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전화(화상)영어

Intermediate Student Book

건국대학교 언어교육원
Intermediate Student Book

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영어 교육을 시도합니다.

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One on One Phone English Intermediate Student Book

건국대학교 언어교육원 본 교재의 구성


One on One Phone
1. 개별적으로 예습한 단어를 대화 속에서 익히기
English 전화(화상)영어는 2. 매일 학습되는 하나의 표현을 충분히 익히고,
다양하게 훈련합니다.
1. 학생이 대화를 주도할 수 있는 teaching 3. 제시된 대화문 속에서 단어 및 표현이 어떻게
methods를 실현합니다. 사용될 수 있는지를 상황 속에서 듣고, 직접 따
라 하며 배우게 됩니다.
2. 최대한 많은 기회를 학생에게 할애 합니다.
4. 그 상황을 근간으로 본인의 의견을 영어로 자
3. 수업 목표에 맞게 준비된 교재를 충분히 활용 연스럽게 표현합니다.
합니다.
5. 강사의 질문에 답하며, 자연스러운 대화의 기
4. 학생의 예습이 수반되었을 때, 500%의 효과를 술을 체득하게 됩니다.
발휘합니다.
본 교재 사용법
5. 편안함 속에서 학습의 효과를 높일 수 있는 Before the lesson 부분은 수업 전에 학생이 혼자 예습하는 부
분입니다. 그날의 레슨에서 주요하게 사용되는 단어를 미리 학습해
“learn by speaking”을 지향합니다.
왔을 때, 정해진 시간 내에 조급해하지 않고 자연스럽게 대화를 할
수 있습니다. 뿐만 아니라, 단순히 책에서 읽었던 단어가 아니라,
대화 속에서 단어의 사용법을 영어로 배우게 되고, 이러한 학습법
은 더 오랜 기간 기억에 남게 됩니다.
One on One Phone English Intermediate Student Book

다음의 유용한 표현들을 익히시고, 적절하게 사용하면, 좀


Before the lesson, let’
s check what you already
더 효율적인 학습효과를 얻을 수 있습니다.
know.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? You may
use a dictionary to help you find the meaning. (사전을 찾 I. 잘 알아 듣지 못했을 때 혹은 질문을 이해하지 못했을 때 혹은
아보셔도 됩니다.) 다시 한번 듣고 싶을 때

- Can you repeat that one more time?


Dish means 이 부분은 본인의 이해를 돕기 위해 한글로 쓰셔도
- Excuse me?/ Pardon?
됩니다.
Costume means _____________________.
II. 강사에게 질문하고자 할 때
Gorgeous means ______________________.
- Can I ask you a question?
What do those words mean in English? Please choose
from the following definitions. (위에 단어들이 영어로는 어 III. 강사의 설명이 잘 이해되지 않을 때
떤 의미인지 다음의 보기에서 골라보세요)
a) food cooked or prepared in a particular way as a meal ’
- I don’
t understand, please explain one more time.
b) very attractive
c) clothes that are worn in a period of time in the past or on
some character in the movies.

Let’
s talk! 부터는 강사와의 대화가 시작되는 부분 충분한 예습을 통해,
입니다. 각 섹션별 강사의 지시 사항을 잘 듣고, 그대로 따
최대한의 효과를 얻기를 바랍니다.
르시면 됩니다. 때때로 강사가 본문과 관련된 질문을 하게
되면, 이에 적절히 대답하고, 의문스런 점이 있으면 강사에
게 질문하면 됩니다. 건국대학교 언어교육원
One on One Phone English Intermediate Student Book

Contents
Lesson 01 Have you heard about ~? Lesson 25 What’
s the occasion?
Lesson 02 When’
s your break? Lesson 26 On such short notice?
Lesson 03 He must be a tough cookie. Lesson 27 It would be nice if~~
Lesson 04 I’
m going on a blind date. Lesson 28 I took a year off.
Lesson 05 I’
ll cross my fingers for you. Lesson 29 I met your new girl friend.
Lesson 06 He is interested in me. Lesson 30 The landlord is raising the deposit.
Lesson 07 I’
m sorry to hear that~~ Lesson 31 At least you are health-conscious.
Lesson 08 It looks like a messy mop head. Lesson 32 You definitely deserve it!
Lesson 09 I have a digestion problem. Lesson 33 It’
s important to reflect as much as you can.
Lesson 10 I would like to get to know her. Lesson 34 Sam is a shopaholic!
Lesson 11 It’
s filled on a first come first served basis. Lesson 35 It’
s just not right fit for me!
Lesson 12 Can I take a rain check? Lesson 36 I’
m terrified about the graduate exhibit.
Lesson 13 What’
s your plan for next year? Lesson 37 I’
m afraid people might cult in line.
Lesson 14 Please take it easy! Lesson 38 It’
s hard to commute from home.
Lesson 15 I’
m calling it a day. Lesson 39 Whatever happens in life is inevitable.
Lesson 16 I traveled in Beijing. Lesson 40 My car was towed.
Lesson 17 I’
ve been to the job fair. Lesson 41 I can’
t stop having midnight snacks!
Lesson 18 I didn’
t mean to hurt you. Lesson 42 I’
m with you all the way like peas and carrots.
Lesson 19 We should reduce cost. Lesson 43 Have you been to the new cafeteria?
Lesson 20 I can’
t make it in time. Lesson 44 I toss and turn every night.
Lesson 21 A successful trip depends on your itinerary. Lesson 45 You should have come earlier this morning.
Lesson 22 She is notorious for being tough. Lesson 46 How’
s your new apartment?
Lesson 23 Would you mind turning down the music? Lesson 47 I have decided to become a vegetarian.
Lesson 24 I am wondering if~~ Lesson 48 You’
re right on time.
Lesson
II. Words in Context
Have you heard about ~?
01 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Have you heard about our traditional _____ yet?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Yes I have. It was very colorful. When my girlfriend
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. wore it, she looked gorgeous.
A: You must love your girlfriend very much. What about
Dish means __________________. traditional Korean _____ ? Have you tried‘JapChae’
Costume means _____________________. yet?
Gorgeous means ______________________. B: Not yet, what is it?
A: It’s a stir fried noodles dish with sliced beef and
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the vegetables. It’s very tasty.
following definitions. B: It sounds good. I would _____ to try it.
a) food cooked or prepared in a particular way as a meal
b) very attractive
c) clothes that are worn in a period of time in the past or on III. Use Your Own Words
some character in the movies.
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.
Let’s Talk!! What kind of a costume have you worn?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
Have you heard about our traditional costume yet? People should wear traditional costumes for holidays.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please USE the following list of words for the underlined V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
words.
You can pick and choose from the list. You must love your girlfriend.
If necessary, you may change the tense and the verb forms. What about traditional Korean food?
our new shampoo It sounds good.
that gorgeous costume
the new dish from the Thai restaurant

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Lesson
II. Words in Context
When’s your break?
02 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: When’s your break today?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: It’s not until noon and I only have 5 minutes.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Oh, that’s so short. I thought we could meet and discuss
who to invite to the party.
Take a break means __________________. B: In that case, I’ll see if I can _____ a longer _____ .
Let me know how (something) goes means________________. A: That’d be great. Let me know how it goes.
Work out means ___________________. B: If it _____ , I’ll _____ you.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the
following definitions. III. Express Your Ideas
a) things go as the plan or a problem gets resolved
b) make free time from work or studying Now please use your own words and share your experience
c) to tell someone about the situation or what will happen with your teacher.

What do you usually do on your break time?

Let’s Talk!!
IV. Agree or Disagree
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
Let’s check the vocabulary together. whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

How will you use the new words? A long break (30minutes) is better than a short break (10
minutes).
For example
1. Let me know how your test goes. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
2. I am tired. I need to take a break.
I’ll see if I can take a longer break.
3. If it works out, I will treat you to lunch
I will text you, if it works out.

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Lesson
II. Words in Context
He must be a tough cookie.
03 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Did you hear that James ran 2 marathons this month.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: That’s unbelievable! He must be a _____ ______.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Well, he does have a strong will for his goal. I think you
also have a clear goal.
Hang on means ______________________________ B: I try. I’m not comfortable doing things __________.
Neutral means ________________________________ How about you?
Tough cookie means ______________________________ A: Well, I always try but things happen here and there. Like,
Spontaneously means _____________________________ last month I was preparing for my license test and suddenly
my girlfriend broke up with me. I was ___________ for
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the few weeks and had a hard time concentrating.
following definitions. B: Sorry to hear that.
a) not taking sides in between different groups of people A: Well, things happen. I’
m getting over it and it’
s just an excuse.
b) determined to remain where you are B: Hang on there, friend. You are a tough cookie.
c) not planned but happens
d) a determined person who knows what to do
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check Do you do things according to your plan or spontaneously?

Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree


How will you use those new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
Achieving goals without plans is not worthwhile.
I try to be neutral when we have a debate.
They are hanging on there. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
She is a real tough cookie because she always gets the full
scholarship. He does have a strong will.
We never know what he will do because he is such a Things happen here and there.
spontaneous person. Sorry to hear that.
It’s just an excuse.
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Lesson
II. Words in Context
I’
m going on a blind date.
04 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I need your advice. I’m going on a _____ .
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Oooh...This could be THE ONE. Tell me more!
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Oh, don’t _____. It’s just one date.
B: Yes, but you should know how to make a good first
Overreact means __________________. impression on a blind date.
Blind date means _____________________. A: Well, should I prepare some jokes? Should I check out
Blog means ____________________. her _____ ? What should I do?
B: The most important thing is to relax and be yourself. You
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the want the chance to get to know each other.
following definitions.
a) a date with a person one has not previously met
b) respond more emotionally than is proper III. Express Your Ideas
c) a web page where you update newest information about
a certain object or yourself. Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.

What kind of advice would you give someone who is


Let’s Talk!! going on a blind date?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
How will you use the new words? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example Blind date is a good opporturity to meet the right person.
1. I made a good first impression on a blind date.
2. She always overreacts when someone tries to give her V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
advice.
3. My new hobby is updating my blog every day. Relax and be yourself.
This could be the one (the right person).

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Lesson
I’ll cross my fingers for II. Words in Context
05 you. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: How’s your science class _____?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: It’s good, except that we have too many tests. I’ve got a
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. very important test tomorrow.
A: Really? How are you handling the pressure?
Cross fingers means _____________________. B: Not good. I really need a break. But there’s nothing I can do.
In (somebody)’’s shoes means ______________________. A: I’ll _____ fingers for you.
Show off means ______________________. B: Thanks. I think I’ll still have to stay up tonight.
A: If I_____ in your shoes, I would go to bed early to for
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the tomorrow.
following definitions. B: If only I had a choice, I would too.
a) to be in someone’s situation
b) to try to bring attention to your abilities, achievements,
or possessions III. Use Your Own Words
c) to hope that something will happen the way you want
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Let’s Talk!! When have you stayed up all night for a test?

I. Vocabulary Usage Check


IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
How will you use the new words? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example It is better to stay up all night and be fully prepared for tests.
If I were in your shoes, I would go to bed early.

What other words can you fill in the blanks with? V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words. I’ll cross my fingers for you.
You can pick and choose from the list.
If necessary, you may change the tense and the verb forms. If only I had a choice.

go home show off never give up

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Lesson
II. Words in Context
He is interested in me.
06 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Do you know Jack?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Yes, we were in the same _____ last year. Why do you ask?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Last night, he told me I have lovely long hair. I think he
is interested in me.
Compliment means __________________. B: Don’t take it the wrong way. It could purely be just a
Be interested in means _____________________. _____ on your hair.
Aquarium means ______________________. A: But if you weren’t _____ in a person, would you make
Take (something) the wrong way means _______________. such a comment?
B: I would. Men and women are very different.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the
following definitions.
a) a clear glass or plastic container to keep fish and other III. Use Your Own Words
water animals
b) to have curiosities about something or someone so that Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
you want to learn more about it or that person. own words and talk about following question.
c) to be offended by a remark because you have
misunderstood it What is the best compliment you have received
d) an expression of praise or admiration recently?

IV. Agree or Disagree


Let’s Talk!!
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
I. Vocabulary Usage Check whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

Let’s check the vocabulary together. Men and women are very different.

How will you use the new words?


For example V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
1. He is interested in me. Why do you ask?
2. Don’t take it the wrong way. He told me I have lovely long hair.
3. Thanks for the compliment. Would you make such comment?
4. We are meeting him at the aquarium.

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Lesson
II. Words in Context
I’
m sorry to hear that~~
07 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I’m sorry to hear that you had an accident.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean?
B: It’s horrible. You have no idea what I’ve gone through. It
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary.
was the most _____ experience of my life.
Cover means __________________. A: What happened?
Sprain means _____________________. B: I was riding a bike, when a car hit me. Since I was
Treatment means ______________________. crossing the street on a green light, it wasn’t my fault.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Yes, definitely. I’m relieved to see that you’re okay.
following definitions. Does your insurance _____ it?
a) to protect someone against loss, damage, accident or B: Yes, fortunately, I’m fully protected by the insurance.
theft, by having insurance They will pay for the _____ and the repairs.
b) the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an * Relieved means no longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured.
illness or injury
c) to cause an injury to a joint (= place where two bones are
connected) in the body by a sudden movement III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check Have you ever had an accident? What happened?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
How will you use the new words?
IV. Agree or Disagree
For example
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
A; I’m sorry to hear that you sprained your ankle.
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
B; I’m fully covered by the insurance, so they will fully pay
for the treatment. It is much better to have an insurance than not.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you may V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
change the tense and the verb forms.
You have no idea what I’ve gone through.
had a surgery Completely
had a car accident Partly I’m relieved to see that you’re okay.
had your tooth taken out Not Does your insurance cover it?
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Lesson
It looks like a messy mop II. Words in Context
08 head. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Doesn’t my hair look weird today? It looks like a _____
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? mop head.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: When was the last time you went to the hairdresser?
Weird means __________________. A: About six month ago. Actually, I haven’t had it done for
Arrange means _____________________. a really long time.
Messy means ______________________. B: You look fine, but if you think it’s _____, why don’t
Mop means ______________________. you change it?
A: Maybe I should. I’ll _____ an appointment with my
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the hairdresser right away.
following definitions. B: Well, I know the perfect place for you to get it done. Let
a) a stick with soft material fixed at one end, which is used me give you the number.
for cleaning floors
b) to plan or prepare for; to organize
c) very strange and unusual, unexpected or not natural III. Use Your Own Words
d) dirty or untidy
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.
Let’s Talk!! When was the last time you went to the hairdresser?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

It looks weird. Hairstyles play a very important role in one’s physical


If you think it’s weird, why don’t you change it? appearance.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
You can pick and choose from the list.
It looks like a messy mop head.
little tight buy a bigger one I’ll arrange an appointment with my hairdresser right
dirty mop the floor
too messy arrange it neatly away.

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Lesson
I have a digestion II. Words in Context
09 problem. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: What’s wrong? Why did you leave class so early?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I have a _____ problem. My stomach is gassy.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. Recently, I’ve had a terribly busy schedule, and today I
Digest means __________________. had only thirty minutes for lunch.
Cavity means _____________________. A: Oh, did you? You shouldn’t have ______ so quickly.
Sore means ______________________. B: I wish I hadn’t. I have a big project due this Friday, so I
Symptom means ______________________. couldn’t help it.
A: I’m worried you may get sick.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: Actually, I’m thinking of seeing a doctor today. I have
following definitions. had ______ for a week.
a) painful/uncomfortable because of injury, infection or too
much use
b) a feeling of illness or physical/mental change caused by
a particular disease III. Use Your Own Words
c) the process of breaking down food in the stomach
d) the decayed part of a tooth Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Let’s Talk!! What do you usually do when you have a sore throat?

I. Vocabulary Usage Check


Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
A: I have a problem digesting my food. Having a busy schedule is always bad for your health.
B:You shouldn’t have eaten so quickly.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you
I couldn’t help it.
may change the tense and the verb forms.
I’m worried you may get sick.
bad cold go out last night
sore throat take a cold shower this morning I’m thinking of seeing a doctor.
cavity in my tooth eat too many sweets
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Lesson
I would like to get to II. Words in Context
10 know her. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I saw you talking to Mary today. How do you know her?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I see her all the time. We take the same bus home.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: I would like to _____ her. Could you _____ us?
B: Sure. We can all have dinner together sometime.
Get to know (someone) means __________________. A: But, don’t _____ too _____. I just want to be friends.
Take (something) seriously means___________________. B: No sweat.
No sweat means _____________________.

What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the III. Use Your Own Words
following definitions.
a) something that can be done without much effort Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
b) to consider a subject or situation to be important or own words and talk about following question.
dangerous and worth your attention or respect
c) to spend time with someone in order to gradually learn How do you make new friends?
more about them
IV. Agree or Disagree

Let’s Talk!! Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check Asking your friends to introduce someone to you is often
Let’s check the vocabulary together. misunderstood as asking for a set up.

How will you use the new words?


V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
For example
I saw you talking to Mary today.
1. I would like to get to know her.
How do you know her?
2. No sweat.
I just want to be friends.
3. Don’t take it too seriously.

What other words can you fill in the blanks with?

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It’s filled on a first come II. Words in Context
11 first served basis. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hello, may I help you?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Yes, I need a room for a group project. We have four
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. people in the group. Can you tell me where the _____
rooms are in the library?
Basis means _____________________. A: The rooms on the fifth floor are open for group studies.
No later than (sometime) means ____________________. So it may not be quiet, but your group can have the
Reserve means ______________________. whole room for three hours.
B: That sounds good. Can I _____ a room for tomorrow?
A: I’m sorry. Those rooms are filled on a first come first
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the served _____. Your best bet is to come early. I’d say no
following definitions. later than 3 in the afternoon.
a) to keep something for a particular purpose or time B: Thanks for your help.
b) not after the given time
c) a basic fact or standard by which something is done
III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.

Do you know any quiet place to study or relax?


I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not with your reasons.
For example
Library study rooms should be assigned on a first-come,
1. It’s filled on a first come first served basis. first-served basis.
2. I’d say no later than 3 in the afternoon.
3. Can I reserve a room for the weekend? V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
Can you tell me where ~~?
Can I reserve a room for tomorrow?
Thanks for your help
On a first come first served basis
Your best bet is to~~
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Can I take a rain check?
12 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Would you like to see a movie with me this Friday?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I’d love to but I need to visit a friend in the hospital then.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: The hospital? Is everything all right?
B: It’s my best friend. He _____ his foot but it’s not serious.
Fracture means __________________. A: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
To take a rain check means __________________. B: You know, things _____ . Can I ___________ ?
Bet means __________________. A: You bet. Hope your friend gets better.
B: Thanks, me too. I’ll call you next week.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the
following definitions.
a) to postpone something until a future date III. Use Your Own Words
b) a crack or broken part in a bone
c) to say “surely” or “of course” because you are certain Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Have you ever hurt youself? How did it happen?


Let’s Talk!!
I. Vocabulary Usage Check IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
How will you use the new words?
It’s better to say ‘Let’s take a rain check’ than to say ‘No, I
For example can’t’ to refuse.
1. He fractured his foot.
2. Can I take a rain check? V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
3. You bet.
Is everything all right?
I am sorry to hear that.
Hope your friend gets better.

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What’s your plan for next II. Words in Context
13 year? Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hi, what’s your plan for next year?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I’d like to study abroad as an exchange student. I think
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. it’s time to _____ myself.
A: Which country are you thinking of going to?
Raring means __________________. B: I’m _____ to go to England for a year. I really want to
Terrific means _____________________. learn British English. And you know, I’m a huge fan of
Refurbish means ______________________. the English Premier League. It’ll be a _____ experience
to see such great players on the field.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: I hear you.
following definitions. B: I hope you can come and visit me while I’m there.
a) very enthusiastic and eager to do something
b) extremely good; excellent
c) renovate and redecorate (something) III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.
Let’s Talk!!
Have you ever thought about studying/ going abroad?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
It is necessary to study/go abroad to challenge oneself.
1. It sounds terrific!
2. I’m raring to go.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
3. I love the refurbished dining room.
I’d like to study abroad as an exchange student.
It will be terrific experience if I can see the great players
on the field.
I hear you.
I’m a huge fan of ~~
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II. Words in Context
Please take it easy!
14 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I’ve been waiting for about 30 minutes here. I think this
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? bank needs more tellers to help all these customers. I
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. can’t stand it anymore.
Frustrating means __________________. B: Please, _______. There seems to be some network
Try (something) out means _____________________. problem with their system.
Quit means _____________________. A: That’s what they said 20 minutes ago. I sometimes feel
Take it easy means ______________________. like changing to other bank.
B: Why don’t you use their internet banking service at home?
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: I _____ one time, but it was really _____
following definitions. B: Don’t quit so easily. It’s a very convenient way to do
a) something that makes you feel annoyed or less confident your banking.
because you cannot achieve what you want
* Teller means a person employed to deal with customers’ transactions
b) to relax and not use too much energy
in a bank.
c) to use something to discover if it works or if you like it
d) to stop doing something or leave a job
III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check Have you ever had to wait too long for something you
Let’s check the vocabulary together. really wanted?
How will you use the new words?
For example
IV. Agree or Disagree
A: I feel like quitting my frustrating job. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
B: Why don’t you take it easy and tell me what your problem is? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with? It’s better to go to the bank directly to get your services.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you
may change the tense and the verb forms.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
watch a movie have a cup of coffee drink a beer. I can’t stand it anymore.
/go and check what movies /try out a new coffee /call me tonight after It was really frustrating.
are playing now shop across the street work Don’t quit so easily.
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II. Words in Context
I’m calling it a day.
15 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I’m calling it a day.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Already? It’s only noon. What went wrong?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: It’s this new project I am working on. It feels like I’m on
a wild-goose _____.
Make (someone’s) day means _____________________. B: What are you talking about? Everyone loves your idea.
Call it a day means __________________. That’s why you were chosen to be the best employee for
Chase means ______________________. three months straight.
Stress (somebody) out ______________________. A: It’s just too much. I can’t do it anymore.
B: I think the project is _____ but you can’t give up! Just
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the take a break and then come back to it later.
following definitions. A: Hmm. I think you’re right. You _____. Thanks a lot.
a) to stop working for the remainder of the day B: No problem. Co-workers are supposed to support each other.
b) to run after someone or something in order to catch them
c) to make someone anxious or make it difficult for
someone to relax III. Use Your Own Words
d) to make someone very happy
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Let’s Talk!! What is the one thing that stresses you out these days?

I. Vocabulary Usage Check IV. Agree or Disagree


Let’s check the vocabulary together. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
How will you use the new words?
It’s good to take a break from work when you stressd are out.
For example
1. I’m calling it a day. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
2. I’m on a wild-goose chase.
What went wrong?
3. You made my day. That’s why you were named the best employee for three
4. Don’t stress me out. months straight.
I think the project is stressing you out.
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II. Words in Context
That’s really tempting.
16 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Why don’t you join us? We’re going to watch the soccer
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? game at David’s house.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: That’s really _____, but I’ve got to drop Susan off at the
Miss means __________________. subway station. How long is it going to take us to get to
his house?
Tempting means ______________________.
A: It’s a 20 minute walk from here. The game starts at 8 and
Drop (something) off means ______________________.
it’s already 7:30! Actually, David is waiting for us at an
Ride means ______________________.
internet cafe across the street.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: Oh, really? Then, let’s get going! I’ll give you guys a
following definitions. _____. I don’t want to miss the big match.
a) to go to a particular place, usually by car, as you travel to A: If you hurry, you won’t _____ much.
a different place B: Yeah, I think I can make it. I can’t wait!
b) to fail to do or experience something, often something
planned or expected
III. Use Your Own Words
c) to deliver something to a place, often when you are on
the way to somewhere else Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
d) you want to do or have it own words and talk about following question.

What sports games have you watched with your


Let’s Talk!! friends or family?

I. Vocabulary Usage Check IV. Agree or Disagree


Let’s check the vocabulary together. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
How will you use the new words?
It is much fun to watch a big match with friends than by
For example yourself.
1. That’s really tempting.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
2. I’ll drop you off at the subway station.
3. I’ll give you guys a ride. How long is it going to take us to get to his house?
Let’s get going!
4. I missed the bus. I can’t wait!
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II. Words in Context
I’ve been to the job fair.
17 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: You said you’ve been to the Korea job _____ at
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? COEX?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: Yes, and you know what? I have a job interview tomorrow!
Do you have any idea how I should _______ for it?
Fair means __________________. A: I would get a nice black suit and a red or blue tie. And
Screw up means _____________________. definitely get a haircut!
Skim through (something) means ___________________. B: Okay. I think I also need to _____ online job interview
questions. I don’t want to screw up my interview.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Yes, you should. As you already know, hard work does
following definitions. pay off.
a) to read something very quickly in order to get a general B: Yes, I think you’re right!!
impression or to find a particular point
b) completely mismanage or mess up a situation
c) a large public event where goods are bought and sold, III. Use Your Own Words
usually at specially arranged tables
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Let’s Talk!! Have you had any kind of job interviews?

I. Vocabulary Usage Check IV. Agree or Disagree


Let’s check the vocabulary together. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
How will you use the new words?
Going to a job fair is the best way to get a job.
For example
1. I’ve been to the job fair at the COEX.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
2. I don’t want to screw up my interview.
3. I skimmed through the articles. Do you know how I should prepare for the interview?
I would get a nice black suit and a red or blue tie.
Hard work pays off.
Get a haircut!

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II. Words in Context
I didn’t mean to hurt you.
18 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Time flies so fast! I can’t believe we are graduating soon.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? What do you want to do after you graduate?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: My dream is to get a government job. I heard it’s _____
job with a good benefits package.
Get tired of means __________________. A: That would be good. It’s quite common to want a
Mean means __________________. government job for that reason. Study hard and you can
Hurt means ______________________. achieve your dream.
B: Everybody says that. I really get _____ hearing it.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: That’s not nice. I’m just trying to be positive.
following definitions. B: I’m sorry. I didn’t _____ to _____ you.
a) to cause emotional pain to someone
* Stable means firmly fixed or not likely to move or change.
b) to intend * Benefits package means things (such as medical insurance) that
c) to get bored or annoyed with something/doing something employees receive in addition to their salary.

III. Use Your Own Words


Let’s Talk!! Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
What do you want to do after you graduate (after you
Let’s check the vocabulary together. retire)?
How will you use the new words?
IV. Agree or Disagree
For example
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
1. I really get tired of hearing that. whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
2. I didn’t mean to hurt you.
Government jobs are the most stable jobs.
3. What do you mean?
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
Time flies so fast!
Study hard and you can achieve your dream.
I’m trying to be positive.
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Do you mind if I use your II. Words in Context
19 computer? Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Oh! My laptop broke down again. My mom warned me
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? that I’ll get _____ if I broke my laptop again.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: Why don’t you _____ it again? It probably isn’t a
serious problem.
Run means ______________________. A: Do you mind if I use your computer? I have to finish my
Get grounded means ______________________. assignment first.
Make sure means ______________________. B: Sure. Just _____ not to close any of the programs that
are running.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Okay, I won’t. I think I’m going to have to call technical
following definitions. support to get my computer fixed.
a) to restrict (someone) to a certain place for a certain B: It’s a good thing you still have a warranty.
amount of time as a punishment. * Technical support means a service provided by a hardware or
b) to (cause to) operate software company which provides registered users with help and
c) to take action so that you are certain that something will advice about their products.
* Warranty means a written guarantee that a product will receive
happen repair service or replacement for a certain amount of time.

Let’s Talk!! III. Use Your Own Words


Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
I. Vocabulary Usage Check own words and talk about following question.
Let’s check the vocabulary together. When was the last time your computer had a problem?
How will you use the new words? What did you do?
For example
IV. Agree or Disagree
A: Do you mind if I use your computer?
B: Not at all, just make sure not to close any of the programs Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
that are running.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with? Technology makes our life easier.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
may change the tense and the verb forms. My mom warned me that I’ll get grounded if I broke my
invite my friends to stay over to get grounded for Dormitory Violation laptop again.
close the door to lock it I’m going to have to call technical support to get my
go out tonight to stay out too late computer fixed.

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II. Words in Context
I can’t make it in time.
20 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Let’s go see an opera this Saturday. It starts at 7pm.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I wish I could, but I can’t _____ because I will be in
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. Incheon until 6pm.
A: That’s too bad because this _________ be pretty good.
Make it in time means __________________. B: Yeah, I know. Tell me how it was after you see it.
Be supposed to means___________________. A: Okay. Be careful __________ back to Seoul this
On your way means ___________________. weekend. The traffic will be bad.
B: I will. Don’t worry.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the
following definitions.
a) to finish or arrive somewhere in time III. Use Your Own Words
b) coming; going to a certain destination
c) to have a plan to; to have a duty or a responsibility to Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Tell us one experience when you couldn’t make either


Let’s Talk!! a movie or a concert in time.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check


IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
How will you use the new words? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

For example It’s always good to listen to your friends’ recommendations


before you go to the movies.
1. I can’t make it in time.
2. This is supposed to be pretty good.
3. Be careful on your way back to Seoul V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
I wish I could.
Tell me how it was after you see it.
The traffic will be bad.

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A successful trip depends II. Words in Context
21 on your itinerary. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: What’s the most important thing I should do before I
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? travel?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: A successful trip _____ your itinerary. You should pick
Itinerary means __________________. out some things to do before you go.
Mingle means _____________________. A: That’s a good idea. I do like to do a lot of sightseeing.
Willingness means ______________________. What else..?
Depend on (something) means ______________________. B: Oh, go to many places and try to make new friends.
You’d better have _____ to _____ with people.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: What should I do about the food? I want to have a great
following definitions. time trying new foods.
a) to be affected by or decided by something B: Ask the local people where to eat. I’m sure they’ll know
b) to move around and talk to other people at a social event the best places to go.
c) a plan of the places you will visit on a journey
d) the state or feeling of being happy to do something if it is
needed III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check Where do you think is the best place for a trip? Why?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
How will you use the new words? IV. Agree or Disagree
For example Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
A successful trip depends on your itinerary. whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with? It’s best to plan trips in advance and stick to the plan.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you
may change the tense and the verb forms. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
A successful interview confidence. Try to mingle with people.
An interesting social life willingness to mingle with people I want to have a great time trying new foods.
A good relationship attitude to understand people Ask the local people where to eat.

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She is notorious for being II. Words in Context
22 tough. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Do you want to go _____ out at Lucy’s house for a
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? while after studying?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: Oh no, I’m sorry I can’t. I have to be home by 10pm
Curfew means __________________. every night.
Notorious means __________________. A: You’re kidding me... you’re 21 and you still have a 10pm
Care about means __________________. _____ ?
B: Yeah, well my mom is really conservative. I hate it
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the sometimes. Among my friends, she is _____ for calling
following definitions. me every 5 minutes if I am late.
a) well-known or famous for something bad A: Well, don’t be too upset. I am sure she does it because
b) to hold someone or something dear she cares about you.
c) the time set by a parent for a child to be back home B: Yeah, sometimes she cares just too much.
*Conservative means traditional and not liking changes or new ideas.

Let’s Talk!! III. Use Your Own Words


I. Vocabulary Usage Check Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s check the vocabulary together. own words and talk about following question.

How will you use the new words? Do you have curfew? Is it reasonable?

For example IV. Agree or Disagree


She is notorious for being tough with her students. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words. Having a curfew after 20 years old is unreasonable.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you
may change the tense and the verb forms.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
famous share her notes with others
I have to be home by ~~ .
known care too much about her pets
well-known set a strict curfew for her children You’re kidding me.
Don’t be too upset.
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Would you mind turning II. Words in Context
23 down the music? Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hi, I live right next door. Would you mind _____ the
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? music _____ ? I’m studying now and I have to read tons
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. of articles tonight.
Turn (something) down means __________________. B: Oh, I’m really sorry if I bothered you. I’ll keep the
Let (something) out means _____________________. volume down.
Bother means ______________________. A: Thank you. I really appreciate it. Oh, one more thing! Is
Annoying means ______________________. it your cat running around outside?
B: Yes. I’m afraid it is. Is she _____ you?
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Would you mind not letting her out from your house?
following definitions. She cries every night and it’s very _____.
a) to cause something to come out; escape
B: Of course not. I’m very sorry again.
b) to lower the volume, heat or brightness on a piece of
equipment
c) to make you feel fairly angry and impatient
d) to cause problems or frustration for someone
III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check What’s bothering you the most these days?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
How will you use the new words? IV. Agree or Disagree
For example
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
Would you mind turning down the music? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
Oh, I’m terribly sorry if I bothered you. I’ll keep the
volume down. It’s a person’s right to listen to music loudly.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
may change the tense and the verb forms. Is she bothering you?
close the window the window closed It’s very annoying.
not let your dog out my dog in my yard
not park your car in front of my house my car in a public parking lot
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II. Words in Context
I am wondering if~~
24 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Are there many places to ___________ around here?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Of course. There are tons of places.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: I _____ if we could _________ one and relax after
Hang out means __________________. class.
Wonder means___________________. B: No problem. I know this great place where we can have
Stop by (somewhere) means ___________________. coffee and homemade cakes.
A: Oh, great!! And one more thing, do you know where I can
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the get my computer fixed? I need it for class on Monday.
following definitions. B: I know a place near the school. It’s quick and not too
a) to think about, used in phrases, at the beginning of a expensive.
request, to make it more formal and polite
b) spend time in a certain place or with certain people *Tons of: a great number of.
c) to visit someone for a short time, usually on the way to
another place
III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check Do you know any great place to hang out?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
For example Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
I am wondering if we could take a break after the test.
It’s better to have coffee with friends than drink alcohol.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
may change the tense and the verb forms.
There are tons of places.
hang out with his stop by my house have some coffee No problem.
friends this to pick up a after this meeting Do you know where I can get my computer fixed?
weekend package

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What’s the occasion?
25 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: You are dressed up today! What’s the _____ ?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: We there’s an event with my music club tonight. If you get a
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. ____ , do you think you could stop by after your yoga class?
A: I will try to call you as soon as I’m finished. What’s happening?
Occasion means___________________. B: I’d like you to come and watch our club’s _____ today.
Dress up means___________________. We’re going to have an all night party after that.
Second means ______________________. A: Why didn’t you say so before? Sure, I’ll come. It sounds
As soon as means ______________________. like fun.
B: Great. And, you’re welcome to bring any of your friends.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the
following definitions. * Club means an organization of people with a common purpose or
interest, who meet regularly and take part in shared activities.
a) a very short time after or at the earliest moment
b) to put on formal clothes for a special occasion
c) a very short period of time III. Use Your Own Words
d) a special time or formal event
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.

Let’s Talk!! When do you usually get dressed up? What was the
occasion?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
How will you use the new words? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example Going to parties is always fun and exciting.
1. What’s the occasion?
2. You are dressed up today! V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
3. Do you think you could call me when you get a second? I will try to call you as soon as I’m finished.
4. I’ll call you as soon as I get home. What’s happening?
Why didn’t you say so before?
You’re welcome to bring any of your friends.
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On such short notice?
26 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Why is everyone so busy here? It seems like there’s
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? something happening and I’m the only one who doesn’t
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. know what it is.
B: We were just told that we have a meeting in an hour.
Sight means ______________________. A: A meeting? _____ ?
Stomach means _____________________. B: I know. That’s why everyone seems so busy now.
Sweat means ______________________. A: What’s it about? What do I have to prepare?
Short notice means __________________. B: Don’t _____ it. It’s probably just about the _____
party.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: I won’t be surprised if the handsome worker in our
following definitions. department stops by. Oh.... I have butterflies in my
a) to exude moisture, to work hard(informal) stomach.
b) a view, mental perception
c) announcement given within a very limited time due
d) an organ in the body where food is digested III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
own words and talk about following question.
Let’s Talk!!
When do you have butterflies in your stomach?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
You should do everything your boss tells you to do.
1. On such short notice?
2. I have butterflies in my stomach.
3. Don’t sweat it. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
4. He won’t even let us out of his sight! What’s it about?
I won’t be surprised if he stops by.

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It would be nice if~~
27 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Our _____ is so high and I haven’t even bought my
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? books yet.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: I know! How can they expect students to pay these high prices?
Tuition means __________________. It would be nice if we had more scholarships _____.
Scholarship means _____________________. A: What are you complaining about? Didn’t you get a
Available means _____________________. scholarship just last year?
Lower means _____________________. B: Yeah, I did get a scholarship but it was only for 70% of
my tuition. I didn’t get anything for books or living
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the expenses. I haven’t heard of any scholarship that pays for
following definitions. those things. How about you?
a) able to be bought, used, or reached
A: Nope, not that I know of
b) to make it less in amount, degree, value, or quality
c) the money you pay for a class or for being taught a skill B: Anyway, I am waiting for the day that they _____ tuition.
d) an amount of money given by a school, college, * Not that I know of means used when answering a question to mean
university or other organization to pay for the studies of that, judging from the information you have, the answer is no.
a person with great ability but little money
III. Use Your Own Words
Let’s Talk!! Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
I. Vocabulary Usage Check own words and talk about following question.
Let’s check the vocabulary together. Have you ever gotten a job to pay for your tuition?
How will you use the new words?
For example IV. Agree or Disagree
It would be nice if there were more scholarships available. Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined words. Only a few students should receive full scholarships.
You can pick and choose from the list. If necessary, you
may change the tense and the verb forms. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
better we meet more often
good there are more seats available for the movie I haven’t even bought my books yet.
helpful the school lowers tuitions Not that I know of.

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I took a year off.
28 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: What did you do last year?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I took a year off from work.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Really? How come?
B: I had a baby last year.
Take (time) off means __________________. A: Congratulations! But was it possible to take a whole year
Maternity leave means _____________________. off as _____ ?
Flexible means ______________________. B: Yeah, our company has great benefits. We have paid vacations
and maternity leave. We work _____ hours and...!!
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Stop, I got it. I am _____.
following definitions.
a) a mother-to-be away from work when she has a baby * Benefit: extra money or other advantages that you get from your job
b) to take a break from work for a period of time
c) can change easily to fit some new situation
III. Use Your Own Words
Now let’s share your ideas with the teacher. Please use your
Let’s Talk!! own words and talk about following question.

When have you taken a time off from work or school?


I. Vocabulary Usage Check Why?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.

How will you use the new words?


IV. Agree or Disagree
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
1. I took a year off from work.
It’s important to have a job that offers you paid vacations.
2. I took maternity leave from work.
3. I work flexible hours.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
We have paid vacation and maternity leave.
We work flexible hours.
How come?

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I met your new girlfriend.
29 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hey, I met your new girlfriend, she looks so mature and
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? _____. How’s it going with you two?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: Well, it was good at first. But now, I don’t know where
it’s going. I think we’re having serious problems but I am
Maintenance means _____________________. not sure what to do.
Sophisticated means _____________________. A: Really... I’m sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about it?
Down- to-earth means _____________________. B: Well, at first she seemed so _____ , but now she is very
sensitive about me not answering her phone calls or not
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the responding to her text messages within 5 minutes.
following definitions. A: Really? She sounds like a high _____ person.
a) the act of providing support for someone B: Yes, I’m beginning to feel the same way.
b) easy to talk to and practical
c) having a lot of experience of life and worldly taste for
art, culture and fashion III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.
Let’s Talk!! Tell us about three different types of people you know:
a high maintenance person, a down-to-earth person, a
I. Vocabulary Usage Check sophisticated person.
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
1. She needs a lot of help. She’s a high maintenance person. It is better to date a high maintenance person than an
2. He is really genuine and down to earth. insensitive person.
3. They care about the detail that suits my sophisticated
taste. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
I don’t know where it’s going.
I am not sure what to do.
Do you want to talk about it?
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The landlord is raising II. Words in Context
30 the deposit. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: What are you up to?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I’m looking for an apartment.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: What happened with your current place?
B: Well, the landlord is raising the _____ . And I haven’t
Deposit means __________________. saved enough money to pay that much in _____ . I’m
Lump sum means _____________________. really having a hard time finding one.
Devastated means ______________________. A: Oh no, you must be _____ ! What kind of place are you
looking for?
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: I’m hoping to find a two bedroom apartment. I’ll figure
following definitions. out something.
d) a large amount of money given at once A: Yes, every cloud has a silver lining.
e) feeling enormously shocked and sad
f) money that you pay when you rent something that is * Landlord: the house owner.
returned to you when you no finish renting
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check Have you had to move out on short notice?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
1. I didn’t get the deposit back for the library locker.
Living in an apartment is better than living in a house.
2. The lump sum for this week’s lottery was huge.
3. After she lost her pet, she was devastated.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
What are you up to?
I’ll figure out something.
Every cloud has a silver lining
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At least you are health- II. Words in Context
31 conscious. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I know that I have to eat right, but it’s hard to practice in
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? real life.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: I agree. It’s so hard to resist something when it’s in front
of you. At least you are health-conscious about what you
Junk food means___________________. eat. These days, I don’t even care how much _____ I
Health-conscious means __________________. eat. You are definitely better than I am.
Daily basis means ________________________. A: Well, I disagree. You work out at the gym on a _____ .
That says you are also a healthy person.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: Well, you could say that. But my _____ said I need to
following definitions. control my diet.
a) food that is not nutritious or bad for your health. A: Hey, you should still be proud of yourself.
b) a fixed pattern for doing something everyday B: You’re right. It’s hard to compliment myself sometimes.
d) being aware of what is healthy and unhealthy

III. Express Your Ideas


Let’s Talk!! Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
How do you keep yourself healthy?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.

How will you use the new words? IV. Agree or Disagree
For example Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
At least you are health-conscious.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with? It’s more important to eat right than to work out every day.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined
words. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
You can pick and choose from the list.
Well, you could say that.
study on a daily constantly think don’t eat junk
basis positive food It’s hard to practice in real life.
I think you should still be proud of yourself.

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You definitely deserve it!
32 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hey, have you heard about who’s going to be _____ ?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Well, no one is saying anything yet but I was _____
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. while my boss was on the phone and it sounded like
they’ll be making the announcement soon.
Promotion means ____________________. A: Really? It would be good to know for sure. I’m so
Curiosity means _______________________. curious.
Definitely means ________________________. B: I think it’s your turn to get promoted. Your last project
Eavesdrop means ________________________. turned out to be a great success.
A: Well, let’s not count our chickens before they hatch.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: You’re right. But you _____ deserve it!
following definitions.
a) Without doubt and with certainty
b) the desire to know or know about something III. Express Your Ideas
c) an offer or request to do a more important job or position
in a company Now please use your own words and share your experience
d) to listen to other people’s conversation secretly with your teacher.

What is an important factor for getting a promotion?

Let’s Talk!! IV. Agree or Disagree


I. Vocabulary Usage Check Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
Let’s check the vocabulary together. whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

How will you use the new words? Quickly reaching a high position in the company is
important.
For example
1. I eavesdropped on my boyfriend and he is definitely V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
preparing something for me.
2. I think his promotion was cancelled. Have you heard about~~?
3. Do you know the saying ‘Curiosity killed the cat’? It would be good to know for sure.
(someone should not ask too many questions about something) Let’s not count our chickens before they hatch

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It’s important to reflect as II. Words in Context
33 much as you can. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Wow, you looked stressed out. Are you okay?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Well, I got offered that job in America.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: That’s great! But, why aren’t you happy about it?
B: I’d have to move so far away and I’d miss my family.
Philosophy means __________________. What would you do if you were me?
Reflect means _____________________. A: If I were you? I’d be packing _____ . My _____ in life
Offer means ______________________. is that it’s better to experience as much as you can when
you are young. So when you get old, you can sit back, sip
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the a cup of tea and _____ on the life you have had.
following definitions. B: Yeah, I hear you. I do want to have a full life...But, I am
a) to propose, present, volunteer not sure if this is the right choice for me.
b) to think about something that happened in the past
c) the attitudes or ideas that guide human behavior
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.
If you had to choose a place to work abroad, where
I. Vocabulary Usage Check would it be and why?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
It’s important to reflect as much as you can for a better future. Working abroad is best way to gain the practical experience
for a better position in the future.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with?
Please use the following list of words for the underlined
words. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
You can pick and choose from the list. I got offered.
offer when you have chance What would you do if you were me?
experience when you are young I hear you.
share your personal philosophy on an interview I’m not sure~~
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Sam is a shopaholic!
34 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Sam is a shopaholic!
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Really? Why would you say that?
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Well, he’s an _____ shopper and he seems to buy
whatever he sees.
Impulse means __________________. B: But wait... I heard he was having some kind of _____
Better off means _____________________. problem... Isn’t he broke?
Fortune means ______________________. A: That was a couple of months ago. Now, he is better off
than he used to be, but I still worry about him.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: Better off? What’s the scoop?
following definitions. A: Oh, his grandfather died a few months ago and left him a
a) having more money or happiness than you had before _____. He’s been going shopping every day since then.
b) a strong desire to do something without thinking
c) money or property
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check What would you do if your parents/grandparents left


you a huge fortune?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.

How will you use the new words? IV. Agree or Disagree
For example Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
1. I couldn’t stop him from impulse shopping.
2. He was better off when he was alone. Getting a fortune from one’s parents is better than earning
money.
3. My grandfather left a fortune.

V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.


Sam is a shopaholic.
What’s the scoop? : (slang) what’s the news?
I heard he was broke.
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It’s just not right fit for II. Words in Context
35 me! Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I don’t really enjoy my major... I don’t understand
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? anything and the lecture is so boring! It’s just not the
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. right fit for me.
B: You sound miserable... what made you pick that major in
Right mix means __________________. the first place?
Reputation means _____________________. A: Well, you know people with my major have a _____ for
making good money and having a good _____ ... but
Miserable means ______________________. now I’m starting to think money isn’t everything.
B: Ah...well I’m sorry to hear that. You know, it’s never too
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the late to change majors.
following definitions. A: I know. Are you happy with what you are doing?
a) extremely unhappy and hopeless B: Yes, my school life has been the _____ of challenge,
b) a combination of the right things freedom and fun. You can find that for yourself too, you
c) the common opinion that people have about someone or know. Keep your chin up!
something
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.
Let’s Talk!!
What is the most important factor you consider(ed)
I. Vocabulary Usage Check when choosing your major/job?
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
If you can’t have both, it’s better to earn a lot of money than
1. We need to find the right mix of people for this job. to enjoy your work.
2. The bank has a great reputation for honesty.
3. I broke up with my girlfriend. I feel miserable. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
How did you choose your major in the first place?
Keep your chin up: encouragement to someone who has
to stand some emotional burden.

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I’m terrified about the II. Words in Context
36 graduate exhibit. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I’m _____ about the graduate _____ .
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Yeah, the professors really demand a lot from the
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. graduating students.
Exhibit means __________________. A: The thing is that I can’t just focus on the graduate exhibit.
Autograph means ____________________. I also need to get my portfolio completed for the company.
Terrified means ______________________. B: Portfolio? Didn’t you already get a job? It’s surprising
that you’re worried about the exhibit. I really don’t think
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the you should feel concerned about your job either
following definitions. A: Well, the truth is the company said I need to submit my
a) a famous person’s signature complete portfolio if I want to get a full time position.
b) public display (art or items of interest) in an art gallery B: Well, you know what they say. April showers bring May
or museum or at a trade fair flowers. Hey, can you get the visiting artist’s _____
c) To be filled with terror; or to make deeply afraid. while you are there? I’m a big fan!

III. Express Your Ideas


Let’s Talk!! Now please use your own words and share your experience
I. Vocabulary Usage Check with your teacher.
Talk about an experience you had in which you
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
worked hard and got a good result.
How will you use the new words?
IV. Agree or Disagree
For example
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
It’s surprising that you’re worried about the exhibit. whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with? It’s important to work hard when you are young in order to
Please use the following list of words for the underlined have a better future.
words.
You can pick and choose from the list.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
terrify he failed the test 7 times
disappoint our family can’t get together this time I need to submit my portfolio.
excite we can get an author’s autograph April showers bring May flowers.
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I’m afraid people might II. Words in Context
37 cult in line. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Excuse me, are you waiting to get through security?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean?
B: Yes.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary.
A: I’m sorry, but I’m really in a hurry. My plane leaves in
Cut in line means __________________. 15 minutes.
Flash drive means _____________________. B: Ok, go ahead.
Fill up means ______________________. C: Sir, you can’t _________. Go back to your place.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: I’m really sorry. I don’t usually cut in line. But I am so
following definitions. late. First it was traffic then my car ________of gas, so I
a) to cause (a space or container) to become full or almost full had to _________. Please understand.
b) a small electronic device containing flash memory that is C: Okay.
used for storing data or transferring it to or from a A: Thank you. I appreciate it.
computer, digital camera B: I understand. It’s happened to me too.
c) to move or push oneself in between others to get ahead
in a line
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check How do you deal with people who cut in line without
asking?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
How will you use the new words? IV. Agree or Disagree
For example Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
Can I keep my place here? I’m afraid people might cut in line. whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

What other words can you fill in the blanks with? It’s better to say nothing to people who cut in line.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined
words. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
You can pick and choose from the list.
sign up the classes are filled up already I’m really in a hurry.
reserve two seats I might miss the show Go ahead.
save my documents to this flash drive I might lose all of them I appreciate it.

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It’s hard to commute from II. Words in Context
38 home. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Why are you _____ to work these days?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: We moved outside of the city and it’s hard to _____
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. from home. It takes more than two hours.
A: There are a lot of commuters who take couple-hours-long
Tardy means __________________. rides everyday to get to their office. You’ll get used to it.
Utility means __________________. B: Get used to it? I don’t know. I think I should move out
Commute means _____________________. and stay in the company dormitory.
A: Moving out isn’t easy. You have to think about the cost
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the and also you could feel lonely. Why don’t you check to
following definitions. see if there is a carpool you can join?
a) delayed beyond the right or expected time ; late B: I think I would feel uncomfortable joining a carpool.
b) to travel some distance between one’s home and place of And, although there are moving costs, I wouldn’t have to
work on a regular basis pay for _____ in the dormitory.
c) the service of electricity, water or gas.
* Carpool: group of people who take the car together to work, school

III. Express Your Ideas


Let’s Talk!!
Now please use your own words and share your experience
I. Vocabulary Usage Check with your teacher.

Let’s check the vocabulary together. What would you do if your commute time took more
than one hour?
How will you use the new words?
IV. Agree or Disagree
For example
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
1. My tenant is tardy in paying her utility bills.
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
2. Since moving, she saves 30 minutes of commuting time.
People should live as close to work or school as they can.

V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.


Get used to it.
I should move out and stay in the company dormitory.
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Whatever happens in life II. Words in Context
39 is inevitable. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I am worried that I might not be able to get a job in this
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? _____ world.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: Me too. It stresses me out. But, every morning I try to
remember that “Because whatever happens in life is
Competitive means _____________________. inevitable, just relax and enjoy it!”
Potential means _____________________. A: Yes, you’re _____ right. As long as we live in this world
Inevitable means _________________. we should face our challenges and overcome our fears!
B: Yes, you are a talented person with great _______.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Thanks for cheering me up!
following definitions. B: Sure. Anytime you need to talk, I’m here.
a) relating to or characterized by competition
b) certain to happen; unavoidable
c) a personal quality or event likely to happen in the future, III. Express Your Ideas
usually not evident in the present.
Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.

Let’s Talk!! What do you think of the phrase “Whatever happens


in life is inevitable, so just relax and enjoy it”?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
It’s better to face your difficulties than to avoid them.
1. It’s too bad we live in such a competitive country.
2. It’s inevitable that we’ll make a mistake.
3. He is brilliant. I think he has potential for the future. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
We should face our challenges and overcome our fears.
You are a talented person with great potential.

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II. Words in Context
My car was towed.
40 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hello? My car has been _____ . It wasn’t even a tow
Can you guess what the words in bold mean?
away zone.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary.
B: What’s the plate number?
Illegal means __________________. A: It’s JY350. I parked it on the 7th street and near the 5th
Tow means __________________. Avenue.
Injure means _____________________. B: Let me check. Your car was parked _____ , so the car
Accuse means ______________________. was towed.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: No, but it was a _____ parking area.
following definitions. B: I am sorry sir, you didn’t read the whole sign. It’s not
a) to do physical harm or damage to permitted on the weekdays.
b) not allowed by the law A: Oh my goodness! I didn’t know that.
c) charge (someone) with doing something wrong or * Tow away zone: car is not allowed to park and would be towed.
criminal
d) (a motor vehicle or boat) pulls (another vehicle or boat)
along with a rope, chain, or tow bar III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

How would you feel if your car were towed?


I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
Your car was parked illegally, so it was towed.
You should call the police if you see an illegally parked car.
Please use the following list of words for the underlined
words.
You can pick and choose from the list. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
My laptop was lost in the library it was reported missing
She was injured heavily the ambulance came It’s not permitted on the weekdays.
I was accused of stealing money I was questioned by the police My car has been towed.

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Lesson
I can’t stop having II. Words in Context
41 midnight snacks! Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: I’m getting a little bit chubby these days. It’s killing me.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? All I do these days is sit and practice my calligraphies.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: You look good, but what’s going on?
A: I can’t stop having _____ snacks.
Community center means __________________. B: I know the temptation after 9 o’clock. Well, you should
Cut off means _____________________. join the gym.
Calligraphy means _______________. A: I would love to work out but there isn’t any place around
Grant means ______________________. my neighborhood. I wish we had a _____ with a gym
facility. Then I will start working out right away.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: Well, I think you’d better _____ the snacks while you
following definitions. are waiting for a community center to be built!
a) to stop or end something
b) traditional way of writing by using special pens or brushes * Temptation: you know you should not but there is a strong desire to
have or do
c) sum of money given by a government or other
organization for a particular purpose
d) a place in the community where people from the community III. Express Your Ideas
can go for social events and classes
Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.

Let’s Talk!! How do you fight against the temptation of night


snacks?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree

How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
Being beautiful means being thin.
1. It would be great if I could get a grant to study abroad.
2. I learned calligraphy at the community center. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
3. She cut him off completely.
I’m getting a little bit chubby.
I can’t stop having midnight snacks.
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Lesson
I’m with you all the way II. Words in Context
42 like peas and carrots. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Why don’t we skip this class to play some _____ ?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: No, we can’t. You know how strict the professor is with
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. the attendance. If we skip one class, we will get a bad
attendance grade.
Pool means __________________. A: Don’t be a _____ . There are more than 100 students in
Coward means ______________________. the class. He will never know. And I’ve never played
Peas and carrots means ______________________. hooky, so it would be fun.
B: I can’t believe you are saying this. What’s got into you?
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Today is the day! Let’s go! We won’t have another
following definitions. _____.
a) someone who is not brave enough to do something B: Okay, we’re like peas and ________. I’m with you all
b) people who hang around all the time together. the way.
c) Any of several games played on a six-pocket billiards
table usually with 15 object balls and a cue ball. Also *play hooky: skipping classes without permission
called pocket billiards
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check What do you think of skipping classes?


Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.

1. I used to play pool very well. Students who play hooky should receive a punishment.
2. Alex can’t even tell the truth because he is a coward.
3. We are like peas and carrots in class. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
Today is the day!
I can’t believe you are saying this.
I’m with you all the way.
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Have you been to the new II. Words in Context
43 cafeteria? Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Have you been to the new cafeteria in our building? The
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? food looks okay, but it tastes _____ !
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. B: Yeah, they also don’t have a lot to choose from. But it’s
really cheap, isn’t it?
Mouthwatering means __________________. A: I guess, you get what you pay for. But I’d rather bring
Nasty means _____________________. my lunch than eat there.
Adjacent means ______________________. B: By the way, did you hear about the cafe _____ to
subway station?
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: No, what about it?
following definitions. B: I heard that they serve __________ gelato. And they
a) temptingly tasty have the cutting-edge computers for customers’ use.
b) next to or near something, or adjoining something else A: Really? That’s cool. I should check it out.
c) very bad or unpleasant
III. Express Your Ideas

Let’s Talk!! Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
Tell us about your favorite cafeteria or restaurant.
Let’s check the vocabulary together. What kinds of service do you get there?

How will you use the new words? IV. Agree or Disagree
For example Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
1. The food looks okay, but it tastes nasty! whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
2. The food is so mouthwatering. I’m getting hungry just Price is the most important thing to consider when choosing
thinking of it. a restaurant.
3. Thai restaurant is adjacent to City hall.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
You get what you pay for.
They don’t have a lot to choose from.
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I toss and turn every II. Words in Context
44 night. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: You look a little _____ . What’s happening?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: I can’t sleep these days. I toss and turn every night.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: What’s bothering you?
B: I haven’t decided what I’ll do after I graduate.
Pale means __________________. A: Me neither. I don’t _____ much _____ my major. My
Toss and turn means _____________________. parents made me choose this major.
Care for means ______________________. B: Yeah, my parents want me to get a stable job. But I have
a different idea. I think we’d better get career counseling.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the I heard we can take career development tests and receive
following definitions. career guidance _____ through online job search sites.
a) to move and turn over because you are unable to sleep A: Which site is it?
with some worries. B: It’s saved in my computer. I will check and email you the site.
b) having less color than usual, typically as a result of
shock, fear, or ill health * Counseling: giving an advice or help to people who are dealing with
problems
c) to like or be willing to do something for another

III. Express Your Ideas


Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check When have you tossed and turned? Why?

Let’s check the vocabulary together. IV. Agree or Disagree


How will you use the new words? Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
Parents should play an important role deciding their
1. Her face turned pale. children’s future.
2. I didn’t care for the color my mom picked out for me.
V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
3. My sister was tossing and turning all night.
You look ~~
My parents made me ~~
I think we’d better ~~
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You should have come II. Words in Context
45 earlier this morning. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Are there any seats available in the library now?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean?
B: I don’t think so. Why did you come so late? It’s that final
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary.
exam week for students. You should have come earlier
Cram means __________________. this morning.
Opening means ______________________. A: I just couldn’t get up this morning. I __________ all
Evaluation means ______________________. night. I’m really worried about the promotion test.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the B: Me too. I heard the result will reflect in our _____ .
following definitions. A: Yeah. I know. I should _________ earlier. There are so
a) a job or a position that is available many things to do, I can’t cram it on two days. I’ve got to
b) a check/investigation of the quality of a worker’s work go now.
and how well they do their job B: Yes, that’s a good idea. There is no time to waste.
c) to study intensively over a short period of time just A: How about you? Are you staying?
before an examination B: I think, I should. Good luck!

Let’s Talk!! III. Express Your Ideas


Now please use your own words and share your experience
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
with your teacher.
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Are you an early bird?
How will you use the new words?
For example IV. Agree or Disagree
A: Are there any seats available in the library?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
B: You should have come earlier this morning.
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
What other words can you fill in the blanks with? You may
have to change some grammar from the example. Please use Early bird catches the warm.
the following list of words for the underlined words. You
can pick and choose from the list. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
ways to do well on the test tomorrow cram all day for the test.
job openings in the company find it out by calling the human resource department. I need to cram all night.
key points for the appraisal just do your job as usual. Are you heading home?
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How’s your new II. Words in Context
46 apartment? Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: How’s your new _____ ?
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: It’s pretty bad, I shouldn’t complain. But there are few
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. things that are _____ me.
A: Wasn’t that a newly built apartment?
Guarantee means _____________________. B: Yeah. But the design is ______. There is little storage
Awful means ______________________. space. I couldn’t even move all my clothes in yet. And
Storage means ______________ _______. the most serious part is the noise from upstairs. I think
the walls are not sound proofed
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Didn’t you check the condition before you moved in?
following definitions. B: About the noise? The landlord _____ it would be as
a) It’s terrible and very unpleasant. peaceful as a temple. But, guess what? A new family just
b) a place to keep or put something while it is not being moved in with three kids.
used *sound-proofed : not allowing sound to enter or leave
c) a promise that something is true or real
III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
Let’s Talk!! with your teacher.

I. Vocabulary Usage Check What are some complaints or problems you have had
living in your house or apartment?
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
IV. Agree or Disagree
How will you use the new words?
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
For example whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
1. A: How’s your new place? You believe what your landlord tells you before you rent an
B: It’s awful. There is little storage space. apartment.
2. A: How’s the food there?
B: It’s great. I can guarantee it. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
I think the walls aren’t soundproofed.
Didn’t you check the condition?
As peaceful as a temple.
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I have decided to become II. Words in Context
47 a vegetarian. Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: Hey let’s go have some barbeque.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Oh no thanks. I have decided to become a _____ .
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Really? Why’s that?
Emission means __________________. B: For the _____.
Carbon dioxide means ___________. A: What do you mean?
Vegetarian means ______________________. B: Well, I heard that it takes 100 tons of water to raise
Pollution means ______________________. animals for food each year and the animals actually
produce 5 times more _____ than cars and buses.
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the A: Wow! That’s a lot.
following definitions. B: Yeah, not to mention the poor animals being killed to
a) Someone who does not eat meat or fish. serve us. I just feel bad for them.
b) The toxins and poisons that dirty the air and water, A: I hear you, but I can’t go your way. I love the taste of
making it unsuitable for people to use, meat too much. Barbeque is calling me.
c) A gas produced by people and animals when they
breathe or when the cars or buses burn fuel.
d) A gas or other substance that is sent into the air III. Express Your Ideas
Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.
Let’s Talk!!
How can we make less pollution?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
How will you use the new words?
whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example
We should become vegetarians to reduce pollution.
1. She decided to become a vegetarian after her pet died.
2. When we breathe we are producing carbon dioxide. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
3. The government is trying to lower the greenhouse gas
emissions. Why is that?
What do you mean?
4. Many people are worried about the pollution in the air. not to mention
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II. Words in Context
You are right on time.
48 Listen to your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Today’
s Conversation
Before the lesson, let’s check what you already know. A: You are _____ on time.
Can you guess what the words in bold mean? B: Yes, I think punctuality is very important.
Please fill in the blanks, you may use the dictionary. A: Didn’t you have hard time finding this place?
B: Not really. Your ________ were clear.
Sanitizer means __________________. A: Well, what do you think of this restaurant?
Sanitation means _____________________. B: It looks okay. But before we order, do you have _____ ?
Consideration means ______________________. A: No, not with me.
B: Do you know where I can get it? _____ is even more
What do the words mean in English? Please choose from the important than punctuality.
following definitions. A: You could always just go wash your hands. Or, let me
a) The protection of public health by removing diseases, ask the waiter.
infection etc. B: You are so considerate.
b) A person who puts in careful thought and attention
before making an official or important decision
c) alcohol to kill germs and supplement to hand washing III. Express Your Ideas
with soap and water
Now please use your own words and share your experience
with your teacher.
Let’s Talk!! Why is sanitation important?
I. Vocabulary Usage Check
IV. Agree or Disagree
Let’s check the vocabulary together.
Listen to the following statement and tell your teacher
How will you use the new words? whether you agree or not. Please give your reason.
For example It’s okay if my boy/girl friend does not wash his/her hands
1. Many people use sanitizer to kill germs. often.
2. The most important thing at a restaurant is sanitation.
3. Thanks for your consideration, but I can do it by myself. V. For your own use: Useful Expression of the day.
Go wash your hands.

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