel fortwo blocks. —_ Come out ofthe subway, 1 You'll see a small street on the right. 2. Cross the footbridge. —_ Go down the street on the other side ofthe footbridge. _ Get off the bus across from the supermarket, ‘Walk north for two blocks. —_ 3. Go dow the steet until you see the supermarket, —_ ‘Walk towards the river. “Take the frst street on the left, —_ Go through the intersection, —_ 44. Get off the bus across from the school. __ Go down the street until you see a church, "Turn right just past the gas station, —_ Walk north for about four blocks. cans b Task 2 Listen again. What should each person bring? Circle the correct answer. 1 food a a, vegetables @ music bi. chips © DvD frat 2a. enacts aa. sakes soda tall «music tennis racketPre] Asking for directions Pronun in > Pronunciation Help Intonation for confirming information Use rising intonation to ask question tat conf information. @326 & Task 1 Listen and repeat. — 1. Acs there a post office near here? B:apast office 2. A: Could please have a map? Bag? 3. A:Do you know where the restrooms are? 8: The iestrooms? 4. Am trying to find a supermarket. 8: A supermarket? > Task 2 Read the sentences to a partner. One student is A, the other student is B. Dictation osu b Task 1 Listen. Write the missing words. Then practice with a partner. ‘A: Excuse me. 'm looking for the tourist office. 8 office? Its not far from here. Go right on Brentwood Road, then left at the light. Aleft______the __? B: Yes, that’ right. Then it’s about halfway down the block on the right. A right? B: Yes, You can’t miss it. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Give your partner directions from your school to your home,People We Know jetting Ready Look at the pictures below. What words do you think describe each person? shy funny easygoing generous. talkative alittle crazy at times smart lazy serious sodable kind hardworking ov) Listening 1 People are talking about new friends. Listen and circle the word that describes each person. aio 4a sat © fanny Bb ottalatve 2a thy a serious be talkative Ih eochle Sa rains 4 a. gues hacer be hardwoeking) Listening 2 o b Task 1 Are the people in each conversation similar or different? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. 4. Cl similar 1. similar © different CO different 2. C1 similar OO similar C0 different 1D different 3. C similar similar O different different @32 P Task 2 Listen again. What do you think is true about each person? Circle the corract answer. 4@ Masta Mrs, Grant loves to have fun 2. a. Neither brother likes studying Both bothers goto school every day 3. a. Mr Roberts docs tala lot bes clifcult otk to Mis. Roberts 4. a. Wendy's boyfriend is very serious all the time, ‘Wendy loves to have fun, 1. Both teachers are very easygoing, . Both teachers just started teaching atthe school. “The wife finishes work easlier than her husband, The husband works as hard asthe wife. reListening 3 330 Task 1 Mary is telling Anna about people at her school. What does she like or not like about each person? Listen and check (V) the correct answer. ikes Doesn't lke 1. personality wm a sense of humor a o habits oO o 2. personality dq habits: a o 3. personality o sense of humor 5 a habits Oo a 4. personality: Lt ea habits Qo a @3a0 & Task 2 Listen again. Does Anna want to know each person? Check (/) yes or no. L@ yes 20 yes 3 O yes 40 ys Om Om Om On 8PCT CC Ce Describing people Pronunciation > Pronunciation Help os ‘Sounds like /s/ ‘Sounds like /2/ ‘Sounds like /iz/ makes loves practices oon b Task 1 i - speaks plays ‘watches Listen and repeat. t.makes 3. loves 5. practices 2. speaks 4, plays 6. watches on b Task 2 Listen. Circle the -s ending sound you hear. Ls at @ 3 A) kel fad 2 Wohl tek 4. bi fal fal Dictation ass b Task 1 Listen, Write the missing words. Then practice with a partner. A: Hey Molly, have you met the new guy in our class?___ ight next to me. B: No, | haven't, What's he lke? AcHe'sreally outgoing. He _____and_alot, B: Really? He ‘A: Yeah, he is. And he's funny, He____ every day after class. He's pretty cute, too. B:t____ you're interested in him, ‘A: Well, | am. But he already has Conversation Work in a small group. Think about a person you recently met. Describe the person to your partner.Places (Getting Ready ‘Match the statements with the correct cities. a. Paris bio de Janeiro «Hong Kong 4, San Francisco . Sydney 4. Montreal 1. I’sa Beautiful city witha very famous beach. ‘Thousands of people attend Carnival here every year. & 2. Ita popular city for tourists from all over the world, Itis famous for its cable cars. — 3. 46a beautiful city on.a harbor: It has a famous opera house. __ 4, Isa noisy city and its very erowded. People there speak English and Chinese. ~ 5. It'samodem city where people speak both French and English. Ithas very cold winters. _ 6, Ibis a romantic city with some benutiful old buildings thas very famous tower. _ tening 1 Do the people like the cities they live in? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. ame) ~ r a a a a a ao ndoooog Goooo0gistening 2 ) 235 b Task 1 People are talking about cities. Listen and check (/) the word that describes each city 1. & great 3. O noisy Oi sae Oi lean Di cheap 1 crowded 2. 0 crowded 4 C1 boring, OF quiet Ci great 1 pollute OF cheap ass b Task 2 small 7.0 wely cconded dangerous, noisy O sate boring 8. Cl expensive small 1 lange lovely 1 small Listen again, Choose the correct answer for each question, 1. a. Therearen't many interesting places to visit. (@) Theresa lot to do. 2. a, Peopleare noisy in the street b. Wsniceand quiet 3. a, Theairisnt clean. '. Thestreets are not crowded. . Everything is cheap Everything is expensive 8. b. Ws pretty small and quiet. es crowded and noisy Ws not a pretty city. “The scenery is beautiful 1s good for families. 2 Ws dangerous, - Wa small city has great nightlife,) Listening 3 336 & Task 1 People are comparing two cities, Listen and circle the city each person prefers. 1. a Washington,DC. 3, a Singapore @Now York bb Hong Kong 2. a Los Angeles 4a. Sydney b. San Francisco b. Melbourne a3 b Task 2 Listen again. Which city do the words describe? Check (Y) the correct answer. more exiting o more beautiful Qo ‘cheaper restaurants, a better theater a huge Qo a more beautiful: Oo a boring a a fast-moving. a a » more beautiful a a more comfortable oO U0 dean D Qa polluted U oO more exciting 0 Qa more beautiful Oo oO better prices o o more relaxing: o OoConversation Corner Meats) Pronuni > Pronunciation Help. Sentence stress Top your desk as you read a sentence. It wil help you to hear wich words are stese cosa b Task 1 Listen and repeat. 1. Isa noisy city, 2. It’s verycéwded, 3. Everything is cheap. 4, The parks are beautiful, 228 Task 2 Listen. Mark the stressed words. 1. Mélbourne i rexing cy. 3, Osaka has lot of clubs. 2. The pollution i getting realy bad, 4. This isa nice place tole. ‘tation 3» P Task 1 Listen, Write the missing words. A:So, how do you lke living here? B: Well it's okay. The are___ friendly. A: That's true, B: And there are lots of great _and. A: Yeah, the nightlife is terrific. | go out all the time. B:Butit's too forme, and can't___ the. ‘Ac know what you mean, The ____ gets _ every year! > Task 2 Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct stress in each sentence. Conversation ‘Work in pairs. Think about a city near you. What do you like about it? What do you dislike? Tell your partner.Health tting Ready Match each word with the body part in the picture. 1. hand _j 8 teeth ® 2. ear 8, arm 3. mouth 10. head 4. nose 1M. leg 5 eye 12, stomach © 6. foot__ 13. finger 7. back 4 toe on @ ® oe )) Listening 1 ® People are talking about health problems. Listen and number the pictures.Listening 2 @sa > Task 1 What is each person's health problem? Listen and match. 1. Nick a 2. Julia b. 3. Pete ‘ 4 Lisa a 5. Ron e a twisted ankle a stomachache a backache the flu xn P Task 2 Listen again. When did the problem start? Circle the correct answer. 1. a last woskend 3a yesterday 5 a lastweck @ yesterday be last week blast ight © twodaysago afew days ago today 2. a. yesterday 4a today be twodays ago lastnight © today 6 afew daysago 6) Listening 3 ose > Task 1 People are describing health problems 10 friend. What phrase completes each statement? Listen and circle the correct answer. 1. Lately, she a. easily falls asleep @ cantalt asleep © slepsall night Lately she doest’ a. take any vitamins Db. foo tired . haveany a. backa . head pains in her eyes 4. She's getting alot of this year, a. toothaches| B. stomachaches avn b Task 2 Listen again. Circle what the friend suggests for each problern. 1. a. get something from the drug store oe eyerey anges © getup and do seth By sitina diforent way take looping pil Hoping the compen 2 a. getmore sleep a, take vitamin see the doctor be goto the docior © take vilomins & petare eneise