Unit 10 What did she say?;
Conversation Did you get the job?;
Phil Chen is interviewing for a job as a graphic designer.;
Exercise A. Listen and practice.;
F1:So,Phil,you said you were a student.;
Phil:That's right. I'm studying graphic arts at U.C.L.A.;
F1:And I see you worked at a museum last summer.;
Phil:Yes.I worked as a part-time guide from June until September.;
I did some drawings there.;
Phil:Would you like to see them?I have them right here.;
F1:Why,Phil,these are wonderful.;
Your art teacher said you were a good student.;
But you're also a very talented artist.;
Phil:Thank you.;
F1:Unfortunately,we don't have any job openings now.;
Phil:If I have a job opening soon,I'll contact you.I like your work a lot.;
Phil:That's great. Thank you very much. It was nice meeting you.;
F1:And it was very nice meeting you, too.;
Mike:So,Phil,how was the interview? Did you get a job?;
Phil:Well,she said she liked my work, but I don't know.;
She also said they didn't have any openings right now.;
Listening in Context;
Jobseek is a national recruiting firm.;
They interview job applicants for many companies.;
They are currently seeking people to fill two of the job openings below.;
Exercise A. Listen to the telephone conversations;
and check the job openings you hear.;
Conversation 1 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Linda:This is Linda Smith.I sent in a resume two weeks ago.;
Katy:Let me see, Linda.What job did you want?;
Linda:I want to work with people. So I applied for a receptionist job.;
Katy:Yes,here it is. Well,we only have one opening for a receptionist.;
But they want someone with at least one year of experience.;
Linda:Well,I worked at Barclay's Bank from June last year until this January.;
Katy:Yes,I see that. They really prefer a college degree.;
Linda:I'm studying right now.;
That's why I just want to work during the day.I go to school at night.;
Katy:Okay.Linda. Worldwide Travel needs an outgoing,;
energetic person to work part-time.;
Would you like me to make an appointment for an interview?;
Conversation 2 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Jeff:Hello,this is Jeff Golden from Jiffy Appliances.;
Steve Jackson at Autoparts on Maine Street said you had good mechanics.;
We have a full-time opening for an experienced mechanic.;
Katy:Sounds good, Mr.Golden.What exactly are you looking for?;
Jeff:We want someone who is very careful and patient.;
Someone who wants to do a good job.;
We prefer someone with a year or two years experience.;
But a good worker with a two-year technical school diploma is okay.;
Katy:Well,that sounds like John Miller.;
I can send John over tomorrow. What time's best?;
Exercise B.;
Listen again and fill in the requirements for each job mentioned.;
Conversation 1 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Linda:This is Linda Smith.I sent in a resume two weeks ago.;
Katy:Let me see, Linda.What job did you want?;
Linda:I want to work with people. So I applied for a receptionist job.;
Katy:Yes,here it is. Well,we only have one opening for a receptionist.;
But they want someone with at least one year of experience.;
Linda:Well,I worked at Barclay's Bank from June last year until this January.;
Katy:Yes,I see that. They really prefer a college degree.;
Linda:I'm studying right now.;
That's why I just want to work during the day.I go to school at night.;
Katy:Okay.Linda. Worldwide Travel needs an outgoing,;
energetic person to work part-time.;
Would you like me to make an appointment for an interview?;
Conversation 2 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Jeff:Hello,this is Jeff Golden from Jiffy Appliances.;
Steve Jackson at Autoparts on Maine Street said you had good mechanics.;
We have a full-time opening for an experienced mechanic.;
Katy:Sounds good, Mr.Golden.What exactly are you looking for?;
Jeff:We want someone who is very careful and patient.;
Someone who wants to do a good job.;
We prefer someone with a year or two years experience.;
But a good worker with a two-year technical school diploma is okay.;
Katy:Well,that sounds like John Miller.;
I can send John over tomorrow. What time's best?;
Unit 11 You're doing beautifully!;
Warm Up Exercise B.;
Listen to Susan and Andy talking about a sports match.;
Circle the words you hear.What sport are they talking about?;
Susan:So,how was the game?;
Andy:Great!Our team played really well.;
Susan:Oh,yeah? So you won,then.;
Andy:We sure did. We beat the other team by twelve points.;
Susan:Cool!Sounds like it was quite a game.;
Andy:Yeah.We have an excellent pitcher on our team.And some great batters.;
We scored three home runs.;
Susan:Your opponents must be down about the score,though.;
Andy:Yeah,well,;
it's the first time they've lost a game in the whole tournament.;
Conversation Go,Nathan!;
Exercise A. Look at the story and listen.;
Nathan is running a 10K race.His friends are watching.;
Karen:Where's Nathan?I don't see him.;
Ben:There he is. Nathan's doing very well.;
Annie:But he's running slowly now. I think he's tired.;
Karen:Oh,no.He's in great shape. He'll do well. You'll see.;
Ben:Yeah,he's a very good runner.;
Annie:That's for sure.;
Annie:Hurry, Nathan!Run! Ben:He's going as fast as he can.;
Karen:Pass them! Pass them!;
Karen:You're doing beautifully. Go,Nathan!Go!Go!;
Ben:He came in first!;
Annie:He beat them all! Karen:He won! Nathan won!;
Grammar in Context Comparing how people do things;
Pronunciation Exercise C. Listen to the stressed words.;
Be as good as you can today.;
Exercise D. Listen. Circle the stressed word.;
1.Complete the forms as neatly as you can.;
2.Try to work as quickly as possible.;
3.Bring a doctor as fast as you can.;
4.Leave as quickly as possible.;
5.Be as patient as you can with your friends.;
6.Drive as slowly as possible on icy roads.;
Exercise E. Listen again and repeat.;
1.Complete the forms as neatly as you can.;
2.Try to work as quickly as possible.;
3.Bring a doctor as fast as you can.;
4.Leave as quickly as possible.;
5.Be as patient as you can with your friends.;
6.Drive as slowly as possible on icy roads.;
Listening in Context Exercise A.;
Chris and Brenda are talking about their sports abilities.;
Circle the sports you hear.;
Brenda:Hi,Chris. How's it going?;
Chris:Great.I just had tennis class.;
Brenda:Oh,good. How's your game?;
Chris:Hmm,well,I'm still a pretty poor player,;
but I think I'm getting better.;
Brenda:Well hey, we'll have to get together for a game sometime.;
Chris:Oh,I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.;
Brenda:Oh,come on! I play pretty badly, too.In fact,my serve is terrible.;
Chris:All right,then.;
I'll play tennis with you,if you play volleyball with me.;
Brenda:Oh,no,not volleyball!I'm a hopeless volleyball player.;
What about badminton?;
Chris:Okay.I play badminton pretty well.;
Brenda:You do? I was hoping you wouldn't say that.;
Exercise B. Listen again. Circle the correct answer.;
Brenda:Hi,Chris. How's it going?;
Chris:Great.I just had tennis class.;
Brenda:Oh,good. How's your game?;
Chris:Hmm,well,I'm still a pretty poor player,;
but I think I'm getting better.;
Brenda:Well hey, we'll have to get together for a game sometime.;
Chris:Oh,I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.;
Brenda:Oh,come on! I play pretty badly, too.In fact,my serve is terrible.;
Chris:All right, then.;
I'll play tennis with you,if you play volleyball with me.;
Brenda:Oh,no,not volleyball!I'm a hopeless volleyball player.;
What about badminton?;
Chris:Okay.I play badminton pretty well.;
Brenda:You do? I was hoping you wouldn't say that.;
Unit 12 What do you do?;
Warm Up Exercise A.;
Listen.Write the wishes in the spaces.;
A:Who are you? [sounding confused];
Genie:I am the Genie of the bottle...;
WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR?[strong deep voice,genie like];
A:Let's see... [thinking]mmmm mm.;
I wish I could ... have a lot of money...and be a sports champion...;
mmm and take a vacation at the beach.;
Genie:Your wishes are granted![poof of genie-like smoke sound];
Conversation I'm a webmaster.;
Exercise A. Listen and practice.;
Mike Cohen is making a web page for the Hollywood Oaks Apartments.;
Annie:Hi,Mike. You must be busy.;
Mike:Oh,hi,Annie. Yes.I've been really swamped lately.;
Annie:I wish I could understand computers better.;
Thanks for helping me with my web page. Mike:You're welcome.;
Annie:So,you're a webmaster.What exactly do you do in your job?;
Mike:I put web sites on the Internet for businesses.;
Annie:You must be a computer genius. Mike:Not really.;
Mike:So,what do you want on your web page?;
Annie:Well,there's going to be a vacancy in the building soon.;
I need to find a new tenant.;
Mike:Okay.Why don't you show the apartments and the pool on the web page;
Annie:I wish I could keep everyone here.;
There's such a great atmosphere in this building.;
Mike:I think everyone agrees with you.;
Mike:I just put your web site onto the Internet a few minutes ago.;
Look!Two people are already asking for information about the apartment.;
They're singers from Brazil.;
Annie:Singers? From Brazil? How interesting!;
Listening in Context Talking about computers;
Exercise A. Look at the computer as you listen to the conversations.;
Check off the parts as you hear their names.;
Salesperson:Hello, can I help you? Joseph:Yes,I'd like to buy a computer.;
Salesperson:Well, what do you have in mind?;
Joseph:I'm not sure. I don't know much about computers, to be honest.;
Salesperson:What do you want to use your computer for?;
Joseph:Mainly to type documents and make presentations.;
I'll also need it to check e-mail and do research on the Internet.;
Salesperson:Well, then I'd recommend something basic.;
There are two models I can show you.;
They both come as a package,you know,;
with built-in modem and CD-ROM drive, monitor,mouse, and keyboard.;
Joseph:That sounds good.What's the difference between the two?;
Salesperson:Speed and,of course,price! This one is $2,000.;
The other one,which if faster and a newer model,is $4,500.;
Joseph:$4,500!Wow!I wish I could afford to pay that,;
but my budget is only $2,500.I'll take the first one.;
Salesperson: Okay,sir.;
Would you like to pay cash,check, or credit card... [fade out];
Exercise B. Listen again. Answer the questions;
Salesperson:Hello, can I help you? Joseph:Yes,I'd like to buy a computer.;
Salesperson:Well, what do you have in mind?;
Joseph:I'm not sure. I don't know much about computers, to be honest.;
Salesperson:What do you want to use your computer for?;
Joseph:Mainly to type documents and make presentations.;
I'll also need it to check e-mail and do research on the Internet.;
Salesperson:Well, then I'd recommend something basic.;
There are two models I can show you.;
They both come as a package,you know,;
with built-in modem and CD-ROM drive, monitor,mouse, and keyboard.;
Joseph:That sounds good.What's the difference between the two?;
Salesperson:Speed and,of course,price! This one is $2,000.;
The other one,which if faster and a newer model,is $4,500.;
Joseph:$4,500!Wow!I wish I could afford to pay that,;
but my budget is only $2,500.I'll take the first one.;
Salesperson: Okay,sir.;
Would you to pay cash,check, or credit card... [fade out];
Conversation Did you get the job?;
Phil Chen is interviewing for a job as a graphic designer.;
Exercise A. Listen and practice.;
F1:So,Phil,you said you were a student.;
Phil:That's right. I'm studying graphic arts at U.C.L.A.;
F1:And I see you worked at a museum last summer.;
Phil:Yes.I worked as a part-time guide from June until September.;
I did some drawings there.;
Phil:Would you like to see them?I have them right here.;
F1:Why,Phil,these are wonderful.;
Your art teacher said you were a good student.;
But you're also a very talented artist.;
Phil:Thank you.;
F1:Unfortunately,we don't have any job openings now.;
Phil:If I have a job opening soon,I'll contact you.I like your work a lot.;
Phil:That's great. Thank you very much. It was nice meeting you.;
F1:And it was very nice meeting you, too.;
Mike:So,Phil,how was the interview? Did you get a job?;
Phil:Well,she said she liked my work, but I don't know.;
She also said they didn't have any openings right now.;
Listening in Context;
Jobseek is a national recruiting firm.;
They interview job applicants for many companies.;
They are currently seeking people to fill two of the job openings below.;
Exercise A. Listen to the telephone conversations;
and check the job openings you hear.;
Conversation 1 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Linda:This is Linda Smith.I sent in a resume two weeks ago.;
Katy:Let me see, Linda.What job did you want?;
Linda:I want to work with people. So I applied for a receptionist job.;
Katy:Yes,here it is. Well,we only have one opening for a receptionist.;
But they want someone with at least one year of experience.;
Linda:Well,I worked at Barclay's Bank from June last year until this January.;
Katy:Yes,I see that. They really prefer a college degree.;
Linda:I'm studying right now.;
That's why I just want to work during the day.I go to school at night.;
Katy:Okay.Linda. Worldwide Travel needs an outgoing,;
energetic person to work part-time.;
Would you like me to make an appointment for an interview?;
Conversation 2 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Jeff:Hello,this is Jeff Golden from Jiffy Appliances.;
Steve Jackson at Autoparts on Maine Street said you had good mechanics.;
We have a full-time opening for an experienced mechanic.;
Katy:Sounds good, Mr.Golden.What exactly are you looking for?;
Jeff:We want someone who is very careful and patient.;
Someone who wants to do a good job.;
We prefer someone with a year or two years experience.;
But a good worker with a two-year technical school diploma is okay.;
Katy:Well,that sounds like John Miller.;
I can send John over tomorrow. What time's best?;
Exercise B.;
Listen again and fill in the requirements for each job mentioned.;
Conversation 1 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Linda:This is Linda Smith.I sent in a resume two weeks ago.;
Katy:Let me see, Linda.What job did you want?;
Linda:I want to work with people. So I applied for a receptionist job.;
Katy:Yes,here it is. Well,we only have one opening for a receptionist.;
But they want someone with at least one year of experience.;
Linda:Well,I worked at Barclay's Bank from June last year until this January.;
Katy:Yes,I see that. They really prefer a college degree.;
Linda:I'm studying right now.;
That's why I just want to work during the day.I go to school at night.;
Katy:Okay.Linda. Worldwide Travel needs an outgoing,;
energetic person to work part-time.;
Would you like me to make an appointment for an interview?;
Conversation 2 Katy:Jobseek. This is Katy. How can I help you?;
Jeff:Hello,this is Jeff Golden from Jiffy Appliances.;
Steve Jackson at Autoparts on Maine Street said you had good mechanics.;
We have a full-time opening for an experienced mechanic.;
Katy:Sounds good, Mr.Golden.What exactly are you looking for?;
Jeff:We want someone who is very careful and patient.;
Someone who wants to do a good job.;
We prefer someone with a year or two years experience.;
But a good worker with a two-year technical school diploma is okay.;
Katy:Well,that sounds like John Miller.;
I can send John over tomorrow. What time's best?;
Unit 11 You're doing beautifully!;
Warm Up Exercise B.;
Listen to Susan and Andy talking about a sports match.;
Circle the words you hear.What sport are they talking about?;
Susan:So,how was the game?;
Andy:Great!Our team played really well.;
Susan:Oh,yeah? So you won,then.;
Andy:We sure did. We beat the other team by twelve points.;
Susan:Cool!Sounds like it was quite a game.;
Andy:Yeah.We have an excellent pitcher on our team.And some great batters.;
We scored three home runs.;
Susan:Your opponents must be down about the score,though.;
Andy:Yeah,well,;
it's the first time they've lost a game in the whole tournament.;
Conversation Go,Nathan!;
Exercise A. Look at the story and listen.;
Nathan is running a 10K race.His friends are watching.;
Karen:Where's Nathan?I don't see him.;
Ben:There he is. Nathan's doing very well.;
Annie:But he's running slowly now. I think he's tired.;
Karen:Oh,no.He's in great shape. He'll do well. You'll see.;
Ben:Yeah,he's a very good runner.;
Annie:That's for sure.;
Annie:Hurry, Nathan!Run! Ben:He's going as fast as he can.;
Karen:Pass them! Pass them!;
Karen:You're doing beautifully. Go,Nathan!Go!Go!;
Ben:He came in first!;
Annie:He beat them all! Karen:He won! Nathan won!;
Grammar in Context Comparing how people do things;
Pronunciation Exercise C. Listen to the stressed words.;
Be as good as you can today.;
Exercise D. Listen. Circle the stressed word.;
1.Complete the forms as neatly as you can.;
2.Try to work as quickly as possible.;
3.Bring a doctor as fast as you can.;
4.Leave as quickly as possible.;
5.Be as patient as you can with your friends.;
6.Drive as slowly as possible on icy roads.;
Exercise E. Listen again and repeat.;
1.Complete the forms as neatly as you can.;
2.Try to work as quickly as possible.;
3.Bring a doctor as fast as you can.;
4.Leave as quickly as possible.;
5.Be as patient as you can with your friends.;
6.Drive as slowly as possible on icy roads.;
Listening in Context Exercise A.;
Chris and Brenda are talking about their sports abilities.;
Circle the sports you hear.;
Brenda:Hi,Chris. How's it going?;
Chris:Great.I just had tennis class.;
Brenda:Oh,good. How's your game?;
Chris:Hmm,well,I'm still a pretty poor player,;
but I think I'm getting better.;
Brenda:Well hey, we'll have to get together for a game sometime.;
Chris:Oh,I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.;
Brenda:Oh,come on! I play pretty badly, too.In fact,my serve is terrible.;
Chris:All right,then.;
I'll play tennis with you,if you play volleyball with me.;
Brenda:Oh,no,not volleyball!I'm a hopeless volleyball player.;
What about badminton?;
Chris:Okay.I play badminton pretty well.;
Brenda:You do? I was hoping you wouldn't say that.;
Exercise B. Listen again. Circle the correct answer.;
Brenda:Hi,Chris. How's it going?;
Chris:Great.I just had tennis class.;
Brenda:Oh,good. How's your game?;
Chris:Hmm,well,I'm still a pretty poor player,;
but I think I'm getting better.;
Brenda:Well hey, we'll have to get together for a game sometime.;
Chris:Oh,I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.;
Brenda:Oh,come on! I play pretty badly, too.In fact,my serve is terrible.;
Chris:All right, then.;
I'll play tennis with you,if you play volleyball with me.;
Brenda:Oh,no,not volleyball!I'm a hopeless volleyball player.;
What about badminton?;
Chris:Okay.I play badminton pretty well.;
Brenda:You do? I was hoping you wouldn't say that.;
Unit 12 What do you do?;
Warm Up Exercise A.;
Listen.Write the wishes in the spaces.;
A:Who are you? [sounding confused];
Genie:I am the Genie of the bottle...;
WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR?[strong deep voice,genie like];
A:Let's see... [thinking]mmmm mm.;
I wish I could ... have a lot of money...and be a sports champion...;
mmm and take a vacation at the beach.;
Genie:Your wishes are granted![poof of genie-like smoke sound];
Conversation I'm a webmaster.;
Exercise A. Listen and practice.;
Mike Cohen is making a web page for the Hollywood Oaks Apartments.;
Annie:Hi,Mike. You must be busy.;
Mike:Oh,hi,Annie. Yes.I've been really swamped lately.;
Annie:I wish I could understand computers better.;
Thanks for helping me with my web page. Mike:You're welcome.;
Annie:So,you're a webmaster.What exactly do you do in your job?;
Mike:I put web sites on the Internet for businesses.;
Annie:You must be a computer genius. Mike:Not really.;
Mike:So,what do you want on your web page?;
Annie:Well,there's going to be a vacancy in the building soon.;
I need to find a new tenant.;
Mike:Okay.Why don't you show the apartments and the pool on the web page;
Annie:I wish I could keep everyone here.;
There's such a great atmosphere in this building.;
Mike:I think everyone agrees with you.;
Mike:I just put your web site onto the Internet a few minutes ago.;
Look!Two people are already asking for information about the apartment.;
They're singers from Brazil.;
Annie:Singers? From Brazil? How interesting!;
Listening in Context Talking about computers;
Exercise A. Look at the computer as you listen to the conversations.;
Check off the parts as you hear their names.;
Salesperson:Hello, can I help you? Joseph:Yes,I'd like to buy a computer.;
Salesperson:Well, what do you have in mind?;
Joseph:I'm not sure. I don't know much about computers, to be honest.;
Salesperson:What do you want to use your computer for?;
Joseph:Mainly to type documents and make presentations.;
I'll also need it to check e-mail and do research on the Internet.;
Salesperson:Well, then I'd recommend something basic.;
There are two models I can show you.;
They both come as a package,you know,;
with built-in modem and CD-ROM drive, monitor,mouse, and keyboard.;
Joseph:That sounds good.What's the difference between the two?;
Salesperson:Speed and,of course,price! This one is $2,000.;
The other one,which if faster and a newer model,is $4,500.;
Joseph:$4,500!Wow!I wish I could afford to pay that,;
but my budget is only $2,500.I'll take the first one.;
Salesperson: Okay,sir.;
Would you like to pay cash,check, or credit card... [fade out];
Exercise B. Listen again. Answer the questions;
Salesperson:Hello, can I help you? Joseph:Yes,I'd like to buy a computer.;
Salesperson:Well, what do you have in mind?;
Joseph:I'm not sure. I don't know much about computers, to be honest.;
Salesperson:What do you want to use your computer for?;
Joseph:Mainly to type documents and make presentations.;
I'll also need it to check e-mail and do research on the Internet.;
Salesperson:Well, then I'd recommend something basic.;
There are two models I can show you.;
They both come as a package,you know,;
with built-in modem and CD-ROM drive, monitor,mouse, and keyboard.;
Joseph:That sounds good.What's the difference between the two?;
Salesperson:Speed and,of course,price! This one is $2,000.;
The other one,which if faster and a newer model,is $4,500.;
Joseph:$4,500!Wow!I wish I could afford to pay that,;
but my budget is only $2,500.I'll take the first one.;
Salesperson: Okay,sir.;
Would you to pay cash,check, or credit card... [fade out];
