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Unit 5 So many kinds of English
Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A Sometimes I have trouble understanding native speakers. That’s because native speakers use a lot of slang. I wish I could speak English more fluently.
B I want a teacher who is a native speaker of English. And I think everyone should learn standard American English. It would make communication easier if we all spoke the same way.
C English is the language of international communication. People who speak English come from all over the place. Everyone who speaks English has accent of some kind. Sometimes you have to get used to how someone else speaks.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
1. Professor Lee’s English is hard to understand.
2. The people in a chat room used a lot of slang on purpose and he felt stupid.
3. Communicating in English with people from all over.
4. Their English teacher is Chinese.
2) Second listening
Answers
1. Don’t worry about it, though.
2. you can’t let them bother you.
3. Wow, that’s cool.
4. I’ll bet he can show us how he did it .
Script
1. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?
B: Not too much. Her English is so hard to understand. She has a strong accent, you know.
A: Everyone has an accent, including you! Hers is just different from yours, that’s all.
B: It sure is.
A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll get used to how she speaks pretty soon.
B: In a few weeks, maybe, but in the meantime…
A: In the meantime, pay attention to what she writes on the board. She uses the board a lot because she knows that some people have trouble understanding her. That’s one of the ways she’s such a great teacher.
2. A: Hey, Fong. What’s the matter?
B: I was just on my computer, in a chat room with three Americans. They used a lot of slang on purpose, and I didn’t understand, so I asked them what they meant. Then they started ignoring me, and after a while, I started to feel stupid.
A: Oh, you shouldn’t. Your English is really good.
B: But why did they have to be so mean? It seems like they were using their English ability to have fun with each other, but they didn’t really want to include me.
A: Well, some people are like that, that’s all. You can’t let them bother you .One nice thing about chat rooms is that you can leave and go to another one …or turn off your computer.
3. A: How was your trip to India?
B: It was incredible! There were so many new, amazing sights and sounds. And smells! And I was able to speak English everywhere!
A: Indian people speak English? Everybody?
B: A lot of them did. Indian English is a little different from my English, but I could understand it. I also used English with other travellers, who came from all over the place.
A: And, uh, no problems communicating ?
B: Well, of course, there were some misunderstandings. Like the grammar of Indian English is a little different. And sometimes I couldn’t understand someone’s accent. But the amazing thing was here we were, all these different people, with all these we were, all these different people, with all these different accents, and we could communicate.
A: Wow, that’s cool.
4.
A: I can’t believe it! Our English teacher is Chinese.
B: Yeah, well, so are you! What’s wrong with that?
A: But he’s not a native speaker. I want a teacher who is American or British, so that I can learn standard English.
B: But, uh, Mr. Chen can speak English fluently, and he knows things that native speakers don’t know.
A: Yeah? Like what?
B: Like how to learn English. I’ll bet he can show us how he did it, and that will make it easier for us, too.
A: Hmm. Maybe you’re right.
Real World Listening
1. Predict
Answer
Department manager
2. Get the main idea
Answers
1. She is talking to her husband.
2. She got a job in customer service.
3. She worked in travel management for five years and has her degree in Business Management.
4. Because she is not a native speaker.
5. She’ll try the job and see if she gets promoted.
Script
Richard: Hello?
Irma: Hi, it’s me.
Richard: Oh, hi! How was the job interview?
Irma: Well, he hired me.
Richard: You got the job? The management job? Oh,
Irma: No, I didn’t say I got the management job. He hired me for a job in customer service, selling hired me for a job in customer service, selling tours to Asia.
Richard: Just customer service? But what about the management position? You were perfect for that job. You can supervise people. You understand the business.
Irma: I know. I showed him my resume. I told him that I worked in travel management for five years back home, and that I even got a degree in Business Management here in the U.S.
Richard: Oh, I can’t believe that. You’re perfectly qualified for that management position.
Irma: That’s what I thought. It’s not fair! Why did I bother going to college here?
Richard: Wait, wait a minute. Did he know that you were applying for the management position.
Irma: Of course. And you know what he said?
Richard: What?
Irma: He said that everyone really expects the manager to be someone from the local community. But the person they hired is from New York. And she’s a woman, too, so it’s not because I am a woman. So that means the problem is my English.
Richard: But your English is fantastic!
Irma: But I’m not a native speaker, and I guess that’s what they want for the management job.
Richard: Well, you know, you spend a little time at the customer service job and then you can work your way up to the management position…
Unit 6 Choosing a Mate
Vocabulary Task
Answer/Script
A I know he is the one. He’s ready for a lifetime commitment. He is someone I can really trust.
B I had doubts at first about the relationship. He was divorced once already but wanted to try again. Then I discovered that we like the same things.
C She swept me away with her personality. She has a great sense of humor. She’s easy to talk to and fun to be with. And she’s my type.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
1. He’s a 32 year-old white male. He’s divorced. He likes bodybuilding, rock music and dancing.
2. She’s a 34-year-old, African American, single professional. She’s also involved with Greenpeace.
3. He’s a sensitive 28 year-old guy with a great job and good income. He likes bodybuilding, movies and surfing.
4. She’s a single Chinese-American woman in her mid-twenties. She likes long walks on the beach, candle-light dinners and intelligent conversation.
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. He is looking for an attractive woman who likes the same things he does and someone he can trust.
2. She is looking for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest.
3. He is looking for a man who is fun to be with and knows how to cook. She doesn’t have to be rich.
4. She is looking for a man who comes from a good family and who loves long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation. He also should like to read and have a good sense of humor.
Script
1. Hi! I’m Michael. I’m a 32 year-old white male, I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. Like bodybuilding, rock music, dancing, and I like to party. I’m looking for an attractive woman who likes the same things I do. And she’s gotta be someone I can trust.
2. I’m Anita, and I’m a 34-year-old, African American, single professional with a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environmental organization Greenpeace. I’m looking for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest, above all else.
3. Hi! My name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wants a lifetime commitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies and surfing! I have a great job with a good income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. And you have to be able to cook.
4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese American woman. I’m in my mid-twenties. If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor.
Real World Listening
1. Predict
Answers
He’s handsome. He’s so funny.
Get the main idea
Answers
He’s handsome.
He looks like a Greek statue.
His clothes are fashionable.
He’s sweet and funny.
He’s easy to be with.
Script
Amy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here some-where. Oh, here it is.
Erika: wow! He’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.
Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when I first met him.
Erika: You didn’t?
Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands.
Erika: What?
Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me.
Erika: So how come you went out with him?
Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.
Erika: Really, how?
Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.
Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his hands and all…
Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality and the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is “the one.”
Erika: So, when’s the big day?
Unit7 One Big Happy Family
Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A My husband got transferred across the country. My son is feeling kind of bummed out.
B I never get to say what goes on in my own house. I got stuck with taking care of the twin brats while Mom works late. It’s like a zoo around here.
C My husband can’t get around by himself anymore. His weight is causing him trouble with his legs. My son and daughter-in-law had to move back home to help out. We have no one else we can turn to.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
Jeanne-[Fred]
[Lily]-Simon Gloria-[Lyle]…Sharon
Kristy Shawna Marty [Eddie]
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. [Fred] It’s nice having Gloria here to help with Jeanne.
2. [Lyle] Gloria and I have been together for 12 years. She is always trying to help out her family.
3. [Lily] Gloria is so sweet to us. She’s going to take care of Kristy and Shawna until we get settled in Florida.
4. [Eddie] Gloria is my step-mom. I don’t know how she can handle taking care of all these people. It seems like everyone depends on her.
Script
1. Hi, I’m Fred. About four years ago, Jeanne and I retired. We were looking forward to taking care of our yard. But just when we got the yard looking really nice, Jeanne’s legs started causing her trouble. At first, I tried to take care of her and the yard all by myself, but it was just too much. So we asked our daughter Gloria to come back home to live with us, together with her family. Now it’s like a zoo around here, but it’s nice having Gloria here to help with Jeanne.
2. Hi, I’m Lyle. Gloria and I have been together for 12 years now. we have a son who is 11 years old —his name is Marty. Eddie lives with us, too. He’s my son from my first marriage, to Sharon. About two years ago Gloria’s parents asked us to come live at their house. Fred was having trouble talking care of Jeanne, and Gloria, She’s always trying to help out her family, so she offered to help. Jeanne’s always been over-weight, but finally, I guess, it got to the point where she couldn’t get around by herself anymore. I don’t mind helping out Gloria’s mom, but sometimes I miss the privacy of our own home.
3. Hi, I’m Lily. I’m married to Simon, Gloria’s brother. We have 2-year-old twin daughters named Kristy and Shawna. Simon—that’s my husband—is in the Air Force, and he just got transferred across the country, so we have to move again. He’ll be working as soon as he gets to Florida, so I have to go and find us an apartment, and find myself a job, too. There’s no way I can do that and watch Kristy and Shawna at the same time .So Simon asked Gloria to take care of them until I can get us settled. I hate to do that, but we have no one else to turn to. Gloria’s so sweet to us, and she said, “Sure, it’s no problem.”
4. Hi, I’m Eddie. Lyle is my dad. He used to be married to my Mom, Sharon, but they got divorced when I was little. I’ve been living with my dad ever since. When he and Gloria got married, I felt okay about it. Gloria is my step-mom, and I like her a lot. Then they had Marty, my stepbrother. Marty is a cool kid. But now we have to live with Gloria’s parents, and pretty soon, her two nieces are coming, too. I don’t know how Gloria can handle taking care of all these people. It seems like everyone depends on her. So I try to help out as much as I can.
Real world Listening
1. Predict
Answers
They are being moved out of their room.
Their grandmother is sick.
They don’t have enough time with their parents.
2.Get the main idea
Answers
T – Kristy and Shawna are moving in with Gloria’s family.
T – Simon got transferred to Florida.
T – Lily, Simon’s wife, doesn’t have time to take care of her children.
T – Marty and Eddie have to sleep in the living room.
T – Gloria wants to solve everyone’s problems.
F – Gloria asked Marty what he wants.
F – Grandma is feeling a lot better now.
T – Eddie is going to spend more time with Marty.
Script
Eddie: Hey, what’s up with you, Marty? You look kind of bummed out.
Marty: You haven’t heard?
Eddie: Heard what?
Marty: Kristy and Shawna are moving in with us.
Eddie: Yeah, I heard. Simon got transferred to Florida, right?
Marty: Yeah, so he and Lily got to go there first and do a whole bunch of stuff. That means that we get stuck with the twin brats.
Eddie: Ah, come on, Marty. They aren’t brats.
Marty: Yeah, but you know what it’s going to mean? Mom and Dad aren’t going to have any time for us anymore. And it’s going to get even more crowded here. Just one big happy family!
Eddie: Yeah, there’s a lot of us now, that’s for sure. I hear we’re going to have to sleep in the living room so that Kristy and Shawna can have our room.
Marty: I wish we were back in our old house—just us, Mom and Dad.
Eddie: Yeah, sometimes I do, too.
Marty: And I wish Mom and Dad wouldn’t try to solve everybody’s problems.
Eddie: I don’t think that will change. You know your mom wants to take care of everybody. She doesn’t want to say no if anybody needs he.
Marty: But nobody ever asks me what I want!
Eddie: Kids never get to say what goes on in their house. That’s the way it is.
Marty: Yeah, you’re right. But now everything in this house is going to be Kristy and Shawna, Kristy and shawna. Or else Grandma.
Eddie: Hey, don’t get mad at your grandma. She’s in a lot of pain, you know.
Marty: I know. I’m not really mad at her. I’m mad at Mon and Dad. They used to always have time to help me with my homework, or play games with me, but they’re always too busy. And now it’s going to get even worse.
Eddie: Hey, maybe I can help you with your homework. Bring it here.
Marty: Really? You mean it? I’m really stuck on this math.
Eddie: Sure. While things are kind of tough around here, I’ll help you out as much as I can.
Unit 8 In a New Culture
Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A I really like the way it is here, how safe it is. I can’t get over how friendly and helpful people are. I would like to live out my life here.
B I’ve gotten used to it here. I used to try to figure out why they do things a certain way.
C Sometimes foreigners are too inflexible. They shouldn’t try to convert us to their way of doing things. They should just relax and go with the flow. Otherwise, they’re not going to last long.
Listening Task
1) First Activity
Answers
1.like
2.dislike
3.dislike
4.like
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. She feels very safe. She can leave her backpack unattended.
2. People talk about their cars a lot.
3. People compliment him when he speaks the language. People can’t believe that he can use chopsticks.
4. People go out of their way to help you.
Script
1. One of the things I really like about living in Costa Rica is that it’s so safe. I mean, I can go walk around the streets with 50,000 pesetas in my wallet and I don’t even worry about it. In American cities, I used to worry about waling around with 20 dollars in my wallet. And another thing is that sometimes I go into a restaurant and I can leave my backpack sitting at a table and I go up to order and I come back knowing that my backpack is going to be safe and no one’s even touched it .
2. People in the States are so connected to their cars. They are so concerned whether their cars look good, and they talk about their cars a lot. I think that cars isolate people. Public transportation brings people together…and it’s better for the environment. Americans live in their cars. This is one thing about living here that I just can’t get used to.
3. People in Tokyo overreact when I can use chopsticks or speak the language. I’ve been living here for three years—of course I can eat with chopsticks and say some things in their language. They act as if I were some kind of genius who had broken a secret code, or as if I had just done them a really big favor. I don’t congratulate them when they speak English to me. I don't get what the big is.
4. I’ll never get over how helpful people are in Tel Aviv. The other day I was shopping for a certain book, right? The bookstore I usually go to didn’t have it, so the clerk called a couple of his competitors until he found a store to hold a copy for me. After that, he photo-copied a map and highlighted where the store was, and marked the easiest route for me to get there. They would never do that in the U.S.
Real World Listening
1.Predict
Answers
Store clerks, social rules
2. Get the main idea
Answers
S – I don’t like all of the packaging.
T – That’s the way it is here.
X – They are too flexible here.
T – You have to just relax and go with the flow.
T – You’re not going to last long.
S – The whole system is a waste of my time.
X – The clerks are really rude here.
T – I like the traditions.
Script
Steve: I can’t believe these people. I can’t believe what they do.
Trish: Calm down, Steve. What are you talking about?
Steve: Look at this. I just bought a donut. I’m so sick of the clerk wrapping each pastry individually, then taping the bags shut, then putting those bags in another bag, folding it down, and then taping that bag shut. I can’t take it anymore. It’s crazy and it’s bad for the environment.
Trish: How long have you been living here? Don’t you know that’s the way it is?
Steve: I just want them to stick ‘em in a napkin for me , so I can eat while I’m walking to class.
Trish: There you go again. Don’t you know it’s rude to eat while you walk?
Steve: I’m so tired of this place. I don’t have time to sit down and eat. People here are too inflexible, and they have too many rules.
Trish: Yeah, right, Steve, so you’re gonna convert everybody here to your way of doing things?
Steve: Yeah, there has to be more individual freedom to do whatever you want.
Trish: Why don't you just relax and go with the flow?
Steve: Go with the flow? The whole system is a waste of my time. The clerks here should learn how to be more efficient, like in the U.S.
Trish: What are you talking about? When I was in the U.S., the clerks were really rude. They just ignore you, and seem offended if you want anything. Don't you think it’s better this way?
Steve: Are you kidding?
Trish: Well, I kind of like it. It’s nice to relax and enjoy the moment while your packages are being wrapped. I like all of the traditions, and the care and attention that people give you, and the manners. To me, it’s a wonderful place to live.
Steve: I think you’re nuts.
Trish: You’re not gonna last long, mate.
Unit9 High-tech Gadgets
Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A The solar car of the future is here today. This car is right on the cutting edge of technology. Be the first in your neighborhood to have one.
B Introducing a revolutionary new product — the personal cash machine. It’s incredibly convenient and will make your life so easy. Come visit our website and order yours today.
C The homework machine is a college student’s dream. It does al the work for you automatically. This new model is extremely use friendly. And it’s not too expensive to upgrade.
Listening Task
1) Fist Listening
Answers
1. The car drives itself, automatically.
2. The closet cleans, dries and irons clothing in 30 minutes.
3. It allows you to tape three shows/movies at the same time.
4. The phone automatically dials numbers, picks up your voice from 50 feet away, and can talk to you when you are lonely.
2) Second listening
Answers
1. You can study or read while your car drives. It does all the work for you.
2. You don’t have to go to the Laundromat. It will make your life easy.
3. You can record a movie while watching a video. You never have to miss your shows again.
4. You don’t have to dial the phone. The phone will talk to you.
Script
1. How would you like to study for a test or read the newspaper while you drive? Well, now you can, thanks to Auto-Auto, the world’s first automatic car. Just type in the address, fasten your seat belt, and Auto-Auto does all the work for you. It will wake you up when you’re almost there. Auto-Auto —be the first in your neighborhood to have one.
2. Are you tired of going to the Laundromat every weekend to wash your clothes? Well, what would you say if I told you that you’ll never need to wash your clothes again? That’s right. Closet Wash is a closet that will dry-clean all your clothes for you. It’s a college student’s dream! At the end of each day, just hang your dirty clothes back up in the Closet Wash, or toss your underwear on the closet floor, and in just 30 minutes, everything is clean, dry, and neatly ironed. Closet Wash—it’ll make your life so easy!
3. Introducing a revolutionary new product — the Tripler. It’s three video plays in 1. With the Tripler you can watch a movie on video while recording something else. Are there of your favorite programs on at the same time? With the Tripler you’ll never have to miss them again — you can record all of them at once. The Tripler — it’s the video player you’re been waiting for!
4. The cell phone of the future is here today. It’s CellMate, and it’s incredibly convenient. You con the name of one of your friends and it will automatically dial their number for you. Because of its zoom mike technology, CellMate can even pick up your voice from another room — up to 50 feet away! It has a remote earphone, so you can hear messages without bothering others, when you’re in a class or at a restaurant. And if you’re feeling lonely? CellMate will even talk to you. Come visit our website— www. cellmate. com —and order yours today!
Real World Listening
1.Predict
Answers
Any answer is possible. Some possibilities:
do word-processing
sending and answer e-mail
voice recognition
play movies
play music
keep your personal schedule
1. Predict
Answers
They are being moved out of their room.
Their grandmother is sick.
They don’t have enough time with their parents.
2.Get the main idea
Answers
1. when Bob says, “Is that another new computer?: he really means, I can’t believe you are already buying another new computer? You just bought one a short time ago.
2. when Andy says, “Speaking of computer, now’s yours?” he really means, I hope that seeing this computer makes you want to buy my old computer.
3. when Andy says, “Are you sure it meets all your needs?” he really means, Wouldn’t you rather have a newer and faster computer that can do more things? Or wouldn’t you like to buy my old computer?
4. When Bob says, “I doubt I’ll need a new one anytime soon.” he really means, The computer you sold me a few months ago is fine. It meets all of my needs. I’m not the type who needs to buy a new computer every year.
5. When Andy says, “There’s always a new model coming out.” he really means, The new models always have features and programs that the old ones didn’t have, so they are always much better, or The computer I want to sell you now can do many more thugs than the computer I sold you a few months ago.
6. When Andy says, “ You’ll get left behind.” he really means, If everyone else has the latest technology and you are still using your old computer, pretty soon you won’t understand how to use new computers, because the technology will have changed too much. Also, if you don’t keep up with what is popular ,the popular crowd won’t be interested in you any more.
Script
Andy: Hey, Bob. How are ya? Come and see what I’ve got.
Bob: Is that another new computer?
Andy: Yeah. Look how fast it is.
Bob: Wow! I can’t believe it. And I thought your other computer was fast!
Andy: It is fast, but this one’s like lightning.
Bob: And the picture’s so clear.
Andy: Mmm. Isn’t it? The color is pretty impressive, too, don’t you think?
Bob: Yeah. You always have the latest, don’t you?
Andy: You bet. This machine is right on the cutting edge of technology. You wouldn’t believe how much it can do. Apart from e-mail and free Internet service, I can watch TV on it while surfing. With this new desktop program, I can watch TV, e-mail, streamline videos, and scan artwork. And it’s not that expensive to upgrade, either. Uh, speaking of computers, how’s yours? Still like it?
Bob: Yeah, it’s fine. Thanks!
Andy: I know I gave you a good deal. It was only a year old. Still, are you sure it meets all your needs? Maybe you should think about upgrading.
Bob: you know me – the only things tat I need a computer for are e-mail and word processing.
Andy: Yeah, but does it give you room to expand? If you want to be able to do more two years from now, will your computer be able to handle it?
Bob: Well I don’t know. But I kind of doubt that I’ll need a new one anytime soon.
Andy: Yeah, but with computers, there’s always a new model coming out that can do so much more. If you don’t keep up with technology, you'll get left behind.
Bob: well, what’s wrong with that? |
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