Unit 5, Lesson A

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A. Listen to four conversations. Number the pictures as you listen.

Conversation 1

Woman: Next please! Hi. How can I help you?

Man: I want to send this letter to Taipei, please.

Woman: OK… that’s two dollars and fifty cents. Do you need any stamps today?

Man: No, thanks.

Conversation2

Woman: Let’s stop here, Pablo. I want to get $20.

Man: Sure. Hey, can I change money here?

Woman: Yes, I think so.

Man: That’s good.

Woman: Do you want to go inside now?

Man: NO. I can do it tomorrow.

Conversation3

Man: Can I help you?

Woman: Yes, I want to check my e-mail. Are any computers free?

Man: No, they’re all busy right now. Can you wait twenty minutes?

Woman: Sure.

Man: Do you want some coffee while you wait?

Woman: No, thanks.

Conversation4

Man: So, Sylvie what do you want to do this time?

Woman: I’m not sure. I want to do something different with my hair.

Man: Well, let’s cut your hair short.

Woman: Short? But I like my long hair.

Man: Okay, let’s try a new color. Maybe blonde?

Woman: That sounds interesting. Okay, let’s do it!

 

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Toshi and lsabel are studying English in London. Listen. Circle the correct city.

Toshi: Hi, Isabel. How are you?

Isabel: Okay, Toshi… Well, actually, I’m missing Spain today—especially the food.

Toshi: You’re from Madrid, right?

Isabel: Not exactly. I go to school in Madrid.

Toshi: Oh, where do you live, then?

Isabel: Getafe. It’s small suburb near Madrid.

Toshi: I don’t know it.

Isabel: Well, only about 150,000 people live there. It’s kind of boring. But it’s very affordable.

Toshi: That’s good. The city I’m from is very expensive. You’re lucky.

Isabel: Yes, but we have a problem: the traffic. Sometimes I drive to school and the traffic is terrible.     

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Listen to a talk about a great city for a vacation.

Singapore is a great city for a vacation. There are a lot of interesting things to see. You can visit Chinatown and Little lndia, and go shopping on Orchard Road. Singapore also has many good restaurants. There are some great beaches for swimming near the city, and the parks are really beautiful. The city has very good public transportation - - you can take a bus, train, or subway. It’s a safe city, and there isn’t much crime. It’s also a clean city. There isn’t much pollution. The only problem is that Singapore is expensive. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.84 million. With a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.

 

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Istanbul is a very unusual city – one part is in Europe, and the other part is in Asia. About 9 million people live there. Visitors love Istanbul because it has many beautiful, old buildings, and the food is great. At night, the seafood restaurants are very popular. And everything in Istanbul is very affordable for visitors. Traffic is a problem in the city, because there are too many cars for the old streets. There are also subways, trains, and buses, and some people take boats to go between the European side and the Asian side. The weather is very good in summer, but in winter it’s sometimes very cold.

 

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Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s near the mountains and the sea, and there are many great parks where you can walk, ride a bicycle, or just relax. The city has good public transportation, with buses and fast trains that go everywhere. There are about 600,000 people in Vancouver, but it’s a very clean city, and there’s not much pollution. Two bad points—prices there are very high, and the weather is not very good. Vancouver is famous for rain! But there are many good museums for those rainy days, and in the evening, the city has great restaurants and nightclubs to visit.

 

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Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as “the world’s best.” San Jose, Costa Rica. When people think of Costa Rica, they imagine rain forests, rivers, and beautiful beaches. These things are not in San Jose. But this city is still one of the world’s best. Why? Unlike other cities in Central and South America, San Jose has comfortable weather all year (15℃/60℉ to 26℃/79℉). Housing is affordable in San Jose. Also, many of the city’s older neighborhoods are very beautiful and have small hotels, art galleries and cafes. Beautiful volcanoes and mountains surround the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose. Minuses: there’s good public transportation, but traffic and air pollution are a problem in the city center.

Hong Kong, China. Why live in Hong Kong? Here are two good reasons. The city: this lively city -–once a small fishing village—is today an international business center. It is an interesting mix of East and West, old and new. Modern skyscrapers are next to small temples. Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy crowds fill the streets at all hours of the day. But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. The food: Hong Kong is famous for its wonderful native dishes (try the dim sum). There’s also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. Minuses: This small city has a large population. How many people live in Hong Kong? Almost seven million! That’s why housing is often very expensive. Traffic and air pollution are also a problem.

 

 Unit 6

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Ethan: Hi, my name is Ethan. Welcome to City Rentals.

Ashley: Nice to meet you, Ethan. I am Ashley.

Ethan: So, Ashley, you want an apartment.

Ashley: Yes.

Ethan: Okay. Let’s see…This first apartment has one bedroom, a kitchen, a living room a dining room and a bathroom. There is no garage. The rent is 900$ a month.

Ashley: Oh…that’s expensive.

Ethan: Well, the second apartment is cheap, but it’s small.

Ashley: How small is it?

Ethan: There are only three rooms.

Ashley: Wow, that is small.

Ethan: Okay. The third apartment has four rooms. There is a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

Ashley: Is there a garage?

Ethan: No, but there is a small yard. And the apartment is only 500$ a month.

Ashley: Wow, that sounds great.

Ethan: Okay, let’s go and see it.

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A housing problem

Mr. Jenner: Come in!

Graciela: Mr. Jenner?

Mr. Jenner: Oh, hi, Graciela. Please, come in.

Graciela: Thanks a lot.

Mr. Jenner: So, how’re you doing?

Graciela: Uh, okay.

Mr. Jenner: Really? Are you doing well in your classes?

Graciela: Yes, I am.

Mr. Jenner: Well … what’s wrong?

Graciela: It’s my housing …

Mr. Jenner: Uh-huh …

Graciela: I like the house, and my host family is very nice. But the house is far from school. It’s a 45-minute bus ride to come here every day. And all my friends live on campus.

Mr. Jenner: I understand. Let’s see … there’s a room in the school dormitory.

Graciela: Okay …

Mr. Jenner: But you share the room with another student.

Graciela: Sounds good!

 

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A. Here is a big house with a big yard. It's for big families. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a big living room, a great kitchen, and a garage. It’s only $4000 a moth. Call Mrs. Tranh at 456-0987.

 

B. Here is an apartment at a great location! It is a nice new apartment building with a swimming pool and a tennis court. Inside the apartment, you can find a big living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a beautiful kitchen. All this for only $1200 a month. Phone 761-0201, and ask for Dana.

 

C. Here is a house you can afford. For only $1200 a month, you get a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a big kitchen, and a great yard for your children. Please call Nathan at 475-2300.

 

D. Here is another apartment for relaxed, elegant living! A big apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a bathroom, and a big garage and no yard work for only $1400 a month. Call Rolando at 533-0202.

 

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I'm Yaopeng Wong. This is my third month as a student in Denver, Colorado. I'm learning a lot in English class.

I’m living with a host family. Patricia, my host mother, is really nice. She’s divorced and has two kids—a seventeen-year-old son, Jason, and a twelve-year-old daughter, Clarissa. We live in a large apartment. I have my own room. It has a bed, a desk, and small closet. We share a bathroom and a computer in the living room. I can also use the kitchen or watch TV in the living room.

Living with an American family is interesting. On the first day here, Patricia showed me the house and my room. She said, "Make yourself at home." At first, I didn’t understand, but now I do. The apartment is like my apartment. I usually make breakfast for myself. I do my own laundry. I clean my own room. Patricia is my host mother, but she’s like a friend or a roommate. But, there are rules. It’s OK for my friends to visit, but only on the weekend. Jason’s friends come to the apartment on the weekend. They hang out in his room and listen to music or watch videos. Sometimes my friends from school have dinner with my family.  

 

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The Guitar House

In Fayetteville, Georgia, there is a house that is shaped like a guitar. It was built by a song-writer and country music lover, Elvis L. Carden, in the 1970s.

It’s right on the road and is brown. It’s not that strange, when you look at it from ground level. You probably would really notice it just driving by. In fact, you can’t really tell what it is from the street. But if you stop and look, the roof has a very slight slant, and then you can tell.

It’s basically a modified ranch house with a long narrow walkway or hallway leading to the garage, thus the guitar shape. It has a flat roof with the electrical wires running along the top to mimic guitar strings.

The Shoe House

Hellam is a small town in south-central Pennsylvania. In this town, there is a shoe house. The house was built in 1948 by shoe magnate Mahlon N. Haines to advertise his business.

The shoe House is a wood-framed house, which is 48 feet long and 17 feet wide at its widest point. It is a replica of high-top work boot. Besides a sole, heel, and toe, this shoe house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.

Originally, Haines used Shoes House as a guesthouse. He invented elderly couples to spend the weekend and live like “kings and queens” at his expense. He also let honeymooners stay there for free, as long as they came from a town that they had a Haines shoe store.

After Haines passed away, the Shoe House was sold. Now it has been turned into an ice cream parlor and is open to tourists. 

 

 

Unit 7

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Officer Hill: Mrs. Wilkins, please come in. I’m Officer Hill. I’m going to ask you some questions about last night’s robbery.

Mrs. Wilkins: OK.

Officer Hill: Now first, please describe the person you saw.

Mrs. Wilkins: OK. Well, let’s see… He was white, and maybe in his early 20s.

Officer Hill: So, it was a man?

Mrs. Wilkins: Yes, that’ right.

Officer Hill: Great. And, what did he look like?

Mrs. Wilkins: Well, he was tall. And he had sort of long thin face and … a big nose.

Officer Hill: Did he have a beard or mustache?

Mrs. Wilkins: No, he was clean-shaven. And he had short, dark hair and dark eyes.

Officer Hill: Great. Did you notice anything else about him?

Mrs. Wilkins: Yes. One of his teeth was missing… in front. And in his left ear, he had an earring.

Officer Hill: Anything else？

Mrs. Wilkins: Oh, let’s see… Yes！There is one more thing: He had a tattoo on the back of his right hand. That’s all I remember.

Officer Hill: That’s great, Mrs. Wilkins. Thanks a lot for your help.

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Brian: Lisa, I’m going to the mall. Are you ready to go?

Lisa: Yeah. What are you going to buy?

Brian: A gift for my grandmother. Her birthday is next week.

Lisa: Yeah? How old is she?

Brian: She’s going to be ninety-three on Tuesday.

Lisa: Wow! Ninety-three. That’s pretty old!

Brian: Yeah, but she has a lot of energy, and her memory is really good.

Lisa: What’s her secret?

Brian: She also takes a walk with her sister everyday. The exercise is good for her.

Lisa: I know what you mean.

Brian: My grandmother also teaches piano to adults, and she loves to read…

Lisa: Yeah. It’s important to exercise your body and your mind.

Brian: It’s so true. It’s the secret to a long life.

 

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Teacher: OK, everyone. Let’s be quiet and give Tom our attention. He’s going to share some tips with us this morning. OK, Tom, they’re all yours.

Tom: Thanks, and good morning, everyone! I’m Tom Singer, and I’m firefighter at Station 11.

Class (in unison)：Hi, Tom!

Tom: OK, …we live in California. There are a lot of earthquakes here… Many are small. But, if there’s a strong earthquake, what do you do? Does anyone know?

Young female voice: I know! Get under a strong piece of furniture—like a desk.

Tom: That’s right. What else?

Young female voice: Well, you shouldn’t use matches.

Tom: Why not?

Young male voice: Many terrible fires start after an earthquake.

 

Young female voice: Yeah, and when the shaking stops, don’t go outside.

Tom: Exactly. A lot of people run to the store for food and water after an earthquake. But it’s not safe. It’s better to stay indoors.

 

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Home Remedies

A long time ago, when people were sick, they didn’t go to the doctor, and they didn’t buy medicine from the drugstore. Instead, they used home remedies—medicine made from things from home. Today, many people like to use home remedies because they are cheap and easy to use. Here are some old home remedies from the United States.

When you have sleeping problems.

·Don’t eat dinner lat at night. Have a small, light dinner early in the evening.

·Eat lettuce for dinner. It helps you feel calm.

·Eat raw onions to help you sleep.

When your ears hurts.

·Don’t eat very cold food, like ice cream.

·Put some salt in a bag, heat the bag, and put it into the side of your head.

·Put warm oil in your ear.

When you have a headache.

·Don’t eat very cold food, like ice cream.

·Lie down and close your eyes. Breathe calmly, and don’t think about anything.

·Put a hot cloth on your head, above your eyes.

When you have a stomach problem.

·Eat a lot of yogurt to help your stomach work better.

·Drink tea made from the ginger, peppermint, or chamomile plants.

·Reduce alcohol, tea, and coffee.

 

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Student: I’m an 18-year-old high school student in Seoul. In eight months, I’m going to take the university entrance exam. To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really stressed these days. I can’t sleep. What can I do, Donna?

 

Donna: Your problem is a common one for many students around the world. Here are some tips to help you. First, don’t do too much. Make a study schedule for yourself, but don’t study too much in one day. You remember more by studying one hour each day for six days, than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night, because we often forget information studied then. Second, take breaks and relax. You learn best when you study in two-hour blocks. Every two hours, take a break for 15 to 20 minutes. Go outside and walk. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress. It can also improve memory and help you sleep better t night. Third, eat well. Don’t eat or drink a lot of sugar and caffeine. Eat food high in vitamin B, for example, eggs, yogurt, green vegetables, tofu, and rice. These give you energy and help you think more clearly. Finally, get a study partner. A study partner can help you practice fro the test. When you’re worried about the exam, you can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too.

 

Unit 8

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Ramon: Hey, Lisa, what are you doing?

Lisa: Oh, hi, Ramon. I’m looking for a part-time job.

Ramon: Well, I work at the hospital. We need a nurse’s assistant.

Lisa: Oh, really?

Ramon: Yeah. The hours are from four to eight p.m., on Sundays and Mondays.

Lisa: Here’s another job. The Lucky Market needs a cashier on weekends from nine to three p.m.

Ramon: Look, Lisa. A doctor’s office needs a receptionist from nine to nine to noon, on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Lisa: Oh, here’s one! The Sunflower Café needs a waitress. The hours are from five to nine p.m., on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. This is a great job for me!

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1. Transworld Air needs friendly international flight attendants to join our team! Please speak English and a second language fluently. Pay is $30,000 a year. To learn more, call us at 555-2234.

2．Do you like to play computer games? Do you want to work at home, and make $20 per hour? If you said “yes”, call us today at 555-6789. Please have experience using a PC and a Macintesh.

3. Sunnyside Elementary School needs a music teacher. Please play piano and guitar, and like working with young children. Pay is $24,000 a year. For more information, visit our website at www.sunnysideschool.com.

 

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Sam: So, what do you think, Lisa? Who should get the job---Ally or Carl?

Lisa: Well, they’re both OK… Ally is a hard worker.

Sam: And she’s on the swim team at her university. But does she have any experience teaching children?

Lisa: No, but she loves kids.

Sam: Hmmm… what about Carl? What’s he like?

Lisa: He’s friendly… and very serious about swimming.

Sam: Oh?

Lisa: Yeah, he coaches a swim team at a local high school.

Sam: Does he have any experience with little kids?

Lisa: No. His experience is mostly with teenagers.

Sam: Uh-huh

Lisa: So, who should we choose?

Sam: Hmmm… I don’t know….

 

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A. Now listen to Marisol’s voice message to her new key-pal through email. What can Marisol do? Check the correct answers in the chart

Dear Key-pal,

Hello! My name is Marisol Torres. I’m from Guadalajara, Mexico. I can speak Spanish, English, and a little French. Can you speak Spanish? I can teach you some words!

I love music. I can sing, and I can play the piano. I can also play the guitar and the violin, but not very well. Can you play any instruments?

I also like sports. I can play soccer and tennis, but I can’t ski. It’s too difficult. Can you ski?

Please answer me by voice or writing. I’m waiting for your reply!

Your friend,

Marisol

B

Dear Marisol,

Thanks for your voice mail. I’m your now key-pal. My name is Cho Sun Ah. I live in Pusan, Korea. I’m a student at Pusan National University.

In my country, we speak Korean. I study English at the university. I can speak a little French, but I can’t speak Spanish. I love music too! I can’t play any instruments, but I can sing. I have lots of CDs. Who is your favorite singer?

I can ski a little, but I can’t play soccer or tennis. My favorite sport is baseball. I always watch it on TV. Do you like baseball?

What do you think of my English? I’d like to further improve my English listening ability so I’m looking forward to your voice reply.

Your friend,

Sun-Ah

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Anthony Price graduated from University of Chicago in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies. When at university he was president of the Japanese Club from 2003 to 2004. From 2002 to 2003, he studied Japanese language, history and culture at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2004, he has been working as a part-time translator with WebTrans, a translating company based in Chicago, Illinois. He translates websites from English to Japanese. He also works as a part-time travel writer with One World Travel Magazine, a media company in Boston, Massachusetts. He does research and writes articles about different U.S. cities. He has worked as a volunteer teacher at Chicago Museum of Modern Art since May 2004. He teaches a 30- minute class once a week to visitors at the museum. His lectures feature the art of Japan.  Apart from the above work experience, Mr. Price has had other jobs. When he was a freshman, he worked as a cashier at the Pacific Market in Chicago. Mr. Price is a versatile young man. He can speak, read, and write Japanese and English fluently. He is also skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel. He can use both a PC and a Macintosh.