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UNIT 1. WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- identify stress-related problems.- identify methods of relaxation

- identify the words ll, d standing forPRE-LISTENINGWhich of the following are the causes of stress in modern society? Tick the one

you choose.

hard work long time of workinglittle time for rest lack of sleephigh pressure of work challenging work too many things involved speed of working

Answer the questions

a. What do you often do when you are stressed?

b. What expressions are used for asking for advice?c. What expressions are used for giving advice?d. When do you say with a rising/falling intonation at the end of a sentence?

Word study

stuff /t/\f /spa resort /ri:z t/self-hypnosis /hIpnusis/unwind //\nwaInd/

WHILE LISTENINGActivity 1.

A. Joe is taking a survey. Listen and circle his response on the survey form.If your score is 12-20: youre lucky you have a pretty stress-free life.If your score is 21 to 24: You need to take care with your stress levels, but overall youre OK.If your score is 41-60: Youd better find some time to relax. Youre way to stressed!

strongly disagree strongly agree

1 2 3 4 51. I sometimes have trouble sleeping and feel tired during the day.2 . I find working really hard but not achieving enough.3. I often forget appointments, deadlines, and personal items.

4. I sometimes get angry with my friends and argue with them.5. I dont have much time to relax or do things that I like.6. I often get ill with things like colds, headaches, and upset stomach.7. I dont have to study or work late in the evening.8. I dont have much time to eat, and I often eat fast food.9. I worry a lot about my weight and looks.10. I often leave assignments to the last minute and then rush them.11. I often get annoyed at little things like missing a bus.12. I think Im more stressed than most other people.

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B. Listen again to check your answers. What is Joes stress level score?...............Activity 2.

A.Joe is asking his friend for advice. Listen and match each peach of advice tothe correct person. One is extra.

B. Listen again and circle the activities Joe plans to do.Activity 3. Is the intonation rising or falling? Listen and mark rising or falling

Rising Falling 1. Could you teach me how to do it? .......... ..........2. Where did you go on vacation? .......... ..........3. What do you do to unwind? .......... ..........4. Can I ask you a few questions? .......... ..........5. Would you say youre pretty healthy? .......... ..........6. How did you get started in that? .......... ..........

Try self-hypnosis

Go for a massage

Go to a spa Listen to music

Attend a yogaclass

Go to bed earlyGive upsmoking

Take avacation

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Activity 4A.Look at the ads for Spa Heaven. Listen and circle the things Joe asks about.

B.Listen again. Note on the ad the cost of the activities Joe is interested in.Which activities does he decide to do?................................................................................................................................................................................................

Activity 5.Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. Yes, I do. No, Im about average. No, Im pretty relaxed.2. Yes, I think so. Not really. Not at all.3. I watch TV. I do some exercise. I talk with friends or family.4. Sure I would. Maybe. Im not sure. No way!

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Have you ever been stressed?

Work in groups of four, exchanging the way you deal with stress in your lives.

Here are some clues:Whats the most stressful thing for you?How do you deal with stress?What do you do when you want to unwind?

Spa HeavenIs the pace of modern life stressing you out? Do you find you have

time to unwind and relax. Take a break from the daily grind at Spa Heavenewly opened relaxation complex in a convenient downtown location.

Heaven is the perfect place to get away from it all. Come and revitayourself at our city oasis!

Our wide range of relaxation facilities includes:

Fitness: Our extensive fitness center offers state-of-the-art- strength training equipNext to the gym is our aerobics room, where classes are held every morning. Come and experietotal work-out.

Sports Spa Heavens sporting facilities include two 25-meter swimming pools. Jacuzzi facand steam and sauna rooms are also available. Tennis fans will appreciate our six full-size tennis coincluding two indoor courts- so you can play whatever the weather!

Mediation In this oasis of quiet, youll be able to find a place of total relaxation. Yoga clare offered every day, to help you to achieve a perfect balance of body, mind and soul.

Massage Our individually massage rooms provide total privacy. Feel the everyday effecmodern-day stress disappear at the hands of our experienced masseurs. We offer a wide ranprofessional massage techniques including reflexology, aromatherapy, and shiatsu.

Acupuncture If you suffer from aches, tense muscles, or tiredness, try our acupunsessions. The traditional techniques of acupuncture are painless and soothing. They will help retension and bring you deep relaxation.

Call 555-7967 for membership details

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Unit 2. THIS IS THE NEWS

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- Understand news reports- understand sequence of events- identify the pause for commas in talks.

PRE-LISTENINGMatch each headline with the correct category.

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Choose one of the headlines. What would you like to know about the story? Make a listof questions.

Who? .................................................. Where?...............................................What?.................................................. Why?..................................................When? .................................................. How?..................................................

Word studynabbedmake off with

bystanderouter island ferry terminal

WHILE LISTENINGActivity 1

A. Listen and match the radio news items with the newspaper headlines above.Number the headlines (1-5).

B. Listen again. Write the words that helped you decide.1. ...................................................................................................................................................................

2. ...................................................................................................................................................................

3. ...................................................................................................................................................................

4. ...................................................................................................................................................................

5.....................................................................................................................................................................

Activity 2

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1. 3. 5. International News 2. BusinessLocal

World Cup winners return homeUniversitiestoldtora

isefees

winnersreturnhome

Dollar strengthens as other currencies fall Miss World Contest turns ugly

Mayorsayshewontquit Bankrobbersescapewith$1M

winnersreturnhome

UN Security Council meets on crisis

The Sunday Times

Houses destroyed in weekend stormscurrencies fall

Stock markets lower at year end

Olympic skater nabbed for drug usemeets on crisis

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A. Listen and number the photos (1-3) in the order you hear the news reports.One photo is extra.

B. Listen again. What are the basic facts of each news item? Write details undereach photo.

Activity 3A. Listen. Insert commas (,) when you hear the announces pause.

1. The suspect who was serving time for armed robbery escaped last Thursday in alaundry truck.

2. A fight which broke out during the first round of judging has led to renewed callsfor the events to be called off.

3. The earthquake which measured 6.5 on the Richter Scale caused extensivedamage.

4. The president who is currently touring Asia rejected calls for him to return home.5. The Security Council decisionwhich is currently under debate is likely to cause

problems.B.Listen again and practice

Activity 4.

A. Listen and number the pictures (1-5).

B. Listen again and check your answers. Repeat the story to a partner.

Activity 5.A. Listen to Nick tell his co-worker about the robbery. What information does he get

wrong? Fill in the chart.

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B.

B. Listen again and check your answers. Where does he think the robbers are

now?Activity 6.Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. TV and radio. The Internet. Newspapers.2. Every day. Sometimes. Never.3. Very interested. Somewhat interested. Not at all.4. Yes, I do. Yeah, a little. Not really.5. Very important. Kind of important. Not important.

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Workin pairs, discussing the following matters:

1. Which types of news interest you most?2. Is there any news that doesnt interest you at all?3. What has been the biggest news story so far this year?4. Which is the best source for news: TV or newspapers?

_ Where? What? How manyrobbers?

Who washurt?

Whathappened?

Newsaccount

Center Street Jewelry store Three Womanbystander

Caught bypolice

Nicksaccount

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Unit 3. I REALLY ADMIRE HER

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- understand interviews and surveys- identify personal qualities- identify the word stress when being spoken.

PRE-LISTENINGHow would you describe these famous people? Use the words in the box, or your

own ideas.

Whoopi Goldberg................................................................................................................Britney Spears ...................................................................................................................Bill Gates ................................................................................................................Nelson Mandela ..............................................................................................................

Word study

courageous /k'reis/

energetic /,en'

etik/celebrity /si'lebriti/sensitivity /,sensi'tiviti/creativity /,kri:ei'tiviti/realistic /ri'listik/originality /,ridi'nliti/generosity /,en'rsiti/


A. Listen to three conversations. Which of the celebrities above are the peopletalking about? Number the names (1-3). One is extra.

Britney Spears Bill GateWhoopi Goldberg Nelson Mandela

B. Listen again. Write the words that helped you decide.1. ...................................................................................................................................................................

2. ...................................................................................................................................................................

3. ...................................................................................................................................................................

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beautiful funny wise calm energeticangry intelligent ambitious humorous originaldignified talented serious courageous generous
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Activity 2A. Listen. Check the words used to describe each person.

Alan Tracy

sensitive serious angry ambitiousgenerous intelligent friendly humorous

Jenny Gregcaring calm energetic original

wise angry creative talentedB. Listen again. What do the speakers admire most about each person? Circle

one adjective for each.

Activity 3A. Listen to the conversation and circle the correct answers.

1. This is ...a. a face-to-face interview b. a survey c. a phone interview

2. The woman is...a. an artist b. a reporter c. a photographer

3. The main inspiration comes from...a. nature b. other exhibitions c. his family

B. Listen again. What does the man say about the artist Jackson Pollock? Why doeshe admire him?

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............................................................................................................................................Activity 4.

A. Read the statements (1-5) . Then listen and circle T for True or F for false.1. Alvin is a soccer fan from Singapore T F2. Alvin is a supporter of England. T F3. Alvin has met David Beckam. T F4. Alvin thinks Ronaldo is the best Brazilian player ever. T F5. Alvin attended the 2002 World Cup. T FB. Listen again. According to Alvin, what are three qualities that Ronaldo and

Beckam have in common?1. ................................................................................................................ .2. ................................................................................................................ .

3. ................................................................................................................. .Activity 5.A. Listen to the examples. Pay attention to the stressed syllables.

Examples:Hes cour-a-gous. He has a lot ofcour-age!Listen and circle the stressed syllables.

1. o-rig-i-nal o-rig-i-nal-i-ty 4. sen-si-tive sen-si-tiv-i-ty2. gen-er-ous gen-er-os-i-ty 5. en-er-get-ic en-er-gy3. cre-a-tive cre-a-tiv-i-ty? 7. hon-est hon-e-ty

B. Listen again and practice.

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Activity 6. Listen and circle the answer that are right for you.1. Entertainers. Sports stars. Political and business leaders2. Intelligent. Originality. Honesty/3. Sense of humor. Sensitivity. Creativity.4. Yes, I agree. Im not sure. I think other things are more important.

POST LISTENING

Speaking: Work in pairs. Complete the chart with the names of people you know. Tellyour partner. Ask about the people your partner has listed. Find out why your partnerchose each person?

Ask each other the questions:Who do you think the most....................... in ..........................?Why do /What makes you think so?

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creativehumorousenergeticintelligentambitious


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Unit 4. WHERE DOES IT HURT?

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- Identify medical problems- Understand medical consultations- Identify the intonation for an alternative question

PRE-LISTENINGMatch the diseases and the related parts of the body

Diseases Related parts of bodytonsillitis earsshort- sighted tonguedumb bonedeaf throat

pneumonia eyesrickets bellyappendicitis /,pendi'saitis/ lungs

Word study

diagnosis /,daig'nousis/ symptom /'simptm/prescribe /pris'kraib/ medicationvomit /'vmit/ antibiotics /'ntibai'tik/nasal congestion tonsillitis /,tnsi'laitis/appendicitis /,pendi'saitis/ overdothrow up

WHILE LISTENINGActivity 1. Listen to people describing how they feel. Check their problems.

1. a. upset stomach 4. a. backacheb. flu b. headache

2. a. sore throat 5. a. upset stomachb. headache b. sore throat

3. a. toothache 6. a. coldb. cold b. backache

Activity 2.A. Alan is talking to a receptionist at a doctors office. Listen and complete the

form.

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Name: ........................................ Health Insurance No: ..............................Address:................................... Reason for visit:.......................................City: ................................... Medical History:......................................Phone:................................... Talking Medication Yes NoDate of Birth: .............................. Allergies Yes No


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B. Listen again and check your answers.

Activity 3A. Three people are telling their doctors about different medical problems. Listen

and write down the problems.

Jennifer Problem: ...............................................................................Information: ..........................................................................

Sarah Problem: ...............................................................................Information: ..........................................................................

Mandy Problem: ...............................................................................Information: ..........................................................................B. Listen again. Write down any other information you hear about each patientsproblem.

1. .......................................................................................................................................................................

2. ........................................................................................................................................................................

3. ........................................................................................................................................................................

Activity 4 A. Listen to the doctors and patients from task 2. Write down the doctors

diagnosis for each patient.

B. Listen again. What treatment does each doctor describe? Match eachdiagnosis to the treatment.

a. an older man b. his father c. an older womanActivity 5.

A. Listen to the radio broadcast. Number the topics in the order the doctor talksabout them (1-4)

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Patient DiagnosisJennifer

............................................. .Sarah

..................................................... .Mandy

.......................................................

Treatmentcast

operation

medication


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B. Listen again and write down Dr Bains tips on maintaining good health.Activity 6.

A. Questions using or can have rising intonation (open questions) or fallingintonation (closed questions). Listen to the examples:Example:Have you been coughing (rising) or sneezing(rising)?

Have you been coughing(rising) or sneezing(falling)?

1. Do you think its broken, or not?2. Have you been vomiting, or having bad headache?3. Does it hurt here, or there?4. Are you taking any medication, like antibiotics or aspirin?5. Did you hurt your hand, or your arm?B. Listen again and practice.

Activity 7. Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. a. Yes, I do. Im all right. No, I dont think so.2. Quite a lot, actually. Some. No, not very many.3. Yes, every day. A fair bit. Not really.4. Yes, I do. Most days. Definitely not.5. Yeah, quite often. Sometimes. No, not very often.

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Role play the doctor and a patient, asking and talking about medicalconditions.Some possible questions:

1. What seems to be the problem?2. How long has this been going on?3. Have you got any other symptoms?4. Do you have a sore throat or nasal congestion?5. What do you think the problem is, doctor?6. What do you think I should do?

E-Z Tips for Healthy LivingExercise ..................................................................Diet ...................................................................Smoking.................................................................Sleep ..................................................................

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Unit 5. YOULL NEVER BELIEVE THIS

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- identify main points in a piece of information or from a conversation- recognizing surprising information.- identify the stress words/syllables in sentences

PRE-LISTENINGAnswer the questions:

a. Which of the following is/are the typical of you when you hear surprising news?Believing it immediately.Crying loudly to show your surpriseDont believe it at once, asking a lot of questions for checking first.

b. Which word/sound do you often make to show your surprise?c. What did you say to show that you dont believe the news?

You must be kidding/joking. Are you kidding?Youve got to be kidding. Thats crazy/unbelievable/incredible.Are you serious? You cant be serious.Get out of here.

d. What did you say to show that you dont believe the news?Really? Is it true?

Six of the following headlines are true. Which ones? Why? Share your ideas with a

partner.

1. Man escaping from jail eaten by crocodile.2. Egyptian shepherd shot dead by one of his sheep.3. Bungee-jumping monkey successfully leaps off cliff.4. Empty room with light switching on and off wins art prize.5. Polar bear steals toothpaste from tourist camp.6. Helicopter attacked by flock of angry swans.7. Exploding potato halts London ballet performance.8. Horse elected mayor of U.S. town.9. Mother awarded $780,000 for tripping over her own son.Word study

ballet /blei/ mayor /me/shepherd /'epd/ incredible /in'kredbl/unbelievable /,nbi'li:vbl/ coincidence /ku'insidns/set off trip

weirdest tripletsstranded Coastal Rescue Service


A. Emily and Derek are talking about six stories which have the headlines above.Listen and check ( ) the headlines they talk about. Were your guesses correct?

B. Listen again and answer the questions below.1. On what date did the first incident take place?

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2. In which country did the second story occur?3. How old was the man in the third story?4. What country was the man in the fourth story from?5. In what kind of store did the fifth incident occur?6. Where did the sixth incident take place?

Activity 2

A. What are the people talking about? Listen to the conversations and numberthe events (1-5). One is extra.A wedding A phone call A mothers first deliveryA robbery A meeting with an old school friend A dream

B. Listen again. What was unusual about each event? Write a few words foreach.

1. ........................................................................................................................................................................

2. ........................................................................................................................................................................

3. ........................................................................................................................................................................

4. ........................................................................................................................................................................

5..........................................................................................................................................................................

Activity 3A. Listen to the examples. Pay attention to the stressed syllables.

Examples:Are you kidding? You must be joking!Listen and underline the stressed syllables.

1. Youve got to be kidding! 5. Thats unbelievable!2. I cant believe it! 6. You cant be serious!3. Are you serious? 7. Thats incredible!4. Oh, really? 8. Get out of here!

B. Listen again and practice.Activity 4

A. Listen . What is this news report about? Check the correct answer.A rescue A swimming accidentA helicopter crash A climbing contest

B. Listen again and circle the correct answers.1. Where did the incident take place?

a. on a cliff b. in the sea c. on a mountain2. How old is Simon Tan?

a. 6 b. 15 c. 253. Who was with Simon when he was found?

a. an older man b. his father c. an older woman

Activity 5.A. Read the statements. Listen to the conversation and circle True, False orUnknown

1. Simon and Jake are related True False Unknown2. The boy was going for a swimming. True False Unknown3. It was a cold day. True False Unknown4. The man was scared. True False Unknown5. Jake called for help on his cell phone. True False Unknown6. The boys parents offered a reward. True False Unknown

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B. Listen again and check your answers. Note any other details you hear about theincident...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Activity 6. Imagine you were the person who called the rescue service. You are now

being interviewed. Listen and circle the best answer.1. From the beach From the top to the cliff. From the helicopter.2. Just me. About ten. Maybe a hundred.3. A boy and an older man. Two older men. Two young boys.4. About five minutes. About fifteen minutes. About an hour.5. Very scared. Very brave. Very interesting.

Activity 7 . Listen and try to get the main points of the interview by answering thequestions as you listen1. Who was being interviewed. Who is he/she?2. What domain is she studying?3. What subjects does she study?4. How many hours a day/ a week does she spend studying at school?5. What has she done to be accepted as a graduate from the college?

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Work in pairs. Each will tell your partner five pieces of information. Howmany do you believe? Show you surprise or suspicion in each case.

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Unit 6. WE WANT SOMEONE WHOS RELIABLE

OBJECTIVES: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- identify personalities, esp. in relation to different kinds of jobs.- understand interviews

PRE-LISTENINGLook at the photos and read the words in the box. Which do you think are the most

important personality traits for people in the jobs shown?

Think of occupations in which its important to have the following personality traits.

independent .......................................cooperative........................................

brave .................................................curious...............................................

Word studydedicated (Adj) believing that something is very important and giving a lot of timeand energy to it.

trait /treIt/: a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour/aquality, good or bad, in someone's character

Ex: personality / charactertrait / a family traitsales clerk/kla:k/ US /kl k/ (US) someone who sells things in a shopcount on someone: to be confident that you can depend on someone (to do sth)

You can always count on Michael in a crisis.I can count on my parents to help me.

supervision /su:p vi n/ under the supervision of

show up: (Informal ) to arrive, especially at a place where people are expecting you.


A. Listen to the conversation and match the personality traits to the correct people. Somewords are used more than once.

Nancyhard workingreliablehonest

curiousindependentfriendlyefficient

dedicated

Paul

John Gina

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B.Listen again. What job do you think these people are being considered for? Check

() one column for each.

Activity 2.A. Listen to the example. Which questions have the same rhythm and stress?

Listen and circle Same or Different.Example: Why do you want the job?

1. Who do you want to see? Same Different2. How

did youget the

job?Same

Different3. Why did you apply for the job? Same Different

4. How do you like the job? Same Different5. Why do you want the position? Same Different

B. Listen again and practice

Activity 3. A. Tony and Lisa are discussing the qualities they want in a baby-sitter.

Listen. Which qualities are important? Which are not important?

Probably Possibly Probably notSale clerk

Baby-sitterPolice officer

singer

Important Not important1.2.3.4.

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B. Listen again and check your answer.

Activity 4.A. Tony and Lisa are interviewing two people for the job. Listen and fill in the first

two column of the chart.Personality Reason for applying Experience

Yes/NoReference letter

Yes/NoTanya

Carly

B. Listen again and complete the last two columns. Who do you think would be bestfor the job? Why? ________________________

Activity 5.Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.a. Yes, I would. Most of the time. Not really.

b. Yes, I was. Sometimes. Not especially.

c. Definitely. Some people would. I dont think so.d. Very important. Kind of important. Not very important.e. Absolutely. I might. I probably would.

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POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Pair work

Student A: Tell your partner about your habits, your routines, your hobbies...Student B: After listening to your friend, write down the qualities that you think

that your partner has, and suggest the suitable job for him/her.Then exchange your opinions with each other.

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Unit 7. LETS GO TO THE MOVIES

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- understand survey questions- understand more about movies descriptions

- identify words having the same stress pattern

PRE-LISTENINGIn five minutes, write down all the kinds of movies that you know. Compare

your list with that of your partner.

(romantic, comedy, action, adventure, suspense, horror, war, science fiction)

Which of the words below might you use to describe each kind of movie?

Write them in the columns.

Word study

beguile (vt)/bIgaIl/Especially Literary : to charm, attract, or interest, sometimes inorder to apocalypse / paIk lIps/ (n) an event resulting in great destructionand violent change

galaxy /g l ksI/ (n) one of the large, independent groups of stars in the universesequel /si:kw l/ (n)a book, movie, or play that continues the story of a previous

workhilarious /hIleri: s, hIl ri: s/ (Adj) extremely amusing and causing a lot of

laughter

Action/Adventure

Romanticcomedy

Sciencefiction

Suspense/Horror War

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Activity 2A. Read the comments about the four movies listed below. Then listen to four

reviews and match the comments to the correct tittles.

B. Listen again and check your answers. How many points is each movie given?Death Break: ...... Alien Invasion: ...... The Beguiled: ...... The CrazyProfessor:........

Activity 3.A. Listen. Check ( ) the movies, theatres, times, and card names you hear.

Movie Theatre Time Card__The Beguile__The Crazy Professor__Alien Invasion___Death Break

__The Odeon__New York Cinema__ABC Theatre__Vista Cineplex

__13: 30__2:30__5:30__8:30

__Charge Plus__Diners Express__Fast cash__Master credit

B. Listen again. What choices do Jenny and Bob make? Circle the correctanswers.

Activity 4.B. Jenny is taking part in a survey. Listen and check ( ) her responses.

Death Break

Alien Invasion

The Beguiled

The CrazyProfessor

bad acting and bad jokes

Disappointing

too unbelievable

excellent camera

good story, great acting

violent andbloody

2.5 out of ten

Media Watch SurveysName:

__More than oncea month

__several times a year __less than once a year

__action __comedy __science fiction .__suspense__friends __newspaper __TV

__alone __with friends __with family__at the box office __by telephone

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B. Listen again and check your answers.Activity 5

A. Listen to the example. Then listen and underline the words thathave the same stress as exciting.

Example: The film was really exciting.Were going to see The Beguiledtomorrow.The Crazy Professorstarts at the Odeon this week.

Alien Invasion sounds like a waste of time.Whos appearing in Death Break?How do you generally find out about new movie releases?

Activity 6.Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. Yes, I love them. Theyre all right. Not at all.2. Sure, all the time. Once in a while. Never.3. Theyre great. I dont mind them. I dont like them.4. Theyre too high. Theyre about right. Theyre pretty low.5. At the theater. On video. On TV.

B.Listen again and practice

POST LISTENINGSpeaking:Asking and talking about the movies

Each student of the pair prepare information as follows1. Watches..............movies per ...................................2. Favorite kind of movie: ..........................................................................

3. Doesnt like movies:.................................................................................4. Favorite movie star:.................................................................................5. Last movie seen:........................................................................................6. All time favorite movie: ...........................................................................

Then, work in pairs, talking to each other basing on the information youveprepare.

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Unit 8. IS HE READY TO QUIT?OBJECTIVES: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

- recognize some common problems that people mention in their conversations.- identify advice and solutions- understand the use of stress to show annoyance

PRE-LISTENINGMatch the pictures (1-5) with the problems listed.

Work with a partner. What advice would you give to each person? Decide on a pieceof advice for each problem.

Pair work: What are some other common problems for which people might needadvice? Make a list. How do you solve them?

Word study

- caffeine /'kfi:in/ a chemical found in coffee and tea that is a stimulant (=something that tends to make you more active)

- snore /sno:/ to make loud noises as you breathe while you are sleeping- annoyance /'nins/- bracelet /breIslIt/ a piece of jewelry that is worn around the wrist or arm


A. Listen to people giving advice on solving different problems. What are theproblems? Write them in the chart.

Problems Key words1.2.3.

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I want tosleep atnight

I want myneighbors dog tostop barking

I want myhusband to stopsnoring

I want my sonhomeby 10:30

p.m.

I want to quitsmoking.

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B. Listen again and write the key words that helped you decide.Activity 2.

A. Listen as three people describe problems they are having. Match each personwith the correct problem. Two of the problems are extra.

Mildred Rosie Bill

...................................... ...................................... .................................

...................................... ...................................... .................................B. Listen again. What advice does Dr John give? Write the advice under each

name.Activity 3.

A. Stress can be used to show annoyance. Listen to the examples.Ex: 1. She missed her class. (not annoyed) Ex:2. She missed her class.

(annoyed)Listen and write A for annoyed or Nfor Not annoyed.

1. _____I asked you to quit. 4._____ Its time to stop.2. _____I wish you wouldnt snore. 5. _____I ordered fish.3. _____I wish that dog would stop barking.B. Listen again and practice.

Activity 4.A. Listen to the conversation and check () the correct answer.The man is giving advice to his daughter before she gets married.

The man is giving advice to his daughter before she leaves for college.The man is giving advice to his daughter before she starts a new job.

B. Listen again. Circle the things they talk about.

Activity 5.A. Anna has a problem. What advice does her friend give her? Listen and

number the pictures in the order you hear the advice (1-6).

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husband smokes too muchcant afford avacation

cant sleep at night.

husband drinks toomuch

husband snores reallyloudly.

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B. Listen again and check your answers. What does Anna decide to do?..................................................................................................................................

Activity 6. Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. Borrow the money. Buy a cheap one. Save up for it.2. Pretend you like it. Say you dont like it. Dont say anything.

3. Keep it. Give it to the police. Leave it there.4. Talk to the person. Tell security. Ignore it.

POST LISTENINGSpeaking:

1. Work with a partner, telling each other problems you have in your present lifeand giving advice and solutions for the problem.

2. Class discussionOne student raise his/her problems, the class will give adviceEx: What do you think I should do?

This guy keeps calling me on my cell phone.

If I were you, Id change my cell phone number.

You should just tell him you dont want to date him.

Why dont you meet up with him? He obviously likes you!

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Unit 9. WHO DID YOU SEE TODAY?OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

- understand social interactions when listening to them.- identify a sequence of events.- respond to small talks

PRE-LISTENINGRead the statements. Who are the people talking about?

..... hair stylist ..... a taxi driver ...... a store cashier ...... bicycle repairman1. _____________ He told me the traffics really bad downtown today.2. ____________ Hes usually really good, but last time he cut my ear bymistake!3. _____________ It broke soon after I bought it, but he soon came round tofix it.4. _____________ Whenever I go in there to buy something, hes always reallyfriendly.

Answer the questions

How often do you gossips with friends? What do you often talk about?What topic do people often mention in small talks?Do you like talking about past events?Word study

cashier /k'i/stain /steIn/Taipei

bleed (V) blood (n)WHILE LISTENING

Activity 1

A. Listen and number the pictures (1-4)

B. Listen again and circle the words you hear.

Activity 2.A.Listen. Who is Joe talking about? Circle the correct answer.

1. His sister His mother 4. His best friend The dry cleaner 2. His secretary His boss 5. A cashier A TV repairman3. His daughter His wife

B. Listen again and answer the questions. ..........................................................1. Who is going to summer camp? ..........................................................

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2. What did Joe ask the person to do? ..........................................................3. What is Joe concerned about? .........................................................4. What kind of event is Joe going to attend? ........................................................5. What did Joe ask the person to do? .........................................................

Activity 3.A. Listen and number the events in Joes day in the order you hear them (1-6)

_____ Went to Toneys _____ Took bus _____ Picked up clothes_____ Ate breakfast _____ Went to clinic _____ Got to officeB. Listen again. Who did Joe speak to today? Complete the diagram.

Activity 4.A. Listen to the teachers questions and circle the best answer for each one.

Person What you should say:1. Bus driver a. Can you tell me how much it is to King Street?

b. Can you tell me when we get to King Streetc. Does this bus stop at King Street?2. Doctor a. I came here a couple of days ago.

b. b. I took a couple of days off work this week.c. c. Its been going on for a couple of days now.

Restaurantserver

a. Ill have the roast beef with green vegetables.b. What kind of vegetable dishes do you have?c. I only like certain kinds of vegetables.

4. Salesperson a. Its too expensive. Do you have anything cheaper?b. Its too large. Do you have anything smaller?

c. Its fine. Ill take it.5. Bank teller a. Id like to cash this check, please.b. Id like to check how much cash I have, please.c. Id like to withdraw some cash from my account.

6. Travelagent

a. Can I book two places on the afternoon tour?b. Whats included on the afternoon tour?c. How much is the afternoon tour?

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Home...........................

Downtown...............................................

Bus..........................

Clinic................................

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B. Listen again and check you answer.Activity 5. Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.

1. Yes, pretty regular. I go, but not regularly. No, I never go.2. Yeah, Id say so. Almost every day. No, not that often.3. That would be great. I wouldnt mind it. I see them often enough.4. More often than that. Thats about right. Not that often.

Activity 6.Listen to people making small talk at a party. Check () the best response.1. a. Hi. Nice to meet you 5. a. Yes, I am. Thanks

b. No, Im not. b. Yes, its terrific.2. a. Not right now, thanks. 6. a. Yes, I am.

b. Thats right. b. Yes, I do.3. a. Yes, its OK. 7. a. No, thanks.

b. No, I dont. b. Yes, shes a friend of mine..4. a. Shes on business 8. b. Thanks very much..

b. No, Im on vacation. b. Thats OK, thanks.

Activity 7. Look at the pictures. Listen to Frank describe what happened to him on

Sunday. Number the pictures as you listen.

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Suppose you are living in an English-speaking country. You need to talk withthe people in the list in Pre-listening. What might you say to each one? Make a list. Role-

play the conversations.

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Unit 10. HES THE GENEROUS TYPE

OBJECTIVES :By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- Recognize the personal qualities for describing people in the talks.- Identify and understand the qualities from the facts about the people.

- recognize the stressed words in a sentence.

PRE-LISTENINGWhich of the following do you often mention when talking about peoples

personalities? Check the one of your choice. Compare your list with that of your

partner. _living habits _working habit routines _conducts _hobbies _concerns and interest_dressing style _eating style _favorite colors _voice _smiles and laughter _speed _ behavior to people

How would you describe the people below? Write a word to complete each sentence.Hilary Charles Russell Ron Jim Doug

Hilary is .................. Ron is ............... Jim is ................

Agnes Lucy Pat Rachel Kyle Nancy Jennifer

Lucy is ............... Pat is ................. Kyle is.....................

What qualities do the following sayings demonstrate? Write the qualities next to

each quote.When he wants something, he really goes out and gets it. ............................................I dont want to share! Its mine! .............................................Excuse me, maam. Why dont you sit down here? ................................................Hes having lunch with Jennifer. Again! ................................................Cant we go any faster? ................................................

Mark couldnt use his, so he gave them to me. ................................................

Expressions

Giving opinions about a persons qualitiesI think he/she is......He is sort/kind of + Adj

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This person is talking about people he knows. Which words describe the people? Listenand check () the answer.

1. a. outgoing 4. a. poorly dressedb. quiet b. well-dressed

2. a. heavy 5. a. punctualb. relaxed b. late3. a. sociable 6. a. in poor physical condition

b. unfriendly b. in good physical condition

Activity 2A. Listen and number the pictures above (1-6) in the order you hear them.B. Listen again and read the statements. Circle T for True and F for False, or U for

Unknown.

Activity 3. What qualities do the speakers like and dislike? Listen and fill in the chart.Speaker likes people who are... dislikes people who are...Dora

Keith

Michelle

B. Listen again and check your answers.

Activity 4.A. Cindy is answering a magazine with her boyfriend. Listen and check ( )

the correct column.Extremely very Sort of Not very Not at all

aggressive

selfishkindpatient

jealous

B. Listen again. In what situations has Cindy been...?aggressive ............................ kind ............................ jealous ............................selfish ............................ impatient.........................

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Activity 5. Listen. Which word is stressed? Check ( ) the sentence you hear.1. Why cant you be a little more patient with me? 4. I am not jealous of her.

Why cant you be a little more patient with me? I am not jealous ofher.Why cant you be a little more patient with me? I am not jealous of her.

2. I said Cheryl is not the aggressive type. 5. Youre being a bit too kind.I said Cheryl is not the aggressive type. Youre being a bit too kind.

I said Cheryl is not the aggressive type. Youre being a bit too kind.3. You dont think I was being selfish, do you? 6.Try to be more generous to him.You dont think I was being selfish, do you? Try to be more generous to him.You dont thinkI was being selfish, do you? Try to be more generous to him.

Activity 6. Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. Yes, I am. Oh, sort of, I guess. No, Im not.2. No, I wouldnt. Not really. Yes, I would.3. Oh, extremely. Yes, I am. No, not very.4. Yes, very! No, not very. No, not at all.5. Yes, extremely. Sort of, I guess. No, not very.6. No, I hate it. I dont really mind. Actually, I do.

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Asking and answering questions about personality traitsWork with a partner. Take turn to ask and answer the following questions. Giveexplanations for your answers.

1. What kinds of people do you like most?2. What qualities dont you like in a person?3. Whats your best friend like?4. How do you feel about aggressive people?

5. What kinds of people do you like to go out with?6. What kinds of roommate do you want to live with?7. What kinds of classmate would you like to study with?8. What kinds of teacher would you like to study with?

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Unit 11. WE COULD GET HIM A TIE

OBJECTIVES:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- understand reasons for doing things of people in the talks.- evaluate information they hear- recognize the short forms ll and d

PRE-LISTENINGWhen do people often give gifts in your country?Read the list of occasions on which people typically give gifts. Add at least four more

occasions to the list.

birthday housewarming wedding .................. ..................graduation anniversary .................. .................. ..................

Look at the lists. What would you like to give to whom? On what occasions?

People Gift Occasionfather tie anniversarymother CD birthday

friend car weddinggrandparents flowers housewarmingboy/girl friend purse/wallet graduationsisters/brothers travel ticket engagementniece a ring Tet holiday

Word Study

lose touch keep in touchleague /li:g/

bulb /b/\ b/WHILE LISTENINGActivity 1A. Listen. Which of the gifts in Task 1 are the people talking about? Write the gift

for each.Gift Key words

1. ..........................................2. ...........................................3. ...........................................4. ...........................................5. ...........................................

.........................................................

.........................................................

.........................................................

.........................................................

........................................................

B. Listen again and write the key words that helped you decide.Activity 2.

A. What are the people planning? Listen and check ( ) the correct column.

Possibly Probably notA wedding anniversary partyA graduation partyAn engagement partyA birthday party

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B. Listen again. Are these people invited or not? Circle the correct answer and writethe reason.

Activity 3.A. Look at the example sentences and listen. What is ll short for? What is d

short for?

B. Listen and check ( ) the sentence you hear.1. Oh, I think Id buy him a tie. 2. Those colors suit you better.

Oh, I think Ill buy him a tie. Those colorsll suit you better.

3. Id need to get him a present. 4. Do you think hell like it?Ill need to get him a present. Do you think hed like it?

5. Yes, those tiesd really suit him. 6. Do you think itll fit Paula?Yes, those tiesll really suit him. Do you think itd fit Paula?

Activity 4

A. Some family members are discussing which gift to buy for their father. Listen andwrite the gifts that they reject.

Guests Invited?Yes/No/Not sure

Reason

Uncle Ferdie

The HomansCousin Henry

Rejected gift Why was it rejected?1.2.3.4.

5.

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Unit 12. WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO?Objectives:By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

- understand job descriptions from the talks.- identify job responsibilities

- identify word joining: /t/ +/j/= /t/

PRE-LISTENINGWhich of the following things do you like for your job?a. the vacations e. the boss i. the experienceb. the people you meet f. the colleagues f. job satisfactionc. the promotion g. working conditions k. a short way from homed. the salary h. conditions for maturity l. working hours

.................... .................... ....................Look at the jobs in the box and match them to the correct person in the TV studio.

One job is extra.

Word Study

colleague /k'li:g/ pros and consmaturity /m'tjuriti/ on the plus sideglamorous /'glmrs/ on-air stuffcommercial sponsor

punctuality /,pktju'liti/WHILE LISTENINGActivity 1

A.Listen to six people from the studio talking about their jobs. What is eachpersons job?

Job Key words1.2.3.4.5.6.

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cameraoperator

soundengineer

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B. Listen again. What key words helped you decide?Activity 2.

A. Listen to an interview with three people. What are Henry, Janelle, and Robsjobs?Name Job Responsibilities

Henry Long

Janelle Lee

Rob Martello

B. Listen again. What are each persons job responsibilities?

Activity 3A. Look at the pictures. What jobs do these people have this summer?

Number the pictures as you listen.

B. Listen again and fill in the chart the jobs that the people are having thissummer.

Name Summer job to take123456

Activity 4. Listen to six statements and questions. For each one, circle the correctfunction.1. Offer Request 4. Suggest Offer 2. Introduce Compliment 5. Question Introduce3. Inform Introduce 6. Suggest Invite

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Activity 5.A. Look at the example sentence and listen to the way the /t/ and /j/ sounds combine

to make a /t/ sound.

Example: Its great to meet you.

B. Look at the following sentences and circle where you think the sounds willchange. Listen and check your answers.1. Why dont you tell him what you do?2. Where did you go on the weekend?3. Is that the dog that bit you?4. What would you like to know?5. Why didnt you give me a call?6. Had you ever been there before?

Activity 6.A. Donna is head of recruitment at a TV studio. Listen to her give advice to

applicants and check ( ) the things she talks about. preparation clothing experience attitude punctuality body language rsum strength and weaknessB. Listen again and note her five pieces of advice.1 .......................................................................................................................2. .......................................................................................................................3. .......................................................................................................................4. .......................................................................................................................5. .......................................................................................................................

Activity 7. Listen to the four people talking about themselves and complete the columnabout interests in the table below.

Person Interests Possible jobs ReasonsMorgan

Luke

Carmen

Jong

Activity 8. Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.

1. Yeah, Id love to! It would be OK. No, not at all.2. They sure do. A little, I guess. I dont mind them.3. Salary. Interest. Theyre both important.4. Work for myself. A company. I dont mind either way.5. No way! No, but Id buy a company. Of course!

POST LISTENINGSpeaking: Work in pairs, talking about what exactly you do every day in your work

and at home, including your responsibilities.

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Unit 13. IT DOESNT FIT

OBJECTIVES: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:- understand complaints and the ways people deal with complaints in the

conversations.

- distinguish between facts and opinions.- identify the merging of identical sounds at word boundary.

PRE-LISTENINGAnswer the questions

a. Do you like wearing tight clothes or loose clothes? Why?b. What do you do if you bought/have things that dont fit you?c. Are you able to name all the component parts in an article of clothes?

Look at the following pictures. Label the pictures, using the words in the box.

Whats wrong with each thing below? Match the things and their problems.

Parts of clothes Problemshem come off stitching come down

button come undonezipper broken

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hemstitchingzippercome undone

hem collar buttons stitching sleeve waist

zipper

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A. Listen. What are the people complaining about? Number the items 1-4

B. Listen again. Whats wrong with each item? Write the complaint.

Activity 2.A. Vanessa and Kathy are shopping. Listen to their conversation and fill in themissing words. Is each statement a fact or an opinion? Check () the correct column.

Fact Opinion1. The ........................ looks great on Vanessa.2. ..........................dont look right on Vanessa.3. Vanessa couldnt wear .....................to her brotherswedding.

4. Vanessa would be happy in ...................anda.......................... .

B. Listen again and check your answers. What are Vanessa and Kathy going to do?

Activity 3.Listen to the rest of Vanessa and Kathys conversation and answer the questions.

1. What is Vanessa trying to do? .....................................................................2. Whats wrong with the dress? ..........................................................................3. Whats the salesperson going to do? ................................................................

Activity 4.

A. Look at the example sentence, and listen to the way the two /t/ sounds merged

to make one slightly longer sound. Example: Why do you want to return it?

B. Listen. Look at the following sentences, and circle where you predict that twoconsonant sounds will merge. Listen and check your answer.

1. I never really liked disco. 4. Thats Steve over there. Next to his sister.2. I bought two ties last Tuesday. 5. I need Don to give me some money.3. Did you buy a new watch? 6. Have you seen Neils new black cap?

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Activity 5.A. Listen to the statements. Is each statement a compliment or a criticism?Check

() the correct column.Compliment Criticism

1.

Thanks, its new. Oh no, its ugly.

2

.

Thanks a lot. You dont like it?

3.

Be quiet. Youre right. Ill change them.

4.

Oh, Ill get another one. Yeah, I think so, too.

5.

You dont like it? Its beautiful.

6.

Yeah, I got them yesterday Thanks, very much

B. Listen again and circle the best response.

Activity 6. Listen to people complaining to their landlord. Does the landlord agree to dosomething or not? Check () agree or doesnt agree.

Agree Disagree12.3.4.5.6.7.

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Activity 7.Listen to this conversation between Mr. Walters, the Sales Manager of a mailorder firm and his secretary, Linda, more than once if necessary. Then make a note ofthe action Mr. Walters asks Linda to take in each case.

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Mr.s. Stoakes,Ispich

Mr.s. Croft,KingsLynn

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Activity 8Listen and circle the answers that are right for you.1. Yes, definitely. I guess so. No, its not important to me.2. I sure am. Im so bad. No, Im kind of scruffy.3. I love it. Sometimes. No, not at all.4. Yeah, too much. A fair amount. No, hardly anything.

5. I only buy brand names. It depends on the item. No, they dont mean anything.POST LISTENING: Speaking: Work in groups of four, discuss the clothes you wearon the following occasions:

going to a movies for a job interview for a picnicat your graduation ceremony at your grandparents wedding anniversary

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