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Unit 5 Countries & Places/ What’s Unit 5 Countries & Places/ What’s life like there? life like there? 1. Before you listen A. What is life in your country like? Circle the statements that are true. Then compare your answers with a partner. Topic Statement 1. Family life 2. Food 3. Free time 4. Transportat ion 5. Housing 6. Employment 7. Education 8. health Most families have two children. People eat rice every day. Hiking is a popular leisure activity. People travel to work or school by bicycle. Most people live in apartment. Unemployment is quite low. Public schools are very good. Public hospitals are free.

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Unit 5 Countries & Places/ What’s life like there?. Before you listen. 2. Listen and understand (Track 38). Track 38 Audio script 1. A: Are houses expensive in your country? B: Yes, they are. For example, a three-bedroom house costs over $500,000. A: Wow! That is expensive! - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Unit 5 Countries & Places/ What’s life Unit 5 Countries & Places/ What’s life like there?like there?1. Before you listen

A. What is life in your country like? Circle the statements that are true. Then compare your answers with a partner.

Topic Statement

1. Family life2. Food3. Free time4. Transportation5. Housing6. Employment7. Education8. health

Most families have two children.People eat rice every day.Hiking is a popular leisure activity.People travel to work or school by bicycle.Most people live in apartment.Unemployment is quite low.Public schools are very good.Public hospitals are free.

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2. Listen and understand (Track 38)A. Students at a language school are talking about life in their home countries. Which topics do they talk about? Listen and circle the correct topic.

1. a. housing2. a. education3. a. health4. a. family life5. a. free time

b. employmentb. foodb. family lifeb. transportationb. education

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Track 38 Audio script 1. A: Are houses expensive in your country? B: Yes, they are. For example, a three-bedroom house costs over

$500,000. A: Wow! That is expensive! B: Isn’t it? So most people don’t buy one. They usually just rent.

And actually, more people live in apartments. A: Really? That’s interesting. So what about you? Do you live in a

house or an apartment? B: My family lives in an apartment, but we actually own it.

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2. A: Do children learn English at school in your country? B: Oh, definitely. Kids start learning English at the age of seven. In

high school, students also have to learn another foreign language. Usually Spanish or French.

A: What about Asian languages? B: Oh, yeah, they’re becoming more popular these days.   3. A: Do you have big families in your country? B: Most families are quite small, with two or three children. But

often the grandparents also live with the family. A: I see. How does that work out? B: Fine. Both parents usually work, so the grandparents look after

the young children.

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4. A: Is traffic a problem in your country? B: Yes, most people drive cars so the roads are crowded. The

public transportation system isn’t very good. A: Isn’t there a subway system? B: No. And the public buses are pretty bad. A: So what about children? How do they get to school? B: Oh, we have school buses. 5. A: What do people in your country do to relax? B: Well, they play sports. Or they go to the beach or go hiking. A: Uh-huh. And what do older people do? B: Well, gardening is popular with older people. A: Oh? And what about children? B: Well, they’re like kids everywhere. They like watching TV,

playing computer games, and going to the mall.

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3. Listen and understand (Track 39)A. A guest on a radio show is talking about New Zealand. Does she give

information about these questions? Check the correct column.

Yes No

1. How many people live there?2. What kind of people live there?3. Why are people called Kiwis?4. What traditional dishes are there?5. What dangerous animals live there?6. What is the scenery like?7. What is the climate like?8. What is the education system like?

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3. Listen and understand (Track 39)

B. Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F

1. New Zealand is much bigger than Japan. _____2. Most of the population are Maori. _____3. Kiwi birds are not common. _____4. Half of New Zealand is natural forest. _____5. New Zealand is warm in August. _____

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Unit 6 Appearances/ How tall are you?Unit 6 Appearances/ How tall are you? Before you listen

Match each person with the correct description. Then compare your answers with a partner.

1. He is quite short and is about 20 years old. _____2. He is very tall and middle-aged. _____3. She is fairly short and in her early teens. _____4. He is of medium height and in his 30s. _____5. She is pretty tall and in her mid-20s. _____

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2. Listen and understand (CD2 Track 02)

A. A host for a male model competition is introducing contestants. Listen and number the contestants from 1 to 5.

a. _____ b. _____ c. _____ d. _____ e. _____

B. Listen again, Check the statements that are true for each contestant.

David Andrew Justin Steven Ben

1. is a student2. has modeled before3. is from the US

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Track 02, CD2 Audio script 1. Let’s welcome contestant number one, David from Hawaii. David is 19

years old and is a university student. He is majoring in marketing and enjoys climbing and surfing. He’s a first-time model, although all his brothers are in the business. Now, as you can see, David is quite tall. He is in fact 1.9 meters tall. Thank you very much, David.

  2. And now please welcome contestant number two, Andrew. Los Angeles–

born Andrew is a nurse in a public hospital and works part time as a sportswear model. In his free time he enjoys sports, weightlifting, and music. Andrew comes from a family of seven and, at 25, is our oldest contestant. He is also one of the tallest, at 1.85 meters tall. Thank you, Andrew. Fantastic.

 

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3. Our third contestant today is Justin. Born in Toronto, Canada, Justin now

lives in Vancouver. Justin is our youngest contestant here today. Just 17 and still a high school student, Justin has never modeled before, but he’s doing a great job. He speaks three languages and is active in drama and music. Justin is 1.8 meters tall. Justin, Thanks very much.

  4. Now please welcome contestant number four, Steven, a 19-year-old sales

assistant from Paris. He has a wonderful smile, doesn’t he, ladies and gentlemen? Steven works in a department store and is 1.75 meters tall. He has been working as a part-time model for over a year now. Thank you, Steven.

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5. And here’s our next contestant, Ben from Miami. Please welcome Ben,

ladies and gentlemen. Ben is 22 years old, and works as an aerobics instructor. He must be very fit, I’m sure. Ben is 1.75 meters tall. He loves movies, baseball, and athletics, and is hoping to be a TV sportscaster. Last summer he worked as a model in several countries in Europe. Thank you, Ben.

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Unit 6 Appearances/ How do I look?Unit 6 Appearances/ How do I look?1. Before you listen

What do you notice when you meet someone for the first time? Rank this list from 1 (most noticed) to 8 (least noticed). Then compare your answers with a partner.

______ smile______ teeth______ clothes______ eyes______ shoes______ hands______ body______ hairstyle

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2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 07

A. People are talking about their first impressions of others. What did they notice first? Listen and circle the correct feature.

1. a. eyes b. lips c. hands2. a. teeth b. hands c. feet3. a. body b. eyes c. clothes4. a. shoes b. hairstyle c. legs5. a. smile b. body c. hands

B. Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F

1. Stacy is wearing colored contacts. ______2. Kenta plays the piano. ______3. Elizabeth looks good today. ______4. Gina has short hair. ______5. Wen-ping’s boyfriend exercises a lot. ______

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Track 07, CD2 Audio script 1. A: Stacy’s eyes are amazing, aren’t they? B: Yes, I noticed them as soon as I saw her. They are such a

beautiful deep blue color. I thought she was wearing colored contact lenses at first.

A: Yeah, so did I. B: It’s hard to believe they’re real. You can’t help noticing them. A: Yes, especially when she looks you right in the eye.   2. A: They are the first thing you notice about Kenta, aren’t they?

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B: Yes, they’re quite large, but rather elegant too, I think. A: Yes, he must lift heavy things because they’re really rough and

the skin looks very dry. B: Maybe he works with his hands a lot? I noticed he had very long

fingers too. I wonder if he plays the piano.

A: Hmm. You know, I think he does … yeah, now I remember. His mom is a piano teacher, and he told me he’s been playing since he was a kid.

  3. A: Gosh, what is Elizabeth wearing? She looks awful today! B: She does, doesn’t she? It’s a pity. She’s so nice and quite pretty

too, but she just isn’t careful about the things she wears. The first time I met her I noticed she was wearing a very old jacket and it didn’t match her dress. And her shoes looked old too and not very clean.

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A: Maybe she thinks appearances are not that important—it’s what you’re like inside that’s important.

B: Maybe, but sorry. I just don’t get it!   4. A: Wow. Gina looks fabulous! B: Doesn’t she? Much better, in my opinion. Remember how she

used to have it? It looked so long and old-fashioned. I remember when I first met her. I thought she was so much older.

A: Me too! Well, she definitely looks much better now that it’s short. Do you think she had it done professionally?

B: I’m not sure. But she obviously takes very good care of it. A: Yeah, it looks great.  

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5. A: That must be Wen-ping’s new boyfriend. B: Wow. He’s got a pretty great body. A: He does, doesn’t he? B: He must spend a lot of time at the gym. Look at those arms! A: Yeah. I heard he goes every day. B: Really? Every day? I guess any guy would have a body like that

if they worked out that much. A: I guess. But he’s really good-looking too. You know what? He

looks kind of familiar. I wonder if he does any modeling.

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Unit 7 Sports/ Do you like sports?Unit 7 Sports/ Do you like sports? Vocabulary

SportsHockey skiing golf tennis baseball yoga surfing cyclingTable tennis badminton volleyball soccer

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1. Before you listenA. Are these sports popular in your country? Check the correct column.

Popular Somewhat popular Not popular

1. Hockey2. Skiing3. Golf4. Tennis5. Baseball6. Yoga7. Surfing8. Cycling9. Table tennis10. Badminton11. Volleyball12. Soccer

B. How many of the sports in part A do you enjoy? Circle the sports. Then compare your answers with a partner.

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2. Listen and understand (CD2 Track 11)

A. People are answering a survey at a mall. What do they say about sports and exercise?

1. a) She plays tennis every day.2. a) He plays basketball once a week.3. a) He enjoys going to the gym.4. a) She plays some sports.5. a) She sometimes goes to the gym.

b. She prefers playing singles.b. He used to belong to an aerobics class.b. He plays volleyball two times a week.b. She often goes walking or cycling.b. She wants to lose weight.

B. Listen again. Is a student or a parent talking in each conversation? Check the correct column.

Student Parent

1.2.3.4.5.

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CD2 Track 11 audio scrip 1. A: Do you play a lot of sports? How often do you play? B: I play tennis about three or four times a week, usually after I

finish classes. I play doubles with a friend from school. A: Do you prefer playing doubles? B: I prefer playing singles, actually. It’s better exercise. You have

to run more and a lot faster, too. 2. A: Do you get much exercise? What do you do to keep fit? B: Well, I play basketball with my kids once a week. I guess it’s not

enough, but I haven’t found other sports that I enjoy. A: I see. What about the rest of your family? B: Well, my wife loves aerobics, and she wants me to join her

aerobics class. She says it’s good exercise and also a lot of fun, but I really don’t think so.

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3. A: Do you work out at all? B: I used to go to the school gym, but I found it really boring after a

while. I prefer doing something that is more social. A: So what do you do? B: I belong to a volleyball club at school and we play together twice

a week. I love it, and I’ve made several new friends that way.

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4. A: How do you keep fit? Do you play any sports? B: Unlike my kids, I don’t play any sports, but I do a lot of walking

and ride my bike a lot. There are plenty of places to ride a bicycle near where I live.

A: And what about walking? B: Yes, my husband and I both enjoy walking. I find that’s all I have

to do to keep fit.   5. A: Do you get much exercise? B: I’m afraid I’m rather lazy—I don’t get as much exercise as I

should. My dad keeps telling me that I should go to the gym or go for long walks, but I never seem to find the time.

A: I know what you mean. B: I’m always so busy with my school work. I guess that’s why I

started putting on weight. I really have to do something about it.

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Unit 7 Sports/ What do you think of boxing Unit 7 Sports/ What do you think of boxing on TV?on TV?

1. Before you listen

What do you know about these sports celebrities? Match each person with the correct description. Then compare your answers with a partner. What else do you know about them?

1. Ian Thorpe ____2. Ichiro Suzuki ____3. Maria Sharapova ___4. Lance Armstrong ___5. Michelle Wie ___6. Yao Ming ___

a. She has won many tennis tournaments.b. He is the seven-time Tour de France champion.c. He is one of the tallest basketball players in the

NBA.d. She is a young and famous golfer.e. He is one of the best hitters in baseball.f. He has won medals for swimming at the Olympic

Games

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2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 15

A. Sports experts are answering questions on a radio show. What are the names of the people who sent the questions? Listen and number the people from 1 to 4. There is one extra person in the list.a. Max _____ b. Daiki ____ c. Sporty ____ d. Sports-fan ____ e. Amy ____

B. Listen again. Do the experts give facts or opinions about the topics? Check the correct column.

Facts Opinions

1. Michelle Wie2. sports stars’ money3. boxing4. Ichiro Suzuki

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CD2 Track 15 audio scrip A: Good morning and welcome to “Sports Forum,” where we answer

your questions about the world of sports. Just text-message your questions, and we’ll do our best to answer them. But first, let’s meet our two sports experts, Tina and Justin. Welcome!

B, C: Thank you, Eric. It’s great to be here. A: OK. Let’s go straight to our questions. Here’s our first for the day

and it comes from Sports-fan. “How old was Michelle Wie when she turned pro? I say 15, but my friend says she was 16 years old. Who’s correct?” Thanks for your question, Sports-fan.

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B: I can take this one, Eric. Michelle Wie was 15 years old when she turned pro, but your friend wasn’t too far off. She turned pro six days before her sixteenth birthday.

A: Great. Thanks, Tina. Now let’s look at our second question. It’s from Max and he writes: “Do you agree that sports celebrities should get paid a lot of money?” Do you want to take this one, Justin?

C: Sure. Well, you know I really love sports, but personally, I don’t agree. It’s ridiculous how much some of these sports celebrities get paid! I think doctors and scientists should get more money. They do more important work, after all.

A: Hmm. That’s interesting, Justin. Thanks. Let’s see ... Our next question is, “What do you think of boxing on TV? I think it should be banned.” Tina?

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B: Oh, definitely. Um ... who is this from? A: Oh, sorry. It’s from Sporty in Chicago. B: Absolutely, Sporty. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a dangerous sport

and should be banned. It’s too violent to show on TV, especially for kids. A: Thanks, Tina. OK, here’s our next question and it comes from

Daiki in LA. He wants to know which player has had the most hits in one season in Major League Baseball. Well, Justin …?

C: That’s a great question, Daiki. And you’ll be surprised to know that it’s not an American player but a Japanese one! In 2004, Ichiro Suzuki set the single-season record with 262 hits while playing for the Seattle Mariners. And what’s even more amazing is that this record had not been broken in 84 years! That’s just incredible! He also holds the record in Japan for the most hits in one season. What can I say … he’s just an amazing player! I’m sure he’ll break more records if he continues to play.

A: Great answer as usual, Justin. Now let’s …

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3. Listen and understand (CD2 Track 16)

A. A baseball coach is talking about preparing for games. Are these things a players should or should not do before a game? Listen and circle the correct answer. The first one is done for you.1. Players should/ should not drink soda before a game.2. Players should/ should not eat a heavy meal before a game.3. Players should/ should not talk to themselves before a game.4. Players should/ should not make plans before a game.5. Players should/ should not get plenty of sleep before a game.

B. Listen again. Fix the mistakes in these sentences. The first one is done for you.

1. Drink plenty of milk before a game. ______2. Eat some nuts before a game. ______3. The vitamins in fruit can give you energy. ______4. Talk over your plans with your coach. ______

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Unit 8 The Home/ Where do you live?Unit 8 The Home/ Where do you live? Vocabulary

apartment house school dorm neighborhood condition location stove furniture

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1. Before you listenA. What kink of home do you live? Circle the homea. apartment b. house c. school dorm

B. Match these features with the correct statements. Then compare your answers with a partner.1. location ____ ____2. Size ____ ____3. Condition ____ ____4. Neighborhood ___ ___5. Cost ____ ____

a. It is the train stationb. It is too small.c. It is newly painted.d. The furniture does

not fit.e. The stove does not

work.

f. It is just the right price.g. It is busy and loud.h. There are good cafes.i. It is far from my school.j. It is too expensive

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2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 19

A. People are describing homes to friends. What kind of person is talking? Listen and number the people from 1 to 5. There is one extra person in the list.a. Some one who is moving to a school dorm. _____b. Someone who wants to rent an apartment. _____c. Someone who is describing their neighborhood. _____d. Someone who is describing their house. _____e. Someone who is talking about their kitchen. _____f. Someone who is reading an advertisement. _____

B. Listen again. What is the problem with each home? Circle the correct problem.

1. a. It needs some repairs.2. a. It is too expensive.3. a. The bathroom is old.4. a. It is far from the city.5. a. It is far from the office.

b. It is far from the bus stop.b. It needs to be painted.b. The kitchen is too small.b. The neighborhood is loud.b. It is too big.

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CD2 Track 19 audio scrip 1. A: Look at this one. It sounds quite good. It’s a three-bedroom

house near the university. It’s near a bus stop and not far from a public school.

B: It sounds perfect. A: The only thing is in the photos it looks very old and looks like it

needs some repairs. Do you want to take a look? 2. A: The guy who showed it to me says it’s great for a student like

me. I liked the look of the place, too—it has nice furniture and it’s just been painted.

B: What about the bedroom? A: The bedroom is quite big, and there’s parking downstairs. The

problem is the owner is asking $1,000 a month, which is more than I can pay. I need something around $800 a month.

 

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3. A: I need a bigger one with more room to move around in. It’s very

small. B: It is? A: Yes, and it doesn’t have an oven, and the refrigerator is tiny. I

can’t really cook anything in there, and you know how much I love to have people over.

B: Gosh, that’s very inconvenient. 4. A: It’s quite a nice area to live in. I really like it. B: You do? A: Yeah. There are some stores just down the street and a few good

restaurants. It’s a very old part of the city so there’re some really interesting old buildings, too.

B: I see. A: The only thing I don’t like is the noise. It’s near a big high school.

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  5. A: It’s a really nice place to live. It’s big. It has four bedrooms and a

nice big yard. It also has a large living room and a good-sized kitchen. B: That sounds great! It’s really difficult to find a place reasonably

priced these days. A: Yeah. And it’s in pretty good condition, too. The only thing is

it’s a long way from my office. It takes me two hours to get into work! B: It does?

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5. After you listen

A. What is your home like? Complete this survey for yourself.

Me My partner

1. What kind of home do you live in?2. Is it big, medium-sized, or small?3. How many rooms does it have?4. Who do you live with?5. What kind of condition is it in?6. How close is your home to your school?7. What kind of public transportation is close to your

home?8. What kind of stores are in your neighborhood?9. What kind of restaurants are in your neighborhood?10. What can you do for fun in your neighborhood?

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Unit 8 The Home/ What a fantastic home!Unit 8 The Home/ What a fantastic home! 1. Before you listen

2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 24

What do you think of these unusual homes? Choose a statement in the box for each home. Then compare your answers with a partner.It looks weird. It looks exciting. It would be my dream home.It looks too small. It looks uncomfortable. It looks too big for me

A. A magazine reporter is interviewing people about their homes. Which features of their homes do they talk about? Listen and check the correct features. More than one answer is possible.1. a. rooms ____2. a. length ____3. a. building method ___

b. cost ____b. color ____b. neighborhood ____

c. comfort ____c. cost ____c. comfort ____

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2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 24

B. Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F

1. a. Jia-hong does not like living in a houseboat. _____ b. The houseboat is too small for the family. _____ c. The family does not often move the boat. _____

2. a. There are many different rooms in the trailer. _____ b. The home is convenient because the family moves often. _____ c. The family is planning to go to New York next month. _____

3. a. Susan lives in an apartment building. _____ b. The house is very dark. _____ c. The sunlight helps them save energy. _____

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CD2 Track 24 audio script 1. A: So what kind of house do you live in, Jia-hong? B: Actually, I live on a houseboat. Quite a few people do here in

Hong Kong. A: That sounds cool. What’s it like to live on a houseboat? B: Oh, it’s fun and it’s much cheaper than living in an apartment.

Plus, it’s big enough for our family. A: Oh, really? How many rooms are there? B: Um … there’re two bedrooms and a living area. A: I see. And do you have all your meals on the houseboat? B: Yeah, pretty much. We have a small kitchen at the front of the

boat. A: Does the boat always stay in the same place? B: Yeah, it usually does. Of course we could move it, but we

normally keep it in the same place.

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2. A: Where do you live, Mark? B: I actually live in a trailer. A: Really? B: Yeah, but it’s quite a special trailer. It’s 30 meters long and it

has three bedrooms, a big kitchen, a TV room, and a small gym. A: That’s amazing! I’ve never heard of a trailer like that. B: Yeah, well, you see, my dad is a musician. He’s in a famous

rock band, actually, and he tours a lot. So instead of paying for hotels and moving all the time, we just live in our trailer. It’s much cheaper that way.

A: Wow! That sounds so cool. And what city will you be in next? B: We’re in Chicago for a big concert next week.

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  3. A: What’s unusual about your house, Susan? B: Well, I live in an earth-sheltered house. A: Earth-sheltered? What do you mean? B: Well, basically, most of my house is under the ground. But we

didn’t dig a big hole in the ground, if that’s what you’re thinking. The house is built into the side of a hill, so it’s quite comfortable.

A: But what about light? If you’re under the ground, isn’t the house always dark?

B: No. One side of the house is all glass so we actually get a lot of sunlight and save energy as well.

A: That’s terrific.

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3. Listen and understand CD2 Tack 25

A. A radio show host is talking to an architect about future homes. Which topics do they talk about? Listen and circle the correct topics. More than one answer is possible.a. building locations c. neighborhoods e. building costsb. building materials d. noise f. size

B. Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F

1. Future houses could be made of plastic. ______2. Future houses will have more rooms. ______3. Future houses may be built in or under the water. ______4. Future houses will be built by computers. ______

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Unit 9 Animals/ What an amazing animal!Unit 9 Animals/ What an amazing animal! 1. Before you listen

A. What are these animals like? Choose adjectives in the box that describe each animal. Then compare your answers with a partner.Loyal brave curious independent cautious affectionate Intelligent noisy

Dog Cat Chimpanzee Parrot______ _______ _________ _______

B. Work with a partner. Choose an adjective in part A to complete these newspaper headlines.

__________ Cat Finds Its Way Home__________ Dog Cares for Baby__________ Parrot Saves Children from Fire__________ Chimpanzee Paints Pictures

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2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 28

A. People are calling a radio show to tell amazing true stories about animals. Listen and number the story events in the correct order.Story 1 Story 2

____ They came back from their vacation.____ The cat escaped from the house.____ They saw the cat’s name on the tag.____ A family went overseas for vacation.____ They heard a cat in the yard.

____ A dog found the baby.____ The dog became a hero.____ Someone heard the baby crying.____ The dog cared for the baby.____ Someone left a baby in a parking lot.

B. Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F.Story 1a. The story happened in Australia. ____b. The grandparents lived nearby. ____C. The cat was healthy when it returned. ____

Story 2a. The dog was wild. ____b. the baby was hurt. ____c. A family took the baby. ____

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CD2 Track 28 audio script Story 1 A: We have a caller with an interesting story. Go ahead, please. B: Hi, my name is Irene, and I read this true story on the Internet.

A family was going overseas on vacation and left their pet cat with the grandparents. The grandparents lived in another city a thousand kilometers away.

A: And where did this happen? B: Oh, it was in Australia. A: Australia. OK. So what happened? B: Well, the cat escaped from the grandparents’ house soon after

the family left the country. No one could find it anywhere. So when the family came back two months later, they were very sad to hear about the cat. Then one day about a year later, they heard the sound of a cat in their yard.

A: Did you say a year later?

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B: That’s right. It turned out to be their cat! The poor thing walked a thousand kilometers crossing the desert to find them. It was in awful condition, but it was their cat.

A: That’s amazing! But how were they sure it was their cat? B: It was still wearing a tag with its name on it.

Story 2 A: Here’s our next caller. Hello? What’s your name, please? B: My name is Jun-hong. A: And what story do you have, Jun-hong? B: I read a story in the paper this week about a dog in Nairobi that

saved a baby’s life. A: Nairobi. That’s in Kenya, isn’t it? B: That’s right. Well, I guess someone left a newborn baby in a

parking lot near a supermarket.  

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A: Do you know why it was left there? B: No, I don’t. But a wild dog found the baby and carried it back

to an old building nearby. The dog itself had some young puppies. A: So how did anyone find the baby? B: Someone heard the baby crying and went to look. They were

very surprised to find the dog looking after the baby, just like it did for its puppies.

A: And was the baby OK? B: Yes, it was fine. A local family took the baby in. And the dog is

now a hero in that neighborhood.

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Unit 9 Animals/ I didn’t know animals could do Unit 9 Animals/ I didn’t know animals could do thatthat

1. Before you listenWhat do you know about these animals? Match each animal with the correct fact. Then compare your answers with a partner. Do you know anything more about these animal?

a. koala b. komodo dragon c. ostrich d. cheetah e. bat f. penguin

1. This animal has special eyes and can see clearly under water. ____2. There are nearly 1,000 species of this animal. ____3. This is the fastest land animal. It can run over 100 kilometers per hour. ____4. This animal has saliva that is deadly and poisonous. ____5. This is the largest bird. It can reach a height of three meters. ____6. This animal has two thumbs. ____

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2. Listen and understand CD2 Track 32A. A zookeeper is describing different animals to children. Listen and number the animals from 1 to 4.a. komodo dragon ____ b. koala ____ c. penguin ____ d. bat ____

B. Listen again. Check the statements that are true for each animal.Penguin Bat Koala Komodo

dragon

1. active at night

2. sleeps a lot

3. can weight more than 150 kilograms

4. eat snakes

5. eats fish

6. lives for about 20 years

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3. Listen and understand CD2 Track 33

A. Visitors at a zoo are listening to recorded information about polar bears. Which topics do they hear? Listen and check the correct topics. More than one answer is possible.a. diet ____b. cubs ____

c. weight ____d. intelligence ____

e. enemies ____f. bodies ____

B. Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Write T or F1. Male and female bears are same size. ____2. The bears are found in five different countries. ____3. The cubs drink milk for more than two years. ____4. Male bears sometimes kill the cubs. ____5. The bears have a layer of fat that is six centimeters thick. ____