UNIT 7 My favorite things;
Warm up;
Exercise A Listen to the four conversations.;
Circle the word you hear in each one.;
1.A:Thank you so much for the flowers.;
B:Do you like roses? A:Yes,they're just perfect!;
2.A:Do you like my new sweater?I got it for my birthday.;
B:Well actually,I think your red sweater is prettier.;
A:Don't tell anyone, but I agree with you.;
3.A:I love your new towels. B:I do too.Pink is my favorite color.;
4.A:I think your dinnerware is really beautiful.;
B:Thanks.It was a gift from my aunt and uncle.;
Exercise B Listen to the conversations again.;
Write the numbers of each conversation under the correct picture.;
1.A:Thank you so much for the flowers.;
B:Do you like roses? A:Yes,they're just perfect!;
2.A:Do you like my new sweater?I got it for my birthday.;
B:Well actually,I think your red sweater is prettier.;
A:Don't tell anyone, but I agree with you.;
3.A:I love your new towels. B:I do too.Pink is my favorite color.;
4.A:I think your dinnerware is really beautiful.;
B:Thanks.It was a gift from my aunt and uncle.;
Conversation Who are you buying presents for?;
Exercise A;
Listen and answer the question.What gift did Isabel and James choose?;
Isabel:James,what do you think of this bowl?;
James:It's nice,and it looks handmade. Who's it for?;
Isable:My mom.She collect ceramics. Oh,look at this blue and white bowl!;
It's even prettier than that one.;
James:You're right. This one has a nicer design.;
Isabel:Yes,I love the design,and the shape is beautiful, too.;
But I am worried about bringing a bowl like this home.;
It's heavy,and it might break.;
James:It could be hard to get that home.;
Why don't you check out those tablecloth over there?;
Something like that would be a lot easier to put in your suitcase.;
Isabel:Oh,I don't think my mom would use a tablecloth like that.;
I want to find her something a little more elegant-;
like those silver candlesticks!;
James:Wow,those are nice.The price is pretty good,too.;
In fact,do you mind if I get the same thing for my mom?;
Isabel:Sure!They'll never know.My mom's in Chile and yours is in Canada.;
Exercise B Listen again and practice.;
Isabel:James,what do you think of this bowl?;
James:It's nice,and it looks handmade. Who's it for?;
Isable:My mom.She collect ceramics. Oh,look at this blue and white bowl!;
It's even prettier than that one.;
James:You're right. This one has a nicer design.;
Isabel:Yes,I love the design,and the shape is beautiful, too.;
But I am worried about bringing a bowl like this home.;
It's heavy,and it might break.;
James:It could be hard to get that home.;
Why don't you check out those tablecloth over there?;
Something like that would be a lot easier to put in your suitcase.;
Isabel:Oh,I don't think my mom would use a tablecloth like that.;
I want to find her something a little more elegant-;
like those silver candlesticks!;
James:Wow,those are nice.The price is pretty good,too.;
In fact,do you mind if I get the same thing for my mom?;
Isabel:Sure!They'll never know.My mom's in Chile and yours is in Canada.;
Grammar in context Giving and receiving gifts.;
Pronunciation;
Exercise C;
At the end of a question,the word for gets its full pronunciation.;
However,for usually sounds like /fr/;
when its comes at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.;
Listen and repeat these conversations.;
1.A:Who is that gift for? B:It's /fr/ you.;
2.A:Who did he buy a watch for? B:/Fr/ his brother.;
3.A:Who are these flowers for? B:They're /fr/ Margaret.;
4.A:What's Tom throwing a party for?;
B:/Fr/ Emma's birthday.;
Grammar in context Making comparisons.;
Exercise C Listen.Circle the full form of each contraction you hear;
1.She's got such beautiful clothes.;
2.They've got some nice wine glasses.;
3.I've got a wonderful coffeemaker.;
4.He's got a compact car.;
5.We've got three grown-up children.;
6.You've got a very large microwave.;
Listening in context Focus strategy:;
Listening for the gist and specific information;;
inferring information.;
First listening Exercise A;
Listen to the dialog and complete the first two spaces on the gift tag.;
F1:So,what should we buy for Susan's housewarming this Saturday?;
M1:How about this dress here?;
F1:A dress for a housewarming party?;
No,Tom,we need to get her something for her new apartment.;
M1:Okay.What about these glasses?;
F1:She's got some glasses already. I bought them for her last week.;
M1:Well,she needs a vast for the living room,;
and this red one here is nice,but it's kind of expensive...;
F1:Look at this blue lamp.It's less expensive;it's only $30.;
And,it's a better color for her living room,I think.;
M1:It's perfect. Let's get it.Hey Anne,what's wrong?;
F1:Oh nothing,;
I just can't believe Susan is grown up and living in her own apartment now.;
Do you think she'll still visit us?;
M1:Of course she will!;
Second listening Exercise B;
Listen again,and complete the chart. Compare your answers with a partner.;
F1:So,what should we buy for Susan's housewarming this Saturday?;
M1:How about this dress here?;
F1:A dress for a housewarming party?;
No,Tom,we need to get her something for her new apartment.;
M1:Okay.What about these glasses?;
F1:She's got some glasses already. I bought them for her last week.;
M1:Well,she needs a vast for the living room,;
and this red one here is nice,but it's kind of expensive...;
F1:Look at this blue lamp.It's less expensive;it's only $30.;
And,it's a better color for her living room,I think.;
M1:It's perfect. Let's get it.Hey Anne,what's wrong?;
F1:Oh nothing,;
I just can't believe Susan is grown up and living in her own apartment now.;
Do you think she'll still visit us?;
M1:Of course she will!;
Third listening Exercise C;
Listen one last time and complete the third space on the gift tag.;
How does this couple know Susan?;
F1:So,what should we buy for Susan's housewarming this Saturday?;
M1:How about this dress here?;
F1:A dress for a housewarming party?;
No,Tom,we need to get her something for her new apartment.;
M1:Okay.What about these glasses?;
F1:She's got some glasses already. I bought them for her last week.;
M1:Well,she needs a vast for the living room,;
and this red one here is nice,but it's kind of expensive...;
F1:Look at this blue lamp.It's less expensive;it's only $30.;
And,it's a better color for her living room,I think.;
M1:It's perfect. Let's get it.Hey Anne,what's wrong?;
F1:Oh nothing,;
I just can't believe Susan is grown up and living in her own apartment now.;
Do you think she'll still visit us?;
M1:Of course she will!;
UNIT 8 Do you have the time and the money?;
Warm up;
Exercise B Lena and Alex are talking about their jobs.;
Listen for the answers to the questions below.;
Lena:How do you like your new job at the movie theater?;
Alex:Well,the work is interesting,but the boss makes me unhappy.;
Lena:What's the problem?;
Alex:He's always trying to save money.;
"Watch the budget!" That's all I hear.;
I want to spend $500 to advertise a new movie and he said,"Make it $50.";
Lena:Fifty dollars? That's not much. What did you do?;
Alex:I spent only $50.I have to keep him happy.;
Lena:My boss is always worried about schedules.;
Every day she says, "Watch the clock. Work faster.;
You can get more done if you try.";
Alex:And do you do that?;
Lena:Usually,but I'm really glad when the weekend comes.;
Alex:I know what you mean.;
Lena:Except that then I have to plan what we're doing on the weekend;
and figure out how to pay for everything.;
Alex:You just can't win!;
Conversation It's time for a break;
Exercise A Listen and answer the question.;
What will Mike do if he can save money?;
Mike:Hey,Ben.What's up?;
Ben:I'm taking a break and getting some sun.;
Mike:It must be nice to work from home.;
Ben:Sure it is!I get to make my own schedule.;
But it does get a little quiet sometimes.;
Mike:Well,you have some good neighbors to keep you company.;
Ben:How's your job going,Mike?;
Mike:I'm a little bored.I'm thinking about doing freelance Web design;
But I worry that if I work from home, it'll be hard to concentrate.;
Ben:That's not a big problem for me.;
Some days I don't feel like working,;
but then I tell myself that writing is the job I love.;
If I don't make myself write,then I won't have any income.;
Mike:If I can save some money,I think I might try to freelance.;
Ben:Well,if my book does well,I'll be able to save some extra money,too.;
Then I can take a real break and go somewhere exciting.;
Exercise B Listen again and practice.;
Mike:Hey,Ben.What's up?;
Ben:I'm taking a break and getting some sun.;
Mike:It must be nice to work from home.;
Ben:Sure it is!I get to make my own schedule.;
But it does get a little quiet sometimes.;
Mike:Well,you have some good neighbors to keep you company.;
Ben:How's your job going,Mike?;
Mike:I'm a little bored.I'm thinking about doing freelance Web design;
But I worry that if I work from home, it'll be hard to concentrate.;
Ben:That's not a big problem for me.;
Some days I don't feel like working,;
but then I tell myself that writing is the job I love.;
If I don't make myself write,then I won't have any income.;
Mike:If I can save some money,I think I might try to freelance.;
Ben:Well,if my book does well,I'll be able to save some extra money,too.;
Then I can take a real break and go somewhere exciting.;
Grammar in context Talking about work;
Listening Exercise F Listen to the conversations.;
Write make,makes, keep,or keeps in each blank.;
1.F1:I'm a sales representative. I travel all over the world.;
M1:What do you sell?;
F1:Medical equipment X-ray machines and things like that.;
M1:Don't you get tired of traveling?;
F1:Not at all.I'm sixty-five years old;
and I feel like I'm twenty-five.;
M1:Lucky you!;
2.M2:I have to work overtime again tonight.;
F2:How late will you be working?;
M2:Until about 8:00. I work overtime almost every day.;
F2:Don't you hate working so late?;
M2:Not really.;
I make an extra fifty or sixty dollars every week from overtime.;
F2:That's not bad!;
3.F3:I hope I can open the windows in my new office;
M3:Don't all windows open?;
F3:No.In some offices with air-conditioning;
they don't let you open the windows. Ever!;
M3:Why is that a problem?;
F3:A lot of people have become ill;
because they don't have fresh air to breathe.;
M3:I didn't know that.;
4.M4:I'm a receptionist at B &D Manufacturing.;
F4:That must be an easy job.;
You just say hello to people and ask them who they want to see,right?;
M4:Well,there's more to it than that.We have seven phone lines.;
Every day I answer at least 300 phone calls.The phone never stops ringing.;
F4:I didn't realize that.;
Listening in context Focus strategies:;
Listening for dates and times;asking for clarification.;
Exercise A;
Imagine that you are answering your voice mail messages at work.;
As you listen to each call,look at the schedule.;
Put line through old plans and add new information.;
Message 1[beep] M1:Hi there,it's Bob;
Can we change our meeting from this Monday to Wednesday, the 6th,at 11:00?;
If this won't work, let me know a better day and time for you.;
Message 2 [beep] F1:Hello,this is Mary Williams.;
I would like to make an appointment with you for Tuesday,the fifth,;
to talk about your company's website. Can we meet at 3:30?;
Message 3[beep];
M2:Hello,this is Alan calling from Worldwide Travel;
about your trip to New York City.;
Your flight leaves on Friday,the eighth at 11:30;
and returns on Tuesday,the twelfth.;
Message 4 [beep];
M3:Hi,it's your brother Tommy.I'm going to be late meeting you tonight.;
If I finish work at 5:00,I'll meet you for dinner at 5:30.;
Message 5 [beep];
F2:Hi,it's Linda.;
I can't meet you to talk about the budget on Monday, the fourth.;
Let's talk about on Wednesday morning at 11:00 instead,okay?;
Message 6 [beep] F3:Hello,this is Dr.Kim's office.;
We canceled your Thursday morning appointment at 8:30.;
Your new appointment is for Friday,the fifteenth,at 9:15. See you then!;
UNIT 9 A happy event;
Warm up;
Exercise B Listen.And circle the correct answer.;
1.M1:Oh,Gina.Isn't he handsome!He looks just like me.;
F1:He sure is good-looking,but I think he looks more like me.;
M1:You may be right, Gina.;
2.M2:Doesn't Sarah look wonderful.;
To think we waited 18 years for this.;
F2:We can certainly be round of her. She's accomplished a lot .;
M2:And I know she'll do well at college next year.;
3.F3:Well,I'm glad this day is finally here.;
M3:I agree.With all the planning- invitations,flowers dresses,food-;
I thought Iris would go crazy.;
F3:Yes,but doesn't she look lovely.I know they'll be very happy together.;
Conversation These are pictures from my graduation.;
Exercise A Listen and answer the question.What is Phil's news?;
Phil:Hi,Annie.;
Annie:Hi,Phil.What have you got there?;
Phil:I brought my album for you to look at.;
Annie:Photos!I love photos.Come on in.;
Phil:These are the pictures from my graduation.;
Annie:Are those your parents?;
Phil:Yes.I was so glad they could make it.;
And this is my sister,the one in the flowered dress.;
Annie:Oh,she's pretty,isn't she?;
Phil:Annie,I also came by to tell you my news.I finally got a job.;
Annie:Good for you. Phil.;
Phil:Yes,but,Annie, the job is in New York,so I'll have to move there.;
Annie:Oh,Phil,we'll miss you,but congratulations on the job.;
When do you have to be there?;
Phil:Not for two more months.;
Annie:That means we have time to plan a party and say good-bye properly.;
Exercise B Listen again and practice.;
Phil:Hi,Annie.;
Annie:Hi,Phil.What have you got there?;
Phil:I brought my album for you to look at.;
Annie:Photos!I love photos.Come on in.;
Phil:These are the pictures from my graduation.;
Annie:Are those your parents?;
Phil:Yes.I was so glad they could make it.;
And this is my sister,the one in the flowered dress.;
Annie:Oh,she's pretty,isn't she?;
Phil:Annie,I also came by to tell you my news.I finally got a job.;
Annie:Good for you. Phil.;
Phil:Yes,but,Annie, the job is in New York,so I'll have to move there.;
Annie:Oh,Phil,we'll miss you,but congratulations on the job.;
When do you have to be there?;
Phil:Not for two more months.;
Annie:That means we have time to plan a party and say good-bye properly.;
Vocabulary in context Love;
Exercise A Listen and number the phrases in the correct order.;
When a man and woman want to get to know each other,;
they often go on a first date.;
They might go to the movies or have dinner together at a restaurant.;
If they like each other,they may decide to go on more dates.;
After they have known each other for a few weeks or months,;
they may decide not to see each other any more.;
Or they may discover they are falling in love.;
If they fall in love they will want to be together all the time.;
At first they may not be sure of their feelings.;
But if both people feel the same way for several months,;
they are usually ready to admit that they are in love.;
Then comes the question of marriage Will they or won't they?;
When they promise each other that they will be married, They get engaged .;
The man often gives the woman a ring;
and they tell their friends and family that they have gotten engaged.;
It usually takes several months to plan the wedding.;
Although in the United States it is traditional;
for the bride's parents to be in charge of the wedding,;
many couples today plan their own weddings.;
After the wedding ceremony,there is usually a reception.;
All the guests are invited to celebrate the wedding with food and drink,;
and often dancing.;
After the reception, many couples go on a honeymoon;
a trip that they take to celebrate their marriage.;
Today,however,some couples use their honeymoon money to buy furniture;
or other items they want to buy as they start life together.;
Listening in context Focus strategy: Predicting;
First listening Exercise A Two friends are talking on the phone;
You are going to hear one side of the conversation.;
Listen once and circle the answer T for True or F for False.;
David:Hello?;
David:Hi,Jane.What's up?;
David:Some great news?What is it?;
David:(Surprised) Getting married? When?;
David:(incredulous) You're getting married in a month to Joe Morrison?;
David:Well,I know you're happy,but Jane,you just met him,;
and you still have one more year of college to finish.;
David:Well,I hope you get your degree.;
Why don't you and Joe wait a year to get married?;
David:Elope!Jane, I need to go.;
David:(impatient) Okay,what is it?;
Second listening Exercise B;
Now look at the conversation and complete Jane's responses.;
Compare your answers with a partner,and then listen to the complete dialogue.;
David:Hello?;
Jane:Hi,David,it's Jane.;
David:Hi,Jane.What's up?;
Jane:(happy)I've got some great news.;
David:Some great news?What is it?;
Jane:I'm getting married.;
David:(Surprised) Getting married? When?;
Jane:Next month, to Joe Morrison.;
David:(incredulous) You're getting married in a month to Joe Morrison?;
Jane:Yes,I'm thrilled!Aren't you?;
David:Well,I know you're happy,but Jane,you just met him,;
and you still have one more year of college to finish.;
Jane:Don't worry; I'll get my degree.;
David:Well,I hope you get your degree.;
Why don't you and Joe wait a year to get married?;
Jane:But we're going to elope!;
David:Elope!Jane, I need to go.;
Jane:Wait!Don't go I have a question.;
David:(impatient) Okay,what is it?;
Jane:Will you come to the wedding?;