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UNIT 1
READING
A Choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the reading.

Mind Your Manners

It seems that etiquette has (1) significantly over time. Table (2) in
particular are different today than they were when my grandparents were young. In the
(3), children were quiet and (4) at the table. No one (5) with
their mouth open. Also, everyone (6) nicely—no one wore jeans or T-shirts at the
dinner table like we see today. Most importantly, in the past families actually (7)
meals together. Today everyone is (8) with work and activities, and often there isn’t
(9) to eat together. In my opinion, that’s too (10)

1 A ended B changed C experienced

2 A ideas B manners C greetings
3 A past B present C future
4 A tired B respectful C offensive
5 A talked B chewed C sat
6 A played B worked C dressed
7 A found B ate C bought
8 A busy B formal C funny
9 A time B food C permission
10 A late B serious C bad

B Read each description. Choose the correct word.

1 Rules for polite behavior in social situations.

A cultural literacy B punctuality C etiquette
2 Extremely rude or impolite.
A customary B offensive C taboo
3 Not allowed because of strong cultural or religious rules.
A impolite B taboo C tolerated
4 Knowing about and respecting the culture of other people.
A cultural literacy B female behavior C conversation topic
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5 When a child is forbidden to go out as a punishment.
A be given a curfew B be grounded C be rewarded
6 The different ways people refer to each other.
A table manners B clothing customs C forms of address
7 The habit of being on time.
A curfew B punctuality C etiquette

LISTENING
A    3.01 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.02 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 2
READING
A   Read the descriptions of symptoms. Write the letter of medication the person needs.

1 “I have a stomachache.”    A   B   C   D   E   F

2 “Ever since I fell down, I’ve had pain in my ribs.”    A   B   C   D   E   F

3 “I am sneezing like crazy.”    A   B   C   D   E   F

4 “Look at the red spot on my arm.”    A   B   C   D   E   F

5 “My back has been killing me all day.”    A   B   C   D   E   F

A “You need some cold tablets.”

B “Maybe you need an X-ray.”

C “You need a painkiller.”

D “You need an antacid.”

E “I’ll bet there’s an ointment that’s good for that.”

B   Read the quotes. Write the letter under the person who said it.

a doctor a patient a receptionist

“I’ll give you a “There are no

“Doctor Lam’s office.
A B side-effects you need C
prescription.” How can I help you?”
to worry about.”

“I’ve been feeling “There aren’t any

“I’ll send you
D dizzy and weak for E F openings until 1:00
for an X-ray.”
several days now.” tomorrow.”

“Do you need a follow-up “My chest

G H
appointment?” really hurts.”

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LISTENING
A    3.03 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.04 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 3
READING
A   Complete the conversation in your own words. Write one word for each item.

A: Hey, Pete.

B: Hi, Lou. Listen, could we have the conference room set (1) for the workshop
­tomorrow?

A: Well, that (2) be difficult. I’m really (3) today.

B: I understand.

A: But I’ll (4) what I can do. I can stay late today if necessary.

B: I really (5) it, Lou. Actually, could you do me another favor and (6)
­someone make copies of the agenda?

A: Sure. Anything else?

B: No. Just remind me to check the (7) system before we start. Last week there were
some problems with the lapel mike.

A: OK. By the way, do you have someone to (8) the speaker?

B: Yes, Jeff from Marketing will be doing that.

A: Perfect.

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 If you’re a procrastinator, you tend to put things rather than do things right away.
A away B on C off D under
2 You shouldn’t your customers’ time by making them wait for a service.
A spend B pay C avoid D waste
3 If you run into a problem, you should apologize to your customer and promise them to find .
A a product B a service C a solution D a request
4 If you are and treat your customers well, they will recommend you to other people.
A reliable B expensive C dishonest D disorganized
5 “If your product falls apart, take and replace it immediately.”
A care B responsibility C attention D apology
6 If you are a good listener, your customer will feel and heard.
A used B efficient C responsible D respected

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7 “Be sure to pay to your customers’ complaints as well as their praise.”
A responsibility B attention C financially D promises

8 Above all, thank customers for their business and make them feel .
A professional B honest C valued D urgent

LISTENING
A    3.05 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.06 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 4
READING
A Read each description and complete the word.
1 A book that is so interesting you want to keep reading it. p __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __
2 A book that is very popular, and everyone is buying it. b __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __
3 A book about real facts or events. n __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4 A book that instructs a reader how to solve personal problems. s __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ b __ __ __
5 A book a person writes about his or her own life. a __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

B Choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the reading.

Transformed by Technology

The Internet has significantly (1) the way we read. First of all, we are much
better at skimming and scanning than people were in the (2). We are constantly
skimming websites for (3) that interest us or scanning articles for specific
information we need. Second, when we do research online, we no longer take notes to
(4) information like people used to. We just (5) what we need and then
return to it when we need it. Third, as online readers we need to always be aware of the
(6) of our information, since a lot of it can be unreliable.

Perhaps the biggest change is that the Internet makes it harder not to get (7)
by other things. Links from one website lead to another and another. We are continually
(8) with information.

The mind definitely has to work differently than it did before the Internet!

1 A considered B changed C destroyed

2 A future B past C Internet
3 A notes B addresses C topics
4 A recall B resend C research
5 A bookmark B write C scan
6 A updates B purposes C sources
7 A distracted B followed C trusted
8 A bookmarked B questioned C bombarded
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LISTENING
A    3.07 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.08 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.
1   A   B   C

2   A   B   C

3   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

5   A   B   C

6   A   B   C

7   A   B   C

8   A   B   C

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UNIT 5
READING
A   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1 A major blizzard hit the town, with heavy snow fall and high .
A hopes B winds C temperatures D prices

2 The flu left an estimated 25 million people dead.

A evacuation B epidemic C famine D flood

3 A battery-operated flashlight is a must when there’s a outage.

A electricity B power C first aid D evacuation

4 My great-grandmother felt lucky to have Hurricane Cleo.

A survived B imagined C reported D struck

5 The typhoon in Indonesia had the highest winds ever .

A caused B instructed C recorded D happened

6 The weather forecast said that a storm was the way.

A out of B on C in D along

7 Modern buildings usually can moderate earthquakes.

A prevent B cause C withstand D destroy

8 Earthquakes that occur at night usually have higher because being inside is more dangerous.
A casualties B damage C magnitude D strength

B   Read each description. Choose the correct word.

1 To remove people from an area that is too dangerous
A evacuate B prepare C damage

2 When a large number of people have little or no food and die

A drought B flood C famine

3 A storm that consists of air spinning very quickly

A landslide B tornado C flood

4 Something that causes a lot of destruction, suffering, and death is

A mild B moderate C catastrophic

5 A large wave that causes damage when it hits land

A tsunami B landslide C typhoon

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6 A long period of very dry weather
A blizzard B drought C flood

7 A widespread event in which many people become sick with the same illness
A famine B epidemic C drought

LISTENING
A    3.09 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.10 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 6
READING
A Read the quotes. Write the letter under the correct category.

past reality past intentions past regrets

“I shouldn’t have quit “I never left my “I was going to get a

A B C
college.” hometown.” job in advertising.”

“I thought my parents “I should have

“I accepted the job
D would help me pay E moved to New York F
in Advertising.”
for school.” and studied design.”

“He thought he
G “I shouldn’t have fought H would study medicine
with Steven so much.”
like his brother.”

B Choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the reading.

Five to Thrive
There are five effective work habits that can (1) success in any work setting. It isn’t
just about your skills and knowledge on the job. Your attitude is also important.
▲ ▲

Volunteer for assignments. Show that you are (2) and not afraid to work hard.
Be nice to the people around you. If you are kind to people, they will go out of their
(3) to be nice to you as well.
▲

Prioritize your work. There are always (4) that are more important than others.
Prioritizing (5) productivity.
▲

Stay positive. Focus on your goals, make good decisions, and get things done. Don’t
get (6) up in office politics.
▲

Solve problems. Don’t just identify problems. Propose (7) as well.

Embrace these five tips, and (8) your chances for success.

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1 A prioritize B accomplish C ensure
2 A easy B serious C funny
3 A way B mind C office
4 A positions B employees C tasks
5 A hurts B increases C complicates
6 A caught B fed C brought
7 A complaints B solutions C problems
8 A forget B increase C intend

LISTENING
A    3.11 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.12 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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UNIT 7
READING
A   A Read each description and complete the word.

1 An agreement to marry someone. e __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

2 A vacation taken by newlyweds after their wedding. h __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

3 A large formal party after a wedding or other big event. r __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

4 Belief or custom that has existed for a long time. t __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

5 Clothes that are representative of a specific country, place, or event. c __ __ __ __ __ __

6 A meal that is enjoyed outside, for example in a park. p __ __ __ __ __

B   Complete the conversation in your own words. Write one word for each item.

A: Do you (1) if I ask you about something?

B: Of course (2). What’s up?

A: Well, I was (3) to a friend’s house for the Fourth of July.

B: Oh, a barbecue?

A: Yes! But I’m not sure about the customs here. Would it be appropriate to (4)
something?

B: Definitely. Maybe something to (5), like a dessert or an appetizer.

A: Oh! That’s a good (6).

B: What about clothes? How formally should I (7)?

A: Very informally. Everyone’s just hanging out at a barbecue.

B: Thanks. That’s really (8).

A: No problem. Have fun!

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LISTENING
A    3.13 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

’
3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.14 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C

2   A   B   C

3   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

5   A   B   C

6   A   B   C

7   A   B   C

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UNIT 8
READING
A Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1 the invention of the zipper in 1914, clothes were opened and closed using buttons.
A After B Before C While D With
2 In the 15th century, the of the printing press allowed multiple copies of books to be printed.
A discovery B success C invention D resistance
3 3D printing is an innovative that makes three-dimensional objects from digital files.
A repellent B technology C computer D communication
4 The first electronic computers in the 1940s a new era of communications and research technology.
A preserved B ended C opened D resulted
5 After the plow was invented, farmers could enough food to keep for themselves and to sell to
make money.
A buy B find C eat D plant
6 Antibiotics some infectious diseases that in the past resulted in serious illness and death.
A preserve B cause C spread D prevent
7 Bacteria are tiny that can only be seen under a microscope.
A diseases B organisms C substances D drugs
8 In 1796, Edward Jenner discovered the process of vaccination thus the first successful
vaccine possible.
A eliminating B pausing C creating D making

B Choose the correct word to complete the sentences in the reading.

Drugs for Bugs

Antibiotics, which were discovered in the 20th century, (1) medicine. They enabled
people to survive conditions that in the past would have (2) them. Antibiotics have
come to be considered a wonder drug, and it was believed that they could (3) any
illness. But, in fact, antibiotics only work for illnesses caused by bacteria, not viruses, for
example a cold or a sore throat. People with viruses often just need time to (4),
not medical treatment. Unfortunately, some doctors (5) antibiotics incorrectly. The
biggest problem is that our bodies can become (6) to antibiotics with such overuse. It
is critical that we not use antibiotics for (7) that don’t require them. Otherwise they
will no longer work against infections and disease. World-wide awareness is addressing this
(8). Hopefully it won’t be too late!

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1 A confirmed B changed C caused
2 A helped B killed C saved
3 A multiply B prevent C cure
4 A cure B recover C grow
5 A prescribe B sell C create
6 A attached B resistant C prescribed
7 A treatments B medications C conditions
8 A threat B promise C wish

LISTENING
A    3.15 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.16 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C

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UNIT 9
READING
A   Read the five global issues. Match each with its example.

1 Corruption A   B   C   D   E

2 Poverty A   B   C   D   E

3 Terrorism A   B   C   D   E

4 Discrimination A   B   C   D   E

5 Starvation A   B   C   D   E

A In a political act, a suicide bomber kills a number of people at a holiday festival.

B In order to do business with a government agency, a company offers a politician a bribe.

C Before choosing job candidates for interviews, a company is found to be considering ethnic
background as a deciding factor.

D A United Nations report finds that approximately one-fifth of the world’s population is earning less
than US $1 per day.

E As the result of a long drought, food shortages have led to a sharp increase in deaths due to hunger.

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 I’m actually in favor of capital .
a system b punishment c service d censorship

2 I think that there should be of expression.

a freedom b prohibiting c politics d election

3 I’m afraid I don’t agree with military service.

a punishment b system c raising d compulsory

4 I hate to say it, but I think a dictatorship is the best system of .

a government b politics c constitution d service

5 No offense, but I think it’s wrong to a life, no matter what.

a save b kill c take d lose

6 My parents actually have pretty liberal political .

a issues b policies c topics d beliefs

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7 Do you mind if I ask you a political ?
a campaign b solution c issue d question

8 I am without question in of universal healthcare.

a favor b agreement c disagreement d mind

LISTENING
A    3.17 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.18 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 9   A   B   C

5   A   B   C

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UNIT 10
READING
A   Complete the conversation in your own words. Write one word for each item.

A: (1) me. Could you tell me the (2) to Pratt Rock?

B: The trail starts about a mile down the road. I actually hiked up there yesterday.

A: Really? Was it (3) seeing?

B: It was spectacular. You don’t want to (4) it.

A: Was the trail difficult?

B: Yes. It was pretty steep. But I’m (5) you’ll be fine.

A: Did you see the caves along the way?

B: Oh, yes! But be (6). One hiker said he saw a bear there last week.

A: What?

B: Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll be (7).

A: Um, well, thanks for the (8). Maybe I’ll just go on a bus tour!

B   Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1 Fossil fuels are a major source of energy, but they the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and
contribute to global warming.
A minimize B adjust C withstand D increase

2 Wind power is a renewable energy solution that can help global warming.
A promote B curb C protect D release

3 Fluorescent light bulbs produce the same amount of as older incandescent bulbs, only they
use 75% less electricity and they last longer.
A efficiency B light C energy D oil

4 Rather than driving everywhere, people should taking public transportation, riding a bicycle,
or even walking.
A imagine B avoid C consider D remember

5 People should try to use less water at home as well as turn the hot water heater.
A over B up C down D under

6 It’s vital that we think twice and recycle before we something in the trash.
A toss B grab C find D need

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7 your home appliances is an investment initially, but then you save money with lower
electricity bills.
A Selling B Upgrading C Reducing D Increasing

8 Buying locally grown fruits and vegetables requires less transportation and thereby less to get
products to different places.
A recycling B pollution C environment D energy

LISTENING
A    3.19 Listen to each statement. Choose the one that goes with the picture.

1   A   B   C   D 2   A   B   C   D

3   A   B   C   D 4   A   B   C   D

B    3.20 Listen to the statement or question. Choose the letter of the correct response.

1   A   B   C 5   A   B   C

2   A   B   C 6   A   B   C

3   A   B   C 7   A   B   C

4   A   B   C 8   A   B   C

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