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Unit 3 Answer Key

Biology

Listening

VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES

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A. Read the paragraph. For each sentence, cross out the word in parentheses
with a different meaning from the other two.
1. grow
2. books
3. paper
4. one person
5. boss
6. badly

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B. Work with a partner. Look at the underlined words in each sentence. Write
N if the word is a noun, and V if the word is a verb.
1. V
2. N
3. V
4. N
5. N
6. V

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C. Check () which of these people perform research. Compare answers with a
partner.
Answers will vary. Possible answers:
1. a scientist
2. a musician
3. a writer
4. a bus driver
5. a student
6. a medical doctor
7. a waiter

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D. Do these people work with a partner or on a team? Can any activities be
done with either a partner or a team?
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
1. A dancer can dance alone or with a partner.
2. Soccer players usually play on a team.

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3. Someone who wants to start a business might work alone, with a partner, or with
a team.
4. A scientist who wants to do research might work alone, with a partner, or with a
team.
5. Basketball players usually play on a team.
6. A group of people at work who need to complete a project would probably work
on a team.
7. A tennis player might play alone or with a partner. They can also be part of a
team.

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E. Work with a partner. Discuss what each person has to be an expert in or on.
1. A car mechanic has to be an expert on how a car works. He or she should also have
expertise in different types of cars.
2. A medical doctor has to be an expert in the human body, medicines, and
treatments.
3. A professional athlete should be an expert in his or her sport.
4. An artist is usually an expert in some form of art. For example, he or she could
have expertise in drawing, painting, or sculpting.
5. A writer has to be an expert in grammar and creative or factual writing.
6. A teacher should be an expert in the subject that he or she teaches.
7. A plant scientist has to be an expert in the study of plants, or botany.

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F. Match words from column A to words they go with from column B. The
words in column B can be used more than once. Write an example sentence for
each pair.
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
scientific research: The university does important scientific research.
winning team: The Tigers were the winning team for the season.
business partner, partnership, or team: She is my new business partner.
market research: The guacamole company relies heavily on market research for
packaging and advertising decisions.
academic research: He does his academic research at the local university.

LISTEN FOR MAIN IDEAS

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Mark each sentence as T (true) or F (false). Work with a partner. Restate false
sentences to make them correct.
1. T
2. F - Teams of plant experts around the world are collecting seeds.
3. F Seeds are stored in a freezer inside a vault at the seed bank.
4. T
5. F - The collecting of seeds is an ongoing process.

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LISTENING SKILL

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Apply A. Go online to watch the video and listen again. As you listen, complete
the sentences with the numbers you hear.
1. 60,000 to 100,000
2. 10%
3. 25%, 2020
4. one-fifth
5. a billion

Speaking

VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES

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A. Replace the words in parentheses with a target word from the box. Use the
correct form of the target work. You may use words more than once.
1. partner
2. issue
3. research
4. Initially
5. research
6. resource
7. partner
8. grade

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B. For the target words, match the dictionary definitions on the left with the
example sentences on the right.
grade (noun)
1. c
2. a
3. b

issue (noun, verb)

1. c
2. a
3. b

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C. Look at the projects and resources. Which resources are helpful for each
project?
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
1. a, b, d
2. a, b, e
3. a, b, c, d
4. a, b, d

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D. Work with a partner. Discuss answers to the questions. Then change
partners and discuss again.
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
1. You need to initial a lot of medical and banking forms as well as some travel
documents.
2. Initially, I liked my first job, but then it got boring. Now, I have a different job and
I really like it.
3. I didn't like my exercise class, initially, because it was difficult, but now I'm in
better shape and I love it.

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E. Work with a partner. Give an example for each use of resource / resourceful.
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
1. The Internet is my main research resource.
2. Oil and natural gas are two natural resources in my country.
3. I can be resourceful by thinking more carefully about what I am spending my
money on.

LISTEN FOR MAIN IDEAS

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Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
1. bee conservation or issues related to bee conservation
2. that bees pollinate plants
4. no
5. yes

SPEAKING SKILL

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Apply A. Go online and listen to four parts of the conversation. Discuss which
points from the box on page 32 each one refers to.
1. #1
2. #4

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3. #3
4. #5

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Apply B. Work with a partner. Discuss what you would consider for each of
these presentation topics. Give reasons for your answers.
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
1. I would include background information about the location. For example, what
activities you can do there, what food is good, and so on. I would explain why I like the
place. There would not be specialized language. It would be informal.
2. It would be formal. I would assume the audience has knowledge of the topic. I
would include some technical information, but not too much. I would use pictures to
help make the information clear.
3. I would include background information about the job, especially if it's one that
people aren't familiar with. I would explain why it's my perfect job. There might be a
little specialized language, but not a lot. It would probably be a little informal.
4. The audience will probably have a little knowledge of the topic, but not a lot. I
would explain any words that might be new or unclear. I would use pictures or
diagrams to make the information clear.

PRONUNCIATION SKILL

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Apply A. Go online to listen to the sentences. Circle the reduction that you
hear.
1. Whaddaya
2. Howdaya
3. Whydaya
4. Whendaya
5. Whodaya
6. Wheredaya

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Apply B. Go online to listen to the sentences. Write the reduction that you
hear.
1. Howdija
2. Whendija
3. Whadija
4. Whodija
5. Whydija
6. Wheredija

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END OF UNIT TASK

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A. Go online to listen to extracts from three different presentations about
butterfly conservation. Which presentation is for each audience? Discuss what
you think each person considered in preparing the presentation.
Answers will vary. Possible answers below.
1. Presentation 3: Her audience has a lot of knowledge about the subject, so she doesn't
have to explain specialized language. The presentation is probably quite formal.
2. Presentation 1: Her presentation is informal. Her audience doesn't have a lot of
knowledge about the subject, and she can't use any technical language. She
includes information that will be interesting for children.
3. Presentation 2: His presentation is a little formal. Some of the audience may have
knowledge of the subject, but some may not. He includes information that is
helpful for them when they volunteer.

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B. Listen again. Write down the numbers that you hear in each presentation.
Presentation 1
 24,000
 (less than) one inch, (almost) 12 (inches)
 12

Presentation 2
 16, four
 30
 86

Presentation 3
 99%
 41, 46
 six

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