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" In this episode. Mike teaches Takeshi how to use his imagination to escape the summer heat.
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. . . use your imagination,
then you too can have a
beach vacation.
Takeshi arrives home and complains to But the heat is no problem for Mike. He's Mike explains that pretending to be at
Mike about the hot weather. pretending he's at "Imaginary Beach." the beach is as good as being there.
Mike, that's for spraying

plants, not me!
Mike tries to teach Takeshi how to go However, Mike suddenly gets an idea
to "Imaginary Beach." that Takeshi is not too sure about ...
4D Look at the photos above. Then answer the questions. Choose a, b, or c.
1. What's the weather like?

a. It's cool and comfortable. b. It's very hot. c. It's raining.
2. Where is Mike?
a. At the beach. b. At the pool. c. At home.
3. What does Mike think Takeshi needs to do?
a. Take a vacation. b. Use his imagination. c. Go surfmg.
4. What does Mike tell Takeshi to feel?
a. Rain. b. Heat. c. An ocean mist.
5. What does Takeshi think about Mike's next idea?
a. He thinks it's bad. b. He thinks it's good. c. He wants to try it.
2 Unit 1 Indoors and Outdoors

2 Before You Watch
Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the video. Write the correct word or
phrase under each picture.
lit .
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1. _ _f,-r_id_9L-e__ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _
5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _
G Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the sentences.
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1. As we sailed along, I could feel the spray of ocean m-,-,-is_t on my face.
2. Luke is always about the weather or the government.
3. I prefer onions on my hamburger, but Sam likes them cooked.
4. I love to when the waves are really big.
5. water on your plants really helps them grow.
6. It's hot in the afternoon, but there's often a cool in the evening.
7. That painting was so that I thought it was a photograph!
8. The of working at home is that you don't have to drive to the office every day.
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w6) What's the story? Watch the video and match the information to make true sentences.
1. Mike and Takeshi didn't buy an air conditioner ~ a. to be near the water.
2. Mike says Takeshi can have a beach vacation __ b. to close his eyes and listen
I 3. Mike tells Takeshi
4. Takeshi tells Mike

to the sea gulls.
c. if he uses his imagination.
d. because he'll break it.
5. Takeshi says people usually go to the beach __
e. that he can't use a grill
6. Takeshi tells Mike not to stand on the ironing board __ inside an apartment.
f. because they didn't have
the rntmq.
\I G What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
a. Why, I think I can

smell a barbecue.
b. You know you're not all()we~d
to use a grill inside
apartment, right?
c.
and a fan.
d. I'm get1ing
1. Takeshi:_c_ 2. Mike:
e. Who
3. Takeshi: 4. Mike: 5. Takeshi:

What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean (l)_-cb=ccr'-Ce=e=z=..::e"--__,
Mike, that's the (2) _
Come on! I said, "Use your (3) !" Now close your eyes. Listen to the
sound of the sea (4) . Hear the children laughing. Why, I think I can
even smell a (5) _
(6) hot dogs?
Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that (7) over there.
Mike, you know you're not (8) to use a grill inside an
apartment, right?
That's the (9) of "Imaginary Beach." We've got a microwave

oven, we've got a TV with a (10) control. Who could ask for
anything more?
What about water? That's the main reason people go to the beach. What are you
going to (11) for that? The bathtub?
No. That'd be silly. Here we go! Feel the ocean (12), _
Mike, that's for (13) plants, not me.
Takeshi: Mike, no. You can't (14) on that, you'll break it!
Mike: No, I won't. Look at me, dude-I'm "hangin' ten"!
Takeshi: Yeah, cool. Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! Huh. I'm getting the
(15) of this "imagination" thing.
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This conversation is from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with the
definitions below.
Mike: Look at me, dude I'm "hanging ten"!

Takeshi: Yeah, cool. Hey, "dude"! Watch out for that wave! Huh.
I'm getting the hang of this "imagination" thing.
Mike: Very funny. Very funny, indeed.
1. a word used to indicate a stated item, quality, or ability _ _t.LJb.J.JiL.LJn~g,---_
2. something surfers say when they are surfing with both feet on the surfboard _
3. an expression used to show that you feel that you are successfully learning how to do some-
thing _
4. something you can say to show that you are annoyed by something that someone else thinks is
amusing _
5. a slang term for another person, usually a man _
In the video. Takeshi expresses a purpose when he says, "Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me." Study
the notes and complete the sentences below. Use for or to.
You cau express purpose with, /

fiJr + a gerund' Th'lS music is for dan .
Ii cmg.
or + a noun: I Went to Hawaii fiJ.. .
. ~ a vacafJon
an Infinitive: I go to the b h .
eac to relax.
1. They turned on the TV t_o watch the news.
2. I'm going to Tokyo a job interview.
3. He went to the post office buy stamps.
4. She looked in the encyclopedia information about China.
5. My parents sent me a card wish me a happy birthday.
6. That large pot is cooking spaghetti.

Language Link: Expressing prohibition
Use not allowed to and can't to state prohibition when speaking:
There's no smoking allowed here. You're not allowed to smoke here. You can't smoke here.
Use no + gerund on signs to show that something is prohibited:
No smoking. No fishing.
Use must to express a strong warning (Can't is commonly used with the same meaning in
conversation.) :
You musfn't drink and drive, it's dangerous. (You can't drink and drive, it's dangerous.)
Mike, you know you're

In the video. Takeshi uses not allowed to to express prohibition. not allowed to use a grill
Study the box. Then use these phrases to complete the inside an apartment.
sentences below.
can't use cell phones mustn't touch no parking

no talking allowed not allowed to sit
1. You can't leave your car here. The sign says" no parking
2. Please go outside to make that call. You in here.
3. The teacher said, "There's during the test."
4. You're on the grass in this park.
5. You the paintings in the museum. They're very old and fragile.
(I) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
It's a very hot day and TaJcesJh.i comes to

wave spraying
his (ILimggination to stay cool. Mike tries to teach Takeshi allowed surfing
imagine being at the (2) . Mike even wants to have a imagination beach
using barbecue
_ _ _ _ _ _, but Takeshi tells Mike he's not (4), _
mist sprays
use a grill in the apartment. When Takeshi asks where the water
for the beach is, Mike (5), Takeshi with water and
tells him to "feel the ocean (6) ." Takeshi gets angry
and says, "Mike, that's for (7) plants, not me!"
Then, Mike pretends to use an ironing board for (8) _
even though Takeshi tells him not to. So, Takeshi decides to try
_ _ _ _ _ _ his imagination and says, "Watch out for that
_ _ _ _ _ _!" as he throws water all over Mike. Mike isn't
happy, but Takeshi thinks it's funny!
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Indoors and Outdoors

Global Viewpoints My Dream Home

1 Before You Watch

I Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "My Dream Home." Use the correct word to
complete the phrases describing the pictures.
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1. a _--,=-p.:..:lo=.s.:..:.m=.o:....-_ N 2. a kitchen 3. a 4. a stove
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~ " Watch the interviews and circle True or False. Then correct the false sentences.
1. Jennifer would like her dream house to be by a lake. ~False

2. Calum's dream house would have a big pool and garage. True / False
3. Dennis would like a high-tech fridge in his dream house. True / False
4. Martin's dream house would have a 52-inch barbecue grill. True / False
5. Alejandra would like a dream house with a wide veranda. True / False
Watch the interviews again and match the names with the information on the right
to make true sentences.
1. Jennifer a. would like to sit outside, read books, and watch the sun set.
2. Calum b. would like to eat outside.
3. Alejandra __ c. would like to have parties.

Global Viewpoints Rules
1 Before You Watch

Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "Rules." Which words will you hear together?
Match the verbs on the left with the words on the right.
1. eat b a. personal information

2. give out __ b. at ()lU desks
3. make c. your shoes off
4. play __ d. noise at night
5. take e. music
2 While You Watch
" Watch the interviews and circle all the correct answers.
1. Gian is not supposed to use cell phones [ make personal calls [~at work.
2. Martin can't give out personal information about his boss [ customers [ coworkers.
3. Employees can't use cell phones [ make noise [ eat at their desks where Jennifer works.
4. In Dennis's house, guests are supposed to turn off the lights [lock the door [
take off their shoes.
5. Nick can't turn on the lights [ make noise [ make phone calls when his roommates are sleeping.
6. Alcohol [ food [loud music is not allowed in the rooms in Calum's dormitory.
Your View on ... Indoors and Outdoors

How about you? Answer the questions below.
1. How often do you go to the beach? What do you like to do there?
2. Do you think people can really use their imagination to escape reality?
Why or why not?
3. Where would you like your dream house to be? What special features
would it have?
4. What kinds of rules do you have in your life? How do you feel about them?
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I 6) In this episode, Claudia and Roberto discuss the best way to plan for the future.
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I don't plan on working my whole life.
Someday . .. I'm going to quit myjob
and get out of this stressful life.
Claudia asks Roberto when he is going Roberto then asks Claudia if she thinks When Roberto is surprised at her
to start his new job. she'll get a promotion soon. answer, Claudia explains.
Well, I've pretty much got I don't know, I think you should
everything planned already. keep your options open.
right up to my retirement.
After Claudia talks about her future, The two seem to have very different ideas
she asks Roberto about his. about future plans-but do they really?
m Look at the photos above. Then check (,f) Yes or No.
Yes No
1. Does Roberto know for sure when he is going to start his new job? 0 0
2. Does Claudia know for sure if she's going to get promoted? 0 0
3. Does Claudia plan to leave her stressful life someday? 0 0
4. Does Roberto have everything planned for the future? 0 0
5. Does Claudia agree with Roberto's style of planning for the future? 0 0
10 Unit 2 Life Is All About Change

Here are some words you will hear in the video. Which words do you think you will hear together?
Match the words on the left with the words on the right.
1. be _d_ a. promoted
2. get __ b. career
3. quit __ c. down
4. settle d. transfened
5. start a new e. a volunteer
6. work as f. my job
Complete the sentences with phrases from A. Change the verb form if necessary.
1. Helena was transferred from marketing to the sales department in May.

2. The family in the south of France and began farming.
3. I because I wasn't being paid enough.
4. Steve hopes to to Senior Group Manager.
5. A person doesn't get any pay when he or she _
6. She is a teacher now, but she wants to change jobs and in banking.
Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the sentences below.
Use each word only once.
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1. You should set _ _9:J-o::...ca='-=-s for yourself at the beginning of each school year.
2. When I was 12 years old I had of playing professional basketball.
3. The is the person with the most authority in a big company.
4. Many people in the U.S. save for their by investing in the stock market.
5. I think there are only two here: quit your job or ask for more money.
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What's the story? Watch the video and check (.I) the sentences that are true.
Correct the false sentences.
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1. -.L- RobtjIio hasn't started his new job yet.

2. __ Roberto's not concerned about the new software program he'll have to use.
3. __ Claudia offers to help Roberto fIgure out the software program.
4. __ Claudia is sure she's going to be promoted.
5. __ Claudia might start a new career someday.
6. __ Roberto thinks he will get promoted to Vice President of Finance.
7. __ Roberto doesn't plan to have any children.
8. __ In the end, Roberto decides to ignore his plans and just "go with the flow."
CD What words do the characters use? Watch the video and circle the words you hear.
1. Roberto: I may @ave to learn how to use that new software program I told you about.
2. Claudia: Someday, maybe in five I four years or so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of
this stressful life.
3. Claudia: I might even move to another country, maybe work as a CEO I volunteer.
4. Roberto: I'm going to travel I work hard and save as much money as possible until I'm about
30 ... 31.
5. Roberto: And when I'm 35 or 36 I 45 or 46 I'm going to settle down, get married, and have
some kids.
6. Claudia: I think you should keep your doors I options open.
7. Claudia: It just won't I would be the end of the world if! don't get it.
8. Roberto: I'm just going to "go with the flow," as long as I whether or not the "flow" follows
my plan!

t What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
So, when (l),_ _~d~o~ you start your new job?

I'm not sure. I (2) start as soon as next month.
Wow!
Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun, except (3) have to learn how to
use that new software program I told you about.
Don't worry. I'm a software expert. I'll (4) you fIgure it out.
Thanks. Hey, what about your job? Your boss was (5) to the Asian
offIce. Are you going to get (6) ?
dia: 1(7) ... I might (8) . It's not a big deal.
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I'm (9) to work hard and save as much money as possible until
I'm about 30 ... 31. Then I'm going to (10) the Vice President
of Finance, and then the (11) by the time I'm 40 ...
(12) 45.
Yeah?
Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to (13), down, get
(14) , and have some kids.
Dh, you are, are you? You know that for a (15), ?
Well, it's not a fact ... yet.
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with
the definitions below.
Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun, except I'll have to learn how to use that new
software program I told you about.
Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert. I'll help you figure it out
***
Roberto: Are you going to get promoted?

Claudia: I might. I might not. It's not a big deal.
***
Claudia: I think you should keep your options open. You know, "go with the flow."
Roberto: "Go with the flow," eh? So you're not nervous about the promotion?
Claudia: I didn't say that, it just won't be the end of the world if I don't get it.
1. an expression meaning that something will not create a big problem it won't be the
end of the world
2. an expression meaning that something is not very important _
3. an expression meaning to understand something after thinking about it _
4. an expression meaning to do what seems like the easiest thing in a particular
situation _
In the video Claudia uses a modal of future possibility when she says, "I might even move to another
country." Study the note. Then circle the most appropriate word or words to complete the sentences.
Use may, . '1J

, mig, t, or could to talk about fut . " ."
,.1/
Use may t ure possIbIlIty.
no or mjght not to express .
Use couldn'tt negatIve future possibility.
o mean that something is impossible.
1. We haven't decided when we'll get married. 1t~1 is in June.

2. She did a great acting job in that fIlm. She could I may not win an award.
3. The concert might / couldn't start at 7:30. I'm not sure.
4. He could I couldn't be guilty. He wasn't in the city when the crime occurred.
5. The lights are on in her apartment. She may I might not be at home.
6. Jin and Jeff might / may not know each other. They're in the same class.
7. I have to leave now or I could / might not catch the 6:00 train.

Language Link: Future forms
Use will ... Use be going to ...
for general predictions: for general predictions:
John will be rich someday. John is going to be rich someday.
for decisions made at the moment of speaking: for future plans and intentions:
The phone's ringing. I'll get it. I'm going to stay with Sally this summer.
when you know something is about to happen:
Watch out! That plant is going to fall!
Use the present continuous ... Use the simple present ...
for future plans that have already been made: for fixed schedules in the future:
I 'In playing tennis with Charlie tomorrow. The train arrives at 8: 15 tonight.
In the video, Roberto uses be going toto talk about his future plans. Study the
box. Then complete the conversation below. Then use these phrases to complete
the sentences below. Use a future form of the verb in parentheses. In some ',-'m-g-o-in-g-t-o-w-o-r-k-ha-r-d.....
cases, more than one answer may be possible. and save as much money
Erin: Hugo (1) is f1yinL- (fly) to Brazil today. as possible.
Brad: Really? What (2) he (do) there?

Erin: Well, first he (3) (have) a business meeting
tomorrow at 8:00. Then he (4) (visit) a friend in
Rio de Janeiro.
Brad: What time (5) his plane (leave)?
Erin: At 3 :00. I (6) (drive) him to the airport.
Brad: Well, you'd better leave now. If you don't, Hugo (7) (miss) his flight!
transferred promoted
(1)_....,i'-=-o.::;.b Roberto is excited, but he's (2) ~_,~_. plan nervous
goals quit
learning a new software program. Claudia tells him not to worry
job retirement
and says she'll (3) him learn it. Then Roberto asks options help
Claudia if she might get (4) soon because her boss was
(5) . Claudia says that getting promoted is no big deal.
She explains that her goal is to (6) her job someday
and relax. Roberto, however, says his life is planned already, . . .
right up to (7) . He thinks it's important to have well-
defined (8) , but Claudia says that Roberto should keep
______ open, and "go with the flow." Roberto agrees,
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Life Is All About Changi

Global Viewpoints Turning Points

1 Before You Watch

You will hear the underlined words or phrases in the interviews about "Turning Points." Study the sentences.
Then write the letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. We had to get accustomed to living without electricity. _e_

2. Having a baby was a major turning point for me. Everything changed! __
3. When people start a new job, they usually need time to adjust. __
4. After living in England for ten years, she fmally assimilated into British life. __
5. We need to create a safe environment for our employees. __
6. Her marriage was the most meaningful event in her life. __
a. the situations, things, people, etc., that surround a person, place, or thing
b. began to feel part of a culture, rather than feeling foreign
c. a significant occurrence that affects everything that happens after it
d. something important that happens, especially something that involves several people
e. begin to think something is normal ()I natural after exper ieneing it regularl)! 0 vera
per iod of time
f. become familiar with how to do things in a new situation
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2 While You Watch
Watch the interviews and circle True or False. Correct the false
sentences.
1. Kevin and his family moved to a new

town when he was a child. ~/False
2. Miyuki moved to the U.S. at 18 and
learned English in a year. True I False
3. Alejandra went to a camp in the U.S.
when she was a teenager. True I False
4. The people at the camp were from
different states in Brazil. True I False

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Global Viewpoints In the future ...
1 Before You Watch

Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the interviews about "In the future ... n Match them with
the definitions.
1. lifetime a. at an indefinite time in the future

2. old age __ b. the period of time when a person is alive
3. someday __ c. the period of life when a person is old
2 While You Watch

Watch the interviews and match the names with the information
on the right to make true sentences.
1. Dennis b a. may get married about age 30.

2. Miyuki __ b. ,.ants to open a restatlrant at about
50 and retire at about 70.
3. Jennifer
c. hopes people will be at peace with
4. Martin each other someday.
d. may get married in the future but

isn't sure about it.
Your View on ... LIfe Is All About Change

1. What plans do you have for your future education or career?
2. Where do you plan to live in the future?
3. What plans do you have for a family life? Retirement?
4. Think of a turning point in your life. What happened? Why was it important
to you?
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" In this episode. Takeshi and Mike try to get tickets for a rockconcert.
. .. she's ajournalist. She writes all the

Hey! James Hammond is music reviews forThe Village Voice.
playing atCBGB's tonight!
While Mike is reading the paper, he Takeshi gets excited about the concert, Suddenly, Takeshi sees a cute girl he knows
sees an ad for a concert. but then Mike sees some bad news. and tells Mike about her.
Mike has an idea, but Takeshi finally goes over and talks to the
Takeshi isn't so sure about it. girl-and gets an interesting result!
(I) look at the photos above. Then circle the correct answer. Choose G, b, or c.
1. Mike is reading a _ _.
a. magazine b. newspaper c. letter
2. James Hammond is probably __.
a. a newspaper reporter b. an athlete c. a musician
3. All the tickets for the concert _ _
a. are on sale b. have been sold c. are expensive
4. Anna __ a newspaper called The Village Voice.
a. writes articles for b. makes speeches about c. is reading
5. Mike wants Takeshi to
a. buy some tickets b. invite Anna to the concert c. ask Anna to get tickets
18 Unit 3 Newspapers and the News
You will hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences and then write the letter of the
correct definition next to each sentence.
1. Bessie Smith is one of the most famous blues singers. _b_

2. Do you read your horoscope every day? __
3. Someone from a local newspaper reviewed the play last week. __
4. He got a job as a music reviewer for an important magazine. __
5. The movie got excellent reviews in Latin America. _ _

6. The story is on the front page of the business section. __
7. An orchestra and singer provided the entertainment while people ate and
drank under the stars.
a. a person who writes articles giving his or her opinion about plays, books, exhibits, etc.
b. a shm and often sad rype of musie
c. things such as live shows, films, or television that amuse or interest people
d. a part of a newspaper that may be considered separately
e. articles in which people give their opinions about plays, books, exhibits, etc.
f. wrote an article giving his or her opinion of a play, book, art exhibit, etc.
g. a prediction of a person's future, based on the position of the stars and planets at the time
the person was born
Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the descriptions below.
Use each word only once.
.. .. .. .. .. .. '"
....................................... " .
1. Ricardo plays both classical andjazz music. He's a wonderful_.....9'---u_it_Q_r_is_t_ _
2. Margo writes excellent stories for the New York Times. She's a good _
3. Halle used to have long hair; now she wears it short and _
4. When I buy a newspaper, the first thing I do is read the _
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6) What's the story? Watch the video and number the sentences from 1 to 8 to put them in order.
Anna invites Takeshi to James Hammond's show.

__ Mike says the show is sold out.
__ Takeshi sees Anna Markovich sitting at a table.
_1_ Mike sees a newspaper ad for James Hammond's show at CBGB's.
Takeshi walks over to Anna and starts a conversation.
Takeshi tells Mike that he has a date with Anna.
__ Mike tells Takeshi to ask Anna if she can get them tickets to the show.
__ Takeshi suggests that Mike and he go to the show.
D What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
a. I hardly know her!
b. You're kidding me!
c. Terrific! It's a date!
d. Well? Did she have

any tickets?
e. Y1)tl lmovv her. She lives in

otlr btlilding.
1. Takeshi: ~ 2. Takeshi:
3. Anna: 4. Mike: 5. Mike:

" What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
Takeshi: So, what are today's (1) headlines ?

Mike: I don't know. I'm reading the important (2) like my horoscope and
the entertainment (3) . Hey! Look at this! James Hammond is
playing at eBGB's tonight!
Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn't he that famous (4) guitarist? The guy with the
silver (5) and the long, black hair?
Mike: No, that's Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the singer. He has short
(6) hair, he always wears that really cool white suit ...
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Mike: The one sitting down? (7) the pink shirt?
Takeshi: No. The really pretty one (8) the long hair and (9) _
You know her, she lives in our building. She's a (10) . She writes all
the music (11) for The Village Voice.
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Anna: As a matter of fact, I'm (12) a show tonight, James Hammond.
Takeshi: James Hammond! I (13) him! My roommate and I
(14) just talking about how much we'd like to see that show.
Anna: Really? Actually, I've (15) two tickets.
Takeshi: Two tickets? That'd be great!
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Takeshi: So, what are today's headlines?

Mike: I don't know. I'm reading the important stuff like my horoscope and the
entertainment section.
***
Takeshi: I know him-he's great! Let's go!

Mike: Ah, man! It's sold out!
***
Mike: Go over there and ask if she can get us some tickets for tonight!
Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can't do that. I hardly know her!
***
Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket-and a date with ... Anna Markovich.

Mike: You're kidding me! That's great!
1. an expression used to refer to a variety of different things at one time _--,s:....:t-=u,-,-f...:..f_ _

2. an expression used when someone says something that is very surprising _
3. an expression that means you are not familiar with someone or something _
4. an informal expression often added to exclamations or comments for emphasis _
In the video. Takeshi uses the past continuous when he says, "My roommate and I were just talking about
how much we'd like to see that show." Complete the paragraph below with the past continuous forms of
the verbs in the box.
( carry follow get help bring open )
1(1) was driving up to the emergency entrance ofthe hospital
when I saw the ambulance. The ambulance (2) Lily.
Before I could say anything, Jay and Lois (3) out
of the car. When they reached the ambulance, a doctor
(4) the door and (5) Lily. Nearby, a
nurse (6) a wheelchair. Lily was lowered into the
chair, and the nurse pushed the chair through the entrance. We
(7) them, when the nurse said, "You people will
have to remain in the waiting area."

Language Link: Describing people using prepositional and participial phrases
Prepositional phrases
A prepositional phrase includes a preposition (in, on, with, etc.) and a noun or pronoun.
A prepositional phrase follows the noun it modifies.
He's the singer with straight, black hair. The really pretty one
1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ; with the long hair
Participial phrases and glasses.
A participial phrase includes a present participle (verb + -ing).

A participial phrase also follows the noun it modifies.
She's the woman wearing the blue sweater.
In the video. Takeshi uses a prepositional phrase to describe Anna.

Study the box. Then unscramble the questions and answers.
1. Q: who / do / know / the / you / director is Do you know who the director is?
A: cell phone / she's / the / woman / on / the _
2. Q: do / know / singer / the / you _
A: sitting / the / the / she's / woman / at / piano / yes _
3. Q: can / who / tell / the / cameraman / me / is / you _
A: man / he's / baseball / cap / in / the / the _
4. Q: who / guitarist / the / is _
A: green / wearing / he's / guy / the / shirt / the _
G Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
coneert long
He and Takeshi want to go, but the show is (2) _ date reviewer
Then Takeshi sees a woman with (3) _ hair who's important sold out
(4) _ tickets talking
a blue jacket and glasses. He realizes it's
invites wearing
Anna, a music (5) who lives in their apartment
-~-------
building. Mike tells Takeshi to see if she can get them concert
(6) . Takeshi goes over and tells Anna that he and
his roommate were just (7) _ about the concert.
Anna says she has two tickets and (8) him to go
with her. Takeshi can't believe it. He has a concert ticket and a
(9) with Anna Markovich. Mike doesn't mind Takeshi
going without him, though. He says he has more (10) _
to do-like rea.dirll!
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Newspapers and the Ni

Global Viewpoints Jobs in theNews

1 Before You Watch

Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "Jobs in the News." Use each word to complete a
definition below.
. ....... .......... ... ..... .. ..... .. . ... ..... .. ............. ....... ...... ....
.. .. .. 11 ,. ., ., ,. ,. " .
1. An international correspondent reports news stories from abroad.

2. A writes opinions about books, movies, and plays.
3. A presents a radio or television news program.
4. An is in charge of a
newspaper or magazine.
5. A operates a camera for
making movies or TV programs.
2 While You Watch

Watch the interviews about "Jobs in the News" and
circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Gian thinks working in the media is a glamorous job. <Ji!!~/ False

2. Calum thinks being an editor is interesting and very creative. True / False
3. Calum thinks it would be fun to be an international correspondent. True / False
4. Woo Sung thinks news anchors have a great job. True / False
5. Woo Sung thinks it's funny when cameramen mess up on TV. True / False
6. Miyuki feels that working in the media is very glamorous. True / False
7. Miyuki has a friend who worked as a cameraman or an assistant. True / False

Global Viewpoints News Sources
You will hear the underlined words in the interviews about "News Sources." Study the sentences. Then write
the letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. The children like to read the comics in the Sunday newspaper. __

2. I heard it firsthand from Sonia that she's being promoted. __
3. It is not surprising to fmd regional differences in unemployment. __
a. relating to a particular area of a country or the world

b. drawings that tell stories, especially funny stories
c. in a direct way from someone who is involved in something
2 While You Watch
What do you learn about these people? Watch the interviews and match the correct information to make
true sentences.
1. Calum _f_ a. likes to look at the sports section.

2. Miyuki __ b. likes getting news from TV because it feels "firsthand."
3. Dennis c. always saves the comics and horoscopes for last.
4. Alejandra __ d. finds it uncomfortable to carry a huge newspaper.
5. Nick e. doesn't watch TV or use the Internet, but reads the newspaper.
6. Gian f. usually gets no. s tmline.
Your View on ... Newspapers and the News

1. Which media (TV, Internet, newspapers, etc.) do you use to get your news?
Why?
2. What kind of news (national, international, sports, etc.) is the most interesting
to you?
3. What kind is the least interesting?
4. Do you think working in the media is a glamorous job? Why or why not?
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" In this episode. Tara and Sun-hee discuss using personal ads to find a romantic relationship.
Doh! Here's one: "Romantic, handsome,
You know those ads will never
well-built male looking for attractive
help you find a relationship.
female for casual dating."
While reading the newspaper, Sun-hee Tara disagrees with Sun-hee and explains Tara starts reading some of the ads
notices Tara reading the personal ads. that a friend has just gotten engaged to to show Sun-hee how many great men
a man she met in the personals. are listed.
He's probably a total Romeo.

"Romantic," "casual dating"-
there's no way he's sincere.
Sun-hee, however, has a different Finally, Sun-hee admits to dating through

interpretation of the ads. the personals-and explains why she
won't try it again!
G Look at the photos above. Then circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Tara is reading the personal ads in a newspaper. True / False

2. Sun-hee thinks the personal ads are a good way to meet men. True / False
3. Tara agrees with Sun-hee about how useful the ads are. True / False
4. Tara's friend got engaged to someone she met at work. True / False
5. Sun-hee believes the ad that Tara reads to her. True / False
6. Sun-hee has answered several personal ads. True / False
26 Unit 4 Men and Women

6) Here are some words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the descriptions below.
.................. . .. ...... . .. " .

.. ........ . . ... ........... . .... ..... .. ... .. .. .....
1. Ben is a very good-looking young man. Most people would say he's _--,-h",a"-Jn=d""s",,-om,-,-=e:..--_
2. Linda has beautiful skin, eyes, and hair. Men find her very _
3. Mark works out a lot and his body shows it. He's very _
4. Nancy strongly believes in love and likes to show her love. She's very _
5. Ken really means what he says and does. He's a person.
6. Keiko enjoys meeting and talking to people. She has a friendly _
7. He understands things easily and solves problems quickly. He has a lot of _
8. As my mother got older, she remained attractive. She never lost her _
You will also hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences. Then write the letter of the
1. The interview took place around the kitchen table and was very casual. ~
2. There are a couple of really cute guys who work in my offIce. __

3. Don't worry about cooking something special for me. I'm not a fussy eater. __
4. Oh, are you looking for a date in the personals again? __
5. I was already in another relationship when I met my new boyfriend Jay. __
6. He was a Romeo whose love affairs never lasted longer than a week. __
7. He didn't talk to me and behaved like a total stranger. __
a. attractive and charming (informal)

b. complete, absolute
c. a romantic involvement with a person
d. a man who tries to have intimate relationships with many different women (slang)
e. relaxed and informal
f. only satisfIed when things are exactly as one wants them to be
g. advertisements in a newspaper or magazine written by people who are looking for a
romantic partner
What's the story? Watch the video and circle the correct answers.
1. Sun-hee thinks the personal ads will I@help Tara fmd a relationship.
2. Tara has had dates with three I four men she met through personal ads.
3. Tara didn't have any I had some fun on the dates.
4. Tara's friend Karen has just gotten married I engaged to a man she met through the
personals.
5. Sun-hee thinks the man with the "good personality" might be cute I unattractive.
6. Sun-hee went to a movie lout to dinner with a guy she met through the personals.
7. The guy talked only about himself I his car and his ex-girlfriend.
8. Sun-hee and Tara decide to spend the rest of the afternoon at a movie I at home.
m What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
a. "Intellil~ent
interesting Sunday afterrlO(1in
activity ... "
b. Well,
c. "Do you
d. We went
all he did
himself ..
1. Sun-hee:--L 2. Tara:
3. Tara: 4. Sun-hee: 5. Sun-hee:

, What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
You know those (1) ads will never help you fmd a (2) _
Yes, they will! I've (3) been on three dates.
Yeah. And you're still looking ...
Well, it's just that I (4) found the right person (5), _
.........................
My friend Karen just got engaged to a man she met through the (6) _
and she dated lots of men before she met him.
And that means ...
Never (7) up! Doh! Here's one: "Romantic, (8), _
(9) male looking for (10) female for casual dating."

He's probably a total (11) . "Romantic," "casual dating"-there's no
way he's (12), _
.........................
You are so (13) ! No wonder you haven't tried dating through the
personals yet.
If you (14) know, I did answer a personal ad once.
Yeah? What happened?
We went (15) for dinner, and all he did was talk about
himself-and his old girlfriend! Dh, it was awful!
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Sun-hee: I don't get it. You've been on three unsuccessful dates, and you still think it's a
good idea. Why?
Tara: Well, for one thing, I wouldn't say all my dates have been completely
unsuccessful.
***
Tara: You are so fussy! No wonder you haven't tried dating through the personals
yet.
Sun-hee: If you must know, I did answer a personal ad once.
1. a phrase used when responding in an annoyed way If you must know
2. a way to say you don't understand something _
3. a way to say you are not surprised by something _
4. a way to say that the reason you are giving is not the only one _
Tara uses a phrasal verb when she says, "Never give up. "Study the note and underline seven more
phrasal verbs ;n the story. Then match each phrasal verb w;th its meaning beIOW./
Phrasal verbs are made up of two or three words.

They include a verb and a particle (a preposition or adverb)
Common particles are out, up, off, and down.
Alan asked Jean out on a date. At first she turned him down,
but later she decided to go out with him. They got along well, and
they soon started going together. Everything was fine until the day
Jean saw Alan with another woman. She decided to break up with
him. Jean and Alan don't date anymore, but sometimes they run
into each other. Jean is happily married to another man, but poor
Alan still can't get over Jean.
1. liked each other _ 5. stop feeling sad about _

2. invited asked out 6. meet without planning _
3. stop dating _ 7. having a romantic relationship _
4. go on a date _ 8. said no to an invitation _

pz
Language Link: The present perfect with already, just, '5tfll, ana yet
Use already and just with affIrmative verbs in the present perfect:
I've already told my best friend the news. lin and I have just gotten engaged.
Use still and yet with negative verbs in the present perfect:
I haven't told my parents yet lin stiJJ hasn't told his friends.
You can place already in the middle of a sentence, or at the end:

I've already met his parents. I have been to their house already.
In the video. Tara uses the present perfect with already to talk about the dates
she's had. Study the box. Then complete the sentences below with the verb and
adverb in parentheses. Use the present perfect.
1. I gave Jay my phone number, but he still hasn't called (call / still).
2. you (decide / already) what to do tonight?
3. Guess who I (have / just) lunch with?
4. Min and I (go / already) on two dates.
5. What about Ted? he (call / yet)?
6. Kate (find / still) a job.
7. We (eat / yet).
(J) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
ads relationship
not help her fmd a (2) . Tara says she hasn't fussy still
(3) "Mr. Right" yet, but she's (4) _ intelligent wrong
met yet
had fun on dates she made through the (5) . Then
personals out
Tara reads some ads out loud and Sun-hee finds something
(6) with each one. Tara thinks Sun-hee is too
J and says, "No wonder you haven't tried dating
thl:ouJI;h the personals (8) ,." Sun-hee says she did
an~)wc~r a personal ad once, and it was an awful experience. Then
::>un-Ilee pretends to read an ad about an "(9) _
tenlalle" who feels like seeing Brad Pitt's new movie. When Tara
realizc~s Sun-hee is joking, she decides to stop reading the ads and
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Men and Women
Global Viewpoints What's your type

1 Before You Watch

You will hear the words below in the interviews about "What's your type?" Match each word
with the correct definition.
1. honest _c_ a. believing in one's own abilities; not nervous or frightened
2. caring __ b. kind and helpful to other people
3. confident c. not likely to tell lies or cheat people
4. elegant __ d. attractive and graceful
5. trustworthy __ e. clever and funny
6. witty __ f. reliable, dependable, responsible
2 While You Watch

What do these people look for in a romantic partner?
Watch the interviews and check the qualities
each person mentions.
1. o interesting o funny o petite Delegant o romantic

2; Jennifer o tall o handsome o intelligent o sensitive o witty
3. Nick o smart o romantic o funny o sincere o caring
4. o caring o natural o confIdent o strong o tall
o handsome o intelligent o honest o brave o trustworthy
o communicative o good listener o funny o responds o long hair
to his needs

Global Viewpoints Dating
1 Before You Watch

Here are some phrases you will hear in the interviews about "Dating." Use the phrases to complete the
definitions.
online dating
1. A is an organized occasion, such as a party or a lecture, designed for unmarried

people who want to get involved in a romantic relationship.
2. is a system for meeting people, in which an equal number of men and women get
together and have a set amount of time, usually five to eight minutes, to chat with someone before
they move on and talk to another person.
3. is a system for meeting single people by using web sites on the Internet.
2 While You Watch
, Watch the interviews and match the names with the correct information to make true sentences.
1. Gian _c_ a. went to a singles' event once and decided never to go to one again.
2. Miyuki __ b. has been on several blind dates, most of which were unsuccessful.
3. Dan c. has tried speed dating, tmline dating, and luneh dates.
4. Alejandra __ d. knows someone who found a boyfriend through online dating.
Your View on ... Men and Women

1. Do you think personal ads are a good way to meet people? Why or why not?
2. Have you (or someone you know) ever met anyone through a personal ad?
What happened?
3. What different ways of meeting people have you (or someone you know) tried?
4. What do you think is the best way to meet people? Why?
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6) In this episode. Claudia helps Roberto prepare for entertaining his new boss.
o have some soda. And for
0 0
heaven's sake, relax! Entertainin

eople from the office is fun!
Roberto is having a dinner party for Claudia gives Roberto a soda and tells Then Roberto asks Claudia for some
his new boss and her husband and he's him to calm down. advice on how to act and what to do
terribly nervous about it. at the party.
I've never said anything

inappropriate 0
Claudia also tells Roberto to be careful Finally, Roberto and Claudia go to

about what he says and reminds him of greet their guests, but there's a little
an uncomfortable situation. unexpected upset!
(I) Look at the photos above. Then check (,f) Yesor No.
Yes No
1. Is Roberto nervous about his boss coming to dinner? o o

2. Does Claudia enjoy entertaining? o o
3. Does Roberto know what to do at the party? o o
4. Is Claudia confIdent that Roberto won't say anything rude? o o
5. Does Roberto think he's ever said anything inappropriate? o o
6. Does everything go smoothly when they greet their guests? o o
34 Unit 5 Being Different
2 Before You Watch
6) Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the video. Match them with the correct definitions.
1. rude _c_ a. informal conversation about things that are not important
2. appropriate __ b. commonly practiced or usually done in a particular situation
3. customary __ c. impolite
4. honey __ d. suitable or right for a particular purpose or situation
5. inappropriate __ e. not feeling or showing respect
6. small talk f. a term of endearment for someone you care about (informal)
7. disrespectful __ g. not suitable or proper
m Now complete each sentence below with the correct word or phrase from A.
1. It is _-----'r'--'u""d""e"----- to keep people waiting for a long time.

2. In some countries, it is to kiss a person's cheek when greeting them.
3. Hospitals need to make sure that patients receive medical care.
4. We stood around making until the party started.
5. He denies that they had an relationship with the woman.
6. Hi, . I'm home!
7. I kept quiet because my teacher hadn't finished speaking, and I didn't want
to be _
Here are some verbs you will hear in the video. Use the correct form of the verbs to complete the
sentences.
II II 11 II II II 11 II II
II II
1. He _----=s:...:e:...:Q:..:t-=e-=de.-__ himself behind the big desk in the middle of the room.
2. As soon as I walked into the room, she me something to drink.

3. You can't start exercising hard right away. You have to it.
4. Do you like to people on holidays, or would you rather go to someone else's
house to celebrate?
5. My father always loudly after every meal.
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What happens? Watch the video and number the events from 1 to 8 to put them in order.
__ Claudia explains appropriate dinner party behavior to Roberto.

__ The doorbell rings.
_1_ Roberto is waiting very nervously for his dinner guests.
__ Claudia gives Roberto a soda and tells him to calm down.
__ Claudia and Roberto open the door for Roberto's guests.
__ Roberto belches and then quickly apologizes.
__ Roberto says he doesn't want to do anything rude or disrespectful.
__ Claudia warns Roberto not to say anything inappropriate.
a. Just be yourself.
b. Excuse me.
I I c. Arry mintlte no~v.
d. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson,

how nice to see you.
e. For heaven's sake, relax!
1. Roberto: _c_ 2. Claudia:
3. Claudia: 4. Roberto: 5. Claudia:

t Ci What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
Claudia: What time are your new (1) boss and her husband getting here?
Any minute now. Oh, I'm so (2) _
Roberto, here - have some soda. And for heaven's sake, relax! (3) _
people from the offIce is fun!

I know, I know. But not when it's my new boss. I don't know her very well yet, and I
just don't want to do anything (4) , or (5) _
Why would you do anything like that? Just be (6) and everything
will be great.
Roberto: I hope so. Now, where should I tell them to sit?
Claudia: Well, it's (7) to seat the most important guest at the
(8) of the table-right there.
Claudia: And then ... you know ... (9) into the conversation. Before
(10) about work, start with a bit of small talk, just to get things going.
Roberto: OK.
Claudia: And, after everyone's more comfortable, you can (11) about other
things, like what's going to happen (I2) you start working in your new
position.
Roberto: So, is it all right to talk about work (13) we're having dinner, or should
I wait until after?
Claudia: Better wait until (14) dinner, maybe (I 5) dessert.
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\ \~ Roberto:
Claudia:
Any minute now. Dh, I'm so nervous.
Roberto, here-have some soda. And for heaven's sake, relax!
***
Roberto: I don't know her very well yet, and I just don't want to do anything rude or
disrespectful.
Claudia: Why would you do anything like that? Just be yourself, and everything will
be great
Robert: I hope so.
1. something you can say to tell someone to act as they normally do _ _b_e-Ly_o--'-u_rs_e_'...:..f _
2. an expression meaning you want something to happen or be true _
3. something you can say to show you are annoyed or impatient _
4. an expression meaning "very soon" _
Claudia uses a gerund as a subject when she says, "Entertaining people from the office is fun. "Study the
note and rewrite each sentence below in a different way.
These two sentences have the

same meaning'
I.
"f'.
Entertaining people isfu ( .
n. gerund as subject)
It's IU J
'n to entertain people. (it + '.
be + a<tJectlve + infInitive)
1. It's unnecessary to tip for hotel services in Korea.
Tipping for hotel services is unnecessary in Korea.

2. Visiting friends and neighbors on New Year's Day is customary in Scotland.
3. It's typical to shake hands when you meet someone in Brazil.
4. Arriving late for appointments is rude in the U.S.
5. In France, it's appropriate to kiss a person's cheek when greeting him or her.

IIII
III
Language Link: Future time clauses with before, after, as soon as, and when.
A time clause begins with words like before, after, as soon as, and when.
When talking about the future, the present tense is used in the time clause, and a future verb
form appears in the main clause:
When the package arrives, I'll call you.
(time clause) (main clause)
In the video, Claudia uses future time clauses to talk about And, after everyone's more comfortable. you
can talk about . .. what's going to happen when
what to do at the party. Study the box. Then complete each
start working in your new position.
of the following sentences about the future with the
correct tense of the verbs in parentheses.
1. I __"_'_co_'_'__ (call) you when the meeting _ _e_n_d_s__ (end).
2. After the rain (stop), I (leave).

3. 1 (start) making dinner before Kim
_ _ _ _ _ (get) home.
4. When I (find) another job, I (quit)
this one.
5. As soon as I (see) Alex, I (give) him the message.
6. Mr. Diaz (return) your call after he (get) back from vacation.
7. Before I (take) the exam, I (finish) reading the textbook.
8. Mina (not I be) here when Kevin (arrive).
~ Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
new
appropriate inviting
and he is very nervous. Claudia gives Roberto some belches husband
disrespectful inappropriate
' to drink and tells him to (3) . Roberto doorbell relax
doesn't want to be rude or (4) during the meal, so Claudia excuse me soda
gives him some advice about (5) dinner behavior. She
tells him not to say anything (6) like he did at a sales
conference last year. When the (7) rings, Roberto goes
to open the door. As soon as he opens the door to greet his guests,
he (8) _ loudly. He quickly says, "(9) ",
and Claudia has to help the uncomfortable situation by greeting the
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Being Different
Global Viewpoints Etiquette and Manil'1trs
..........................................................................
I
l\~ 1 Before You Watch

Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the interviews about "Etiquette and Manners."
Match the words with the correct definitions.
1. burping __ a. forcing something such as food, drink,

or the clear liquid called saliva,
2. chewing gum __ out of your mouth
b. making a noise as air from your

3. spitting __
stomach passes out through
your mouth
c. a type of candy that is chewed

continuously but not
swallowed
2 While You Watch

Watch the interviews and circle the correct answers.
1. Malinda thinks that talking on a cell phone while

taking a walk I ~with someone is rude.
2. Calum thinks that eating I sleeping in class is disrespectful, and that talking
with food in your mouth I while chewing gum is impolite.
3. Calum also thinks that playing music I phoning people late at night is inappropriate.
4. Nick thinks that spitting and burping I chewing gum in public is rude.
5. Gian says that it's polite to open the door I carry bags for people who have their
hands full.
6. According to Martin, it's always polite to say "thank you" I "please".

Global Viewpoints Cultural Differences
1 Before You Watch

You will hear the underlined words in the interviews about "Cultural Differences." Study the sentences.
1. Anna was very surprised at David's rude behavior. __
2. The use of cell phones is not permitted in the library. __

3. Melanie, you shouldn't speak back to your mother that way!
a. reply quickly and rudely to something someone says

b. the way someone acts and does things
c. allowed
2 While You Watch
Watch the interviews and match the customs mentioned in the video with the countries. For some
countries, more than one custom is mentioned.
1. Mexico _ a. Children don't talk back to their parents.

2. Argentina _ b. Men don't sit down to eat at a table with their hats on.
3. Jamaica _ c. You ask about people and how they are doing.
d. Men open doors for women.
e. When leaving a party, you kiss family members good-bye.
Your View on ... BeIng DIfferent

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of entertaining at home?
2. What are some things that are considered rude in your country? Do you think
they would be considered rude elsewhere?
3. What are some things that you think are very polite to do? Do you think they
would be considered polite everywhere?
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" In this episode. Takeshi films his first TV commercial with a little help from Mike.
;---------~
Hello there. My name is John Howard, All our loungers are covered
I can't believe Tara got sick!
president of Furniture Showroom. . . in 700% genuine leather . ..
And on the day of my first
real commercial shoot.
Takeshi gets his first "real" job filming But not to worry, Mike takes Tara's The filming goes very well and Mike
a commercial for a furniture store, but place as Takeshi's assistant for the does a great job showing off the
there's a problem. commercial. furniture while Mr. Howard speaks.
But then, something unexpected Later, Tara asks about the commercial,
happens during the shoot and Takeshi and Takeshi's not too sure about it.
doesn't know what to do. However, his opinion soon changes ...
4D Look at the photos above. Then match the information to make true sentences.
1. Takeshi is making __ a. the president of Furniture Showroom.

2. The commercial is about b. make the commercial.
3. Mike helps Takeshi __ c. a leather chair.
4. Mr. Howard is d. about the commercial.
5. In the commercial, Mr. Howard talks about __ e. a furniture store.
6. Tara wants to know f. his first TV commercial.
42 Unit 6 Big Business

2 Before You Watch
You will hear the underlined words and phrases in the video. Study the sentences and then write the
letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. She gives her clients advice on how to invest their money. _f_
2. I think your promotion calls for a celebration. __
3. The pianist came back on stage and played a waltz by Chopin as an encore. __
4. This is no fly-by-night operation; we've been in business since 1994. _ _
5. It wasn't just glass; it was a genuine diamond ring. __

6. The key to our team's success is working together. __
1. We stayed at one of the island's premier hotels. __
8. The teacher prided herself on being fair and honest with all her students. __
9. The movie director said he expected the shoot to last six weeks. __
10. She was driving a sleek and expensive sports car. __

II. My father's company has 18 employees. __
12. Michael gave me an apology after our fIght so it's ok now. __
a. best, largest, or most important

b. real; not fake
c. a dishonest company that cannot be trusted and might fail quickly
d. something that provides an explanation or solution
e. felt personal or professional satisfaction from
f. people ho pay f()J someone's Set viees
g. an occasion when someone makes a video or movie
h. glossy and rich-looking in design
i. expression of regret for doing something wrong
j. people who work for a company
k. makes something necessary or appropriate
1. a short performance given after the main performance because the audience asks for more
G Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Write the correct word under each picture.
couch
1. _ 2. _ 3. _
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What's the story? Watch the video and check (.f) True or False. Correct the false sentences.
True False
commerical
1. Mike is helping Takeshi shoot a film sehool projeet. 0 1!1
2. Tara was originally scheduled to help Takeshi. 0 0
3. Tara had to study, so Mike agreed to help out. 0 0
4. During the shoot, Mike falls asleep on the sofa. 0 0
5. At first, Takeshi is unsure about how Mr. Howard feels about the tape. 0 0
6. Mr. Howard calls and says the tape was unsatisfactory. 0 0
7. Mr. Howard says his company wants Takeshi to remake the tape. 0 0
8. Takeshi says he's sorry that he got angry at Mike. 0 0
m What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences.
a. Take a look at that - talk

about well-made.
b. You know what this calls

for, don't you?
c. B} the .. a" Mike, thanks for

helping me om ,. ith this.
d. I just sent in the tape last

week.
1. Takeshi: _c_ 2. Mr. Howard:
e. The keys to our success are ...
3. Mr. Howard: 4. Takeshi: 5. Mike:

And who are these keys for? Why for you-our (1) customers ! And that's why I'm
here today to show you some of our (2) pieces. Like this
(3) and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers are (4) in
1000/0 genuine leather, and (5) with solid steel-frame construction.
........... ..............
Howard: Our company was (6) in 1982 with only three hardworking employees:
my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture Showroom, we really
(7) ourselves in giving you the best product at the right price!
(8) come on down to Furniture Showroom . ..
.........................
Hey, what happened to that TV (9) ? The one I couldn't do
(10) I was sick?
You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on my first paying
(11) ?
.........................
They loved it. They just booked me for another (12) commercials!
Mr. Howard said that the big guy who fell (13) on the couch was
the best part!
.Well, you know what this calls for, don't you?
Yeah ... an (14), _
No, an (15) _
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These excerpts are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions with the
definitions below.
Takeshi: There, that should do it. Got your signs?

Mike: Check!
***
Mr. Howard: Take a look at that-talk about well made ... You know, folks, Furniture
Showroom is not one of those fly-by-night operations-"here today, gone
tomorrow."
1. something you say to emphasize a description _ _t_o_'k_o_b_o_u_t _
2. something you say to show agreement or understanding in an informal
conversation _
3. an informal way to address a group of people _
4. something you say after you have finished adjusting or fIXing
something _
In the video, Tara uses a connecting word when she says, .. Hey. what happened to that TV commercial? The
one I couldn't do because I was sick?" Study the note. Then connect each pair of sentences below with
I the word in parentheses.
I Use although or even thou .

that makes the main stat rgh to Introduce a statement
I
"f'
ement seem su '.
Use because to sh rpnsIng.
ow a reason
Use so to Show a 1 .
I resu 1. (So is preceded by
a comma.)
1. I helped her as much as I could. I knew her family. (because)
I helped her as much as I could because I knew her family.

2. I was sorry for her. I tried to help her. (so)
3. I like my job. I'm not paid very well. (even though)
4. He can't understand what you're saying. He can't hear very well. (because)
5. We spent the day at the beach. It was too cold for swimming. (although)

Language Link: Passive voice-the simple present and the simple past
Tense The passive voice
Simple Present English is (not) spoken in the office.
Our products are (not) advertised on the Internet.
Simple Past The company was (not) sold in 1999.
New software was (not) developedfor this computer.
The subject of a passive verb corresponds to the object of an active verb:
Active voice Passive voice
Our company produces cars. Cars are produced by our company.
object subject
In the video. Mr. Howard uses the simple past passive to talk about
his company. Study the box. Then complete each sentence below with
the verb in parentheses. using the correct passive form.
1. French and English _ _o""r'--'e:::....:::.sj:O.po:c:kC-"e::::.:n-'----_ _ (speak) in Canada.

2. The new hospital (build) last year.
3. Last weekend we (invite) to a party.
4. Chinese New Year (celebrate) across East Asia.
5. Stamps (sell) at the post offIce.
6. Uniforms (wear) by all employees.
7. The movie Star Wars (show) on TV last night.
4l) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
a founded loves
for a store called Furniture Showroom. The (2) _ of asleep sfwot
commercial made
Furniture Showroom, Mr. Howard, is starring in the (3), _
company president
First Mr. Howard talks about the (4), , which was make so
(5) in 1982. Then Mike helps show off the furniture
while Mr. Howard describes it and tells how each piece is

(6) very well. However, while Mr. Howard is describing
one of the sofas, Mike lies down on it and falls (7) _
Later, Takeshi is telling Tara about the commercial when the
phone rings and it's Mr. Howard! Mr. Howard says that his company
(8) the commercial, (9) theyhave decided to
ire Takeshi to UO) five more commercials!
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Big Business
Global Viewpoints Companies and Ad~ertisin?f> I
1 Before You Watch

You will hear these words and phrases in the interviews about "Companies and Advertising," Match the
words and phrases with the definitions.
1. assistance d a. a very general word for a place to live
2. complex __ b. the leaders and managers of a group or company as a whole

3. executives c. a business that involves cleaning and taking care of buildings
4. hand out d. help gi ven to someone
5. janitorial service __ e. an area of land containing the main buildings of a university
6. management f. with many parts or details

consulting fIrm __
g. spoken communication
7. campus __
h. to some degree; fairly, but not very
8. quite __
i. give things to different people in a group
9. shelter
j. a business that involves advising managers on how to run
10. word of mouth their companies more effectively
~ G Here are some more words you will hear in the interviews. Write the correct word under each picture.
brochures
1. _ 2. _ 3. _

Global Viewpoints Companies and Advertisi
2 While You Watch

I
i
What company does each person describe? Watch the interviews and match the names with the information.
1. Catherine _b_ a a smoothie business that was founded by college students
2. Gian b. a e(m'lpatlJ that helps people get housing, ftmd, and shelter
3. Kevin c. a successful janitorial business
4. Malinda d. a company that produces complex,

easy-to-remember ads
5. Calum
e. a company that offers training
6. Dave programs
f. a company that employs about

thirty people
Your View on ... Big Business

1. Do you like watching TV commercials? Why or why not?
2. What are the elements of a good TV commercial? Describe an effective TV

commercial you have seen.
3. Write about a company that you consider to be successful. Give the name, what
the company does, and why you think it's been a success.
1 Preview
" In this episode, Sun-hee is feeling a little sick. and her friends soon figure out why.
This morning she almost
fainted . .. and now she says
she feels very lightheaded.
Sun-hee isn't feeling well. Tara gets Tara explains Sun-hee's symptoms to Takeshi and Mike ask Sun-hee a few
worried so she asks Mike and Takeshi to Mike and Takeshi. questions to find out what's wrong
come over. with her.
. . . why do I have that meeting

with the president tonight?
I I
Sun-hee also mentions an important Then, Sun-hee gets a message that

meeting she has at her university that quickly changes the situation-but is it
she is concerned about. a miracle?
m Look at the photos above. Then check (,./) Yes or No.
1. Is Tara worried about Sun-hee?

Yes
0
No
0
2. Is Tara lightheaded? 0 0
3. Does Sun-hee have a lot of energy? 0 0
4. Does Sun-hee feel dizzy? 0 0
5. Is Sun-hee supposed to go to an important meeting? 0 0
6. Does Tara get a phone mess~om Sun-hee? 0 0
50 Unit 7 Health
You will hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences and then write the letter of the
1. My brother is anxious about his health. _c_
2. I sat down because I felt dizzy and was afraid I was going to fall. __
3. The lead singer was ill so he canceled the concert. __
4. It was so hot she fainted and hit her head on the floor.
5. His 103-degree fever indicated he was very sick. __
6. He was lightheaded from drinking too much alcohol. __
7. When my sister was able to see again after the operation, it seemed like a miracle. __
8. Spicy foods usually give me bad stomach pain. __
a. decided not to have a planned activity take place

b. the organ of the body into which food goes after it is eaten
c. very tumbled, 1'1'6nied
d. affected with a spinning and unsteady feeling
e. not able to think clearly or move steadily
f. a high body temperature, usually caused by illness
g. lost consciousness
h. a positive event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature
Here are some phrases you will hear in the video. Use the phrases to complete the sentences below. Use
each phrase only once.
............ '*
. " "
" .. " .,
" ., " .. "

" ..
.
o
1. I'm really exhausted. I need to get some rest before we go out.
2. If you take this medicine, I'm sure you will start to
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ soon.
3. It's a beautiful day. You should go outside and _

4. If you're sick, why don't you make an appointment to ?
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6) What happens? Watch the video and number the pictures from 1 toG to put them in order.
She told me to tell you

that tonight's meeting
has been canceled.
Maybe you should go for

a walk . .. you know, get
some fresh air.
~ m What's the story? Watch the video again and answer the questions. Circle a or b.
1. What happened to Sun-hee this morning?

a. She was in an accident. Q!;)She almost fainted.
2. According to Tara, how does Sun-hee say she feels now?
a. She's lightheaded and tired. b. She has a headache and chills.
3. What is Sun-hee anxious about?
a. A meeting with the university president. b. An appointment with the doctor.
4. What reason does she give Mike for not eating?
a. She says she's just finished eating. b. She says she's not hungry.
5. Who does Tara speak to on the phone?
a. The university president. b. The president's secretary.
6. What message does Tara give Sun-hee about the meeting?
a. She says it's been canceled. b. She says it will be held tomorrow.
7. What reason does Sun-hee give for feeling better?
a. She says eating made her feel better. b. She says it must be a miracle.
52 Unit 7 Health
Tara: Thank goodness you're here! This morning she almost (1) fainted , then she
(2) very tired, and now she (3), she feels very
lightheaded. I don't know what to do.
Takeshi: Has she (4) a doctor?
Tara: She won't go. She says she just needs to (5) some rest.
.........................
Takeshi: How are you feeling?
Sun-hee: Very tired ... and I feel (6) ... and my stomach is killing me ...
I think I might even (7) a fever. Dh ... why do I have that meeting
with the president tonight? I can't stop (8) about it ...
Mike: (9) something, you'll (10) better.
......................... '
Tara: That was the president's (11) _

Sun-hee: What did she say?
Tara: She told me to (12), you that tonight's meeting has been
(13) _
Sun-hee: Dh, thank goodness. Uh ... Mike, can you (14), me that orange juice?
Tara: I don't know ... maybe we should (15) a doctor.
City Living 53
These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
the correct definition below.
Mike: Did anything happen?

Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary.
***
Tara: She's been pretty anxious about it.
Takeshi: OK. Let's take a look.
***
Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight's meeting has been canceled.
Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness.
***
Tara: I take it you're feeling better?
Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good.
1. something you say to show that you are happy that something unpleasant has stopped
or has not happened thank goodness
2. an expression that means you assume that someone thinks or feels a certain
way _
3. a phrase meaning "unusual" or "different" _
4. something you say before you examine someone or something _
Sun-hee talks about a symptom when she says "I think 1might even have a fever." Study the note.
Then use the words in the box to write sentences. Follow the examples.
an earache the flu shivering

To describe sy t
mp oms, you can Use'
.I
'fi'.
have + noun .
leg finger eo ughing dizzy
can't stop + (verb)-ing
weak strange sneezing feel + adjective
noun + hurts
1. have I have a cold. 3. can't stop I can't stop coughing.
2. feel I feel strange. My back hurts.
54 Unit 7 Health
Language Link: Reported speech - commands with say and teJl
Quoted speech reports a person's exact words.
The doctor said, "Get some rest. .. He said, "Don't get up. ..
Reported speech reports what someone has said but not the exact words. With reported
commands, use say or tell + an infmitive. Notice how say and tell are used differently.
An object pronoun is used with tell.
The doctor said to get some rest. He told me not to get up.
In the video. Tara uses reported speech to give Sun-hee a message. She told me to tell you
Study the box. Then change these examples of quoted speech to that tonight's meeting
reported speech. Use the verbs in parentheses. has been canceled.
1. The doctor said to me, "Take some aspirin."
(tell) The doctor told me to take some aspirin.
(say) The doctor said to take some aspirin.
2. She said to us, "Don't worry about it."
(tell)
(say)
3. "Get some fresh air," he said to her.
(tell)
(say)
canceled miracle
Mike to come over. When they arrive, Takeshi asks Sun-hee how feel nervous
she is feeling. Sun-hee says she's very tired, a little (2) _ fever feel
tells tell
and that she might even have a (3) . Tara then explains
says dizzy
that Sun-hee has also been very anxious about a meeting with the
president of her university. Mike (4) Sun-hee to eat
something, but she (5)_' ., "I can't eat. I'm not hungry."
Then the phone rings. It's the president's secretary. She tells
Tara to (6) Sun-hee that tonight's meeting has been
(7) . When Sun-hee gets the news, she
(8) much better and says, "It must be a (9) _
or something." But her friends know it's not a miracle. She was
City Living 55

Health
Global Viewpoints Getting Better
........................................................................
1 Before You Watch
Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "Getting Better."
Write the correct word under each picture.
............ ........................................
ill JIt ill ,. lit " " lit
1. needle 2. 3. 4.
You will hear also the underlined words in the interviews. Study the sentences. Then write the letter
of the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 2,000 years. -L
2. If you're sick you should drink a lot of liquids like water and orange juice. __
3. Some people are very allergic to bee stings. __
4. Smoking causes lung cancer. __
5. After he brushes his teeth, he gargles with mouthwash. __

6. I'm very skeptical about popular new diet plans; they usually don't work. __
7. I was expecting my math test to be difficult, but it was surprisingly easy. __
8. The farmer trudged through the deep snow to the village. __
a. unusually or unexpectedly
b. a serious disease that causes tumors in the body
c. kinds of matter that are not solid or gas
d. moves liquid around in the back of the mouth
e. doubting or disbelieving something that other people think is true
f. walked with slow, heavy steps and some effort
g. painful wounds caused by yellow and black insects
h. a medieal tt eatment that in vol ves putting speeial needles into partieulat parts of the body
56 Unit 7 Health
Global Viewpoints Getti ng Better
o sleeping pills ~ medicines I]{ liquids

o medicines o rest o go to the doctor
o rest o cough medicine o gargle with hot water and salt
o lotion o skin cream o toothpaste
o aloe vera o a bandage o burn cream
o massage o acupuncture o aspirin
Your View on ... Health

1. Do you experience any physical symptoms when you're nervous? What kinds?
What do you do to calm down?
2. Do you think alternative therapies such as acupuncture work? Why or

why not?
3. How often do you get colds or the flu? What symptoms do you often have?
What do you do to feel better?
4. What's a common home remedy for a cold in your home country?

How about for another ailment?
1 Preview
6) In this episode, Claudia has started taking flute lessons and Roberto is practicing with her.
I practice sometimes,
but I have trouble
That's beautiful! Oh, I hope
doing it at home.
I get that good someday.
Claudia is very impressed with Roberto's Roberto gives Claudia some advice Claudia talks about her practice habits
musical talent on the guitar-and a about how to become a better player. and the difficulties she has practicing
little envious! at home.
Roberto suggests that they play Finally, Claudia and Roberto find an
something together, but Claudia only interesting "classic" song they can play
knows a few pieces. together.
4D Look at the photos above. Then circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Claudia likes the way Roberto plays the guitar. True I False
2. Claudia wants to improve her own playing. True I False
3. Roberto thinks practice is not very important. True I False
4. It's easy for Claudia to practice at home. True I False
5. At first, Roberto suggests a song that's hard for Claudia. True I False
6. Roberto and Claudia don't find anything they can play together. True I False
58 Unit 8 Sports and Hobbies

6) You will hear these words in the video. Match each word with the correct definition.
1. keep _e_ a. experience problems or diffIculties

2. flute b. at some time in the future, even though you do not know when
3. have trouble__ c. not in any place
4.lately__ d. diffIcult
5. nowhere e. eontinue doing something or repeating an action marry times
6. peace __ f. a musical instrument that you hold sideways to your mouth
7. seriously __ g. continue doing something that is difficult, boring, etc.
8. someday __ h. in a way that shows that something is important
9. stick with i. within the recent past
10. tough __ j. a period without noise or interruptions
4D Now use the words from A to complete the sentences below. Change the form of the verbs if necessary.
1. Cheryl _---1.k"'-"e""p'-'t_ _ interrupting me while I was speaking again and again!

2. he'll meet the right woman, and they'll get married.
3. Sometimes my assistant getting to work on time.
4. Have you seen Ben or Matt ?
5. There is for me to sleep, so I'll just go to a hotel.
6. All I want is and quiet so I can read this book.
7. Gary plays the , and his sister plays the piano.
8. We have no time, so we have to think about what to do next.
9. I didn't pass because there were a lot of questions on the test.
10. He didn't understand much of the language at first, but he it and
understands everything now.
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What's the story? Watch the video and circle the answers.
1. Roberto has been playing the guitar e was a te~ / for about a year.
2. Claudia loved / hated playing the flute when she was a kid.
3. Claudia started playing the flute again about two months / years ago.
4. Claudia says she is enjoying it / playing better this time.
5. Claudia has trouble fmding time / a place to practice at home.

6. Roberto tells Claudia she can always practice / fmd peace and quiet at his place.
1. Roberto suggests some easy / diffIcult pieces to play.
8. Claudia and Roberto finally playa piece that she / he has been practicing lately.
9. The piece they play together is a very hard / simple.
Read the sentences. Watch the video again and decide whether the statements are true or false.
Circle T(true) or F(false). Change the false statements to make them true.
one year
1. T Roberto has been studying the guitar seriously for a [eVIl )ieals.
2. T F Claudia has never taken flute lessons.
3. T F Claudia tells Roberto that she's not very good at playing the flute.
4. T F Claudia tells Roberto that she never practices.
5. T F According to Claudia, her roommates need peace and quiet so she
can't always practice at home.
6. T F Claudia thinks that the first piece Roberto suggests is too easy.
1. T F Claudia has never played the second piece that Roberto suggests.
8. T F Claudia is familiar with the third piece that Roberto suggests, but can't play it.

Claudia: That's beautiful! Oh, I hope I get that good (1) someday
Roberto: You will, if you (2) with it.
Claudia: How long have you been (3) the guitar?
Roberto: I've been playing since I was a teenager, but I've only really been studying it
(4) for about a year. How long did you say you've been playing
the (5) ?
I practice sometimes, but I have (6) doing it at home. Tara

and Sun-hee have both been (7) a lot lately, and they
(8) telling me they need (9) and quiet. So
there's (10) for me to practice.
Roberto: OK. Let's see ... Have you (11) played this one?
Claudia: Uh ... nope. I've never (12) it ... and probably never will. It looks
a little (13) ,
Roberto: Hmm ... do you know this one?

Oaudia: That one?
Roberto: Yeah.
Oaudia: Yeah, I know it ... but can I play it? Hey! I do have one I've been practicing
(14) _
Roberto: This one? OK. I (15) played it in years.
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These conversations are from the video. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
Roberto: How long did you say you've been playing the flute?
Claudia: Like I said, I took lessons when I was a kid, but I hated it.
***
Roberto: Ready to try one?
Claudia: Sure!
Roberto: Ah ... let's see ... How about this one?
***
Claudia: I do have one I've been practicing lately.
Roberto: This one? OK. I haven't played it in years. It was one of my favorites. Shall we?
1. an expression used to make a suggestion How about this one?
2. a formal expression used to suggest an action _

3. an expression used to refer to one's childhood
4. an expression used when repeating something that has already been
mentioned _
G In the video. Roberto uses the present perfect continuous when he says "I've been playing since I was a
teenager ... " Study the notes and look at the underlined phrases below. Check (.1') the sentences that use
the present perfect continuous form correctly. Write an X next to the incorrect sentences and correct them.
Use th: present perf"" eontinuous for'

an actIOn that started in th
DO use the present perfeet eontinu
wIth jar and Since.
. ous
~f
contin e past and i
. u~s up to the present. The action .D~7
. use the present perfect
J
I
IS unfmIshed and will probabl .
into the future. y contmue contInUous with stative verbs.
1. My brother's been working in Mexico for two years. ~
2. I've been watching TV since I came home from work. __
3. She's been having three different piano teachers in two years. __
4. Have you been being tired lately? __
5. We've been collecting stamps since we were little kids. __
6. I finished watching that DVD, and I've been enjoying it. __

Language Link: The present perfect cOl'1tlnuous VS. the presel'1t ~rfect
Use the present perfect continuous for Use the present perfect for
actions continuing up to the present (that actions fmished in the past:
may be unfmished):
I've finally found an apartment I can afford.
We've been workingfor hours. Let's stop.
actions that have happened more
actions completed in the recent past when than once:
we can see the results:
I've already seen this movie three times.
The street is wet. It has been raining.
In the video. Claudia and Roberto use the present perfect continuous
and the present perfect to talk about music. Study the box. Then
complete the sentences below with the correct present perfect
form of the verbs in parentheses.
1. I 've bought (buy) my plane ticket already.

2. How many marathons you _
(run) this year?
3. The TV is turned on. Who (watch) it?
4. He (make) two trips to Europe this past month.
5. I (work) on an essay for my history class and I'm
almost finished!
6. She (try) to fix that computer, but she hasn't
figured out what the problem is yet.
hasn't someday
his guitar, Claudia says that she hopes she'll fltrte played
studying playing
Roberto tells Claudia that he has
practice trouble
_____ since he was a teenager and reminds her practicing worry
"Practice makes perfect!" Claudia explains that she has
., practicing at home because Tara and Sun-hee have
\~,. ~ lot lately. Roberto tells her not to (6) _
bec:amie they're going to (7) today. Roberto suggests three
differtmt songs to play, but Claudia hasn't (8) _
Finally, she suggests a song she's been (9) lately.
RoIJer1to says he (10) played it for a long time, but it
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Sports and Hobbies

Global Viewpoints Favorite Activities

1 Before You Watch

Here are some activities you will hear mentioned in the interviews about "Favorite Activities." Write the
correct name of the activity under each picture.
... .
" .
" " " " " '* " " .
1. surfing the Net
..
4. 5. 6.
------- -------
2 While You Watch

~ Watch the interviews and match the names with the activities.
1. Natalie ~ a. making jewelry
2. Jonathan b. skiing, snowboarding, surfmg the

Internet, playing video games
3. Catherine
c. drawing
4. Calum d. going to the mo vies, hanging out
\'Vith ftiends, pla)ing "wvith her
daughter, doing arts and erafts

Global Viewpoints Favorite Sports
Here are some sports you will hear mentioned in the interviews about "Favorite Sports." Write the correct
word under each picture.
. . . . . . .. ... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
.. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. ., " .
Watch the interviews and check (.f) the sentences that are true. Correct the false sentences.
1. ~ Alejandra learned to scuba dive when she was eight years old.
2. _ Gian has been in-line skating for ten years.
3._ Martin has been teaching tae kwon do for nine years.
4. _ Dan likes practicing karate because it's good exercise and it's vigorous.
5. _ Miyuki doesn't play sports, but she goes to games and enjoys the atmosphere.
Your View on ... Sports and Hobbles

How about you? Write about some sports and hobbies you've been interested in, both
in the past and in the present. How long have you been doing them? Why do you like
them? If you quit doing something, why did you?
What do you think of New York?
6) In this episode, Sun-hee and Takeshi are interviewed about their opinions on living in New York City.
Excuse me. We're I like the fact that there

conducting a survey of are so many opportunities
opinions about city living. . . in New York.
A reporter approaches Takeshi and The two agree to do the survey and are Then the reporter asks Sun-hee and
Sun-hee as they walk down the street first asked for their opinions on city Takeshi what they like best about
and wants to ask them a few questions. conditions. New York.
There's not enough parking, there aren't

enough affordable apartments . ..
Sun-hee, however, has a very different Takeshi disagrees with Sun-hee, and
opinion about New York and living in things start to get a little intense!
the city.
G Look at the photos above. Then match the information to make true sentences.
1. Takeshi and Sun-hee are _c_ a. a different opinion from Sun-hee's.
2. The reporter is __ b. city living.
3. The subject of the survey is __ c. asked to ansvver some questions.
4. Takeshi thinks New York has d. enough parking and apartments.
5. Sun-hee thinks New York doesn't have e. a lot of opportunities.
6. Takeshi has f. conducting a survey.

66 Unit 9 Social Issues
2 Before You Watch
Here are some phrases you will hear in the video. Which words do you think you will hear together?
Match the words on the left with the correct words and phrases on the right.
1. conduct _c_ a. hour
2. affordable b. viewpoint
3. interesting __ c. a StU ve)l
4. make d. apartments
5. noise e. a mistake
6. push __ f. pollution
7. rush g. yourself
Now use the phrases in A to complete these sentences. Make any necessary changes to verb forms.
1. Last week, the newspaper conducted a survey of readers' opinions about the war.
2. I was very careful on my new project so I didn't _
3. This article presents an on space travel.
4. You need to be patient when driving during _
5. The city needs more for people with lower incomes.
6. If you want to succeed, you'll have to a lot harder.
7. People don't like living near airports because planes cause a lot of _
You will also hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences and then write the letter of
the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. The company will finance the construction of a new sports center. __

2. Public education was an important issue in the election. __
3. Without an air conditioner the summer heat was unbearable.
a. too painful or unpleasant to deal with

b. the process of building something
c. a subject that people discuss or argue about
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What's the story? Watch the video and number the pictures from 1 to 6 to put them in order.
Watch the video again and check (.I) True or False. Correct the false sentences.
True False
city living
1. The reporter is conducting a survey about singles in the dry. 0 c:f
2. Sun-hee and Takeshi say that air pollution is a problem in the city. 0 0
3. Takeshi says he has no opinion about traffic in the city. 0 0
4. What Sun-hee likes most about New York is the people. 0 0
5. Takeshi likes the fact that there are so many opportunities. 0 0
6. According to Takeshi, New Yorkers can be very rude. 0 0
1. Takeshi thinks you need a lot of money to enjoy everything that 0 0
the city has to offer.

This won't take long. Question number one: "Do you agree, disagree, or have no
(l)---..QP-inion about each of the following statements: "There's (2). much
noise (3) in New York."

I
OK. Next: "(4), hour in the city has become (5) _
1 totally agree. I mean, traffic's been an (6), here for years, but recently
it's gotten a lot worse with all the (7) going on.
Takeshi: If you (8) hard and (9) yourself, you defmitely can succeed here.
Sun-hee: That's true, but it goes the other way too ... like if you make a (10) _
there are a hundred people waiting to take your place.
Takeshi: Yeah, but (11) you're really talented ...

Reporter: OK ... OK ... thank you. Next: "Is there anything you don't like about living
in New York?"
Sun-hee: Where do I start? There's not (12) parking, there aren't enough
(13) apartments, too many (14), .. and they can be so rude!
Takeshi: Come on! I totally disagree! It's not that bad. The truth is, the biggest problem is
there's not enough time to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
Reporter: Well, that's an interesting (15) ... so ...
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These excerpts are from the video dialog. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
Takeshi: I walk to school so it's not an issue for me, so "no opinion" I guess.
***
Sun-hee: That's true, but it goes the other way too ... like if you make a mistake,
there are a hundred people waiting to take your place.
***
Reporter: Is there anything you don't like about living in New York?
Sun-hee: Where do I start? There's not enough parking ...
***
Takeshi: I thought you liked it here in New York.

Sun-hee: ... well, yeah. But it can get expensive ... you know?
1. an expression used to check if someone understands what you are saying _-+-yo~u",--,-k",-n",o,-!:w,,-,-?_ _
2. something you say when you think something is probably true or correct _
3. something you say when you have many things to talk about or list _
4. an expression used to make a contrasting point _
Sun-hee uses a present factual conditional when she says. ': .. if you make a mistake, there are a hundred
people waiting to take your place." Study the notes below and match the clauses to make logical
\I conditional sentences.
I I
Use present factual
.
d' .
Con ItlOnal sentences to talk ab
thmgs that happen again and again B th I . out general truths, scientific facts or
7'I
. . 0 causes m pre t l". '
use th e sImple present. sen ~actual conditional sentences
Use future factual di .

con tional sentences to make "
a future factual conditional sentence uses th . p;edIctlOns about the future. The if -clause in!
e SImp e present; the result clause contains will.
1. If it's noon in Sao Paulo ~ a. if it snows.

2. If the swimming pool freezes, __ b. it's 6.00 !'.M. in MoseoVY.
3. The airport usually closes __ c. if you disagree with him.
4. If Carolyn comes, __ d. if she's late.

5. He'll get angry __ e. it'll be ruined.
6. She never apologizes __ f. she'll bring her boyfriend.

Language Link: too and enough
Use too for amounts that are more than necessary; Use enough for amounts that are suffIcient:
It's too cold to go to the beach. Is there enough room for one more person?
Use too many I too few before plural- nouns. Use too much I too little before noncount nouns:
There are too many people! There's too little space.
Notice the position of too and enough with adjectives:
This neighborhood is too dangerous. This neighborhood isn't safe enough.
In the video, Sun-hee uses too and enough to talk about the problems
in New York. Study the box. Then complete the sentences with too, There aren't enough affordable
too much, too manyor enough. apartments . .. too many people . ..
1. It's _--,t-",o""o,--_ noisy for me to concentrate.

2. The salary isn't high to support a family.
3. This suitcase is small to hold all my clothes.
4. His problem is that he has work and not _
5. The food was spicy for the children to eat.
6. There was coffee for everyone so we didn't make more.
7. There are books to fIt into this bookcase.
too few too much

questions for a (I) survey about city living. She asks them rude noise pollution
about (2), , traffIc, and what they like best about living issues sttrVey
not enough too many
in New York. When the reporter asks what they don't like about
leaves disagrees
New York, Sun-hee points out that there's (3) parking,
(4) _ affordable apartments, and (5) _
people. However, Takeshi (6), with her and says that the
biggest problem is that there's (7) to enjoy in the city.
Eventually, the two friends start arguing about the (8), _
and the reporter (9), When Takeshi asks Sun-hee where
the reporter is going, Sun-hee says she doesn't know and adds
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Social Issues
Global Viewpoints In My Community

1 Before You Watch

You will hear these words and phrases in the interviews about "In My Community." Match the words with
the correct definitions.
1. concern C a. areas where people walk along the sides of streets
2. graffiti __ b. writings and drawings on walls that are often rude, funny, or political
3. fire station c. 'v oIl)' OJ trouble
4. horns d. a general term for buildings that people live in
5. housing __ e. a piece of equipment that makes a loud warning sound.
6. sidewalks f. a building for fIrefighters and their equipment
7. siren g. devices in cars that make sounds to warn other drivers and pedestrians
2 While You Watch
1. Malinda:
2. Malinda: ... a lot of people don't have I have enough affordable housing ...
3. Martin: We need to do something about noise I air pollution.
4. Martin: I live near a police I fIre station.
5. Natalie: One problem that I see a lot I a little is graffIti.
6. Natalie: It really bothers I doesn't bother me because I've lived here all my life ...

Global Viewpoints Global Issues
1 Before You Watch

Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the interviews about "Global Issues." Use the words and
phrases to complete the definitions.
. . ............. ........ .............. ............. ................
.................................................................
1. Global warming is the slow increase in the temperature of the earth.
2. is the need for food.

3. is the development of something over a large area.
4. is the state or condition of being very poor.
5. is an illness, especially one caused by infection.
6. is a dangerous virus that is transferred through bodily fluids.
1. is a very serious illness that destroys the body's immune system
and usually causes death.
What issues do these people mention? Watch the interviews and match the names with the issues.
1. Catherine _f_ a. global warming

2. Nick b. education
3. Malinda c. transportation of food to the hungry
4. Alejandra __ d. HIV and AIDS
5. Jennifer e. hunger
6. Gian f. pt)\>e!1y
-
Your View on ... Soclallssues
1. What are some problems your community currently has? What could be done
to solve these problems?
2. What do you think are the most important global issues today? What can be
done at the community level to solve them? How about at the national level?
2 Before You Watch
6) Here are some words you will hear in the video. Use the words to complete the sentences.
.. .. l-
...................................................................
1. Their house is full of _--,I-",u~x-",u,-,ri,-"o,"",u",,-s_ _ furniture and valuable antiques.
2. She spent all her money on doctors and hospitals. Now she's _
3. Joe's pretty so he has enough money to take a European vacation every year.
4. Ali is very with people who have less than he does.
5. She gives parties with expensive food, lots of champagne, and live music.
Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Match each word or expression with the correct
definition.
1. apparently _d_ a. a lot of; plenty (informal)
2. invest b. has a certain result or happens in a certain way
3. loads c. put money into a business, real estate, etc., to earn a profIt
4. packets '__ d. is tt tie aeem ding to VII hat ~ Ott ha v e learned OJ diseo v ered
5. pay off __ e. bring some benefit
6. strike it rich f. small packages or envelopes
7. timer g. suddenly become wealthy
8. turns out h. a legal document that explains what is to happen to a person's money
and possessions after his or her death
9. will
i. a small piece of equipment for measuring time, for example, when you
are cooking
Complete each sentence with the correct form of a word or expression from B.
Change the verb form if necessary.
1. Apparently she quit her job because she had an argument with her boss.
2. My grandmother left me a gold necklace in her _
3. Flower and vegetable seeds are usually sold in small _
4. All those weeks of studying when he took the exam and got 100%.
5. He his money in the stock market and became rich.
6. Please have some more to eat! We have of food left over.
7. He uses an egg when he boils eggs.
8. J.K. Rowling with her Harry Potter books.
9. Jen really loved Marco, but it that he was married to someone else!
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6) In this episode. Mike gets a very important letter and shares the news with his friends.
Do you remember how I told you guys I was really sorry to hear about him.
that my uncle died two weeks ago? He . .. lived on that little farm, right? I just got a letter from his
lawyer today. It seems
that Uncle Max . ..
Mike gets some news about his Uncle Tara remembers Uncle Max and Then Mike tells Tara and Roberto about
Max from back home in Minnesota. expresses her condolences to Mike. the big news he's just gotten.
Tara and Roberto can't believe what's When Takeshi hears the news, he has
happened, so Mike explains the trouble believing it, too-until he sees
situation further. the letter!
4D ~Look at the photos above. Then choose the correct answer. Circle G, b, or c.
1. What happened two weeks ago?

a. Mike's uncle died. b. Mike got a letter. c. Mike went to a lawyer.
2. Who lived on a farm in Minnesota?

a. Mike. b. Mike's uncle. c. Tara.
3. Who remembers who Uncle Max was?

a. Roberto. b. Tara. c. Takeshi.
4. Who sent Mike a letter?

a. His uncle. b. Takeshi. c. A lawyer.
5. Who can't believe the news?

a. Tara, Roberto, and Mike. b. Mike, Roberto, and Takeshi. c. Takeshi, Roberto, and Tara.
74 Unit 10 Wealth
tJ 6) What's the story? Watch the video and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
uncle's lawyer
1. Mike received a letter from his Uncle Max. True/~
2. Uncle Max died and left nothing to Mike. True / False
3. Uncle Max was very rich, but Mike never knew it. True / False
4. Uncle Max used to say, "All a man needs is a lot of luck ..." True / False
5. Uncle Max always spent a lot of money. True / False
6. Uncle Max's summer house is on a farm in Minnesota. True / False
7. Mike used to offer to give money to Uncle Max. True / False
8. Mike has enough cash to take everyone out to dinner. True / False
tJ 4D What are they saying? Watch the video again and match the sentences with the pictures.
1. Tara: ---'L 2. Roberto:
3. Mike: 4. Takeshi: 5. Mike:
76 Unit 10 Wealth
Yeah ... well, (1) apparently ,his farm wasn't so "little." I just (2), a
letter from his lawyer today. It seems that Uncle Max owned all of the
(3) in the area ... and he left it all to me in his (4), Guys,
I'm rich!
.........................
When I was a kid, Uncle Max lived a really simple life. It wasn't like he was
(5) or anything, nothing (6) . He had his farm, his old
truck ... and that was it.

Wow! So what happened? Did he (1) it rich or something?
No. But he always used to tell me: "Mickey"-that was his nickname for me-"Mickey, all
a man needs is a lot of good land and a strong back to work it." So I guess he must have
just (8) really hard ... or maybe he (9) in his land ... I don't
know. Whatever he did, it (10) off.

.........................
Last year he called me to see if I wanted to vacation at his "summer house."
Ha! I thought he was just joking ... (11) out he's got one ... in Europe!
Mike, how could you not have (12) ?

I'm telling you, this guy never spent money on anything! He never bought anything
that wasn't on sale. He used to have a (13) by his phone so that people
wouldn't talk too long! Guys, he (14) bring home all of the sugar and
ketchup (15) every time he went to a restaurant.
Wow. And no one knew ...

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These excerpts are from the video dialog. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression
with the correct definition below.
Tara: Mike, how could you not have known?

Mike: I'm telling you, this guy never spent money on anything!
***
Mike: In, fact, I used to offer to give him money when I could. No wonder he laughed at me!
***
Mike: Urn.,. Takeshi? I'm a little short on cash until Uncle Max's money comes, Do
you think I could borrow some? I'm good for it.
1. something used to say that something is true, even though it is hard to

believe I'm telling you
2. something used to say you are not surprised by a particular situation or
event _
3. something used to say you will pay back a loan _
4. something used to say you have less than you need of something _
In the video. Mike uses an expression with get when he says, "Ijust got a letter from his lawyer today."
Study the note and complete each sentence below with the appropriate form of get and a word from
the box.
Get + noun mea " .

ns receIve" or "obtain."
Get+ d' ,
a uect!ve or past participl "
e means become."
( angry arrested divorced famotls a haircut hot wet )

1. Maria got famous when she appeared on a popular TV program.
2. Take your umbrella with you, so you won't _
3. She went to a hairdresser and '
4. It's starting to in here. Can we open a window?
5. Yesterday she for using a stolen credit card.
6. My father when he saw my bad grades.
7. They've been married for ten years, and now they're _
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Language Link: Speculations and conclusions about the past
Use may/might/could have + past participle to express speculations about a past situation:
He didn't come to class last week. He may have been sick.
Use may/might/could have + past participle to talk about things that you suppose (but don't
defmitely know) have happened:
He's not answering his phone. He may have gone to the movies.
Use must have + past participle or had to have + past participle when you are almost certain
about your conclusions:
I can't find my wallet. I must have left it at home.
Use could have + past participle in questions about possibility:
Could she have attended the meeting?
Use couldn't have + past participle to express disbelief or impossibility:
He couldn't have robbed the bank. He was at home with me all day!
In the video, Mike uses must have to speculate about his Uncle Max.
Study the box and complete the sentences below with the words in
parentheses. Choose between affirmative and negative.
1. It must have been cold last night. The puddles are frozen. (must I be)
2. They the Louvre when they were in Paris. Everyone
does! (must I visit)
3. She at home last night. I don't really know. (might I be)
4. That's impossible! He about the party! (could I know)
5. I'm not sure, but Felicia English in high school.
(may I study)
6. Irene's not here. home already? (could I she go)
7. AI her. She was standing in front of him! (had to I see)
8. Don't worry about canceling our date last week. I _
anyway. I got sick. (could I go)
(J) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
lawyer. It tunlS!%~; borrow short
gets worked
out that his uncle, who died two weeks ago, has left everything to
investing treat
Mike in his (2) . The funny part is, Mike never knew that letter well-off
his Uncle Max was (3) because his uncle never spent gotten will
any money. Mike thinks that his uncle may have (4) _
rich by (5), in land, pr he could have just (6) _
hard. When Takeshi comes home and hears the news, he suggests
that Mike (7) them all to dinner. Mike thinks that it's a
great idea, but he's (8) on cash until he (9) -
his uncle's money. So, in the end, the newly rich Mike has to
10), money to pay for dinner!
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Wealth
Global Viewpoints I wish ...

1 Before You Watch

You will hear the underlined words in the interviews about "I wish ..." Study the sentences. Then write the
letter of the correct definition next to each sentence.
Use wish + simple ast ,I

that you want to be t p to talk about things ""
I wish I r;:~now, but that are not true:
,,'' ' ,' """'''''''''''''''''''' ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,a,,, more money.
1. I wish that I could study abroad during my senior year with my friends. _
2. The change in the speed limit affected everyone's driving habits. Many people wish that the city
would change it again. _
3. Murder is a senseless act of violence. I wish there were fewer of them in my area. _
a. extreme force causing injury or damage; brutality

b. in a foreign country; overseas
c. change or influence; have an effect on
2 While You Watch

Watch the interviews and match the correct information to make true sentences.
1. Natalie wishes she could ~ a. a pop star.

2. Malinda wishes she had b. a big house in a nice neighborhood.
3. Gian wishes she could have c. funnier.
4. Kevin wishes he were d. affect the ,.odd in a positive '.ay.
5. Kumiko wishes she were e. enough money to end world hunger.
6. Calum wishes he could f. a horse.
7. Alyssa wishes __ g. all wars would end.
8. Alejandra wishes she had __ h. travel and meet people from different cultures.
80 Unit 10 Wealth
Global Viewpoints Striking It Rich
Here are some words you will hear in the interviews about "Striking It Rich." Use the words to complete the
sentences.
purchase
1. People who want to help the poor and the sick give money to _
2. Her sports includes golf clubs, tennis rackets,
and ice skates.
3. The of a new home is a big commitment.
2 While You Watch

.ill Watch the interviews about "Striking it Rich."
W What would these speakers do if they suddenly struck it rich?
Check (,f) the things each person mentions.
spend it as fast buy a buy a buy a invest money for take a

as possible car or cars house university the future holiday
0 ~ ~ ~ 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
Your View on ... Wealth

How about you? If you suddenly became rich, what would you do? What are the
advantages of striking it rich? What are some of the disadvantages?
tI'"
6) In this episode. Claudia and Sun-hee have a discussion about lying.
Tara asked me if I wanted to go ... you shouldn't have lied

shopping with her this afternoon, ... friends have to be honest
and I told her I couldn't ... with each other!
Sun-hee asks Claudia a question that When Claudia wants to know why she Claudia tells Sun-hee how strongly she
starts an interesting conversation. asked the question, Sun-hee admits to feels about lying.
telling a white lie.
Then Tara comes home with a new And when Tara asks for her friends'
purchase that she's very proud of. opinions, we find out the truth about
those "little white lies."
m Look at the photos above. Then circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Sun-hee wants to know if Claudia would ever tell a white lie. True / False
2. Sun-hee told Claudia a white lie. True / False
3. Tara invited Sun-hee to go shopping with her. True / False
4. Claudia tells Sun-hee that she should have lied. True / False
5. Tara went shopping and bought a new skirt. True / False
6. Tara asks Claudia and Sun-hee for their opinions. True / False
82 Unit 11 Honestly Speaking

2 Before You Watch
You will hear these words in the video. Which words do you think you will hear together? Match the
words on the left with the words on the right.
1. tell _d_ a. someone's feelings
2. depend upon __ b. the circumstances
3. exception to __ c. the rule
4. hurt d. a hite lie
(D Now use the phrases in A to complete these sentences. Change the verb form if necessary.
1. She told a white lie when she said she didn't feel well enough to go to the party.
2. Most basketball players are tall, but at 165 centimeters, he's an _
3. Each case is different, so what you should do will _
4. Sometimes telling the truth can and make them feel bad.
You will hear the underlined words in the video. Study the sentences.
1. His conscience bothered him about stealing the money, so he returned it. _c_
2. You can count on her to do a goodjob. __
3. I pride myself on complete honesty in all business dealings. __
4. Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor? __
5. She is in a good mood today, so she's smiling a lot. __
6. It's my policy not to date people from the offIce. __
7. She resisted eating the cake because it was too fattening. __
8. Don't get angry. I was simply trying to help. __
a. depend on someone or something

b. an emotional state or feeling
c. a person's sense of right or 'Hong, a feeling of dttry to be good
d. truthfulness and trustworthiness
e. only; just
f. continue doing something that annoys others
g. not do something you would like very much to do
h. a principle or idea that you think is sensible and try to follow on a regular basis
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6) What's the story? Watch the video and answer the questions. Circle a or b.
1. What did Sun-hee say when Tara asked her to go shopping?
a. She said she had to teach a class. G)he said she had to prepare for a class.
2. Why did Sun-hee lie to Tara?
a. To make a polite excuse. b. To finish her shopping more quickly.
3. In Claudia's opinion, what should Sun-hee have done?
a. Told Tara the truth. b. Gone shopping with Tara.
4. Why did Tara buy the new jacket?
a. The salesperson said it looked great. b. It was on sale.
5. What does Claudia do when Tara asks for an opinion about her jacket?
a. She tells Tara the truth. b. She tells Tara a white lie.
a. The sales lady told me it

looked great on me!
b. No matter what.
c. It's you!
d. tte'\f:;'Ifi'nI'-MIf'-'Ififm-~'fn1l~f"""
e. Well, I told
today ...
1. Claudia:---SL 2.Sun-hee:
3. Claudia: 4. Tara: 5.Sun-hee:

\I What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
I think (1) honesty is always the best policy.

But sometimes ... doesn't it (2) on the circumstances? You
know ... aren't there (3) to the rule?
I don't know. Hey, why are you asking me this, anyway?
Well, I told a (4) lie today, and my (5) is
really bothering me.
What was it?
Tara asked me if I (6) to go shopping with her this
afternoon ...
Yeah?
... and I told her I (7) because I had to prepare for my class,
but the class actually (8) last week ...
You should have just said: "Hey, I'm not in the (9) to go
shopping." Or, if you (10) really her friend, you
(11) tell her the truth.
That I hate shopping with her?
Yes! Sun-hee, friends have to be (12) with each other-
especially roommates! Tara is (13) on us to tell her the truth.
No matter what.
Hi, girls! (14) out my new jacket! I simply couldn't
(15) _
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These excerpts are from the video dialog. Study the expressions in red. Then match each expression with
Sun-hee: ... aren't there exceptions to the rule?

'I Claudia: I don't know. Hey, why are you asking me this, anyway?
***
Claudia: Tara is counting on us to tell her the truth. No matter what.
***
Tara: Sun-hee?
Sun-hee: It's you!
Tara: Do you really mean it?
Claudia: Absolutely!
1. a way to tell someone that a style or something they are wearing perfectly
suits them It's you!
2. a way to ask about the real reason for something _
3. a way to say that the circumstances are unimportant _
4. a very emphatic way of saying "yes" _
In the video, Claudia uses a present unreal conditional sentence when she says, " ... if you were really
her friend, you would tell her the truth." Study the notes and then use the phrases below to make present
unreal eonditional sentences. .. . ~
The if-clause presents a condItIOn that IS not true right now. The result clause
shows the unreal result of that condition. I
if-clause result clause

If I were dishonest, I would keep the money I found.
The verb in the if-clause of present unreal conditional sentences is in the past
tense. (For be, use were instead of was.)
1. have a lot of money / buy a big house

If I had a lot of money, I would buy a big house.
2. be dishonest / lie on my resume
3. hurt someone's feelings / apologize
4. be you / return that jacket to the store
5. tell a lie / feel bad about it

~
Language Link: Reported statements
You can use reported statements with say or tell to report one
person's statement to another person. In reported speech: These words usually shift
tense in reported speech:
The verb often shifts to the past tense.
The word that is optional. can ~ could I
Reported statements may~ might
Original statement
Jay: "I'm not sick." Jay said (that) he wasn'tsick. OR: have to ~ had to
Jay told me (that) he wasn't sick. will ~ would
Aki: "I have to go." Aki said (that) she had to go. OR: is going to ~ was going to
Aki told me (that) she had to go. is taking ~was taking
Ben: "I'll do it." Ben said (that) he would do it. OR:
Ben told me (that) he would do it.
In the video, Tara uses reported speech to explain why she bought the jacket
Study the box. Then use reported speech with the verb in parentheses to write
what each person said. Imagine that the people said the original statements to you.
1. Jin: "I live in Seoul." (tell) Jin told me he lived in Seoul.

2. Ali: "I love to go sailing." (say) _
3. Pinar: "I'm learning to ski." (say) _
4. Kay: "I have to study." (tell)
5. Max: "I can't talk about it." (say)
6. Tina: "I'll get a new job." (tell)
Sun-hee's (l)conscience is bothering her, because she

eonseienee you
when she told Tara that she (2), go shopping because hates go
she had to prepare for class. The real reason she didn't (3) _ are were
honest would
_ _ was because she (4) going shopping with Tara.
tells couldn't
Claudia tells Sun-hee that ifshe (5) really Tara's friend,
she (6) tell Tara the truth. Claudia then tells Sun-hee
that friends should always be (1) with each other-
without exception! But then Tara walks in wearing a new jacket
and asks what Claudia and Sun-hee think of it. Claudia (8). _
_ _ Tara that it's beautiful, even though she doesn't seem to like
it. Sun-heejust says, "It's (9) ." After Tara leaves the room,
it seems that Claudia has changed her mind when she tells Sun-hee,
City Living 87

Honestly Speaking
Global Viewpoints Lies. lies. lies!

1 Before You Watch

You will hear these words in the interviews about "Lies. lies, lies!" Which words will you hear together?
Match the words on the left with the words on the right.
1. conceal_b_ a. other arrangements

}. explain __ b. the truth
3. get __ c. the situation
4. make d. in trouble
G Now use the phrases in A to complete these sentences. Change the verb form if necessary.
1. The government tried to conceal the truth and failed.

2. Students usually for not doing their homework.
3. I know you're not familiar with this, so let me try to to you.
4. I don't have a car, so I'll have to for transportation.
You will also hear the underlined words in the interviews. Study the sentences. Then write the letter of
the correct definition to each sentence.
1. Our best bet would be to take the train since we have so little time. _
2. Brenda got caught sleeping in class! _
3. If you tell lies, it may be hard to get out of them. _
4. If you pick up the package, it will save me from having to drive so far. _
5. He stressed the idea that I should change jobs and relax more. _
a. emphasize something
b. the ,. isest thing to do or most likely yy a)' to sueeeed
c. be discovered doing something wrong
d. escape from the results of something
e. help someone avoid something that is uncomfortable or unsafe

Global Viewpoints Honestly Speaking
,6)
2 While You Watch
Watch the interviews and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Catherine says she has always gotten

caught lying. ~/False
2. In Calum's opinion, honesty isn't always
the best policy. True / False
3. Alejandra would always lie to avoid
hurting someone's feelings. True / False
4. Kevin thinks lying is different from
concealing the truth. True / False
5. Woo Sung thinks it's never OK to lie. True / False
6. Natalie's friend lied to her about not
being able to go shopping. True / False
1. Gian says it is better to be honest all
the time. True / False
8. Dave says he never lies, so he has never
been caught lying. True / False
tJ 4D Watch the interviews again. What do these people say? Circle the words you hear.
1. Catherine: So I think the best bet is to never get caught t@...

2. Calum: ... you'd want to lie to them so that you don't get / get them in trouble.
3. Kevin: If I had to lie to protect myself / somebody. then I would probably do that.
4. Natalie: All she had to do was explain the situation to me / call me ...
Your View on ... Honestly SpeakIng

1. Have you ever gotten caught telling a lie? What lie did you tell, and what
happened?
2. Do you think it is easy to tell a convincing lie? Why or why not?
3. Under what circumstances, if any, do you think it's OK to lie?
4. Do you think most people are honest? Explain your answer.
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6) In this episode. Takeshi and Roberto talk about the famous architecture in New York City.
I'm going to remember
Man, look at that! In what it looked like.
New York there's always
omething being built!
Takeshi and Roberto notice another Roberto starts thinking about what the When Takeshi suddenly starts snapping
new building being built in their new building is going to be. photos, Roberto asks him why he's
neighborhood. taking all the pictures.
... I'll be the only one Can you tell us what this is
with pictures of it before going to be when it's finished?
it was built. Cool, huh?
When Roberto is still confused, Takeshi Finally, Roberto asks what the
explains his plan for when the building "mystery" building is going to be-and
becomes a famous hotel or something. gets a surprising answer.
(D Look at the photos above. Then match the information to make true sentences.
1. Takeshi and Roberto are

a. in a park b. near a construction site c. on a bridge
2. Roberto starts
a. explaining his plan b. taking photos c. wondering what the building is
3. Takeshi wants to
a. visit the spot again b. remember the spot c. live in the building
4. Takeshi thinks the structure that's being built there could be _ _ in the future.
a. unknown b. forgotten c. famous
5. Roberto asks
a. if the building is famous b. who is constructing the building c. what the building will be
90 Unit 12 Our Earth

Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the video. Write the correct word or phrase
under each picture.
. .. ...... . ... .. .. " " " " " ..
. .. ......... ..... .... ... ... ..... ......... ..... .... ..... ........ " .
1. skyscrapers 2. 3. 4.. _ 5.
------
4D Here are some more words you will hear in the video. Match the words with the correct definitions.
1. architectural a. surprising or diffIcult to believe

structures -j- b. the activity of designing roads, bridges, machines, etc.
2. engineering __ c. impressive acts, showing strength, courage, or ability
J. fancy __ d. expensive, popular, and fashionable
4. feats e. put too many people or things in the same place
5. incredible f. people who entertain an audience, such as singers or actors
6. make it big __ g. a particular place
7. overcrowd h. appear very quickly or suddenly
8. performers __
i. become very successful (informal)
9. pop up __ j. lalge things stIch as btIildings and btidgcs that ale made tIp
10. spot __ of diffetent parts
Now use the words in B to complete the sentences below. Change the verb form if necessary.
1. The Egyptian Pyramids are among the oldest architectural structures in the world.
2. Everyone wants to in Hollywood these days.
J. All the at the concert were very talented.
4. The party was held in a nice, cool under the trees.
5. Soldiers are given medals for of courage in battle.
6. We stayed at a hotel in London and it was 180 a night!
7. That skyscraper was built in a year, which seems to me.
8. My boyfriend is studying mechanical _
9. After a long absence, Michael again in Rio de Janeiro.
10. is a problem in schools with a lot of kids and not enough teachers.
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6) What's the story? Watch the video and match the correct information to make true sentences.
1. Takeshi and Roberto are ----9- a. what the construction site looked like.
2. Takeshi wonders what New York: b. someone rich and famous may park there.
3. Roberto says he'd like to see __ c. the building when it's fmished.
4. Takeshi wants to remember d. he thinks the spot may become famous.
5. Takeshi starts taking photos because __ e. looked like before the skyscrapers were built.
6. Roberto asks the construction worker f. what is being built on the site.
7. The construction worker says __ g. IMking at a eons!t tletion site.

8. Takeshi suggests that __ h. it's going to be a parking garage.
What happens? Read the sentences. Then watch the video again and circle the best words to
complete each statement.
1. Takeshi i~{ bored with the amount of construction that goes on in New York.
2. Roberto thinks it might be a good idea if people started building underground { higher buildings.
3. Takeshi agrees {disagrees with Roberto about "building down."
4. Takeshi thinks skyscrapers are great feats of engineering { works of beauty.
5. According to Roberto, some of the first { most modem skyscrapers were built in New York City.
6. Takeshi thinks a famous hotel { restaurant may be being built.
7. Roberto thinks { doesn't think taking photos of the spot is a good idea.
8. The construction worker is amused { annoyed by Roberto's question.
tJ (I) What do they say? Watch the video. Write the words you hear to complete the conversations.
I love the (1) skyscrapers ! They are the most (2), feats of
(3), _
True. And some of the fIrst ones were (4) right here in
New York City.
That's right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these
buildings (5) up.
I don't know, but (6) like to see this one when it's
(7) _
Yeah. I'll bet it'll be something fantastic!

Maybe ... what do you think it's going to (S) like?
.........................
OK. You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie
stars or (9) before they (10) it big?
Yeah?
Well, some buildings and (11) structures get to be famous too,
(12) the Eiffel Tower or the (13) State Building ...
right?
Yeah, and ... ? There's nothing here!
Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may (14) really
well-known-like maybe it'll be some incredible hotel that the rich and famous stay
at. And I'll be the only one with pictures of it before it (15) built.
Cool, huh?
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These excerpts are from the video dialog. Study the expressions in red. Then match the expressions
with the definitions below.
Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there's always something being built.
***
Takeshi: I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering!
Roberto: True, And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City,
***
Roberto: What do you think it's going to look like?

Takeshi: I don't know, but you know what? I'm going to remember what it looked like.
***
Takeshi: And I'll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh?
Roberto: Dh ... you are too much.
1. something you say when accepting that what someone else is saying is a fact T-,--r,--,u",-,e"".~_
2. an interjection used to express surprise and admiration _

3. an expression used to introduce a new idea _
4. something you say to someone to show that you think their behavior is funny,
strange, etc. _
In the video. Roberto uses like when he says, "What do you think it's going to look like?" Study the notes
below and complete the sentences using like and other words as necessary.
~~:~a~e~: ~:a~ing "en

as a verb with
0 ..
I lJ Y . I like musicals.
.I,I
7'
' wou d to talk about
In the phrase something ll'k .wants and desires: I'd like to leav
l~ fi . e meanIng "ab t" e.
1 f' Our hours to get here! ou : It took him something
as a preposition meanI'ng'" 'I
. SImI ar to" Sh
as a verb with look to describe a . e and I are like sisters.
ppearance: That lOoks 1~1- .
1Ll.f' a nzce hotel.
1. They _ _--'-'w'-"o-"'u-'-"'d:.....:.:.:lik:..:..:e=--_ _ you to tell them the truth.

2. It was a small animal a mouse.
3. What kind of music to listen to?
4. He earns $90,000 a year - or maybe more!
5. I think my nephew his father.
6. After you wash and iron that shirt, it will look new.
7. She to sleep late on Sundays.

language Link: The passive form with various tenses
Active Passive
simple present Engineers build skyscrapers with a steel Skyscrapers are built with a steel
frame structure. frame structure.
simple past The Woolworth Company built a One of the first skyscrapers was
skyscraper in 1913. built in 1913.
present perfect Engineers have built the world's tallest The world's tallest building has
building in Taipei. been built in Taipei.
present continuous Engineers are building an even taller An even taller building is being
building in Shanghai. built in Shanghai.
simple future Someday they will build a skyscraper Someday a skyscraper without
without concrete. concrete will be built.
In the video. Takeshi uses the passive form of the present continuous to talk about In New York there's
New York. Study the box. Then change the sentences below to the passive form. always something
being built.
1. Fire destroyed the building. The building was destroyed by fire. !IJI!IIfI!III~
2. He'll leave the tickets at the box offIce. _

3. The police have arrested five suspects. _
4. The news didn't surprise me. _
5. We make our meals with organic ingredients. _
6. Mark is teaching the class. _
4J) Complete the story summary. Use the words in the box.
Takeshi and Roberto walk by a (1) construction site and start buildings has been
built parking garage
talking about all the (2) that are being (3) _
famous pictures
in New York. Takeshi then talks about how much he admires the construction skyscrapers
hotel being
(4) . Suddenly, Takeshi starts taking (5) _
of the site, but Roberto can't understand why because nothing
(6) built yet. Takeshi explains that he thinks something
(7) may be there someday, like a (8) where
the rich and famous stay, and he wants to be the only one with
pictures of it before it was built. The funny part is when Roberto
asks one of the construction workers what's (9) _
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Our Earth
Global Viewpoints Natural Wonders

1 Before You Watch

Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the interviews about "Natural Wonders." Write the
correct word or phrase under each picture.
. ........ ... .... .... ... ..... .. .... ..... ..... ......
................, .
1. Matterhorn 2. 3. 4.
You will also hear the underlined words in the interviews. Study the sentences. Then write the letter of
the correct definition next to each sentence.
1. I have to go to New York to see him in person. ~

2. We've had some memorable vacations in Alaska.
3. Travelers had to turn back because of the snow.
4. The base camp was 7,000 feet below the top of Mount Everest (i.e. Qomolangma). __
a. stop your journey and return the way that you came
b. physieaUy present at a plaee
c. unforgettable; worth being remembered
d. a place used for storing supplies and preparing to climb a mountain
2 While You Watch

_ Watch the interviews and check (,f) the sentences that are true. Correct the false sentences.
1. ~ Alejandra was impressed by the glaciers in the south of Argentina.
2. __ Nick and his dad climbed all the way to the top of the Matterhorn.
3. Catherine once climbed up to the base camp at Mount Qomolangma.
4. Kumiko says that Mount Fuji is really beautiful close up.
5. Natalie went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion.

Global Viewpoints Man-Made Structures
1 Before You Watch
-~A Here are some words and phrases you will hear in the interviews about "Man-Made Structures." Write
the correct word or phrase under each picture.
. .. . . ..... .. . . .. .. . . . ..... . . . . . .. .. . . .. ..... . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .
flo ..
Here are some more words you will hear in the interviews. Use the
correct word from the box to complete each sentence.
advancements
1. The workmen poured the on the road.

2. Her athletic ability is very _
3. Important have been made in cancer research.
2 While You Watch

t Watch the interviews and circle the answers.
1. Kevin says the Great Wall of China was built by hundreds I thousands of people.
2. Gian crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on foot I by car.
3. Woo Sung was impressed I unimpressed by the Hoover Dam.
Your View on ... Our Earth

1. Would you enjoy living or working in a skyscraper? Why or why not?
2. What are some natural wonders you have seen?
3. What's the most impressive man-made structure you have ever seen?
Unit 1: City Living Unit 1: Global Viewpoints
Imaginary Beach My Dream Home
Takeshi: I can't believe how hot it is out there. Why didn't Jennifer: I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big
we go to Hawaii with everyone else? yard. I want to have three bedrooms, and a big
Mike: Because we didn't have the money. living room ... family room ... kitchen area so I
Takeshi: Well, why didn't we get an air conditioner? can have parties and everyone can be together.
Mike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We've Calum: I'd like to have a big swimming pool and a large
got air conditioning. garden so I could eat outside.
Takeshi: Mike, that's a bowl of ice and a fan. Dennis: If I could have anything in my dream house I
would like to have a high-tech stove.
Mike: Takeshi, you've got to be more like me and use
Martin: Of course a 52-inch plasma N would be nice.
your imagination, then you too can have a beach
Alejandra: I would love to have a veranda ... a wide
vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with
veranda ... where I can sit during the evenings
beach poster) Check out that gorgeous view. and read books and watch the sun set.
Takeshi: Right, but not exactly "realistic." Rules
Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that Gian: At my work I'm not allowed to smoke. Anyone
cool, ocean breeze. who smokes needs to go outside.
Takeshi: Mike, that's the fridge. Martin: I work for the phone company and we're not
Mike: Come on! I said, "Use your imagination!" Now allowed to give out personal information about
close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the our customers.
seagulls ... (makes sound like a seagull) hear the Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and
children laughing ... (makes sound like children we can't eat at our desks.
laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque Dennis: In my house you can't smoke. And ... um ... as
... (waves a package of hot dogs) much as possible, you have to take your shoes off
Takeshi: Raw hot dogs? at the door.
Mike: Don't worry. I'm going to cook them up on that Nick: I'm not allowed to make noise at night when my
grill over there. roommates are sleeping.
Takeshi: Mike, you know you're not allowed to use a grill Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my
inside an apartment, right? dormitory, so I'm not allowed to do a lot of
things. For instance, I'm not allowed to play
Mike: OK. I'll use the microwave then.
music that's too loud so that it might disturb
Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.
other people. I'm not allowed to smoke inside. I'm
Mike: That's the beauty of "Imaginary Beach." We've got
not allowed to have alcohol in the rooms ...
a microwave oven, we've got a N with a remote
control. Who could ask for anything more? Unit 2: City Living
Takeshi: What about water? That's the main reason people
go to the beach. What are you going to use for Go with the Flow
that? The bathtub? Claudia: So, when do you start your new job?
Mike: No. That'd be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD Roberto: I'm not sure. I may start as soon as next month.
player) Feel the ocea n mist ... (sprays water on Claudia: Wow!
Takeshl) Roberto: Yeah, it's going to be a lot of fun ... except I'll
Takeshi: Mike, that's for spraying plants, not me! have to learn how to use that new software
Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist program I told you about.
Claudia: Don't worry. I'm a software expert. I'll help you
... makes me want to surf.
figure it out.
Takeshi: Surf?
Roberto: Thanks. Hey, what about your job? Your boss was
Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)
transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to
Takeshi: Mike, no. You can't stand on that, you'll break it!
get promoted?
Mike: No, I won't. (Stands on ironing board and pretends Claudia: I might ... I might not. It's not a big deal.
to surf) Look at me, dude-I'm "hangin' ten"! Roberto: Huh?
Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, Claudia: I've been thinking lately, I don't plan on working
"dude"! Watch out for that wave! (throws water my whole life. Someday, maybe in five years or
in Mike's face) Huh. I'm getting the hang of this so, I'm going to quit my job and get out of this
"imagination" thing. stressful life. You know, relax. Have some fun!
Mike: Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshl) Roberto: Oh. What are you planning to do?
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Claudia: I'm definitely going to travel ... I might even Unit 3: City Living
move to another country, maybe work as a
volunteer-I could even start a new career! Maybe What are you waiting for?
one where I can help people ... or help the world. Takeshi: So, what are today's headlines?
What about you? What are your plans? Mike: I don't know. I'm reading the important stuff like my
Roberto: Well, I've pretty much got everything planned horoscope and the entertainment section. Hey! Look
already, right up to my retirement. at this! James Hammond is playing at CBGB's tonight!
Claudia: Really? Takeshi: James Hammond. Isn't he that famous blues guitarist?
Roberto: Yep. I'm going to work hard and save as much The guy with the silver guitar and the long, black hair?
money as possible until I'm about 30 ... 31. Then Mike: No, that's Kevin Diamond. James Hammond is the
I'm going to become the Vice President of Finance, singer. He has short spiky hair, he always wears
and then the CEO by the time I'm 40 ... maybe 45. that really cool white suit ...
Claudia: Yeah? Takeshi: I know him-he's great! Let's go!
Roberto: Yep. And when I'm 35 or 36, I'm going to settle Mike: Ah, man! It's sold out!
down, get married, and have some kids. Takeshi: Oh. (sees someone across the room) Hey, look ...
Claudia: Oh you are, are you? You know that for a fact? that's Anna ... Anna Markovich.
Roberto: Well, it's not a fact-yet. But really, if you want to Mike: What?
succeed, you need to have clear-cut, well-defined Takeshi: Over there.
goals and aspirations. Mike: The one sitting down? Wearing the pink shirt?
Claudia: I don't know, I think you should keep your options Takeshi: No. The really pretty one with the long hair and
open. You know ... "go with the flow." glasses. (waves) You know her, she lives in our
Roberto: "Go with the flow," eh? So you're not nervous building. She's a journalist. She writes all the music
about the promotion? reviews for The Village Voice.
Claudia: I didn't say that. It just won't be the end of the Mike: Well, what are you waiting for? Go over there and
world if I don't get it. What about you? Are you ask her if she can get us some tickets for tonight!
nervous about the new job? Takeshi: Are you kidding? I can't do that. I hardly know her!
Roberto: Not really. I'm just going to "go with the flow:' as (Mike scowls) Well, maybe I can ...
long as the "flow" follows my plan! Takeshi: (approaches Anna} Uh ... hi, Anna! How are you?
Anna: Oh, hi, Takeshi. I'm great! What's up?
Unit 2: Global Viewpoints
Takeshi: Not much. So, you still ... uh ... writing for The
Turning Points Village Voice?
Kevin: When I was a child my family and I moved to a Anna: Yeah. "Dedicated Music Reviewer"- that's me. As a
new town where I had to make new friends and matter of fact, I'm reviewing a show tonight, James
assimilate to a new environment. Hammond.
Miyuki: I came to the United States when I was eight-that Takeshi: James Hammond! I love him! My roommate and I were
was a big event in my life. I had a very difficult time just talking about how much we'd like to see that show.
getting accustomed to being here and ... um ... Anna: Really? Actually, I've got two tickets.
but within three, four years I had learned English Takeshi: Two tickets? That'd be great!
I and I just started speaking and I adjusted. Anna: Terrific. It's a date! You and I can go together. Meet
! Alejandra: When I was a teenager I went to this ... um ... me outside our building at seven, OK?
~ camp in Brazil. At the camp there were thirty-three Takeshi: OK.
f people from different countries. And this was a Anna: See you then!
, turning point in my life because it helped me learn Takeshi: See you tonight.
about different cultures and that has helped me in Anna: Bye.
what I do today and that is work as an international Mike: Well? Did she have any tickets?
student advisor. Takeshi: Yeah. We're leaving at seven ...
Mike: Fantastic man! I mean ... we're not going to have
In the future ...
Dennis: I plan to retire in myoid age, like about 70, maybe a lot of time. We('ve) got to go home ... we('ve)
somewhere in Europe. But before that ... like as early got to get changed ... we('ve) got to shower ...
as maybe about 50 years old. I'd like to put up my Takeshi: Uh ... Mike? I meant Anna and I are leaving at seven.
own restaurant and ... um ... see how that goes. Mike: Oh.
Miyuki: I don't plan on getting married for a very long Takeshi: Somehow, I got a ticket-and a date with ... Anna
time, maybe 29 ... 30? I can't even think about Markovich.
having kids yet. Mike: You're kidding me! That's great!
Jennifer: I may get married in the future, I'd like to have Takeshi: You don't mind if I go without you?
kids someday, but I don't know ... we'll see. Mike: Nah, don't worry about it. There's plenty of
Martin: In my lifetime one of the things that I would like concerts, but there's only one Anna Markovich!
to see is the end of wars. I'd like to see men at Besides, I have more important things to do. (holds
peace with each other. up newspaper)
Video Scripts 101
Unit 3: Global Viewpoints Sun-hee: And that means ...
Tara: Never give up! (looks at paper) Doh! Here's one:
Jobs in the News "Romantic, handsome, well-built male looking for
Gian: I think working in the media is a very glamorous attractive female for casual dating."
job. A person gets to travel quite a bit, and they Sun-hee: He's probably a total Romeo ... "Romantic" ...
also get a chance to tell people stories that may "casual dating" ... there's no way he's sincere.
not be told otherwise. Tara: Stop it. Hey, here's one: "Are you attracted to
Calum: I think that a really boring job would be being intelligence? Do you enjoy a good personality? Are
a ... an editor or a critic, because it's not very good looks important, but looks aren't everything?"
creative. I think the most fun job would be being Sun-hee: Hmm ... "good personality" ... "looks aren't
an international correspondent, because you get everything" ... sounds like he might not be too cute.
to travel a lot, and see a lot of new things. Tara: Why do you say that? You've never even met him.
Woo Sung: I don't think news anchors have the greatest Sun-hee: Well, first of all, he's writing about his "good
job in the world ... um ... and I think it's really personality" and. "intelligence." And second of all, he's
funny when they mess up on N. saying that looks shouldn't be important for the person
Miyuki: I don't feel that working in the media industry he dates, which probably means he's not that attractive.
is very glamorous. I had a friend who was a Tara: You are so fussy! No wonder you haven't tried
cameraman ... or an assistant ... and she would dating through the personals yet.
have to research for sixty, seventy hours for a Sun-hee: If you must know, I did answer a personal ad ... once.
story that never even made it. Tara: Yeah? What happened?
News Sources Sun-hee: We went out for dinner, and all he did was talk about
Calum: I usually always get my news online. I use the himself-and his old girlfriend! Oh, it was awful!
Internet because I think it's a very useful tool Tara: OK, that does sound terrible, but they're not all bad.
and it's always up-to-date. Sun-hee: Hmm ... maybe you're right. Let's see, what else do
Miyuki: I get my news from the Internet, because it's the you have here? ... Here's one: "Intelligent female
most accessible media ... around me at least. And seeks interesting Sunday afternoon activity other
I find it extremely uncomfortable to be carrying a than sitting at home reading silly personals. Really
huge newspaper. I can't turn the pages that well. into Brad Pitt. Feels like seeing his new movie ... "
Dennis: I get my news from the Internet and from N. Tara: All right. Let's go.
From N, I get it like ... firsthand, like somebody's
reading the news to me, and I like that feeling. Unit 4: Global Viewpoints
Alejandra: I don't watch N or use the Internet, but I read What's your type?
the newspaper starting on the front page and Calum: I'm really looking for a girl who's ... um ... very
going to the international section. interesting and funny. I think that personality is very
Nick: Next, I'll look at the sports page and see how my important, and I like elegant and romantic girls.
teams are doing. Jennifer: I'm really attracted to tall, handsome men. But
Gian: Then I go on to the regional news to find out what's also it's very important that they're intelligent,
going on in my area. And I always save the comics for witty, and have a good sense of humor.
last, including my horoscope, because that's the fun part. Nick: I think a woman is beautiful when she's smart,
Unit 4: City Living and funny, and also very caring.
Dan: I think that a woman is beautiful if she has long
Looking for Mr. Right hair, if she's very natural, if she's confident and
Sun-hee: Tara, are you still reading the personal ads? strong and tall.
Tara: Yep. Alejandra: I'm attracted to men who are handsome, intelligent,
Sun-hee: You know those ads will never help you find a honest, trustworthy, and who make me laugh.
relationship. Martin: She ... um ... has to be able to communicate ... has
Tara: Yes, they will! I've already been on three dates. to be able to listen, she has to be able to respond to
Sun-hee: Yeah. And you're still looking ... my needs. I'm looking for this type of person but I still
Tara: Well, it's just that I haven't found the right person yet. haven't found her.
Sun-hee: I don't get it. You've been on three unsuccessful Dating
dates, and you still think it's a good idea. Why? Gian: It seems like I've tried all different ways of meeting
Tara: Well, for one thing, I wouldn't say all my dates people. I've tried speed dating. I've tried online
have been completely unsuccessful. I may not dating. I've also tried doing some things through
have met "Mr. Right" yet, but I've still had fun. lunch dates. Ultimately, though, I think the best way
Sun-hee: Yeah, but you can have fun anywhere. You don't need to meet someone is just when you're being natural
to go searching through a newspaper for "Mr. Right." with your friends, out having fun.
Tara: Sun-hee, it can happen! My friend Karen just got Miyuki: I know one person who actually had a good time
engaged to a man she met through the personals, through online dating ... found a boyfriend. And
and she dated lots of men before she met him. . .. but I also know a bunch of other people who
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get very strange e-mails. Nick: Uh ... spitting in public is rude. I also think
Dan: I've been on several blind dates, most of which burping in public is rude. However, if you say
were unsuccessful. "excuse me" that kind of makes it better.
'Alejandra: I went to a singles' event once and it was . Gian: I think that it's very polite when someone opens
terrible, so I decided never to go to one agam! the door and you have your hands full. I also think
it's very polite when people use "please" and "thank
ll'nit 5: City Living
you."
terfaining is fun! . Martin: Saying "thank you" is always a polite thing to do.
laudia: What time are your new boss and her husband gettmg here?
Cultural Differences
oberto: Any minute now. Oh, I'm so nervous.
Dave: Rules of behavior are different in Mexico than
cCIaudia: Roberto, here-have some soda. And for heaven's sake,
they are here. You would never see someone
relax! Entertaining people from the office is fun!
sitting down at a table to eat with a hat on in
Roberto: I know, I know. But not when it's my new boss. I
Mexico. And if a lady were to walk by you, you
don't know her very well yet, and I just don't want
must open the door for her.
to do anything rude or disrespectful.
Alejandra: In Argentina it's very polite to ask about the family
rClaudia: Why would you do anything like that? Just be and people and how they are doing and what is going
! yourself, and everything will be great. on in their lives. It is very rude to leave a party and not
~Roberto: I hope so. Now, where should I tell them to sit?
kiss every family member good-bye.
Claudia: Well, it's customary to seat the most important Martin: When I came to America ... um ... one of the things
guest at the head of the table-right there.
that I thought was inappropriate was the way that the
Roberto: Got it.
teenagers spoke with their parents. In Jamaica we are
Claudia: And remember-it's appropriate to offer your guests a
taught to respect our parents and not to speak back
drink when they arrive. Be sure to offer both alcoholic
to our parents, where that's a little bit more ... um ...
and nonalcoholic drinks so they can choose.
that's permitted in the United States.
Roberto: A drink right ... right.
Claudia: And then you know ... ease into the
conversation. Before talking about work, start with Unit 6: City Living
a bit of small talk, just to get things going.
"Furniture Showroom" - Take One
!Roberto: OK.
Takeshi: By the way Mike, thanks a lot for helping me
rOaudia: And, after everyone'~ more c~mfo.rtable, you can talk
out with this. I can't believe Tara got sick! And
I about other things, like what s gOI~~ to happen when
on the day of my first real commercial shoot.
! you start working in your new POSition.
Can you believe it?
iRoberto: So, is it all right to talk about work while we're
Mike: Don't worry about it. It's going to be great ...
having dinner or should I wait until after?
especially since you have a "lovely assistant" li~e me.
iClaudia: Better wait until after dinner ... maybe during
Takeshi: Right ... there, that should do it. Got your signs?
dessert. And think before you speak! Don't say
Mike: Check!
anything inappropriate like you did last time.
Takeshi: Ready Mr. Howard? (Mr. Howard nods) And
Roberto: I've never said anything inappropriate-at least not
rolling ... OK ... "Furniture Showroom"
to anyone at work.
commercial-take one.
Claudia: Remember the sales conference last year? When you told that
Mr. Howard: Hello there! My name is John Howard, president
guy how much you hated the speaker, and it was his wife!
of Furniture Showroom, and I'm here to tell you
Roberto: Oh yeah, that was bad.
why we're one of the most successful furniture
Claudia: Yeah.
stores around. The keys to our success are
Roberto: (doorbell) Oh my gosh! They're here! (finishes his soda)
excellent quality, great design, and affordable
Claudia: Would you relax! Everything is going to be fine.
prices. And who are these keys for? Why for you-
Just be yourself.
our customers! And that's why I'm here today to
Roberto: Right ... be myself ... have fun ... be relaxed-got it.
show you some of our premier pieces. Like this
(Opens the door and accidentally belches) Excuse me ...
sleek and stylish lounge chair. All our loungers
Claudia: (to Roberto) A little too much soda ... eh honey? (to guests]
are covered in 100% genuine leather, and built
Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson, how nice to see you. Do come in!
with solid steel-frame construction. Take a look
Unit 5: Global Viewpoints at that-talk about well-made. Or take a look at
this Super Sleeper Sofa ... why it's one of the
Etiquette and Manners most comfortable sofas you'll ever lay your head
Malinda: I think it's very rude when I'm having dinner with on! It's true! See for yourself! (Mike lies down on
somebody and ... across the table ... and they pick up sofa) You know, folks, Furniture Showroom is not
their cell phone and start talking to somebody else. one of those fly-by-night operations-"here today,
Calum: I think eating in class is disrespectful. I think talking gone tomorrow." Our company was founded in
to someone when you're chewing gum is impolite. I 1982 with only three hard-working employees:
think that playing music late at night is inappropriate. my wife, my son, and me. Here at Furniture
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Showroom, we really pride ourselves in giving you this big meeting with the president of the university
the best product at the right price! So come on tonight. She's been pretty anxious about it.
down to Furniture Showroom and tak.e a look at Takeshi: OK. Let's take a look.
our ... {interrupted by Mike's snore} Tara: Sun-hee, Mike and Takeshi are here.
Tara: Hey, what happened to that TV commercial? Takeshi: Hi.
The one I couldn't do because I was sick? Sun-hee: {wakes up} Hey.
Takeshi: You mean the one where Mike fell asleep on Takeshi: How are you feeling?
my first paying client? I just sent in the tape Sun-hee: Very tired and I feel dizzy ... and my stomach
last week. Who ... who knows what'li happen. is killing me {sighs} I think I might even have a
Mike: Look, I said I was sorry. Plus that couch was fever. Oh ... why do I have that meeting with the
really comfortable ... president tonight? I can't stop thinking about it ...
Takeshi: {phone rings} Hello? This is. Oh, hello, Mr. Howard! Mike: Eat something, you'll feel better.
Yeah ... uh-huh ... OK ... great! Thank you! Sun-hee: Are you kidding? I can't eat. I'm not hungry.
Tara: Well? Takeshi: Maybe you should go for a walk ... you know, get
Takeshi: They loved it. They just booked me for another five some fresh air ...
commercials! Mr. Howard said that the big guy Sun-hee: No, I just need to rest.
who fell asleep on the couch was the best part! Tara: {phone rings} Hello? Yes ... no, this is her roommate,
Mike: Well, you know what this calls for, don't you? Tara. What? OK ... I'll let her know. Thanks. {to
Takeshi: Yeah ... an apology. Sun-hee} That was the president's secretary.
Mike: No, an encore! ljumps on sofa} Sun-hee: What did she say?
Tara: She told me to tell you that tonight's meeting has
been canceled.
Sun-hee: Oh, thank goodness. Uh ... Mike, can you hand me
Companies and Advertising that orange juice?
Catherine: I'm a lawyer and the company I work for, we help people Tara: {to Takeshi} I don't know ... maybe we should call adoctor.
in the city ... um ... get assistance in a lot of different Takeshi: {to Tara as Sun-hee starts eating and drinking}
ways. We help them get housing, food, shelter ... Yeah, maybe we should.
Gian: My company is a management consulting firm. We do Sun-hee: What's the matter? Haven't you ever seen anyone
education for executives. I make brochures that I send eating before?
out to many executives throughout the United States. Tara: {to Sun-hee} I take it you're feeling better?
We invite those people to come to our trainings. Sun-hee: I am feeling pretty good. It must be a miracle. or something.
Kevin: My friends and I founded a smoothie business back Tara: {to Takeshi} Or a lucky phone call.
in college. We advertise by word of mouth and we
also hand out flyers to students on campus. Unit 7: Global Viewpoints
Malinda: The company that I work for employs about
thirty people. We do a lot of things so that other
Getting Better
Alejandra: Unfortunately, I get colds a couple of times a
people will know the kinds of work that we do.
year. When I get a cold, I feel very weak and my
We talk to reporters to try to get articles in the
... I've got headaches, my throat aches, and I
newspaper, and we take lots of photographs.
just don't want to get out of bed. So I stay home,
Calum: For my ... um ... classes I had to study a
I take medicines and try to drink a lot of liquids.
company. And I chose a company that produces
Gian: When I get sick-and I mean really sick-the first
advertisements. The adverts are usually quite
thing I do is run to the medicine cabinet and try
complex, but they also have to be easy to remember.
to find something to make me feel better. And if
David: My friend's dad's business is a janitorial service.
I'm not feeling better after a little while, I'll call
I And businesses call him and he has people come in
the doctor and trudge in to make sure that I'm
and clean the building, after hours. The business is
really OK, and it's just a matter of time.
successful because he's a very hard worker.
Malinda: When I was younger and I had a sore throat, my
I
Unit 7: City Living mother would always make me gargle with hot
water and salt. Surprisingly, it worked.
It must be a miracle! Dave: I have an aunt in Mexico that believes that
Tara: {opening the door to find Takeshi and Mike} Hi ... hi. toothpaste can cure everything. Toothpaste can
Takeshi: Hi. cure burns ... bee stings ... uh ... bites ... it's ...
Tara: Thank goodness you're here! This morning she almost amazing. "I got a bee sting-ah, put toothpaste
fainted, then she felt very tired, and now she says she on it." "I got burnt-ah, put toothpaste on it." "I
feels very lightheaded. I don't know what to do. have cancer-ha, put toothpaste on it."
Takeshi: Has she seen a doctor? Kumiko: I use aloe vera. I use it for burns and things on
Tara: She won't go. She says she just needs to get some rest. the skin. I think it really works.
Mike: Did anything happen? Catherine: My father's been recently very interested in
Tara: Nothing out of the ordinary. The worst thing is, she has acupuncture. He's been having a lot of headaches
and backaches so he's been studying up on Jonathan: I like skiing, snowboarding, surfing the Net, and
acupuncture and he realized that if he puts a playing video games.
needle right here for his headache and a needle Catherine: I've been making jewelry for about five years.
right here for his back it eases his pain. I think it Ever since I was little I always was interested in
works for him. For me I'm a little skeptical but I jewelry. I always looked at other people's jewelry
think if you really believe in it, it works. and drew designs on it, but I just started about
five years ago. I like to give the jewelry to my
Unit 8: City Living friends as presents.
Calum: I've been drawing for the last three years. And I
Practice Makes Perfect like drawing because it lets me ... puts my mind
Claudia: (listening to Robert play guitar) That's beautiful! at ease and lets me think about other things, as
Oh, I hope I get that good someday. opposed to what's going on in the news and the
Roberto: You will, if you stick with it. troubles that I might be having.
Claudia: How long have you been playing the guitar? Favorite Sports
Roberto: I've been playing since I was a teenager, but I've Alejandra: Sports have always been an important part of
only really been studying it seriously for about a my life. I have been horseback riding since I was
year. How long did you say you've been playing a kid. I go skiing quite often and I learned how
the flute? to scuba dive when I was eight years old.
Claudia: Like I said, I took lessons when I was a kid, but I Gian: My favorite activity is in-line skating. I've been
hated it. I started playing about two months ago doing it for about fifteen years, and I love to
and I'm really enjoying it this time. But like I told skate because it gives you a sense of freedom
you-I'm not very good yet. and it uses all of your muscles.
Roberto: Well, have you been practicing? "Practice makes Martin: My favorite sport is tae kwon do, which I've
perfect." been studying for nine years and teaching for
Claudia: I practice sometimes, but I have trouble doing one.
it at home. Tara and Sun-hee have both been Dan: I like practicing kung fu because it's good
studying a lot lately, and they keep telling me exercise, it's vigorous, it helps me to clear my
they need peace and quiet. So there's nowhere mind, and it can also be used for self-defense.
for me to practice. Miyuki: I don't play sports very often. I like to go to
Roberto: Well, don't worry. That's what we're going to do games, because it's a lot more fun to be at the
today, and remember-you can always come and game and enjoy the atmosphere, but otherwise I
play here. don't play sports.
I Claudia: Thanks!
Roberto: Ready to try one? Unit 9: City Living
Claudia: Sure!
Roberto: Ah let's see ... How about this one? What do you think of New York?
Claudia: Uh that looks a little difficult. Reporter: Excuse me. We're conducting a survey of
Roberto: OK. Let's see ... Have you ever played this one? opinions about city living. Do you have a couple
Claudia: Uh ... nope. I've never played it ... and probably of minutes to answer a few questions?
never will. It looks a little tough. Takeshi: Sure.
Roberto: Hmm ... Do you know this one? Sun-hee: Why not.
Claudia: That one? Reporter: Great! This won't take long. Question number
Roberto: Yeah. one: "Do you agree, disagree, or have no opinion
Claudia: Yeah, I know it ... but can I play it? (shakes about each of the following statements: "There's
head "no") Hey! I do have one I've been too much noise pollution in New York."
practicing lately. (opens sheet music) Sun-hee: I agree.
Roberto: This one? OK. I haven't played it in years. It was Takeshi: (loud car honk) What? Me too.
one of my favorites. Reporter: OK. Next: "Rush hour in the city has become unbearable."
Claudia: Ah ... Sun-hee: I totally agree. I mean, traffic's been an issue
Roberto: Shall we? here for years, but recently it's gotten a lot worse
Claudia: A one, a two, a three ... {they begin to play with all the construction going on.
"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'~ Takeshi: I walk to school so it's not an issue for me, so "no
opinion" I guess.
Unit 8: Global Viewpoints Reporter: OK. Now just a few more questions. "What do
you like most about living in New York?"
Favorite Activities Sun-hee: That's easy-the restaurants. There are so many of
Natalie: Some of my favorite activities are going to the them, Mexican, Japanese, Indian and Thai ...
movies, hanging with my friends, playing with Reporter: (to Takeshi) How about you?
my daughter. I also like to do arts and crafts. Takeshi: I like the fact that there are so many
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opportunities in New York. If you work hard and is the spread of HIV and AIDS, and something that
push yourself, you definitely can succeed here. I think needs to be done is that we need to do
Sun-hee: (to Takeshi) That's true, but it goes the other more to educate each other about this disease
way too...like if you make a mistake, there are a and how we can help people.
hundred people waiting to take your place. Alejandra: I think that we need to do something about
Takeshi: Yeah, but if you're really talented ... hunger. There are too many people who do not
Reporter: (interrupting) OK ... OK ... thank you. Next: "Is there have enough food.
anything you don't like about living in New York?" Jennifer: I think it's a very sad situation when we have
Sun-hee: Where do I start? There's not enough parking, enough food in the world, but no ways to get it to
there aren't enough affordable apartments, too the people who need it the most.
many people ... and they can be so rude! Gian: I think that it's really important that the world get
Takeshi: Come on! I ... I totally disagree! It's not that bad. The together and help to make sure that all children
truth is, the biggest problem is there's not enough become educated, that everyone gets a chance to
time to enjoy everything the city has to offer. learn and everyone gets a chance to go to school.
Reporter: Well, that's an interesting viewpoint ... so ...
Sun-hee: (interrupting reporter) Enjoy it? If you can get Unit 10: City Living
there in th is traffic!
Mike's Uncle Max
Reporter: (tries to interrupt) That's about all I have ...
Tara: Well, that letter looks official. What is it?
Takeshi: Yeah, but there are so many beautiful buildings,
Mike: Do you remember how I told you guys that my
interesting places ...
uncle died two weeks ago?
Sun-hee: But there are a lot of problems too ...
Tara: Yeah, I was really sorry to hear about him. He was
Takeshi: Wait ... wait ...
the one that you used to hang out with when you
Sun-hee: There's the crime .
were a kid back in Minnesota-the guy who lived
Takeshi: .. wait a minute wait a minute.
on that little farm, right?
Sun-hee: .. there's the pollution ...
Mike: Yeah ... well, apparently, his farm wasn't so "little."
Takeshi: I thought you liked it here in New York.
I just got a letter from his lawyer today. It seems that
Reporter: All righty, then ... thanks a lot for your help! (leaves)
Uncle Max owned all of the land in the area ... and
Sun-hee: .. well, yeah. But it can get expensive .. , you know?
he left it all to me in his will. Guys, I'm rich!
Takeshi: So all this time you've been pretending you liked it here?
Roberto: You're kidding!
Sun-hee: (notices reporter walking away) What? Where?
Tara: Your Uncle Max was rich?
Takeshi: Where's she going?
Mike: Yeah-but I never knew it!
Sun-hee: I don't know. But see? I told you New Yorkers
Roberto: What?
were rude .
Mike: I never knew he was rich. When I was a kid, Uncle
Takeshi: They are not come on ...
Max lived a really simple life. It wasn't like he was
penniless or anything, nothing luxurious. He had
his farm, his old truck ... and that was it.
In My Community Roberto: Wow! So what happened? Did he strike it rich or
Malinda: There are many things that concern me in my something?
community, but one of the issues that really Mike: No. But he always used to tell me: "Mickey"-that
concerns me is that a lot of people don't have was his nickname for me-"Mickey, all a man needs
enough affordable housing. And I th ink the city is a lot of good land and a strong back to work it:'
should try to make more houses available to So I guess he must have just worked really hard
people who don't have a lot of money. ... or maybe he invested in his land ... I don't know.
Martin: We need to do something about noise pollution. I Whatever he did, it paid off.
live near a fire station, and every time the fire truck Roberto: And you say he didn't have a really lavish
leaves the station, all you can hear for about two to lifestyle? You know, like swimming pools for his
three minutes is the siren and the horns. cows or something?
Natalie: Living in a big city, one problem that I see a lot Mike: No. He never seemed to spend any money at all. I
is graffiti. Graffiti on buildings ... graffiti on mean, he was always generous with me ... offered to
sidewalks ... It really bothers me because I've lived give me spending money ... even wanted me to go to
here all my life and I like to see my city clean. private school, but I said "no." I thought he was just
Global Issues being nice. Last year he called me to see if I wanted to
Catherine: I think globally one of the biggest problems that vacation at his "summer house." Ha! I thought he was
we face is poverty. just joking ... turns out he's got one ... in Europe!
Nick: I think global warming is a very serious issue. The Tara: Mike, how could you not have known?
oceans are rising as well as the temperatures and Mike: I'm telling you, this guy never spent money on
something needs to be done about it before it's anything! He never bought anything that wasn't
too late. on sale. He used to have a timer by his phone
Malinda: One of the biggest issues facing the world today so that people wouldn't talk too long! Guys, he

would bring home all of the sugar and ketchup to hurt someone's feelings.
packets every time he went to a restaurant. Claudia: I think honesty is always the best policy.
Roberto: Wow. And no one knew ... Sun-hee: But sometimes ... doesn't it depend upon
Mike: I didn't. In fact, I used to offer to give him money the circumstances? You know ... aren't there
when I could. No wonder he laughed at me. Who exceptions to the rule?
would have thought he was that well off ... Claudia: I don't know. Hey, why are you asking me this,
Takeshi: Who's well off? anyway?
Tara: Mike! He's rich. His uncle left him loads of cash. Sun-hee: Well, I told a white lie today, and my conscience
Takeshi: Yeah, right, then maybe you can pay for dinner tonight. is really bothering me.
Mike: That's a great idea. I think I'll do that ... I'll take Claudia: What was it?
you all out to a nice dinner ... my treat! Sun-hee: Tara asked me if I wanted to go shopping with her
Tara and this afternoon ...
Roberto: Yeah! All right! Sounds great! (head to door) Claudia: Yeah?
Mike: (to Takeshi) Um ... Takeshi? I'm a little short on cash Sun-hee: ... and I told her I couldn't because I had to
until Uncle Max's money comes. Do you think I could prepare for my class, but the class actually ended
borrow some? (Takeshi reads the letter) I'm good for it. last week ...
Takeshi: (hands over wallet with an amazed look) And Claudia: So why did you say that?
we're talking a nice dinner ... Sun-hee: Because I hate going shopping with Tara! She
makes me crazy! She always insists on trying on
Unit 10: Global Viewpoints everything, and then she has to get everyone's
I wish ... opinion-twice!
Natalie: If I had three wishes then they would be ... my first Claudia: I know, but you shouldn't have lied. You should
wish would be to have a successful career, my second have just said: "Hey, I'm not in the mood to go
wish would be to have a lot of money, and my third shopping." Or, if you were really her friend, you
wish would be to affect the world in a positive way. would tell her the truth.
Malinda: First, I wish I had a horse, second I wish I could fly Sun-hee: That I hate shopping with her?
around the world, third I wish I were able to buy a car. Claudia: Yes! Sun-hee, friends have to be honest with each
Gian: I wish I had enough money to have a really big other-especially roommates! Tara is counting on
house in a nice neighborhood. us to tell her the truth. No matter what.
Kevin: I wish I were a pop star. Tara: (entering from outside) Hi, girls! Check out my
Kumiko: I wish I were funnier so that I could make people laugh. new jacket! I simply couldn't resist! The saleslady
Calum: I wish I could travel abroad a lot and meet people told me it looked great on me! So what do you
of different cultures. think?
Alyssa: I wish there was an end to all wars because I Claudia: (hesitates) It's beautiful!
don't like violence. Tara: Sun-heel
Alejandra: I wish I had enough money to end world hunger. Sun-hee: It's you!
Striking It Rich Tara: Do you really mean it?
Woo Sung: If I suddenly struck it rich, I would buy my parents Claudia: Absolutely!
a house ... um ... and a car for each of them. Tara: Where's the mirror! (leaves room)
And then I would purchase the university that I'm Claudia: (Sun-hee scowls at Claudia) Well ... I suppose
attending right now because the university needs there are always exceptions to every rule ...
new buildings and new equipment.
Calum: If I was lucky enough to strike it rich big time, I think Unit 11: Global Viewpoints
that I would definitely, take a holiday somewhere warmer Lies, lies, lies!
than where I live, and live on the beach for a while. Catherine: Every time I've lied, I've always gotten caught.
Natalie: If I had a hundred million dollars, I would give some to So I think the best bet is to never lie and to tell
charity, but first I would buy myself a new house, a new the truth, and my parents really ... they stressed
car, and I would invest a lot of money for my future. that ... to always tell the truth.
Dave: If I suddenly became rich, I would spend it Calum: Honesty is only sometimes the best policy.
all as quickly as possible. I would probably do Sometimes when someone asks you how they look
something stupid like buy a whole lot of cars. today, or what time you went to bed at, you'd want
to lie to them so that you don't get in trouble.
Unit 11: City Living
Alejandra: If I had to choose between lying and telling the
Honesty Is the Best Policy truth, I would always tell the truth, even though
Sun-hee: Claudia? that might mean hurting someone's feelings.
Claudia: Uh-huh? Kevin: I think lying in general is bad, however, there's
Sun-hee: Would you ever tell a white lie? a difference between lying and concealing the
Claudia: A white lie? truth. If I had to lie to protect somebody, then I
Sun-hee: Yeah. You know ... if telling the truth were going would probably do that.
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Woo Sung: It might be OK to lie to save someone from being hurt. passing construction worker) Excuse us, can
Natalie: I caught my friend in a lie one time when she you tell us what this is going to be when it's
told me that she was unable to go to the movies finished? Maybe a fancy hotel or something?
with me, but I went to the store before going Construction Worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs) No, this isn't
to the movies and I saw her there with another going to be a hotel. It's going to be a parking
friend. I felt upset because she didn't tell me garage.
the truth. All she had to do was explain the Roberto: A parking garage. Uh ... huh. Thanks.
situation to me and we could have made other Takeshi: Well ... maybe ... someone rich and famous
arrangements. will park here.
Gian: If you're not honest then you can get caught up
in a lot of lies and it's really difficult to get out Unit 12: Global Viewpoints
of those lies. If you're honest all the time then
you don't have to worry about getting caught. Natural Wonders
Dave: I never lie, so I've never been caught. Alejandra: One of the most beautiful natural wonders I've
seen are the glaciers in the south of Argentina.
Unit 12: City Living Nick: The Matterhorn, which is a mountain in
Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful
I love skyscrapers! places I've ever seen. My dad and I climbed
Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there's always about halfway, and once we got there it
something being built. And everything goes up started snowing so we had to turn back.
so quickly ... you never know what's going to be
Catherine: I climbed up to Everest (i.e. Qomolangma) Base
around next week.
Camp. All of a sudden, you look up and there's
Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I
wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need this huge mountain that everyone's talked
to start building down more. about, that everyone's photographed, and
Takeshi: Building down? you've seen what it's like in pictures but you've
Roberto: Yeah, it's when you build underground instead of never seen it in person.
aboveground. Kumiko: Mt. Fuji is really beautiful from far away. When
Takeshi: Nah, that's too much like living in a cave. I love you climb it, it's just rocks and dirt ... but it's
the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible really beautiful from far away.
feats of engineering! Natalie: I went to Niagara Falls for a family reunion. It
Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right was one of the most memorable times of my
here in New York City. life because I got to be around people who I
Takeshi: That's right! You know, I wonder what New York love-my family. And it was also one of the
looked like before all these buildings popped up. most beautiful sites that I've ever seen.
Roberto: I don't know, but I'd like to see this one when it's
Man-Made Structures
finished.
Kevin: The most impressive man-made wonder that I
Takeshi: Yeah. I'll bet it'll be something fantastic!
Roberto: Maybe ... what do you think it's going to look have seen is the Great Wall of China. The Great
like? Wall took several thousands of people to build,
Takeshi: I don't know ... but you know what? I'm going it stretches many, many miles throughout
to remember what it looked like. China, and it was made in a period where we
Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you didn't have all the technological advancements
taking pictures? There's nothing there. ... like cranes and lifts.
Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous Gian: Last year I was in San Francisco and I had a
because they have pictures of movie stars or chance to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge.
performers before they make it big? What an amazing feat of engineering. It
Roberto: Yeah? gives you a chance to look through all of San
Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures Francisco and over San Francisco Bay and it's
get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the just a wonderful chance to see the city.
Empire State Building ... right? Woo Sung: I saw the Hoover Dam once and I didn't like it
Roberto: Yeah, and ... ? There's nothing here! very much. It was in the middle of the desert
Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot and it's just very hot, and there wasn't much
may become really well-known-like maybe
activity going on ... and it's just a big concrete
it'll be some incredible hotel that the rich and
structure.
famous stay at. And I'll be the only one with
pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh?
Roberto: Uh ... you are too much. Hey, let's ask this guy
what your "famous" building's going to be. (to
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Mike, that's for spraying

4D Look at the photos above. Then answer the questions. Choose a, b, or c.

1. What's the weather like?

2 Unit 1 Indoors and Outdoors

I 3. Mike tells Takeshi

4. Takeshi tells Mike

a. Why, I think I can

3. Takeshi: 4. Mike: 5. Takeshi:

4 Unit 1 Indoors and Outdoors

That's the (9) of "Imaginary Beach." We've got a microwave

Mike: Look at me, dude I'm "hanging ten"!

1. a word used to indicate a stated item, quality, or ability _ _t.LJb.J.JiL.LJn~g,---_

5. a slang term for another person, usually a man _

You cau express purpose with, /

1. They turned on the TV t_o watch the news.

2. I'm going to Tokyo a job interview.

3. He went to the post office buy stamps.

4. She looked in the encyclopedia information about China.

5. My parents sent me a card wish me a happy birthday.

6. That large pot is cooking spaghetti.

6 Unit 1 Indoors and Outdoors

Mike, you know you're

can't use cell phones mustn't touch no parking

2. Please go outside to make that call. You in here.

3. The teacher said, "There's during the test."

4. You're on the grass in this park.

It's a very hot day and TaJcesJh.i comes to

happy, but Takeshi thinks it's funny!

Indoors and Outdoors

1 Before You Watch

1. a _--,=-p.:..:lo=.s.:..:.m=.o:....-_ N 2. a kitchen 3. a 4. a stove

2 While You Watch

1. Jennifer would like her dream house to be by a lake. ~False

2. Calum b. would like to eat outside.

3. Alejandra __ c. would like to have parties.

8 Unit 1 Indoors and Outdoors

1 Before You Watch

1. eat b a. personal information

2 While You Watch

Your View on ... Indoors and Outdoors

1. How often do you go to the beach? What do you like to do there?

m Look at the photos above. Then check (,f) Yes or No.

10 Unit 2 Life Is All About Change

5. start a new e. a volunteer

1. Helena was transferred from marketing to the sales department in May.

3. I because I wasn't being paid enough.

4. Steve hopes to to Senior Group Manager.

5. A person doesn't get any pay when he or she _

~.Ii '+ ' i t . t j . : l J it

3. The is the person with the most authority in a big company.

1. -.L- RobtjIio hasn't started his new job yet.

12 Unit 2 Life Is All About Change

So, when (l),_ _~d~o~ you start your new job?

Roberto: Are you going to get promoted?

Use may, . '1J

1. We haven't decided when we'll get married. 1t~1 is in June.

14 Unit 2 Life Is All About Change

Erin: Hugo (1) is f1yinL- (fly) to Brazil today. as possible.

Brad: Really? What (2) he (do) there?

(5) . Claudia says that getting promoted is no big deal.

She explains that her goal is to (6) her job someday

and relax. Roberto, however, says his life is planned already, . . .

right up to (7) . He thinks it's important to have well-