11 3 PRONUNCIATION

COACH
Maln stress J
m ~ l -03; Listen. Notice the main stress. Then listen and repeat.
The main stress in a sentence
is often on the last important
word. The main stress usually
A: l'm interested in politics. highlights new or different
B: Not m:. 1can't stand the ~rguing. information. We do not
usually put the main stress on
A: That's what I llke about it! repeated words or on words

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s en. n er ine t e word in each sentence that has
like prepositions that do not
carry a lot of meaning.
e main stress. Then check your answers with a partner.
1· A: l love going to museums. 3. A: 1 like cooking. 1 love trying new recipes.
B: l like sports. Museums are too quiet forme. B: Me, too. But I never have time to cook.
2· A: 1was up late watching the ~ match. 4. A: 1love going to the theater.
B: Me, too. 1was just talking to Sam about it. B: Me, too. But tickets are too e~epsjye.

CI PAIRS Practice the conversations in 38. Then change sorne

of the words with main stress to make new conversations.

4 CONVERSATION
g fJ ~ Listen or watch. Check(✓) the correct boxes.
Su~ MetB:t
1. likes soccer

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2. likes traveling
3. likes politics

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Listen or watch. Complete the conversation.
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p Su-min: 1just hada great conversation with a colleague
about soccer. Talk about your interests

Mehmet: Oh yeah? 1didn't know 'j011 IJJfre soccer. To ta lk about what you're
interested in, say:
Su-min: l love it!
l'm (real/y) into ...
Mehmet: Me, too! We have something in common. ' //ove .. .
I can't stand ... !
Su-min: Yes, sounds like it. 1wonder what else we both like.
l'm interested in .. .
Mehmet: 1like politics. Listen to or watch the
Su-min: Not me. l / eari ± <;, lo r> J politics! conversation in 4A again.
Raise your hand when you
hear the phrases above.
(1 ~ Listen and repeat. Then practica with a partner.

O) PAIRS Make new conversations. Use the words in 1A or your own ideas.

5 TRY IT YOURSELF
m MAKE IT PERSONAL Write three things you're interested in.
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(D PAIRS Talk about your interests. Use Not me and Me, too.
A: l'm really into soccer.
8: Me, too. l'm also interested in ... ■ 1t /\l'J TAU< ABOUT MY INTERESTS.

UNITl -
 11 3 PRONUNCIATION
COA(H
Pronounclng th
m ~ Q4 Listen. Notice the two pronunciations of th.
Then listen and repeat.
There are two th sounds in
English. For both th sou nd s,
put your tangue between your
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teeth. Push air out between
!bey, fuere, wea!her !banks, three, four!.b. your tangue and top teeth ._
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I T hu ,~do~ 1 Th uí' de f To say the voiced th sound in
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they, use your voice. To say th e
Tri i n " Thea-\ eJ voiceless th sound in th anks,
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r.1 w. B¡ ,.f~ Je1 ~ do not use your voice.
1:1 ~ _llHb. nte each word with th in the correct box in 3A.
Then listen and check your answers.
1
· ~a~ under? 3. Where' ~~ r? s. When is your bro~7•s bi~ y?
2
· lt ~ ~ Wy. 4. I8 n~so. 6. lt's on ~ Avenue.
CI PAIRS Match the questions and answers in 3B to make two-line conversations.

4 CONVERSATION
11 fJ ~~ Listen or watch. Circle the correct answers.
1. Why do Jim and Diana think a storm is coming?
a. They see lightning. b. lt's starting to rain. ~~
2. How is the weather at the end of the da ?
a. lt clears up. b e sky gets dark r. c. lt rains more.
g (D ~ffl Listen or watch. Complete the conversation.
P Diana: Did you hear that?
Jim: Yeah. Sounds like thunder.
Diana: ifhe sky is getting dark. There Mi gh6 be, a ~torrn coming.
Jim: 1 don't think 1'11 go out for lunch today.
Diana: Good idea. You don't want to be out in this weather.

(1 ~ Listen and repeat. Then practica with a partner.

6) PAIRS Make new conversations. Use these words or your own ideas.
it's starting to rain i!].getting cloud~ i fiunderstorrri

5 TRY IT YOU RSELF

ROLE PLAY You are planning an outdoor
event today. Choose a picture. Take turns
descrlbing the weather conditions.
Make conclusions about the weather
and what you may need to do.
Picture 1 A: Look. The sky is getting dark.
B: lt might rain. We may need to ...

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FOR CONCLUSIONS
fJ Circle the correct modal.
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1. lt 's been raining ali day. The picnic~~!/
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2. lt's clearing up. The storm ,6]gj,t / must not be over. d ' •.t\
3. The ground is covered in ice. The road ~ / may not be c 1oset · Hr• .• '·
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4• 1emperatures are dropping. You must not / '(7 ne ed your coa .
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S. Tree branches are falling down. lt couldn't /~be a - " ..1~..:;:: :,til'-~
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strong storm. .·:,.¡,
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6 · He is soaking wet. He
might not / m@ot have an umbrella._ ~' •2,~,
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7 · Did you watch the weather farecast? lt rr"9Jjt / must clear up in /-~, \Of, :~'
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a few hours.
8. lt's bright and sunny outside. lt couldn't ;,@be raining . ..
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9. The storm damaged the station. The train must I cou!!fJ ~-- ' .

be running .

(D Complete the sentences with words in the box.

coulpn't be cou[µ-fuse ~ mufbe

might not n/ed must not,>{ave could be might 1¡.i{e

1. lt's snowing outside. You may need your snow boots.

2. We couI J loi, e our electricity beca use of the storm.
3. John is out oftown far the weekend. That r o q l¿o I t b:e him.
4. Sara doesn't mind being out in the cold. She r:n, ~b \. l \'6 e to go outside
and play.
S. lt'ssupposedtoclearuplater. You 'f'/\ lg h ~ t>oi ceed yourumbrella .
6. His clothes are all wet. He rn u s.l
h;.(; h °'ve a raincoat.
7. You should check the bus schedule befare you leave. They eo v \ ~ be..
running late.
8. You've been outside in this cold without a coat? You rn ,1:c:, ~ 6e, freezing!

-~02-oa Listen to each conclusion. Circle the answer that is likely to be true based on the
sentence you hear.

1. @ lt has almost stopped raining. b. lt has just started raining.

2. a. Trees aren't moving. @ Trees have fallen over.
3.G)rhe sky is turning dark gray. b. The sky is clearing up.
4. a. The roads are wet. L§) The roads aren't wet.
s.Q lt's snowing very hard.
b. lt has stopped snowing.
6. @ 1 can't find my sun hat.
b. 1 know where my sun hat is.
7. é )She is very nervous during
b. She isn't very nervous during
thunderstorms. thunderstorms.
8. a. 1 can see the road in the rain.
0 can 't see the road in the rain .

~ GRAMMAR PRACTICE