Unit 3 Lesson A

 

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A. Listen. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.

Ted: Hey, Mike. Whose trophies（奖品，奖杯） are these?

Mike: They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.

Ted: Really?

Mike: Yeah. My family loves sports.

Ted: I see. So, who plays basketball?

Mike: My brother Tim. He’s great at it.

Ted: And your sister?

Mike: She’s on the swimming team at school. She’s always training-- even on the weekends.

Ted: What about your parents?

Mike: My dad plays tennis, and my mom plays golf.

Ted: And what about you, Mike? Do you play any sports?

Mike: Me? No, not really. I like to surf and ski, but just for fun.

 

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B. Listen again. Which sports do they play? Check the correct box or boxes.

 

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Listen to a recording and complete the following paragraph. Use words from the box.

A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes should also be competitive. They should always think about their team, and how to win. Good athletes are also independent. They practice alone, even when the coach isn’t there. They are very careful about their health, and they don’t do dangerous things. And they are very serious about their sport – it is the most important thing in their life!

 

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A. Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the answer.

Dad: Ashley?

Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.

Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!

Ashley: I know.

Dad: So, what do you want to study?

Ashley: Art.

Dad: Art?! Come on, Ashley. Be serious.

Ashley: I am serious, Dad.

Dad: I think you should study business so you can get a good job.

Ashley: Business!?

Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.

Ashley：But, Dad… there’s a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive…

Dad: I don’t know, Ashley..

Ashley: Come on Dad. Let’s look at the university website. There’s more in formation there.

 

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B. Listen again. Complete the sentences.

 

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A. Listen to a conversation between two interviewers. What are they talking bout? Circle the answer.

A: I interviewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.

B: Hmm…. I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility.

A: Does he want to work full time?

B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?

A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.

B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?

A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.

B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.

A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.

B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.

 

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B. Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason. Check the boxes.

 

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A. Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success. Do you have the right personality for these jobs?

 

I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours--many hours-- studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.

 

I’m Janice. I think the most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.

 

He, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.

 

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B. Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed. Check the boxes.

 

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A.     The pronunciation of to is usually reduced. Listen to theses sentences. Notice the weak, short pronunciation of to.

1. I like to play golf.                   5. We plan to fly to Paris.

2. She likes to go jogging.            6. Do you like to play chess?

3. I love to sleep late.                  7. I want to be early.

4. He hates to study.                    8. I hate to be late.

 

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B. Listen to the conversation. Underline Gina’s invitation（邀请）. Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.

Connie: So, Gina, are you planning to join a team or club this semester（学期）?

Gina: Yeah. I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team.

Connie: The tennis team?

Gina: Uh-huh. Do you like tennis?

Connie: Yes. I love it.

Gina: Really? Me too. Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?

Connie: Sure, I’d love to! There are tennis courts（场） near the student union（联合，工会）. Let’s play there.

 

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A. Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer, The Partner, The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describes you?

 

The Dreamer

A dreamer thinks there is a “right” way to do things. This person wants to live in the “perfect world.” A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles.

 

The Thinker

For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.

 

The Partner

A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.

 

The Artist

Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.

 

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B. Listen again. Circle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.

 

Unit 3, Lesson B

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Dan: One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.

Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies. I go to the movies at least once a month.

Jonathan: My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.

Miyuki: One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends. And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.

Daniel: I like snowboarding a lot. I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.

Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming. I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine. And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.

Alyssa：I like to play the piano, I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.

Woo Sung: I like to play basketball, tennis, and football. I play basketball twice a week. I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.

Gian: I love to play basketball. I’m very competitive and very hardworking. When I play, I play really strong defense.

Jennifer：I don’t really like team sports. I prefer individual activities. I’m very independent.

 

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Claudia: That looks so fun! I want to play.

Sun-hee：Really?

Claudia: Yeah, I love baseball.

Sun-hee: Do you play baseball?

Claudia: Yes! I love to play baseball. I’m pretty athletic you know.

Sun-hee: Really, how often do you play?

Claudia: All the time … well, maybe not that often, five or six times… a year. How about you? How often do you play sports?

Sun-hee: Oh, once in a while. I don’t play baseball very often, but I go swimming once a week, and I love to play tennis.

Claudia: Oh yeah? How often do you play?

Sun-hee: Well, right now I play about twice a month, but I’d like to play more …maybe every week.

Claudia：Roberto plays tennis all the time. He’s on a tennis team.

Sun-hee: Really?

Claudia: Yeah. Maybe you should play tennis with him.

Sun-hee: Good idea. Oh, wait a minute…is he really competitive?

Claudia: Well, kind of… he’s pretty serious about sports.

Sun-hee：Hmm … I don’t know. I’m not all that competitive. I just want to have fun.

Claudia: Me too. That’s why I don’t like playing sports with Roberto very often! Oh! (Sun-hee picks up a ball and throws it to a player)

Baseball Player: Hey, thanks.

Sun-hee: Sure.

Baseball Player: Listen, we need two more players. Do you two want to play?

Sun-hee: Well, I’m not very good. Are you guys serious players or do you just play for fun?

Baseball Player: Hey, in our games it’s all about having fun.

Claudia: Oh, well in that case… we’d love to! And don’t worry, we’re both very athletic. In fact, I play baseball all the time… (Claudia falls)

Sun-hee: Claudia!

Claudia: Well, maybe not all the time…

 

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Claudia: That looks so fun! I want to play.

Sun-hee：Really?

Claudia: Yeah, I love baseball.

Sun-hee: Do you play baseball?

Claudia: Yes! I love to play baseball. I’m pretty athletic you know.

Sun-hee: Really, how often do you play?

Claudia: All the time … well, maybe not that often, five or six times… a year. How about you? How often do you play sports?

Sun-hee: Oh, once in a while. I don’t play baseball very often, but I go swimming once a week, and I love to play tennis.

 

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Claudia：Roberto plays tennis all the time. He’s on a tennis team.

Sun-hee: Really?

Claudia: Yeah. Maybe you should play tennis with him.

Sun-hee: Good idea. Oh, wait a minute…is he really competitive?

Claudia: Well, kind of… he’s pretty serious about sports.

Sun-hee：Hmm … I don’t know. I’m not all that competitive. I just want to have fun.

 

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Baseball Player: Hey, thanks.

Sun-hee: Sure.

Baseball Player: Listen, we need two more players. Do you two want to play?

Sun-hee: Well, I’m not very good. Are you guys serious players or do you just play for fun?

Baseball Player: Hey, in our games it’s all about having fun.

Claudia: Oh, well in that case… we’d love to! And don’t worry, we’re both very athletic. In fact, I play baseball all the time… (Claudia falls)