1 UNIT 2. 2 Break the Ice Task I Look at the TV schedule and listen to the audio. Answer the...

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UNIT 2

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Break the Ice

Task I Look at the TV schedule and listen to the audio. Answer the questions below. p.3

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1. Which speaker marked the schedule?

a. Daisy

b. Chris

2. Why doesn’t Daisy like late-night television?

a. It’s mostly educational.

b. It’s about outer space.

c. She doesn’t like comedies.

d. She says it’s silly.

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Task I Answer the questions below.

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3. What does Chris like about the

soap opera?

a. He loves the narrator.

b. The characters are interesting.

c. It’s on three times a week.

d. It teaches him how to cook.

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Task I Answer the questions below.

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4. Chris does NOT like…

a. reality series and news.

b. educational shows and news.

c. sports shows and soap

operas.

d. soap operas and educational

programs.

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Audio Transcripts:

Speaker 1: Daisy

I study a lot, so I don’t get to watch much TV. I like to keep up

with current affairs. Those shows are on at six, so I watch them at

school. My favorite show is an educational program. It’s on Tuesdays,

and it’s about how people have changed the planet. They interview

scientists about technology. I’m also interested in space movies on TV. I

like to watch comedies, but they can be terrible sometimes. Last

Monday, I watched a bad one about a hospital. I don’t stay up too late

because I have to get up early. Most late-night television is stupid

anyway!

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Audio Transcripts:

Speaker 2: Chris

When I get home, I immediately turn the TV on. I like sports

shows and reality shows best. The reality series I watch is broadcast

after ten most nights, so I usually stay up late. The narrator has a great

voice. I also like soap operas. There’s one on three times a week about a

small town. The characters are fun. I prefer imaginative shows. If an

educational one comes on, I change the channel. As a viewer, I’m easy

to please. Just don’t make me watch news! It’s not my thing at all.

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current affairs / educational / comedy / reality /

narrator / soap opera / character / viewer

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Task II Use the correct form of the words in the box to fill in the blanks.

1. This nature show has a great ______________. I like the

way she explains what’s happening.

2. There’s a new ______________ on Channel 45. I laughed

for the whole show.

narrator

comedy

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3. I don’t really like the program anymore. All the

______________ have changed.

4. Most ______________ have dramatic stories. They’re

difficult to believe.

characters

soap operas

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5. If you want to know about important recent events, you sho

uld watch a(n) ______________ show.

6. Many people think that computer games aren’t _________

_____ enough.

current affairs

educational

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7. The baseball game on TV got over 100,000

______________.

8. ______________ shows are my favorite. You can see how

people actually live.

viewers

Reality

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Expand Your Vocabulary

A. Class Interview Ask your classmates the following questions. p.12

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A. Class Interview Match the expressions above with those below. Write the student’s name and share with the class. p.11

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B. Listen Up

Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks. Some blanks may have more than one word.

1. _____________ television is amazing because you never know

what will _____________ next.

2. The speaker _____________ many different interesting people

on his _____________.

3. There used to be fewer _____________ 20 years ago.

Live

happen

interviews

talk show

commercials

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B. Listen Up

Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks. Some blanks may have more than one word.

4. Viewers see lots of cartoons, _____________, and reality

shows when they _____________.

5. TV programs aren’t just for _____________; they should give

_____________ too.

soap operas

channel surfentertainment / fun

information

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Audio Transcripts:

I’ve been working in TV for about 20 years now. Live television is

amazing. You never know what’s going to happen next. I was a

newscaster for around ten years before I got my own talk show. Now, I

get to interview lots of interesting people. While I like my job, I’m a little

disappointed with the way that television has changed over the last 20

years. There are more commercials than ever. Also, if you’re channel

surfing, you mostly see cartoons, reality shows, and soap operas. I

have no problem with television as entertainment, but I think that

current affairs and educational shows are more important. Imaginative

shows can provide information and fun.

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C. Language Tip

seasonseries

series

seasons

series

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Conversation

Open with default media player

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1. I’m going to chill out here for the evening.

a. If I don’t put on a jacket, I’m going to feel cold.

b. I plan to take it easy and do nothing.

Dialogue Zone

A. Meanings in Context Choose the meaning of the sentence in the conversation.

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2. Is there anything good on?

a. Is there delicious food on the table?

b. Are there any interesting TV programs?

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3. I’m tired of watching commercials.

a. Commercials don’t interest me now.

b. Watching commercials makes me sleepy.

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4. They sound too heavy for me.

a. They have too many calories.

b. They are too serious.

Dialogue Zone


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5. You’re in the driver’s seat.

a. You are the person in control right now.

b. Be careful not to hit anyone when you drive.

Dialogue Zone


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browse option affairs reality

awful in that case call the shots

Dialogue Zone

B. Word Definitions Use the clues to fill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary.

1. Some of you don’t want to be in the army. _____________,

you can serve your country in another way. (then)

2. I didn’t read the whole story. I just _____________ it for a

few minutes. (read quickly)

In that case

browsed

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Dialogue Zone


3. This is a(n) _____________ show about five singers who li

ve together in an apartment. (like life)

4. Reading about the _____________ of the government som

etimes makes me angry. (activities)

reality

affairs

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Dialogue Zone


5. The manager doesn’t _____________. Nobody listens to h

im. (have power)

6. This sandwich tastes _____________. I don’t think it’s fres

h. (very bad)

call the shots

awful

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Dialogue Zone


7. When Beth graduated, she had two _____________.

She could start work or go to graduate school. (choice)

options

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Dialogue Zone

C. True, False, or Unknown

Circle T if the statement is true, F if it’s false, or U if it’s unknown.

T F U 1. Jenny has been sleeping all day.

T F U 2. Paul plans to relax in the evening.

T F U 3. Paul thinks there are lots of things to watch on TV.

T F U 4. Jenny enjoys watching commercials.

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Dialogue Zone

C. True, False, or Unknown

Circle T if the statement is true, F if it’s false, or U if it’s unknown.

T F U 5. The current affairs show is about the president.

T F U 6. Jenny prefers to watch a light program.

T F U 7. Paul doesn’t enjoy the reality show because it’s terrible.

T F U 8. According to Paul, Jenny is making the decisions.

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Useful Expressions

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Useful Expressions

in the driver’s seat

is the boss

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Useful Expressions

can’t stand

sick of

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1. ______ is bothered by many things in the city.

2. ______ gets upset if people tell him to chill out.

3. ______ has stress because he doesn’t know how to say no.

4. ______ knows he needs to take it easy, or he’ll have health problems.

5. ______ thinks about his work when he’s at home.

6. ______ realizes if he doesn’t change, he’ll get into serious trouble.

Expression Practice

A. Listen for Details

Listen and write the speaker’s name (Larry or Ryan) next to the matching statement.

Ryan

Ryan

Larry

Larry

Larry

Ryan

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Expression Practice

Audio Transcripts:

Speaker 1: Larry

I work 12 hours a day, six days a week. I don’t do this because I

love my job. Actually, I hate it. The problem is I don’t know how to say

no. I feel nervous, and I can’t sleep at night. My friends tell me to loosen

up. But how can I relax? Every time I close my eyes, I see my boss’ face.

I wish I could simply come home, put my feet up, and think about

nothing. I know I have to change. If I don’t change, it’s going to affect my

health. Do you have any advice for me?

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Expression Practice

Audio Transcripts:

Speaker 2: Ryan

I can’t control my temper. I need to take it easy, but I don’t know

how. Everything bothers me. The weather, traffic, and even people get

on my nerves. If someone says, “Ryan, you should chill out,” I get upset.

Things are getting really bad. Last week, I almost hit a police officer. Why

did I almost do this? Well, he stopped me and gave me a ticket for

speeding. Later, when I was calm, I knew he was just doing his job.

Besides, he was right: I was driving too fast. I must change. If I don’t, I’m

going to get in a lot of trouble.

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1. How does Erin feel about being the top dog?

a. She thinks it’s easy.

b. She likes having power.

c. She loves responsibility.

d. She doesn’t say.

Expression Practice

B. Multiple Choice

Listen to the dialogue and circle the answers.

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2. Which of the following is true?

a. Martin doesn’t believe the boss has a lot of

responsibility.

b. People always blame Martin at work.

c. When Martin learns how to drive, they’ll give him a

promotion.

d. The view from Erin’s office isn’t great.

Expression Practice

B. Multiple Choice


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3. What will Erin do when she sees Martin?

a. She’ll tell him what to do.

b. She’ll give him a new office.

c. She’ll take him to a show.

d. She’ll need to be careful.

Expression Practice

B. Multiple Choice


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4. What is the most appropriate title for this dialogue?

a. Congratulations to Everyone

b. Give Me a Room with a View

c. It’s Not as Hard as You Say

d. Getting out of the Driver’s Seat

Expression Practice

B. Multiple Choice


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Expression Practice

Audio Transcripts:

Martin: Congratulations on your promotion, Erin. How does it feel to be

calling the shots?

Erin: Well, it’s more fun telling people what to do than following orders.

Plus, I’ve got a big office with a great view now.

Martin: Lucky you.

Erin: Maybe I am lucky. But there’s still a lot of responsibility that comes

with being the top dog.

Martin: That’s what every boss says. I don’t believe it though. I want to be

in the driver’s seat someday.

Erin: Alright. But remember this: If I do a bad job, everyone will notice. If

you do poorly, only your team is going to know.

Martin: Give me a break. You can just find someone to blame it on.

Erin: Wow! You really don’t think it’s hard to be the boss, do you? I’ll have

to be careful around you.

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Bob is bored because his wife and children are out tonight.

He tells Pat, but Pat is 1. ____________ of hearing him

complain. Bob should be happy about having

2. ____________ time. Pat suggests that he watch a(n)

3. ____________ show about Peru. It’s going to be

4. ____________ Discovery Channel.

Expression Practice

C. Summary

Listen to the audio. Fill in the blanks with the words you hear.

tired

free

educational

on

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Bob, however, can’t 5. ____________ serious programs. The

n Bob has an idea. He invites Pat to come over and watch Gh

ostbusters. Pat thinks it’s a(n) 6. ____________ movie thoug

h. He only wants to watch the Yankees game. But Bob is 7. _

___________ of the baseball team. They can’t agree on anyt

hing. Finally, Bob decides to go to bed early because he has

a(n) 8. ____________.

Expression Practice

C. Summary

Listen to the audio. Fill in the blanks with the words you hear.

bear

silly

sick

headache

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Expression Practice

Audio Transcripts: Bob: I can’t believe it. My wife just called. She’s taking the kids to her cousin’s house.Pat: I’m tired of listening to you complain. You’ll have free time.Bob: True. But I’m bored of being by myself. Pat: I can’t stand it when people say that. Most people don’t have time to be bored. They’re too busy.Bob: Come on, Pat.Pat: Turn on Discovery Channel tonight. There’s going to be an educational show about Peru. Bob: I can’t bear serious programs. I just want to see something funny. Come over and watch Ghostbusters with me.Pat: I don’t want to watch that silly movie again. I’ll visit you if you put on some baseball. The Yankees are playing.Bob: I’m sick of the Yankees. They’re terrible this year.Pat: OK, how about a soccer game?Bob: No thanks. I have a headache now. I think I’ll just go to bed.

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Grammar Spotlight

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Grammar Spotlight

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1. Charlie _________________ (practice) violin all day. He’s

starting to improve.

2. John _________________ (drink) that beer for an hour. It

must be warm now.

Grammar Practice

A. Fill in the Blanks Using the words given, complete the sentences. Use the present perfect simple or continuous.

has been practicing

has been drinking

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3. I ____________ already ____________ (complete) my wo

rk. What ____________ you ____________

(do) the whole time?

4. You _________________ (read) that book for weeks. ____

________ you ____________ (not finish)

it yet?

Grammar Practice

A. Fill in the Blanks

have completed

have been doing

have been reading

Haven’t finished

Using the words given, complete the sentences. Use the present perfect simple or continuous.

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5. Cindy looks pale today. ____________ she ____________

(catch) a cold?

6. This is the best movie we ____________ ever

____________ (see).

Grammar Practice

A. Fill in the Blanks

Has caught

have

seen

Using the words given, complete the sentences. Use the present perfect simple or continuous.

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___ 1. Why didn’t you call me back?

___ 2. Has he been annoying you?

___ 3. Where’s Mike?.

___ 4. Who has Gina been working for?

___ 5. Have you tried the wine?

___ 6. Why is the car all wet?

___ 7. Have you been outside this week?

___ 8. What’s your favorite city in Europe?

___ 9. Hey! When did you get here?

___ 10. Has he ever broken any bones?

a. I think it’s a clothing company.

b. Actually, I’ve never been there.

c. It’s been raining.

d. Yes. It’s great, isn’t it?

e. I haven’t seen him all day.

f. No. It’s been too cold.

g. No. He’s always very careful.

h. Sorry. I have been really busy.

i. I’ve been sitting behind you the whole time.

j. Not at all. He’s a nice guy.

Question: Response:

Grammar Practice

B. Match Match the two parts.

h

j

e

a

d

c

f

b

i

g

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Grammar Practice

C. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage.

Computer sales have never being higher. Over 300 million

computers are now sold every year. Why? More people have

surf the Internet. A recent survey shows that people having

been using computers more and more for online

entertainment.

been

have been surfing

have

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Grammar Practice

C. Correct the Mistakes Fix the errors in the passage.

The Internet has been changed home life in a big way. With

faster speeds, it can be used for watching television and

movies. Many national networks have been put popular

programs on their Web sites. Internet-ready TVs have selling

well for the last year. So, for anyone who hasn’t have enough

choices, get ready for more!

changing putting

have been selling / have sold

hasn’t had

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Reading

People often worry the effect of TV watching on children, but

television doesn’t just affect children. Studies show that

television influences everyone in many ways.

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Reading

Shows about police and law are popular and affect the way

people see the courtroom. Lawyers once blamed the legal

drama Perry Mason for making juries hesitate to find people

guilty. Guilty people in Perry Mason usually make a dramatic

admission of guilt, and juries expected this to happen in real

life. Today, people blame the crime show CSI for influencing

juries. In CSI, evidence from a laboratory is always reliable, so

juries place a lot of trust in certain kinds of evidence. This is

called the “CSI Effect.”

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Reading

Shows about hospitals are also changing the way people thin

k. Doctors say that some patients like to guess why they are si

ck after watching shows like ER. Most of these guesses are w

rong, but one woman, Alexandria Ostrem, recognized the rare

disease she had because of the drama House.

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Reading

There are many other ways television affects people’s

behavior. Are you aware of what you watch? Your television

habits could be changing you in unexpected ways.

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Reading

A. Synonyms

Match the word / phrase in bold with its synonym.

worry affect

dramatic guilt rare

be aware of

exciting

fault

unusual

know

influence

be concerned about

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blame jury hesitate guilty

admission evidence reliable unexpected

Reading

B. Word Definitions

Use the clues to fill in the blanks with the word choices given. Change the word form if necessary.

1. This receipt is the ____________ that you bought the

shoes. (proof)

2. He ____________ the broken alarm clock for making him

late. (say something is the reason)

evidence

blamed

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Reading

B. Word Definitions


3. You must act quickly and not ____________. (pause)

4. The ____________ decided that the man did not kill his

wife. (group)

hesitate

jury

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Reading

B. Word Definitions


5. The police found a gun in his home. They believe he might

be ____________ of shooting his neighbor. (responsible)

6. News of their divorce was ____________. I didn’t think

they would ever separate. (surprising)

guilty

unexpected

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Reading

B. Word Definitions


7. The man made a(n) ____________ of error in the courtroo

m. (saying you’re wrong)

8. My watch is very ____________ and is never wrong. (can

be trusted)

admission

reliable

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1. What did viewers of Perry Mason expect guilty people to

do?

a. Confess to the crime

b. Lie to people

c. Blame others

d. Tell stories

Reading

C. Multiple Choice

Circle the answers.

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2. Which show makes juries trust laboratory evidence more?

a. Perry Mason

b. House and ER

c. CSI

d. All of the above

Reading

C. Multiple Choice

Circle the answers.

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3. How can shows like ER affect someone’s behavior?

a. They will not trust the legal system.

b. They may try to guess why they’re sick.

c. They may be more likely to work as doctors.

d. They will get into more trouble in the hospital.

Reading

C. Multiple Choice

Circle the answers.

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4. What did Alexandria Ostrem do after watching House?

a. She saved someone else’s life.

b. She caught a criminal outside her laboratory.

c. She wrote dramas a lot better.

d. She correctly guessed her own disease.

Reading

C. Multiple Choice

Circle the answers.

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Writing

Task I Arrange the types of television shows from 1 (your favorite) to 8 (your least favorite). Then choose the statements you agree with.

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Writing

Jane, and I watch a lot of television. I like to watch things online as well. Then you can watch whole seasons. I’ve been doing that for a year or so. I like sitcoms because they really make me laugh. My favorite show right now is Archer. I’ve been watching it since it came out. I like to come home, put my feet up, and relax. As a viewer, my biggest problem is commercials. I’m disappointed when they come on. I just want to watch the show! I used to watch reality shows, but I can’t stand them now. I don’t like live television or game shows either. I want characters instead of newscasters and hosts.

Task IIWrite a passage (80-120 words) about your television habits. Use some of the words and phrases below. Include two examples of the present perfect continues.

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