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College and Career Readiness Worksheets
UNIT 1
Reading Tip: Look at the title of the article.
Make a guess. What are you going to read about?
Finding a Job that Fits Your Personality
“What’s the best job for me?” This is a question that Betty Strickland hears again
and again. Betty is an employment counselor at a community college in Ohio. She says,
“People are often confused about their career choices. Many of them are working, but
they are unhappy with their jobs.”
To help her clients think about jobs, Betty asks each person to take a personality
test – a test that gives a clear picture of one’s personality. Sometimes these tests
are online. They ask questions about a person’s interests and habits. “When people
understand their own personality, they can look at jobs that would be a good fit,”
she explains.
Betty tells the story of Jung Ho, a student who came to her for advice. While
in school, he was earning a good salary as a part-time night watchman, but he was
unhappy in his job. His personality test revealed that he is very outgoing – he is a
natural leader, and he loves to socialize with others. Now Jung Ho is considering jobs
such as a restaurant manager or a fitness trainer in a gym.
Betty also remembers Selena, a young woman who came to her for help. She
was interested in a medical career, but she couldn’t decide what job was best for her.
Her test showed that she has an intellectual personality type. She is a thoughtful and
analytical person. She prefers to work alone more than in a group. She has recently
begun a training program to become a medical technician.
Finally, Ms. Strickland likes to tell about Samantha. Samantha’s last job was as a file
clerk in a small office, but she was bored. She quit after a few months. She’s artistic and
loves to sew and paint with bright colors. Her personality test demonstrated that she is
extremely creative and imaginative. Samantha got very excited when Ms. Strickland told
her that their school offers training programs in fashion design, graphic design, and
floral design.
Ms. Strickland advises her clients, “If you want to be happy in your work, it’s never
too late to find the right job for your personality.”
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UNIT 1
1 Check your understanding
1. According to Betty Strickland, how are jobs and personalities related?

2. What is Ms. Strickland’s job? Where does she work?
3. What are the personality types of Jung Ho, Selena, and Samantha?
4. What jobs are these three people considering now?
5. What advice does Ms. Strickland give about job happiness?
2 Build your vocabulary

A F
ind the two-word combinations in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them.
Make a sentence with both words that shows the meaning.
Two-word combinations My sentence using both words
1. community college, ¶1 The college serves the community.
2. personality test, ¶2
3. night watchman, ¶3
4. fitness trainer, ¶3
5. file clerk, ¶5
6. fashion design, ¶5
B Find each of the following academic words in the article and underline the sentence.
analytical creative medical revealed
Then, on another piece of paper, copy and complete the chart.
Phrase or sentence Part of Dictionary

Academic word My sentence
from article speech definition
analytical thoughtful and adjective logical and scientific A scientist needs to be
analytical person very analytical.
3 Talk with a partner

Useful Language
Answer each question with evidence from the reading.
Use one of the phrases in the Useful Language box. Phrases to cite evidence:
1. What question do students always ask Ms. Strickland? According to this article, . . .
2. What is the purpose of personality tests? According to the author, . . .
3. Before choosing a job, why is it important to consider
personality?
UNIT 1
Objective: CCR Anchor 9: Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or
topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p.12, Your Personality and Your Job;
and (2) Extended reading article, Finding a Job that Fits Your Personality.
1. What is the main idea of both articles?
2. What three personality types do both articles discuss?
3. Which jobs do the two articles list for the three personality types?
4. C
hoose one of the people Ms. Strickland talks about. Explain how and why that person’s goals changed as a result
of the personality test.
5. Is the topic of these articles important for your life? Explain your answer.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the main idea shared by the two articles,
(2) the three personality types in the articles, (3) a list of the characteristics of each personality, and (4) an example of
the impact of a personality test on a person for each personality type. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and evidence
from the two articles. Finally, (5) fill in the conclusion with your answer to question five in Exercise 4.
Main Idea:
1st Personality Type 2nd Personality Type 3rd Personality Type
Examples: Jobs for the Personality Types
Examples: Impact of Personality Test
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph to explain the connection between personality type and happiness in a job. Use the information
from your graphic organizer.
7 After you write

A Check your writing. Did you include all the ideas in your graphic organizer?
B Share your writing with a partner.
a. Take turns. Read your writing to your partner.
b. Read your partner’s writing to yourself. Compare it to your partner’s graphic organizer.
c. Comment on your partner’s writing: Ask one question; share one thing you learned.
UNIT 1
Summary Graphic Organizer

Main Idea:
1st Personality Type 2nd Personality Type 3rd Personality Type
____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________
Examples: Jobs for the Personality Types
Examples: Impact of Personality Test
1. Who 1. Who 1. Who

_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
2. Job status before test 2. J

ob status before test 2. Job status before test
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
3. Goal after test results 3. G

oal after test results 3. Goal after test results
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
Conclusion:
UNIT 2
Reading Tip: Dots, or bullet points, at the beginning of
sentences introduce a list of ideas or examples. Look at
the title and bullet points in the article. Make a guess.
What are you going to learn about in this article? Read
and see if you are right.
Listening is an important skill, but for you listen, but you don’t speak. Watching
many students, it is the most difficult part of movies and listening to music are examples
learning English. “People talk too fast!” says of noninteractive listening. “I have lived in
Marisol Ruiz, a student at Wilmont Community the United States for two years, and for me,
College. “When I don’t understand a word, I watching movies or listening to the news on the
feel discouraged and I stop listening.” radio is very difficult,” Ahmed Omran says. “I
There are actually two different kinds of can’t ask questions about the things that I don’t
listening. Each kind of listening has different understand.”
strategies you can use to understand English. The following strategies can help improve
Interactive listening is the first kind. In your noninteractive listening skills.
interactive listening, you speak to someone, • Use what you know. Think about the
and then you listen and respond to that person. subject and try to think of the words you
Conversations and group discussions are will hear in advance. For example, when
examples of interactive listening. you watch TV, a weather reporter might
Here are some strategies for improving use the words rainy or sunny. Listen for
your interactive listening skills. those words.
•A sk for help. Say, “Please speak more • Just listen. Concentrate on listening. Be
slowly,” or ask, “Excuse me. an active listener. Don’t eat lunch or do
What did you say?” other things while you’re listening.
•C heck the information. If you think • Don’t stop listening. Even if you don’t
you haven’t understood, repeat what you understand something, keep on listening.
heard. Use your own words. You can make guesses and listen to other
• Make
sure you’re listening. Don’t think important information.
about what you’re going to say next. If you do all these things, not only will you
The second kind of listening is become a better listener, your speaking skills
noninteractive. With noninteractive listening, will improve, too!
UNIT 2
1. What is the main idea of the article?

2. According to the article, what are the two kinds of listening?
3. What does the author say is the difference between the two kinds of listening?
4. What three strategies does the article identify for each kind of listening?
5. What is the author’s opinion about listening as a skill in learning English?

A F
ind the words in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them. Next, use the context to decide the
part of speech of each word (noun or verb) and write it in the chart. Then circle the best definition to match the part
of speech.
Part of
Word Definition
speech
a. to separate
1. part, ¶1 noun
b. a piece of something, not all of it
a. to make useful
2. use, ¶2
b. purpose
a. to look at something to decide if it is correct

3. check, ¶4
b. a printed form you can use instead of money to make payments from your bank account
a. to make easier for someone to do something

4. help, ¶4
b. something that makes things easier
a. to look at something for a period of time

5. watch, ¶6
b. a small clock that you wear on your wrist
a. to give an answer that you think is right

6. guesses, ¶6
b. answers that you think are right, but you’re not sure
concentrate interactive respond strategies

concentrate concentrate on listening verb to think hard about When I watch TV while studying
something I can’t concentrate.

Answer each question with evidence from the reading. Useful Language
Use one of the phrases in the Useful Language box.
Phrases to cite evidence:
1. How can you ask for help when doing interactive listening?
The author points out that . . .
2. What is an example of noninteractive listening?
3. If you practice these strategies for improving listening, The article points out that . . .
what other skill will you improve?
UNIT 2
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 24, Strategies for Learning English;
and (2) Extended reading article, How to Be a Good Listener.
1. How are the topics of the two articles similar? Give examples from both articles to support your choice.
trategy #3 in Strategies for Learning English is to guess. Which strategy is it most similar to in How to Be
2. S
a Good Listener?
3. Identify a strategy that one article discusses and the other article does not discuss.
4. Read the last paragraph of both articles. How are the conclusions in each similar?
5. Choose one of the strategies that you have used in the past. How was it helpful or not helpful?
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the topic that the two articles share, (2) two
examples of how the articles are the same, and (3) two examples of how they are different. Use information from Exercises
1–4 and evidence from the two articles. Finally, (4) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to fill in the conclusion.
Topic:
Strategies for Learning English How to Be a Good Listener
HOW THE SAME?
HOW DIFFERENT?
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph to explain the connection between personality type and happiness in a job.
Use the information from your graphic organizer.
7 After you write

UNIT 2
Compare / Contrast Graphic Organizer

Topic:
Strategies for Learning English How to Be a Good Listener
HOW THE SAME?
1.
2.
HOW DIFFERENT?
1. 1.
2. 2.
Conclusion:
UNIT 3
Reading Tip: Look at the first sentence of each
paragraph. Make a guess. What are the main ideas?
What is the article about? Read and find out.
Two years ago, I didn’t know my We were worried about the weather,
neighbors at all. Today, my neighbors but the day of our party was warm and
are my best friends. Everything changed sunny. At 4:00, we closed the street. We
because of our first block party. started with a talent show, where people
A block party is a big outdoor party sang, did interesting tricks, played
for people in the same neighborhood. music, and told funny stories. One
Neighbors get together in front of their boy hit a soccer ball with his head 20
houses. They don’t have to watch out times! The show lasted two hours. The
for traffic because they ask the police street was noisy, but no one complained
to block off the street, and no cars because everyone had a lot of fun. We
can drive on it. People fill the street all wore name tags so we could learn
with tables and chairs instead. There everyone’s name. We ate dinner together
are games for children and music and and enjoyed talking with our neighbors.
dancing for adults. There is also a After lots of dancing, the party ended at
potluck meal – each family brings some around 10:00.
kind of food for everyone to share. Because of the block party,
Two months before our first party, our street is friendlier and safer.
my neighbors came over because We’ve created the Locust Avenue
we wanted to set a date and identify Neighborhood Association. My
volunteers for different jobs. One neighbors and I meet once a month
neighbor volunteered to find a band. and talk about how we can improve
Another neighbor agreed to get soda our neighborhood. And we’ve already
and ice cream. We planned games for started planning a bigger and better
the children. We also made invitations block party for next year!
and distributed them to all of the
families on our block.
UNIT 3

2. According to the article, why don’t people have to watch out for traffic at a block party?
3. What are two of the jobs the volunteers did to organize the block party?
4. What did neighbors do to learn each other’s names?
5. According to the author, what were three positive results of the block party?

A F
ind the two-word combinations in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them. Make a sentence
with both words that shows the meaning.
Two-word combinations My sentence using both words
1. block party, ¶2 A block party is a party for people who live in the same block or neighborhood.
2. block off, ¶2
3. potluck meal, ¶2
4. talent show, ¶4
5. name tags, ¶4
6. neighborhood association, ¶6
created distributed identify volunteered
Phrase or sentence from Part of Dictionary

article speech definition
created We’ve created the Locust Avenue verb to originate or make I created a presentation
Neighborhood Association . . . on the computer.

1. What is a block party?
The article states that . . .
2. W
hat three things did the neighbors do to organize
the block party? The author states that . . .
3. What happened in the talent show?
UNIT 3
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 38, Neighborhood Watch Success Story;
and (2) Extended reading article, Meet Your Neighbors at a Block Party!
1. In general, how are the topics of the two articles similar?
2. Describe how both neighborhood watch programs and block parties help neighbors to get to know each other.
3. B
oth articles describe volunteers. Compare the activities of volunteers in the neighborhood watch program and the
block party.
4. How is the purpose of the activities in each article different?
5. T
o get to know your neighbors better, which of these activities would you like to try? Is there another activity not
described that you would suggest? If so, describe it.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. For each article, fill in (1) the topic that the two articles share,
(2) the purpose of each article, and (3) examples of activities. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and evidence from
the two articles. Finally, (4) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to fill in the conclusion.
Topic:
Neighborhood Watch Success Story Meet Your Neighbors at a Block Party!
Purpose
Example of activities
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph that describes two or more solutions to help neighbors get to know each other.
7 After you write

UNIT 3

Topic:
Neighborhood Watch Success Story Meet Your Neighbors at a Block Party!
Purpose
Examples of 1. 1.
activities
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
Conclusion:
UNIT 4
Reading Tip: Look at the first paragraph. Then look
at the last paragraph. What is the main idea of this
article? Think about the main idea as you read.
Medicine from Your Kitchen
A cold is probably the most com- that chicken soup and toast are the
mon health problem in the world. Most best foods to eat when you have a cold.
people have one or two colds a year. However, she says you should never
When you have a cold, you often have have cheese or other milk products.
a cough and a sore throat. You cannot They can aggravate a cold.
breathe, your nose is congested, and My grandmother also gives this
you might have a fever. Although there advice: Drink a lot of liquids. She
is no cure for a cold, there are things recommends that you consume up to
you can do to feel better. Some people eight glasses of water or juice a day
take medication. Other people use and take vitamin C. She also says that
home remedies. hot water with lemon and honey can
Home remedies are ways to treat help you breathe more easily if you are
an illness with foods and other items congested and that a spoonful of red
found at home. People may use them pepper in a glass of water will reduce
instead of going to the doctor or a fever. If you have a cough, she thinks
buying medication. you should cook onions and put them
Here are some home remedies on your chest while they are still warm.
for colds that my grandmother always Do these home remedies really
uses. My grandmother used to say, help people recover? Some doctors say
“Feed a cold. Starve a fever.” This is an “yes,” and other doctors say “no.” But
old idea. It means you should eat a lot people have used them for hundreds
if you have a cold, but you should not of years to feel better when they have a
eat much if you have a fever. She thinks cold, so it probably doesn’t hurt to try.
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UNIT 4
1. Look at the reading tip again. Restate the main idea of the article in your own words.
2. In your own words, explain the meaning of the expression Feed a cold. Starve a fever.
3. What home remedy does the author’s grandmother suggest to reduce a fever?
4. In the fourth paragraph, what word does the author use that means the same as drink?
5. What does the author say doctors think of home remedies?

A F
ind the words in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them. For each, identify a clue to meaning.
Then complete the chart.
Word Clue to meaning Guess My sentence
1. common, ¶1 Most people have . . . shared by many people Colds are common in the winter.
2. congested, ¶1
3. cure, ¶1
4. starve, ¶3
5. aggravate, ¶4
6. reduce, ¶4
consume found items recover

consume consume up to eight glasses verb to eat or drink Don’t consume milk products
when you have a cold.

Useful Language
Use one of the phrases in the Useful Language box. Phrases to support an opinion:
1. Do home remedies help people get better? I believe that . . . because . .
2. Should people not eat when they have a fever? I think that . . . because . . .
3. Does drinking lots of water help people get better?
UNIT 4
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 50, Two Beneficial Plants;
and (2) Extended reading article, Medicine from Your Kitchen.
1. What is the topic of the two articles?
2. Both articles describe remedies for colds. Describe one remedy from each article.
3. Both articles describe remedies for coughs. Describe one remedy from each article.
4. Both articles describe remedies for flu or fevers. Describe one remedy from each article.
5. Choose one of these remedies that you have tried or would like to try. Explain why you chose it.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the topic that the two articles share, and
(2) two examples for each key point. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and evidence from the two articles. Finally,
(3) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to fill in the conclusion.
Topic:
Remedies for Colds Remedies for Coughs Remedies for Flu or Fever
Examples Examples Examples
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph that explains how home remedies and plants may help some people feel better when they are sick.
7 After you write

Summary Graphic Organizer UNIT
4
Topic:
Remedies for Colds Remedies for Coughs Remedies for Flu or Fever
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2.
2. 2.
Conclusion:
College and Career Readiness Worksheets Unit 4 • 4

UNIT 5
Reading Tip: Look at the bold words in the flyer.
Make a guess. What do you think this flyer is about?
Read and find out.
Sounds of the City

Hear superb musicians on three outdoor stages
every evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The
Rock Stage has the best young bands from all
over the city. The International Stage has new
sounds from around the world. The Golden
Fun Fair Songs Stage has the great music you remember
Try all the exciting rides! Only $1.00 each. from the 1960s and 1970s. Admission: $3.00.
Outdoor Food Court Crafts Tent

Eat delicious dishes from local ethnic restaurants Bring your kids here for fun with art every day at
for $4.00 to $6.00. Hot dogs for only $1.00! 4:30 p.m. Draw, paint, and make fun paper toys.
For ages 4 to 10. Parents must stay with their
Art Exhibit children. Admission: free.
See unique paintings, photos, and pottery from
local artists. Special Events
Friday, 7:30 p.m. 
International Film Festival Salsa Dance Contest 
Enjoy five films from a different country each Show us your best dance steps and win great
day. For the price of one daily movie pass, watch prizes – cash, gift certificates for local restaurants,
one movie – or all five! Movies start at 2:00 p.m. and salsa CDs.
and end by 10:00 p.m. Check our Web site for
Saturday, 8:00 p.m. 
the movie list. Admission: $8.00.
Outdoor Concert by the City Youth Choir
See the daily schedule below. More than 100 remarkable young voices sing
Thursday, July 1 Mexico together in a performance you’ll never forget.
Friday, July 2 China Sunday, 9:00 p.m. 
Saturday, July 3 India Independence Day Fireworks Show
Sunday, July 4 U.S.A. Bring a blanket or a chair to sit on.
UNIT 5
1. What is the flyer for? When is it?

2. Your friend likes movies. Which activity do you recommend?
3. How many stages are there and which kind of music can you hear at each one?
4. In your opinion, which activities would children probably like to attend?
5. According to the author, who is the festival for?

A F
or each activity listed, find a positive word that describes it. Then complete the chart with that word and
the word it describes.
Activity Positive adjective Word it describes
Art Exhibit Unique paintings, photos, pottery
Crafts Tent
Fun Fair
Outdoor Concert by the City Youth Choir
Outdoor Food Court
Salsa Dance Concert
Sounds of the City
ethnic exhibit schedule site

ethnic dishes from local adjective related to group My favorite ethnic food
ethnic restaurants characteristics, such is Chinese.
as race or culture

Phrases to support an opinion:
1. Would children like the crafts tent?
I believe that . . . because . . .
2. Which event would a competitive person like? What are
some of the prizes for the winner? I think that . . . because . . .
3. Which outdoor stage would people in their 50s probably enjoy?
UNIT 5
Objective: CCR Anchor 9: Analyze how two or mores text address similar themes or
topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches that authors take.
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 64, Salsa Starz; and (2) Extended
reading article, Summer Festival at Lakeshore Park
1. How are the topics of the two articles similar?
2. In which season do the activities occur? Why do you think they are held then?
3. W
ho probably goes to the concerts at Century Park? Who probably goes to the Summer Festival at Lakeshore Park?
Why do you think that?
4. W
hat unexpected thing happened in Salsa Starz that caused the concert to end early? If that happens at Summer
Festival at Lakeshore Park, which activities would have to be canceled?
5. W
hich of the two events – the Salsa Starz concert or the Summer Festival – would you rather attend? Provide
examples from both articles to support your choices.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the topic, (2) the event names, (3) three reasons
for choosing one event, and (4) three reasons for not choosing the other event. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and
evidence from the two articles. Finally, (5) use your answer from question five in Exercise 4 to fill in the conclusion.
Topic:
Where I want to go Where I don’t want to go
Reasons
What I like What I don’t like
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph that explains which of two events – the Salsa Starz concert or the Summer Festival at
Lakeshore Park – you would prefer to go to. Give three examples of why you chose this event rather than the
other one. Use information from your graphic organizer.
7 After you write

UNIT 5

Topic:
Where I want to go Where I don’t want to go
____________________________ ____________________________
Reasons
What I like What I don’t like
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Conclusion:
UNIT 6
Reading Tip: Read the first and last paragraphs
of the article. Who is the article about? What is
the main idea?
Time Rules Can Be Confusing
Worldwide, just as there are many diligent student, her instructor was very
different cultures, there are many different surprised that Lailani wasn’t in class for
expectations about time rules. When the final exam. The instructor thought
people come from different countries she must be very sick. Her instructor was
to study in the United States, they often even more surprised to learn why Lailani
feel confused – or lack understanding – had missed the end-of-semester test – her
because of differences in time rules in grandmother recently arrived from the
their countries and the United States. Each Philippines, so she spent the day with her
paragraph below highlights an experience grandmother. Then it was Lailani’s turn
that a student from another country had to be surprised – she needed to retake the
while studying in the United States. class because the instructor failed her.
Rafael Silva, from Brazil. Rafael Bao Wong, from China. Interested
came to the the US for a summer English in engineering, Bao applied for a part-time
program. In the beginning, he was lonely job at an engineering firm. His interview
because he didn’t have any friends.When was scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Bao arrived
David, his English tutor, invited him to at 7:45 a.m.. He was stunned that the
a party, he was very excited because he office didn’t even open until 8:00. In his
hoped to make new friends. David told country, people not only arrive early for
him the party started at 6 p.m. and there appointments, they also try to finish any
would be food. When Rafael arrived business before the appointment “so as
at around 8 p.m., he was shocked. There not to waste anyone’s time.” There was
were only a few people and there was no conversation before the interview and
no food. David told Rafael he was late. the interview began promptly at 8:15,
He explained that the party started at so he did not expect to get the job. Bao
6 p.m., everyone ate, and then went to was astonished when the company offered
another party. it to him.
Lailani Ocampo, from the Rafael, Lailani and Bao come from
Philippines. A very good student in different countries, but each believes that
her native country, Lailani decided to differences in expectations in time issues
continue her medical studies in the United between the United States and their own
States. Because she was an excellent and country can result in confusion.
UNIT 6

2. Did Rafael meet a lot of new people at the party? How do you know?
3. Did the instructor say that it was all right for Lailani to miss the final exam? What sentence in
the article answers this question?
4. Why did Bao think he wouldn’t get the part-time job? Restate the reason in your own words.
5. Read the last paragraph. Why do you think the author wrote this article?

A F
ind and underline in the article each word listed on the chart. Which words are positive?
Which words are negative? What clues helped you guess?
Word Positive Negative Clue
1. confused, ¶1 3 Lack understanding because of differences
2. excited, ¶2
3. shocked, ¶2
4. diligent, ¶3
5. stunned, ¶4
6. astonished, ¶4
B F
ind each of the following academic words in the article and underline the sentence.
highlight medical scheduled issues

highlight Each paragraph below verb emphasize something I want to highlight the
highlights an experience that differences between my
a student from another country and the United
country had while studying in states.
the United States.

Phrases to cite an example:
1. Describe a misunderstanding in a social situation.
An example from the article is . . .
2. Describe a misunderstanding in a class situation.
An example the author gave is . . .
3. Describe a misunderstanding in a business situation.
UNIT 6
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following articles to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 76, Rules about Time; and
(2) Extended reading article, Time Rules Can Be Confusing.
2. What is the United States time rule about business meetings and personal appointments? Why was Bao confused?
3. What is the United States time rule about social events? Why was Rafael confused?
4. What is the United States time rule about scheduled classes or appointments? Why was Lailani confused?
5. D
o you think time rules in the United States are confusing? Why or why not? Use evidence from both articles to
support your answer.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the main idea shared by the articles,
(2) the three time rules from the article Rules about Time, and (3) for each rule, an example from the article
Time Rules Can Be Confusing of how that rule caused confusion. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and
evidence from the two articles. Finally, (4) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to fill in the conclusion.
Main Idea:
Time Rule 1 Time Rule 2 Time Rule 3
Example Example Example
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph to explain how some time rules in the United States may cause problems for students
from different countries. Use the information from your graphic organizer.
7 After you write

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Conclusion:
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UNIT 7
Reading Tip: Words like first, second, and finally often
introduce the order in which you should do something.
Look for those words in the article. Think about them
as you read.
Susan has a great job as a nursing assistant, Second, at the end of the month, you
but she has a problem. She is thinking about should look at your expenses. Combine them
buying a used car; however, she doesn’t have into categories, or groups, such as clothing and
any money in a savings account, and she entertainment. Then, write down your other
is afraid of getting into a lot of debt. She expenses – monthly bills like rent and electricity.
doesn’t spend much on expensive clothes or Add up the numbers. What’s the total amount
entertainment, but she never seems to have you spent last month? It may surprise you.
enough money. Finally, think about adjusting your
“I worry about paying my bills,” Susan spending habits, especially if you want to save
says. “I use my credit card a lot, and I for something special. You should look at your
usually make only the minimum payment. major expenses first. For example, maybe one
Unfortunately, my credit card has a high of your largest expenses is $200 a month for
interest rate. What can I do?” food. Try changing your shopping habits so
Many people have the same problem. that you save $10 a month on grocery bills. You
The solution is simple. Susan needs a personal should also look at the small things that you
budget – a plan for spending her money. buy every day. “Every afternoon at work, I buy
Making a budget is not difficult. All it takes a $3 snack, such as a cupcake or muffin,” says
is three easy steps. Here is financial advice for Susan. “If I bring a snack from home, I can
people like Susan. save $60 every month and use that money to
First, you should make a list of all your buy a car sooner.”
daily expenses for one month. Keep a piece When you make a budget and follow it
of paper in your wallet, and write down carefully, you will have more money for the
everything you buy. Don’t forget incidental important things in your life. After all, a penny
expenses, like a cup of coffee or a magazine. saved is a penny earned.
UNIT 7

2. What is Susan worried about? Why?
3. What are two problems Susan has with her credit card?
4. The author gives threes steps for making a budget. What are they?
5. What is the author’s opinion about making a budget?

A F
ind the words in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them. For each, identify a clue
to its meaning. Then complete the chart.
Word Clue to meaning Dictionary definition
1. budget, ¶3 a plan for spending her money a financial plan
2. list, ¶4
3. incidental, ¶4
4. categories, ¶5
5. add up, ¶5
6. snack, ¶6
adjust credit major minimum

adjust think about adjusting your verb Change Maybe you can adjust your
spending habits work schedule.

Useful Language
1. What is Susan afraid of? The author points out that . . .

2. How can people adjust their spending habits? The article points out that . . .
3. What happens when you make a budget and follow it carefully?
UNIT 7
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 90, A Credit Card Nightmare;
and (2) Extended reading article, A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned.
1. What is the topic that the two articles share?
2. How are the financial problems discussed in the two articles similar?
3. How are the financial problems discussed in the two articles different?
4. Both articles give several solutions to financial problems. Name two from each article.
5. S
elect the solution you think is most important and explain why or suggest another solution and explain
why it is important, too.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the topic that the two articles share,
(2) three financial problems from each article, and (3) three financial solutions from each article. Use information
from Exercises 1–4 and evidence from the two articles. Finally, (4) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4
to fill in the conclusion.
Topic:
A Credit Card Nightmare A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Financial Problems
Financial Solutions
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph that identifies problems and solutions for people with financial problems.
7 After you write

UNIT 7
Problem / Solution Graphic Organizer

Topic:
A Credit Card Nightmare A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Financial Problems 1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Financial Solutions 1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Conclusion:
UNIT 8
Reading Tip: Look at the title. Then read the first
sentence in each paragraph. What are the three
key points? Read to find out more about each.
The interview is the most critical step in getting a job – and the most difficult. Here are
some interview tips from people who have succeeded in their job search.
Grace Huang, sales assistant

“I think it’s really important to make a good first impression. Remember, interviewers
talk to a lot of people; you want them to remember you in a positive way! You should
always be on time for your appointment. Arrive early, and greet the interviewer with a
firm handshake and a smile. At the end of the interview, shake hands again and thank
your interviewer. I always send a thank-you letter after each interview. On my first day at
work, my new boss said that I was the only applicant who sent a letter!”
Tomas Martinez, computer technician

“You need to prepare before you go to an interview. I always try to research
something about each company and prepare questions to ask the interviewer. When you
ask questions about the company and the job, it indicates that you’re really interested.
Before I started my interviews, I practiced with a friend. He asked me questions and
helped me prepare to talk about my work experience and my background. I also filled
out job applications for practice.”
Sita Pillai, office manager

“I think the most important factor is the way you speak. I try to be enthusiastic and
positive about the job and to speak with confidence. You should never answer a question
with just ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Explain all of your answers! This will help the interviewer to know
about your strengths. And here’s one more tip. English isn’t my native language, and I
sometimes talk too fast when I’m nervous. If the interviewer has problems understanding
you, speak more slowly.”
UNIT 8

2. What did Grace Huang do that made her stand out as an applicant?
3. A
ccording to Sita Pillai, why is it important to explain your answers at an interview rather than answer with
just yes or no?
4. What does Tomas Martinez do before an interview to show the interviewer that he’s interested in the job?
5. In the fourth paragraph, what word does the author use that means the same as positive qualities?

A F
ind the words in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated, underline them, and identify the part of speech.
Many words have more than one definition. Look up the words in a dictionary and complete the chart with
the definition that best fits the article.
Word Part of speech Definition

A formal meeting in which a person who is
1. interview, ¶1 noun
interested in getting a job is asked questions.
2. impression, ¶2
3. positive, ¶2
4. experience, ¶3
5. enthusiastic, ¶4
6. native, ¶4
assistant factor indicates research

assistant Grace Huang, sales assistant noun a person who helps The assistant manager works
another at work directly under the manager.

Useful Language
1. What are two ways to make a good impression at an interview? Some examples from the article are …
2. What are two ways to prepare before an interview? A few examples from the article are …
3. What are three things you can you do about the way you
speak during an interview?
UNIT 8
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p.102, Eden’s Blog; and
(2) Extended reading article, How I Got My Job.
1. What is the topic shared by the two articles?
2. Both articles say it is important to practice before an interview. Describe one way to practice from each article.
3. Both articles describe how to make a good first impression. What’s one strategy from each article?
4. Both articles discuss how to prepare for the interview. What did each article say about that?
5. In your opinion, which of the three interview tips is the most important? Explain your reason for choosing it.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the topic shared by the articles, and
(2) two examples for each key point. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and evidence from the two articles.
Finally, (3) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to fill in a conclusion.
Topic:
Make a Good First Impression Preparing Speaking
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph that explains three keys to a successful job interview.
7 After you write

UNIT 8
Examples
Speaking
1.
2.
Preparing
Examples
1.
2.
Making a Good First Impression
Examples
Conclusion:
Topic:
1.
2.
UNIT 9
Reading Tip: Read the title. Skim the first
paragraph. Skim the last paragraph. Why is
the title Meals and Smiles?
Barbara Watson is 73 years old and lives the other volunteers,” says Barbara. “They help
alone. Barbara had an operation a few months me more than any medicine!”
ago. When she came home from the hospital, Meals on Wheels started in England in the
she couldn’t walk or drive a car. Buying food 1940s and then moved to other countries. the
and cooking meals were very challenging for program ensures that senior citizens eat more
her. Then a friend told Barbara about Meals nutritious food by using fresh ingredients.
on Wheels. Now Barbara has a hot lunch Seniors pay a small amount for each meal, or
delivered  to her house every day. She has a meals are free for those with low incomes.
sandwich and salad delivered for dinner, too. Many different kinds of people volunteer
Meals on Wheels is an organization of for Meals on Wheels. Teenagers, college
volunteers. Every day, they provide meals to students, neighborhood groups, and even
people over  the age of 60 who cannot cook or some retired people help to prepare the meals.
shop for themselves. Gordon Chen has been Once the meals are ready, nearly half a million
delivering meals to senior citizens for more people deliver more than a million meals to
than four years. Every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., seniors in the United States every day.
he picks up the food at the kitchen of a local And these volunteers do much more than
school and delivers it to 10 different men transport meals. “While I  was volunteering,
and women around town. I also checked the safety and health of  these
“I love visiting with these people,” says senior citizens,” says a former volunteer. When
Gordon. “Sometimes they don’t have any other volunteers notice a problem, they call for help.
visitors all day.” And most importantly, with every meal, they
“I’m always happy to see Gordon and deliver a smile.
UNIT 9
1. Read the reading tip again. How did the first and last paragraphs explain the title?
2. What are three ways that volunteers for Meals on Wheels help senior citizens?
3. How much do seniors pay for Meals on Wheels?
4. Is there a big need for Meals on Wheels? How do you know?
5. Aside from bringing meals, what does the author see as the most important service that volunteers provide?

A F
ind the words in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them. Then complete the chart by
selecting one meaning for each word and identifying the clue in the article that guided your choice.
Word Meaning Clue
1. organization, ¶2 a. people b. things volunteers
2. provide, ¶2 a. give b. take
3. nutritious, ¶5 a. unhealthy b. healthy
4. prepare, ¶6 a. make b. eat
5. former, ¶7 a. still b. no longer
6. notice, ¶7 a. see b. write about
challenging ensure incomes transport

incomes Seniors pay a small amount noun the amount of money Many people have
for each meal, or meals are received over a period of low incomes
free for those with low incomes. time

1. Who does Meals on Wheels provide meals to? According to this article, . . .
2. In the United States, how many meals does Meals on Wheels provide According to the author, . . .
to seniors daily?
3. In addition to delivering meals, what is another thing volunteers may do?
UNIT 9
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student book, p. 116. Home is More Than a Building;
and (2) Extended reading article, Meals and Smiles.
2. Both articles describe problems that people have. Describe one problem from each article.
3. B
oth articles describe how friends, families or volunteers help people with problems. Describe two examples from
each article.
4. Both articles describe the types of people that volunteered or helped out. How are they similar or different?
5. In your opinion, what is the most important thing that friends, families or volunteers can do to help people who have
problems? Use examples from the article to support your answer.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with: (1) the main idea shared by the two articles,
(2) the problem that each article identifies, and (3) for each problem, who helped and what they did. Use information
from Exercises 1–4 and evidence from the articles. Finally, (4) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to
fill in the conclusion.
Main Idea:
Home is More Than a Building Meals and Smiles

Problem
Who helped
What they did
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write a one-paragraph summary of the two articles. Use the information from your graphic organizer.
7 After you write

UNIT 9

Main Idea:
Home is More Than a Building Meals and Smiles
Problem
Who helped
What they did
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
Conclusion:
UNIT 10
Reading Tip: Look at the title and the bold face
headings. Make a guess. Who is the article about?
What will you learn about him? Read and find out.
A folk artist is an artist with little or living on the streets, and sleeping under
no formal art education. A folk artist has bridges. A woman found him and took him
a story to tell, which he tells in his art. He to a hospital for help. While he was in the
shows through his art the culture of the hospital, he had a dream. He saw beautiful,
people – the folk – he knows best. colorful flowers and junk flying around
him. When he woke up, he decided to build
Who is the Flower Man? a “dream” house with colorful things, like
Cleveland Turner is a well-known folk the flowers and objects in his dream.
artist in Houston, Texas. His nickname is The Flower Man’s house is an ongoing
the “Flower Man” because he lives in a very project. It’s always changing. Sometimes
unusual house. Cleveland’s visitors, especially children,
house is bright yellow, but if will take something away
you decide to visit this popular from the house. Sometimes
tourist attraction, you might visitors bring things for the
not notice the color at all. house. But Cleveland says
That’s because Cleveland has he prefers finding things
decorated his entire house himself. So, every day he
with artificial and real flowers. rides his Flowercycle –
There are also dolls, paintings, his bicycle and his only
tools, household appliances, form of transportation
and more covering his house. There’s a red – around Houston, looking for more
ceramic cow on the roof and art on the gate items to decorate his house. And yes, the
and on the fence around the yard. The yard Flowercycle is covered in flowers – from
itself is filled with unusual objects: old street front to back!
signs, plastic plants, musical instruments, Admission to the Flower Man’s house
another red cow, and every kind of junk is free. If you decide to go, be prepared
you can think of. to meet the famous artist himself. When
Cleveland is home, he often welcomes
How did this happen? visitors personally, with a smile, and asks
In 1983, Cleveland was sick, homeless, his visitors to sign his guest book.
UNIT 10
1. What is the article about? Did you guess correctly before you read?
2. According to the article, what is a folk artist?
3. What does Cleveland Turner’s yard look like?
4. Why did Cleveland Turner decide to decorate his house the way he did?
5. If you visit Cleveland Turner’s house, why might you not notice the color of the house?

A F
ind the words in Column 1 in the paragraphs indicated and underline them. Then, look the words up in the
dictionary. Complete the chart with the clue that helped you know its meaning and the dictionary definition that
matches the meaning in the article.
Word Clue Dictionary definition
1. nickname, ¶2 His nickname is the “Flower Man.” an informal name for someone
2. artificial, ¶2
3. junk, ¶2
4. homeless, ¶3
5. covere, ¶4
6. guest book, ¶6
culture items ongoing project

culture He shows through his art noun The way of life of a particular Each country has a
the culture of the people people in a given period different culture.

1. Why is Cleveland Turner called the “Flower man?”
The article states that . . .
2. How was the Flower Man’s life before he went to the hospital?
3. How is the Flower Man’s house an ongoing project? The author states that . . .
UNIT 10
4 Analyze the texts

Review the following texts to answer the questions below: (1) Student Book, p. 128, The Rock – San Francisco’s
Biggest Tourist Attraction; and (2) Extended reading article, The Flower Man of Houston, Texas.
1. How are the topics of the two articles similar?
2. How did the two tourist attractions originate?
3. What are two differences between the tourist attractions?
4. W
hat evidence in the articles suggests that the attraction in Houston will change more in the future than the
attraction in San Francisco?
5. Which tourist attraction would you prefer to visit? Provide information from both articles to explain your choice.
5 Before you write

Complete the graphic organizer your teacher gives you. Fill it in with (1) the topic shared by the two articles, and
(2) the differences between the two attractions. Use information from Exercises 1–4 and the two articles. Finally,
(3) use your answer to question five in Exercise 4 to fill in the conclusion.
Topic:
Differences The Rock The Flower Man
What
Where
Nickname
How originated
What it was previously
Cost
Conclusion:
6 Write
Write one paragraph that contrasts the two tourist attractions described in the two articles. Use the information
from your graphic organizer.
7 After you write

UNIT 10
Compare / Contrast Graphic Organizer

Topic:
Differences The Rock The Flower Man
What
Where
Nickname
How originated
What it was previously
Cost
Conclusion:
Extended
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Answer key
Unit 1 Exercise 3
1. A
ccording to the article, students always ask Ms. Strickland,
Exercise 1
“What’s the best job for me?”
1. According to Betty Strickland, when people understand 2. A
ccording to the author, the purpose of personality tests is
their own personality, they can look for jobs that would be to give a clear picture of one’s personality.
a good match. 3. A
ccording to the article, it’s important to consider
2. Ms. Strickland is an employment counselor. She works at a personality before choosing a job because people can then
community college in Ohio. choose a job that would be a good fit, and they can be happy
in their work.
3. Jung Ho is outgoing, Selena is intellectual, and Samantha
is creative.
Exercise 4
4. Jung Ho is considering jobs such as a restaurant manager or
a personal trainer; Selena is considering a job as a medical 1. Th
e main idea in both articles is that people should choose
technician; Samantha is considering a job as a fashion a job that fits their personality.
designer, graphic designer, or floral designer. 2. Th
e three personality types that both articles discuss are
outgoing, intellectual, and creative.
5. Ms. Strickland says that if you want to be happy in
3. Th
e word center addresses Verbal/Linguistic intelligence.
your work, it’s never too late to find the right job for
While there, students read and listen to stories, biographies,
your personality.
and poetry, do crossword puzzles and word games, use
dictionaries, and write.
Exercise 2 A
4. A
nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: Jung
1. Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: The college Ho’s goals changed after taking a personality test. He was
serves the community. working as a night watchman, but his personality test
2. Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: This test showed that he is very outgoing, and now he is considering
shows your personality. jobs such as a restaurant manager or a fitness trainer in
3. Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: This a gym.
watchman works at night. 5. Answers will vary.
4. Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: This trainer
trains for fitness. Exercise 5
5. Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: This clerk Answers will vary.
works with files.
6. Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A fashion Exercise 6
design program trains people to design fashion.
Answers will vary.
Exercise 2 B
1. analytical (¶4); thoughtful and analytical person; adjective; Unit 2
logical and scientific; Answers will vary.
2. creative (¶5); she is extremely creative and imaginative; Exercise 1
adjective; having the ability to create new things or think
of new ideas; Answers will vary. 1. Th
e main idea is that listening is an important skill and
3. medical (¶4); a medical technician; adjective; relating to there are strategies to improve your listening skills.
the science of medicine; Answers will vary. 2. Th
e two kinds of listening are interactive and
4. revealed (¶3); personality test revealed that he is very noninteractive.
outgoing; verb; to make something known; Answers 3. Th
e author says there is a difference between the two
will vary. types. In interactive listening, you speak and listen. In
noninteractive, you listen but don’t speak.
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Answer key
4. For interactive listening, the three strategies are: ask a Good Listener.
for help, check the information, and make sure you are 4. Th
e last paragraph in both articles say that if you use these
listening. For noninteractive listening, the three strategies strategies every day, your English skills will improve.
are: use what you know, just listen, and don’t stop listening. 5. Answers will vary.
5. The author’s opinion is that listening is an important skill,
but for many students it is the most difficult skill. The Exercise 5
author also says that improving listening skills can improve
speaking skills, too. Answers will vary.
Exercise 2 A Exercise 6
1. noun; b Answers will vary.

2. verb; a
3. verb; b Unit 3
4. noun; b
5. verb; a Exercise 1
6. noun; b
1. Th
e main idea of this article is how a block party helped
Exercise 2 B neighbors get to know each other better.
1. concentrate (¶6); verb; to think hard about something; 2. A
ccording to the article, people don’t have to watch out for
Answers will vary. traffic at a block party because the police block off the street
2. interactive (¶3); adjective; communicating or collaborating; and no cars can drive on it.
Answers will vary. 3. T
wo of the jobs for volunteers were to find a band, and get
3. respond (¶3); verb; to answer; Answers will vary. soda and ice cream.
4. strategies (¶4); noun; planning in any field; Answers 4. Th
ey wore name tags to learn each other’s names.
will vary. 5. A
ccording to the author, three positive results of the block
party are: 1. The street is safer, 2. the street is friendlier, and
Exercise 3 3. they created a neighborhood association which meets
once a month.
1. The author points out that students ask for help when doing
interactive listening by saying, “Please speak more slowly,” Exercise 2 A
or by asking, “Excuse me. What did you say?”
2. The article points out that noninteractive listening is when 1. A
nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A block
you listen, but you don’t speak. party is a party for people who live in the same block or
3. The author points out that your speaking skills will improve. neighborhood.
2. A
nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A blocked
Exercise 4 off street is a street that is closed or blocked so cars have to
stay off of it.
1. Both articles provide strategies for learning English. The 3. A
nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A potluck
article Strategies for Learning English describes strategies meal is a meal where each family brings a meal in a pot to
for speaking and understanding English. How to Be a Good share and the luck is because the food may or may not be
Listener focuses on listening strategies. acceptable.
2. Strategy #3, “Guess.” in Strategies for Learning English is 4. A
nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A talent
similar to the noninteractive listening skill “Don’t stop show is a show where people perform their talents, such as
listening.” in How to Be a Good Listener. singing, doing interesting tricks, or playing music
3. The article Strategies for Learning English names the strategy 5. A
nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A name tag
is a label or tag people wear with their name on it.
of “Set Goals.” This strategy is not mentioned in How to be
Answer key
6.Answers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A Exercise 6
neighborhood association is an association, or group, of
Answers will vary.
neighbors who meet regularly.
Exercise 2 B Unit 4
1. created (¶5); we’ve created the Locust Avenue
Neighborhood Association; verb; to originate or make; I Exercise 1
created a presentation on the computer.
1. H ome remedies are an option to medication for sicknesses
2. distributed (¶3); We made invitations and distributed them; such as colds, coughs and sore throats.
verb; to give out; Answers will vary.
2. I f you have a cold, you should eat a lot, but if you have a
3. identify (¶3); We wanted to set a date and identify fever you shouldn’t eat much.
volunteers for different jobs; verb; name; Answers will vary.
3. Th
e author’s grandmother suggests a spoonful of red pepper
4. volunteered (¶3); One neighbor volunteered to find a band; in a glass of water to reduce a fever.
verb; do a job without pay; Answers will vary.
4. I n the fourth paragraph the author uses the word consume
to mean the same as drink.
Exercise 3 5. Th
e author says that some doctors think home remedies
1. The article states that a block party is a big outdoor party for help people recover and some think they don’t.
people in the same neighborhood.
2. The author states that the neighbors asked the police to Exercise 2 A
block off the street, they identified volunteers for different
1. M ost people have . . . shared by many people; happening
jobs and they planned games for the children.
often
3. The article states that people in the talent show sang, did
2. c annot breathe; clogged, not clear; so full of something that
interesting tricks, played music and told funny stories.
nothing can move
3. t hings you can do to feel better; make better, make well;
Exercise 4 make someone healthy by using medicines and treatments
1. The topics are similar because both articles talk 4. n ot eat much; not enough food or go hungry; to feel pain or
about neighbors working together to make their to die from lack of food
neighborhoods safer. 5. n ever have cheese or other milk products; make bad; to
2. Neighbors get to know each other better because they annoy, to bother
need to meet regularly to plan a block party or have a 6. c an help you; make less; to make something smaller or less
neighborhood watch program. important
3. In the block party the volunteers made invitations,
planned games, and had meetings to plan the party. In the Exercise 2 B
neighborhood watch program, volunteers helped elderly
1. c onsume (¶4); consume up to eight glasses; verb; to eat or
neighbors with yard work, looked after houses when people
drink; Answers will vary.
weren’t home, and got together to paint over graffiti.
2. f ound (¶2); other items found at home; adjective; available;
4. The purpose of the activities in the block party was to
Answers will vary.
have fun and to get to know one’s neighbors, whereas
3. items (¶2); food and other items; noun; things; Answers
the purpose of the activities in the neighborhood watch
will vary.
program was to prevent crimes in the neighborhood.
4. r ecover (¶5); help people recover; verb; get well; Answers
5. Answers will vary.
will vary.
Exercise 5
Answers will vary.
Answer key
Exercise 3 4. I think children would like the Fun Fair, the Crafts Tent and
the Independence Day Fireworks Show.
1.I believe that home remedies help people because, according
5. According to the author, the festival is for everyone.
to the article, people have used them for hundreds of years
and some doctors believe that they help people recover. OR
Exercise 2 A
I believe that home remedies don’t help people because the
article points out that some doctors say they don’t. 1. unique; paintings, photos, pottery
2.I think that you shouldn’t eat much when you have a 2. fun; art
fever because that is the recommendation of the author’s 3. exciting; rides
grandmother. 4. remarkable; young voices
3. I believe that drinking lots of water helps people get better 5. delicious; dishes
because that’s what the author’s grandmother says. 6. best; dance steps
7. superb; musicians
Exercise 4
1. The topic of the two articles is plants and other home Exercise 2 B
remedies for colds, coughs sore throats and fevers. 1. e thnic (¶2); Eat delicious dishes from local ethnic
2. The article Two Beneficial Plants suggests chamomile tea for restaurants; adjective; related to group characteristics, such
people who have a cold. The article Medicine in your Kitchen as race or culture; Answers will vary.
says to eat a lot if you have a cold, that chicken soup and 2. e xhibit (¶3); Art Exhibit; noun; to show something publicly
toast are the best foods to eat when you have a cold, and for competition, sale, or amusement; Answers will vary.
that you should drink lots of liquids and take vitamin C. 3. s chedule (¶4); See the daily schedule below; noun; a list
3. from Two Beneficial Plants: the bulb of garlic; from Medicine of planned activities or things to be done at or during a
in your Kitchen: cook onions and put them on your chest particular time; Answers will vary.
while they are still warm 4. s ite (¶4); Check our Web site for the movie list; noun; a
4. from Two Beneficial Plants: drink chamomile tea; from place where something is, was or will be; Answers will vary.
Medicine in your Kitchen: a spoonful of red pepper in a glass
of water Exercise 3
1. I believe that children would like the Crafts Tent because
Exercise 5 they can draw, paint and make toys.
2. I think that a competitive person would like the Salsa Dance
Answers will vary. Concert because you can win something. Some of the prizes
are cash, gift certificates for restaurants and salsa CDs.
Exercise 6 3. I believe that people in their 50s would probably enjoy The
Answers will vary. Golden Songs Stage because there’s music from the 1960s
and 1970s.
Unit 5 Exercise 4
1. Th
e topics in the two articles are similar because they both
Exercise 1
talk about entertainment and events that take place outside.
1. The flyer is for the Summer Festival at Lakeshore Park. 2. Th
e activities occur in the summer because they are
The festival is from July 1 - July 4 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. both outside.
2. I recommend the International Film Festival. 3. A
dults probably go to the Salsa Starz event because it’s
3. There are three outdoor stages. You can hear rock, later at night and it’s a salsa concert. Families with children
music from around the world and music from the 1960s probably go to the Summer Festival at Lakeshore Park
and 1970s. because it’s during the day and there are many activities
for children.
Answer key
4. The unexpected thing that happened at the Salsa Starz studying in the United States.; verb; emphasizes something;
concert was the sudden change in weather. The night Answers will vary.
started out clear, but then it rained the rest of the night. 2. m edical (¶3); Lailani decided to continue her medical
If that happened at the Summer Festival, the Fun Fair, studies in the United States; adjective; related to medicine;
Outdoor Food Court, Art Exhibit, Sounds of the City, Answers will vary.
Crafts Tent, Outdoor Concert by the City Youth Choir 3. s cheduled (¶4); His interview was scheduled for 8:15 a.m.;
and Independence Day Fireworks show would have to verb; to plan activities; Answers will vary.
be cancelled. 4. i ssues (¶5); Each believes that differences in expectations
5. Answers will vary. in time issues between the United States and their own
country can result in confusion.; noun; a matter of concern;
Exercise 5 Answers will vary.
Answers will vary.
Exercise 3
Exercise 6 1. A
n example from the article is Rafael’s misunderstanding in
a social situation. He arrived at 8:00 for a party that began at
Answers will vary.
6:00, and only a few people were still there.
2. A
n example the author gave is Lailani’s experience in class.
Unit 6 Because she missed the end-of-semester test, the instructor
failed her and she had to retake the class.
Exercise 1 3. A
n example from the article is Bao’s experience with his
interview. He arrived for the interview before the office
1. Because different cultures have different rules about time, was open and there was no conversation before it. He was
US rules about time can result in confusion for students surprised when the company offered him the job.
from other countries studying in the US.
2. No, he didn’t. When he got to the party there were only a Exercise 4
few people still there.
3. No. The article says she needed to retake the class because 1. Th
e main idea of both articles is that rules about time vary
the instructor failed her. from country to country.
4. Bao expected conversation before the interview and he 2. I n the United States, business appointments have strict
expected the interview to be over before the time it was beginning and ending times. Bao was confused because in
supposed to start. his country people arrive early for a business appointment
5. Answers will vary. and expect the business to be finished before the
appointment was to begin.
3. I n the United States, for social events such as dinner parties
Exercise 2 A
it is impolite to arrive more than five or ten minutes late.
1. negative; lack understanding because of differences Rafael was confused because he arrived at 8:00 for a party
2. positive; hoped to make new friends that began at 6:00.
3. negative; only a few people and no food 4. I n the United States there can be serious consequences for
4. positive; excellent student missing some scheduled events – such as end-of-course
5. negative; office didn’t even open until 8:00 exams. Lailani was confused because in her country
6. positive; company offered the job to him relationships with people are more important than keeping
a schedule.
Exercise 2 B 5. Answers will vary.
1. highlight (¶1); Each paragraph below highlights an

experience that a student from another country had while
Answer key
Exercise 5 Exercise 3
Answers will vary. 1. Th
e author points out that Susan is afraid of getting into
debt.
Exercise 6 2. Th
e article points out that people can adjust their spending
habits by looking at their monthly expenses and then
Answers will vary.
changing their habits so that they spend less on both major
and incidental expenses.
Unit 7 3. Th
e author points out that when you make a budget and
follow it carefully, you will have more money for the
Exercise 1 important things in your life.
1. The main idea of this article is that a personal budget can Exercise 4
help people to have more money for the important things in
their lives. 1. Th
e topic of both articles is helping people with financial
2. Susan is worried about paying her bills because she never problems.
seems to have enough money. 2. B oth articles talk about people who experience financial
3. Two problems Susan has with her credit card are that she insecurity and who have problems related to credit cards.
only makes a minimum payment each month, and her In both articles, the people add to their problems by paying
credit card has a high interest rate. only the minimum amount due on their credit card bills.
4. The three steps for making a budget are to make a list of 3. In A Credit Card Nightmare, the Kims have a very large
all your daily expenses for a month, add up all your daily credit card debt. In A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned, Susan
expenses and other expenses at the end of the month, and does not have a large debt, but she never has enough money.
then think of ways to adjust your spending habits. 4. A nswers will vary. Here is one possible answer: A Credit
5. The author’s opinion is that it is simple to make a budget, Card Nightmare gives the following solutions to financial
and if you follow it carefully, you will have more money for problems: work with a debt counselor and make a family
important things. budget. A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned gives the following
solutions: adjust your spending habits after looking at all
your expenses for a month and make a budget.
Exercise 2 A
1. a plan for spending her money; a financial plan
2. write down everything; to make a list or record
Exercise 5
3. like a cup of coffee or a magazine; secondary in importance
4. groups; related group of things or people Answers will vary.
5. total amount; to join or combine by adding together
6. such as a cupcake or muffin; a small portion of food that’s Exercise 6
eaten between meals
Answers will vary.
Exercise 2 B
1. adjust (¶6); think about adjusting your spending habits; Unit 8
noun; to change; Answers will vary.
2. credit (¶2); I use my credit card a lot; noun; the ability to get Exercise 1
goods and services before payment, with the understanding 1. Th
ere are several things you can do to have a successful
that one will pay later; Answers will vary. job interview.
3. major (¶6); look at your major expenses first; adjective; very 2. She sent a thank–you letter after the interview.
important; Answers will vary. 3. It will help the interviewer know your strengths.
4. minimum (¶2); I usually make only the minimum payment; 4. H
e does research about the company and prepares
adjective; the lowest amount or number that is possible; questions for the interviewer.
Answers will vary.
Answer key
5. In the fourth paragraph, the word that means the same as classmates. The article How I Got My Job suggests a way to
positive qualities is strength. practice is with a friend.
3. E
den’s Blog says one way to make a good first impression is
Exercise 2 A to smile and give a firm handshake. How I Got My Job says
a way to make a good first impression is to arrive early, give
1. noun; a formal meeting in which a person who is interested a firm handshake at the beginning and end of the interview,
in getting a job is asked questions. smile and send a thank-you letter after the interview.
2. noun; an idea or opinion of what someone or something 4. E
den’s Blog says a way to prepare for the interview is to
is like. practice. How I Got My Job says a way to prepare is to
3. adjective; happy or hopeful research information about the company and prepare
4. noun; knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing questions to ask the interviewer.
or feeling things 5. Answers will vary.
5. adjective; a feeling of energetic interest in a particular
subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved
Exercise 5
6. adjective; of or relating to the place where you were born
Answer will vary.
Exercise 2 B
Exercise 6
1. assistant (¶2); Grace Huang, sales assistant; noun; a person
who helps another at work; Answers will vary. Answer will vary.
2. factor (¶4); the most important factor is the way you speak;
noun; a fact or situation that influences a result; Answers
will vary. Unit 9
3. indicates (¶3); it indicates that you’re really interested; verb;
to show or signal; Answers will vary. Exercise 1
4. research (¶3); I always try to research something; verb; 1. Th
e first paragraph explains meals – Barbara Watson
discover information or achieve a new understanding of it; couldn’t walk or drive after coming home from the hospital
Answers will vary. so the organization Meals on Wheels delivered a hot lunch
to her house everyday. The last paragraph explains smiles –
Exercise 3 when the volunteers deliver the meals, they deliver them
1. Some examples from the article are to be on time, greet the with a smile.
interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, shake hands 2. V
olunteers for Meals on Wheels help senior citizens in the
and thank the interviewer. Also, send a thank-you letter following three ways: 1. They deliver meals to the homes.
after the interview. 2. They check on the safety and health of the senior citizens
2. A few examples from the article are to research the and call for help when they notice a problem. 3. They are
company, prepare questions for the interviewer, practice cheerful and sometimes it is the only interaction with others
with a friend, and fill out job applications for practice. for the senior citizens.
3. Some examples from the article are to be enthusiastic, be 3. F
or seniors with low incomes, the meals are free. Other
positive, and speak with confidence. Also explain your seniors pay only a small amount for each meal.
answers, answer with more than just a yes or no, and 4. A
ccording to the article, volunteers deliver more than a
speak slowly. million meals each day in the United States. That number
indicates there is a big need.
Exercise 4 5. A
side from delivering meals, the author sees the smiles that
accompany the meals as the most important service that
1. The topic shared by the two articles is how to have a volunteers provide. That is clear from the phrase, “And most
successful job search and interview. importantly.”
2. The article Eden’s Blog suggests one way to practice is with
Answer key
Exercise 2 A 4. I n both articles, the people who helped were generous
with their time or money. But the way they shared their
1. a. people; volunteers
generosity was different. The people who helped Barbara
2. a. give; delivering meals Watson were volunteers who contributed time for an
3. b. healthy; by using fresh ingredients organization that saw a need. The people who helped
4. a. make; Once the meals are ready the Ramirez’ contributed time or money directly to the
5. b. no longer; was volunteering people who had the need; they did not work through an
6. a. see; checked organization.
5. A nswers will vary
Exercise 2 B
1. challenging (¶1); Buying food and cooking meals were Exercise 5
very challenging for her; verb; testing one’s ability; Answers Answers will vary.
will vary.
2. ensure (¶5); The program ensures that senior citizens eat Exercise 6
more nutritious food; verb; to make sure; Answers will vary.
3. incomes (¶5); meals are free for those with low incomes; Answers will vary.
noun; money earned from working; Answers will vary.
4. transport (¶7); these volunteers do much more than
transport meals; verb; to move; Answers will vary.
Unit 10
Exercise 3 Exercise 1
1. Th
e article is about a folk artist in Houston, Texas.
1. According to this article, Meals on Wheels provides meals
to people over 60 who cannot cook or shop for themselves. 2. A ccording to the article, a folk artist is an artist with little or
no formal art education.
2. According to the author, Meals on Wheels provides more
than a million meals to seniors in the United States daily. 3. H is yard is filled with unusual objects, such as old street
signs, plastic plants, musical instruments, a red cow and
3. According to the author, volunteers may visit with the
other kinds of junk.
senior citizens, prepare meals, check on the safety and
4. W hen he was in the hospital, he had a dream in which he
health of the senior citizens and call for help.
saw beautiful, colorful flowers and junk flying around him,
so he decided to build a dream house with colorful things
Exercise 4
like those in his dream.
1. The main idea of both articles is people helping others. 5. I f you visit Cleveland Turner’s house you might not notice
2. In the article Home is More Than a Building there are two the color of the house because the house is covered with
problems: 1. how the husband and father can support one artificial and real flowers.
more child in the family without a full-time job and 2. a fire
destroyed their home. In the article Meals and Smiles, the Exercise 2 A
problem is ensuring that seniors who cannot buy food or
1. t he “Flower Man”; an informal name for someone
cook meals for themselves have nutritious meals to eat.
2. w ith artificial and real flowers; not natural
3. The Ramirez family received help in many ways. Luisa’s
sister provided a place for the Ramirez’ to stay while their 3. o ld street signs, plastic plants, musical instructions; things
house was being rebuilt. Friends took them shopping that are old or not useful any more
for clothes. Strangers left gifts at their door. A group of 4. living in the streets and sleeping under bridges; without
children collected money to buy bicycles for the Ramirez a home
children. Barbara Watson received a hot lunch every day 5. from front to back; to place something on or over
delivered by a volunteer who could also visit with her. 6. t o sign; a book in which visitors to a place may write their
name, address, and comments
Answer key
Exercise 2 B
1. culture (¶1); He shows through his art the culture of the
people; noun; The way of life of a particular people in a
given period; Answers will vary.
2. items (¶4); looking for more items to decorate his house;
noun; things; Answers will vary.
3. ongoing (¶4); The Flower man’s house is an ongoing project;
adjective; continuing; Answers will vary.
4. project (¶4); The Flower man’s house is an ongoing project;
noun; an organized undertaking; Answers will vary.
Exercise 3
1. The article states that Cleveland Turner is called the Flower
Man because he lives in a house covered with flowers.
2. The author states that Turner was sick, homeless, and living
on the streets before he went to the hospital.
3. The author states that the house is an ongoing project
because it is always changing; people take things away from
the house and bring new things to the house.
Exercise 4
1. The topics are similar in that they are both tourist
attractions focused on interesting stories about people.
2. Alcatraz originated as a prison while the Flower Man’s
house originated from a dream he had when he was in
the hospital.
3. One difference is that Alcatraz closed as a prison in
1963, while the Flower Man’s house is still open. Another
difference is that Alcatraz costs money to visit, but the
Flower Man’s house is free.
4. The Flower Man rides his bicycle around every day looking
for more things to put on his house, so it is always changing,
whereas Alcatraz is closed as a prison and will remain
the same.
Exercise 5
Answers will vary.
Exercise 6
Answers will vary.

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