• Greeting people

• Saying goodbye

t I Vocabulary
A Write your first name, middle name, and last name in the chart below.

• B PAIR WORK Ask for your partner's name. Then answer and give your name.

Example:
A: What's your name?
B: My first name is Dana. My middle name is Grace. And my last name is Smith.

2I Conversation
co, Q) A Listen. What is Steve's last name? What's Emma's middle name?
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Pretty good My name is

Nice to meet you. too

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• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation. Exchange the blue and green words above with the words
below and practice it again.

f. Steve:. How _are_ you?.}=,·__Emma: __I'm _fine,_ thank_ you.__}··__Steve:__Bye •..}··. Emma:. Have _a _nice_ day•.J

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A Notice the different ways we greet people and say goodbye. (* = informal)

Saying good oy
,

morning. How are you? Goodbye.

I'm fine, thank you.
Good afternoon. How is everything? Have a nice day.
Everything is great.
evening. How are you doing? Good night.

Hello. Fine, thanks.*

How's it going?* See you.*
Hi. I'm all right.*
How are things?* Take care.*
Hey.* Not so well.*

• B PAIR WORK Take turns greeting each other and saying goodbye.

Examples:
A: Good morning, Young. B: Have a nice day, Maria.
B: Hi, Maria. How are you? A: Goodbye, Young.
A: I'm fine, thank you.

4 I Listening
co, @ A Listen. Is each situation formal or informal? Circle the correct answer.
1. formal I informal 2. formal I informal 3. formal I informal 4. formal I informal

co,@ B Listen again. Write the expression each person uses to say goodbye.
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______

• C PAIR WORK Compare your answers with a partner.

( ONLINE PRACTICE 1(-

• CLASS ACTIVITY Go around the class. Greet your teacher
and classmates, say your name, and then
say goodbye.

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• Introducing others

11 Vocabulary
A How well do you know these people? Check (.I') the people you talk to often.

__ a classmate __ a teacher __ a friend __ a neighbor

__ a relative __ a colleague __ a boss __ a stranger

• B PAIR WORK Name your teacher and two other people you talk to often. Use the words above.
Example:
A: My math teacher is Mr. Lyons.
B: My classmate's name is Bobby. My friend's name is Alan.

21 Conversation
co,@ A listen. Where does Jesse live? How old is Tizzy?

Jesse: Hey.
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Alex: Hi. Are you new to the building?

Jesse: Yes, I just moved in.

Alex: Well, welcome neighbor! My name Is

Alex. I live in apartment 19.

Jesse: Nice to meet you. I'm in apartment 21.

Alex: Oh, I'd like you to meet Tizzy.

Jesse: Hi, Tizzy. How old is she?

Alex: She's four months old, but don't worry.

She's very quiet!

Jesse: No problem. I love cats!

• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation.

co,� C Listen. Write the changes you hear above the bold words. Practice the new conversation.

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A Notice the different ways we introduce ourselves and other people.
,,,
Introducing myself Responding ' )�.
Hi.I'm ... My name is ...
Hello. My name is ... And I'm ...

This is my friend ... Hi. It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'd like you to meet my friend ... Hello. It's nice to meet you.

• B GROUP WORK Introduce yourself. Then introduce the person next to you.

4 I Pronunciation Reduction of to
co1 G, A Listen. Notice how to is reduced in these sentences.

1. Nice to meet you . 2. I'd like you to meet my classmate. 3. It's great to meet you.

• B PAIR WORK Take turns practicing the sentences in part A. Pay attention to the reduction of to.

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A Answer the questions.

What's your first name?------------

What's your last name?------------

Where are you from?-------------

Where do you work/study?-----------

• B PAIR WORK Introduce yourself. Use your answers

from part A.

Example:
A: Hello. I'm Carlos. I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
B: Hi. My name is Katie Wilson. I'm from Vancouver, Canada.
A: Nice to meet you. I'm a student at City College.

• C CLASS ACTIVITY Go around the class. Introduce your partner to others.

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 • Asking for personal
information

• Asking for repetition

t I Vocabulary
A How do you communicate with people? Check (.I) the things you do.

__ write an e-mail __ talk on the phone

__ write a letter __ social network

__ instant message __ meet in person

•
__ send a text __ video chat

B PAIR WORK Tell your partner how you communicate with your friends.

Example:
A: I meet in person.
B: Really? I send texts.
A: I don't send texts.

2 I Conversation
co1 G A Listen. What does Matt need help with? What is Joe's e-mail?

Joe: Hello?

Matt: Hi, Joe!

Joe: I'm sorry ... who Is this?

Matt: It's me. Matt! I just got a new phone number.

Joe: Hi, Matt! What's up?

Matt: Can you help me with my homework?

Joe: Sure, but I'm kind of busy right now.

Can you send me an e-mall?

Matt: What's your e-mall address?

Joe: It's joe@newmail.com.

Joe: It's j-o-e@n-e-w-mail.com.

• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation. Exchange the blue and green words above with the words
below and practice it again.
.
r Joe: ... who am I speaking to? ';::,· Give me a call later or e-mail me• j
··...................................... ............................... .:...................................................................................:
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\· Matt: Can you give me your e-mail address? ;::=· ... can you say that again? \
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 3 I Language Booster
A Notice the different ways we ask for personal inf ormation and ask for repetition.

Asking for repetition

What is your
e-mail address? Sure. It is joe@newmail.com.
What's your Can you repeat that?
phone number? OK. It's 729-9163.
Can I have your Can you say that again?
username? My username is mar241.
Can you give me your

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking for personal information. Ask for repetition.
Example:

A: Can I have your e-mail address?

B: Sure. It's manuel l 2@snmail.com.
A: Can you repeat chat?

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co1 � A Listen. Two friends are sharing information. How many times do they ask for repetition?

a. Delia: ______ b. Andy:-----

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co1 � B Listen again. Complete the chart below.

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Work phone number

Delia

Andy

• C PAIR WORK Check your answers by taking turns asking for Delia and Andy's information.

ONLINE PRACTICE�-
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• A CLASS ACTIVITY Go around the class. Make a list by asking five people f or their names,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Ask for repetition as needed.

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• B CLASS ACTIVITY Share your list with the class.

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 • Making small talk

t I Vocabulary
A Look at these conversation topics. Check (.f) the ones you talk about with your friends.
__ school __ movies __ family __ hobbies

__ music __ money __ sports __ TV shows

- B PAIR WORK Tell your partner what you and your friends talk about.
Examples:
A: We talk about movies and music. B: My friends and I don't talk about money.
B: My friends and I talk about hobbies. A: We don't talk about spores.

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co1 (iD A Listen. What do Chris and Maria talk about? Does Maria like the song?

Chris: Hi, Maria.

Maria: Hey, Chris.

Chris: It's really nice today, isn't it?

Maria: Yeah, it's beautiful.

Chris: So, how are things at school?

Maria: They're OK. It's a busy semester. isn't it?

Chris: I know. It is. I don't have much free time.

Maria: Me neither. What are you listening to?

Chris: Oh, it's my favorite song. Here, listen.

Maria: lt's ... um .. .interesting.

- B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation.

co1G C Listen. Write the changes you hear above the bold words. Practice the new conversation.

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A Notice the different ways we make small talk..

It's really nice today, isn't it? Yeah, it's beautiful.

It's a busy semester, isn't it? I know. It is.
The weather isn't so great, is it? No, it's not.
Pretty nice place, huh? It sure is.
What are you up to these days? I am really busy these days.
How's your family? They're OK.

• B PAIR WORK Practice making small talk and responding. Use the pairs of words below.

sunny/cloudy beautiful/terrible school/work hot/cold

Examples:
A: Beautiful day, isn't it? B: Terrible weather, huh?
B: Yeah, it's really great. A: I know. It is.

4 I Pronunciation Intonation in tag questions

co1 CD A Listen. Notice how the intonation falls in tag questions when you expect the listener to agree.
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1. This pizza isn't very good, is it?
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3. This is a really fun party, isn't it?
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2. Beautiful day, isn't it?
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4. This movie isn't interesting, is it?

• B PAIR WORK Take turns practicing the sentences in part A. Pay attention to falling intonation.

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• CLASS ACTIVITY You are at a class party. Walk around and greet six different people.
Use the small talk expressions or think of your own.

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• PAIR WORK Look at the pictures. What do you think will happen? Put them in order from 1 to 4.

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2 I Understand
A Watch the video. Check your answers in the Preview section. Did you guess correctly?
B Watch the video again. Mark the statements T (true) or F (false).
__ 1. Tom and Eric are roommates. __ 4. Maria is Jill's �ister.

__ 2. Jill is Eric's new neighbor. __ 5. Maria and Jill are cooking dinner.

__ 3. Eric wants to borrow a broom. __ 6. Jill's number is 555-3922.

31 Discuss
• GROUP WORK Answer the questions.
1. Do you know your neighbors?
2. Do you ever borrow things from people? What do you borrow?
3. Do you cook? What do you cook for other people?

@;oNFIDENCE BOOSTER Student A: Turn to page 82.

Student B: Turn to page 90.
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NOW
• A Student A: Greet Student B With his or her name.
Use two different greetings. Then
say goodbye.
Student B: Respond to Student A's greetings.
B Now change roles.

I can greet people. I can say goodbye.

D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well D I need more practice.
See Language Booster page 3.

A Student A: Greet Student B. Introduce yourself, and say your first

and last name.
Student B: Respond to Student A. Introduce yourself, and say
your first and last name.
B Now join another pair and introduce your partner to them.

I can introduce myself. I can introduce others.

D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well D I need more practice.
See Language Booster page 5.

A Student A: Ask for Student B's name, e-mail

address, and phone number.
Ask for repetition.
Student B: Answer Student A's questions.
B Now change roles.

I can ask for personal information. I can ask for repetiti on.
D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well D I need more practice.

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See Language Booster page 7.

A Student A: Greet Student B. Use two different

small talk expressions.
Student B: Respond to Student A.
B Now change roles.

I can make small talk.

D Very well D I need more practice.
See Language Booster page 9.

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 Student A
How do you spell Sarah?
1. Student B has the missing information. Ask and answer questions to complete the registration card.
Example:
A: What's the person's first name?
B: Sarah.
A: How do you spell that?
B: S-a-r-a-h. What's the person's last name?
A: Smith.

REGISTRATION CARD
Please Print
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

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ADDRESS COUNTRY

27 �Yeell\, styeet tA...S.A.

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

EMAIL ADDRESS USER NAME

StlY&f VlYSV\ltttvt@SV\,V\lttltL.coV\lt SSV\ltttvt 122

PHONE NUMBER WORK PHONE NUMBER

585-9471

Conversation Practice
2. Have a conversation with your partner by correctly completing 1-6. Read the first sentence to your
partner. Listen to your partner's response (2). If it is correct, choose the next correct response to
continue the conversation.
I. Hi. How's it going?

3. a. Fine, thanks. It's busy here, isn't it?

b. Go odbye. Nice talking to you.

5. a. My name is... (your name).

b. Nice to meet you, Joe. I 'm ...(your name).

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 Student B

How do you spell Sarah?

1. Student A has the missing information. Ask and answer questions to complete the registration card.
Example:
A: What's the person's first name?
B: Sarah.
A: How do you spell that?
B: S-a-r-a-h. What's the person's last name?
A: Smith.

REGISTRATION CARD
Please Print
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

ADDRESS COUNTRY

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

03904
EMAIL ADDRESS USER NAME

PHONE NUMBER WORK PHONE NUMBER

925-6148

Conversation Practice
2. Have a conversation with your partner by correctly completing 1-6. Listen to your partner's sentence.
Read the sentences (2) and choose the correct response. Listen to your partner's response (3). If it is
correct, choose the next correct response to continue the conversation.
2. a. How are you doing? Have a nice day.
b. Pretty good, thanks. How are you?

4. a. Yeah, it is. I'd like you to meet Joe.

b. No. This is Joe.

6. Joe is a good friend of mine.

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Polite requests

You can use I'd like + an infinitive to make a polite request:

I want a job application. -+ I'd like to have a job application.

You can also use Hay I/ Could I/ Can I + a verb to make a polite request:

May I have a job application?

I want a job application.-+ Could I have a job application?
Can I have a job application?

Add please to make requests more polite:

With May/, Could I, and Can I, you can add please before the verb, or at the beginning or the
end of the sentence. (Notice the comma.)

May I please have a job application?

Please may I have a job application?
May I have a job application, please?
With I'd like, you can only add please at the end. (Notice the comma.)

I'd like a job application, please.

Part 1
Complete the sentences. Write the correct form of the verb.

1. May I lzarraw a pen?

(borrow}

2. Ia like here.
(sit)

3. Could I a window?
(open)

4. I'd like a glass of water.

(have}

5. Can I a question?
(ask}

6. I'd like now.

(90)

Part2
Write please in the correct place, a or b. Add a comma, if necessary.

1. May -------- have a salad?

(a) (b)

2. Can I come -------- with you ________ ?

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3. I'd ________ like to speak with you -------­
(a) (bl

4. Could I ________ use ________ your phone?

(a) (b)

5. -------- I'd like to get some help ________

(a) (b)

6. I'd like ________ to make an appointment ________

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Tag questions

Tag questions...

are added at the end of a sentence.

turn statements into questions.
are usually used by speakers to check their information or to gain agreement.
Affirmative sentence + negative tag (affirmative answer expected)

Sarah: The weather's beautiful, isn't it?

Karina: Yes, it is.
Sarah: You have a lot of friends, don't you?
Karina: Yes, I do.
Negative sentence + affirmative tag (negative answer expected)

Mike: This movie isn't very good, is it?

Jim: No, it isn't.
Mike: You don't have any money, do you?
Jim: No, I don't.

Part 1
Complete the conversations. Write the tag questions.

1. A: This cafe is crowded, isn't it ? B: Yes, it is.

2. A: Lara doesn't live near the school, ? B: No, she doesn't.
3. A: The teacher is nice, ? B: Yes, she is.
4. A: We don't have a lot of homework, ? B: No, we don't.
5. A: Mike's brother studies hard, ? B: Yes, he does.
6. A: The bus wasn't crowded this morning, ? B: No, it wasn't.

Part2
Complete the conversations. Write the tag questions.

1. A: It's nice today, isn't it? B: Yes. itis,

2. A: The test wasn't easy, was it? B:
3. A: They like ice cream, don't they? B:
4. A: You walk to school, don't you? B:
5. A: Sara doesn't have a car, does she? B:
6. A: The homework isn't too hard, is it? B:
Lessons 1-4: Grammar A NEW FRIENDS

Contractions

Full form Contraction

lam I'm
You are You're
He is He's
She is She's
It is It's
We are We're
My name is My name's
What is What's
Who is Who's
How is How's
Is not Isn't
Do not Don't
Does not Doesn't

Part 1
Circle the contractions in the sentence. Then write the full form.

1. I slike watching TV. do not

2. What's his name?
3. I'm a teacher.
4. We're in the same class.
5. Who's your teacher?
6. It's a beautiful day.

Part2
Rewrite the sentences using contractions

1. How is it going? How's it QoinQ7

2. Mike does not like chocolate.
3. My name is Walter.
4. She is a teacher.
5. He is not a student.
6. We do not have a test today.
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Part 1
Read the letter below.

University of America
Where every student is special.
3256 22nd Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
800-852-7946
Ms. Renee Maria Smith
254 Larry Lane
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-4313
April 29, 2013

Dear Ms. Smith,

Congratulations! It is my pleasure to tell you that you have been accepted to University of
America. To keep your place in the University of America's class entering August 2013 and
graduating May 2017, please fill in the form and send it to us.
Again, let me say congratulations. I wish you the best in your studies at University of
America.
Sincerely,
Mr. Andre Fiori
Director of Admissions

Complete the sentences.

1. Her first name is _________

2. Her middle name is ---------
3. Her last name is---------
4. This is a formal---------
5. The last name of the Director of Admissions is _________

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

In your country, is it difficult to get into university? Do most people want to go to university? Give
reasons for your answers.

Part2
Write a short, formal letter to Mr. Fiori. Tell him you are happy you can go to his university.

Part3
In a group, share what you have written to Mr. Fiori. What are some different reasons why your
classmates are happy about attending his university?
Lesson 2: Reading & Writing FRIENDS & FAMILY

Part 1
Read the application.

Homestay Application
YOU First Name: Qing Middle Name: (none) Last name: Zhao
Birthday: Jan uary 15, 1993 Age: 20 Gender:@F
y
Grade in school: 3rd ear of n u iversity
Where are you from? China
I have been to another country. (Where?
I went to Australia. How long? I went for one week. Who with?
I went with my family. )
Your English Where do you study English? my university
When did you start to study English? elementary school
Do you like English? Yes. I love it.
Homestay Alone?� Other students in the house? Yes
I want to live in London or Yorkshire in the U.K.
Program: 3 months
I heard about this program from a teacher and my friend.

Mark the statements T (True) or F (False).

1. His name is Qing Zhao.

2. Qing is from Yorkshire.
3. Qing wants to live with other students.
4. Qing loves English.
5. Qing wants to go to Australia.
6. Qing wants to go to another country for 13 months

PAIR WORK With a partner, correct the false statements.

Part2
Imagine you want to have a homestay in an English-speaking country. Write sentences to introduce
yourself. Include the same kind of information as the above application.

Part3
In class, compare your reasons for wanting to participate in a homestay program with your
classmates' reasons.

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Part 1
Read the class description below.

Communication 101
Professor Ahmad
Education Building, Room 423
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10 p.m.
Open to all students
How do you communicate with people? Do you write a letter or an e-mail? Do you send a
text or talk on the phone? Do you like to meet in person or chat with video? Is there one way
of communication that is better than another?
In this class, we will talk about how we communicate, and we will talk about how people of
different ages and in different situations communicate in different ways. We will also look at
how communication has changed in the last 100 years.
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Answer the questions.

1. Who is teaching the class?
2. How many hours a week does the class meet?
3. What is the name of the class?
4. What changes will the students study?
5. Who can take this class?

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

1. Do you want to take this class? Give reasons for your answer.
2. What classes are you taking now?
3. What kind of classes do you like to take?
4. Are classes a good way to meet new people? Why?

Part2
Image you are going to make a weekly chat time so
new students can meet each other. Will there be food?
When and where will it meet? Who can come? Write a
description like the one above.

Part3
Share your weekly chat ideas with a partner. Talk
about other ways new students can meet each other.
Lesson 4: Reading & Writing NEW FRIENDS

Part 1
Read the postcard.

Hello from Brazil!

April 5, 2013
Dear Sansfica,
I'm having a great time in Sao Paulo. It's really nice
today-sunny and warm. But yesterday it was cloudy
and a little cold. Sansfica Salazar
I started staying with my host family last night. In total., 1785 Old Maple Lane
I'll stay with them for three nights. They have a daughter, Hollywood, CA 7201 3
Manu, who is the same age as me. I was worried, but they AIR MAIL
all speak great English. We talked about music and movies,
and we even like the same ones!
How are things at school? If you have time, we can video
chat next weekend. I want to hear how everyone is.
The month will be over before I know it!
Leah

Write the correct word(s) to complete the sentences.

l. _________ is in Brazil right now.

2. She's staying with her host family for--------- more nights.
3. Leah and --------- are the same age.
4. On April 4, the weather was-------------
5. Leah is going to be gone for _________

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

1. When do most people write postcards, and to whom do they send them?
2. Do we need to make small talk when we write postcards? Give reasons for your answer.
3. What kinds of personal information should you not write on a postcard?

Part2
Imagine you are Sansfica. Write a postcard to Leah. Talk about the weather and a new friend at school.

Part3
Read your postcard to a partner without telling them where you are visiting. Have them guess where
you are writing about.
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Lessons 1-4: Video Cloze NEW FRIENDS

Watch New Neighbors and fill in the blanks.

Eric: Hi. Jill: That smells good. What's for

Jill: Hello. Sorry to bother you. My friend (9)
and I are new to the building. We're in Tom: I'm not sure yet. But right now, it's tomato
-------�3E sauce.
(1)
Eric: Oh, welcome to the building! Eric: It's pasta and tomato sauce. He always
Jill: I hate to ask, but do you have a broom? makes pasta!

Eric: A broom? Oh, sure. Tom, where is our Tom: I do not! Hey, I have an idea. Stay and have
broom? some with us.

Tom: Hold on. Maria: Oh, um, but we need to clean our apartment.

Eric: Please, please, come inside. Tom: Come _________ in about

(10)
30 minutes.
Jill: Thanks. By the way, my
________ Jill. Jill: Are you sure? That's really
(2)
--------- of you.
Eric: I'm Eric. And this is my friend and (11)

roommate, Tom. Maria: Yeah. Our refrigerator is empty.

Tom: Here you go. Eric: I'll text you when it's ready. Can I get
your _________ ?
Jill: Thanks. Oh, are you new to the (12)

---------, too? Jill: Sure. It's 555-3992.

(3)
Tom: Um, no. Why? Eric: I'm sorry. Can you _________ that?
(13)

Jill: Oh, never mind. Jill: 555-3992.

Maria: Jill? Eric: Got it.

Jill: I'm in here. Come and meet our Maria: Thanks, guys. We'll see you
---------· This is Tom and this (14)
(4)
is Eric. This is my _________ Jill: Bye.
(5)
Maria. Eric: See you _________
(15)
Maria: ---------· How's it Tom: Bye! I hope you're hungry!
(6)
_________ ? Tom: Hm ...What should I make?
(7)
Tom: Not bad.
Eric: Aha!
Eric: _________ good.
(8) Tom: What? I like pasta. Eric? Will you ask Jill
Tom: Excuse me for a minute. to bring the broom?
 • Expressing likes

• Expressing dislikes

t I Vocabulary
A What kinds of music do you like? Mark./ (I like) or X (I don't like).
__ opera --pop __ country __ vocal __ classical

__ blues __ folk __ cechno __ heavy music __ reggae

• B PAIR WORK Tell your partner what kind of music you listen to.

Example:
A: I listen co pop. I don't listen to heavy metal.
B: I listen co techno. I don't listen co folk.

2 I Conversation
co, G) A Listen. Does Peter like opera ? What kind of music do Peter and Sandra like?

Sandra, this is a new opera

group. Do you like them?

And I like some vocal, too.

• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation. Exchange the blue and green words with the words below

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and practice it again.

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A Notice the different ways we talk about likes and dislikes.

I love pop. Oh, Idon't.

Sodo l.
I like pop (a lot). Really? Idon't.
Me too.
I (really) like pop. Not me.

Expressing dislikes Same dislikes ·� Different dislikes

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Idon't (really) like folk. Me neither.

Oh,ldo.
Idon't like folk (at all). Neitherdo I.
Really? Ido.
I (really) dislike folk .

• B PAIR WORK Take turns expressing likes and dislikes. Use the words from the Vocabulary section.
Example:
A: I love pop.
B: So do I. lc's my favorite kind of music.

4 I Listening
co, G) A Listen. Number the kinds of music you hear from 1 to 5 in the order you hear them.
__ a.blues __ b. country __ c. vocal __ d. classical __ e.blues

co, G B Listen. Two friends are listening to music on the radio. Write S (they like the same kind of music)
or D (they like different music).
__ a. country __ b. classical __ c. heavy music __ cl.blues __ e. Larin

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A Complete these sentences with your own opinion.

1. I like _________ a lot.
(a kind of music)

2. I don't like---------- very much.

(a kind of music)

3. I really like--------- a lot.

(a singer)

4. I don't like _________ at all.

(a singer)

5. I don't like _________

(a song)

6. I don't really like---------

(a band)

• B GROUP WORK Take turns asking and answering questions

about likes and dislikes. Use the answers above.

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 • Asking about favorites

• Returning questions

ti Vocabulary
A Are you interested in these things? Check(,/) your interests.

__ spores __ food __ movies __ travel

__ video games __ music __ books __ shopping

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking and answering questions about interests.

Example:
� Are you inreresced in movies?
B: Yes, I am. Do you like video games?
A: No, I don't.

2 I Conversation
co1 G) A Listen. What is Dan's favorite movie? Who is Beth's favorite actress?

Dan: Johnny Depp has a new movie out.

Beth: He's my favorite actor. Who's your

favorite actor?

Dan: I don't really have one. but my favorite actress

is Reese Witherspoon. Who's yours?

Beth: My favorite Is Gong Li.

Dan: What's your favorite movie?

Beth: That's a hard question. I like a lot of movies.

Dan: I'm crazy about The Sound of Music.

Beth: Are you serious? That's an old movie!

Dan: Yes, but it's great!

• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation.

COl e C Listen. Write the changes you hear above the bold words. Practice the new conversation.

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 3 I Language Booster
A Notice the different ways we ask about favorites and return questions.

How about you?

Who's your favorite actor?
I like ... What about you?
What's your favorite movie?
I particularly like.. . Who's yours?
Do you like any bands in particular?
I'm crazy about .. . What's yours?

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking about favorites, responding, and returning questions.
Use the words from the Vocabulary section.

41 Pronunciation Contrastive stress in returning questions

co1 G) A Listen. Notice the stress in the returning questions.
l. I'm fine. How about you? 3. pop is my favorite. What's yours?

2. I like it. What about you? 4. Rihanna is my favorite. Who's yours?

• B PAIR WORK Practice these conversations. Pay attention to contrastive stress.

A: Who's your favorite actress? B: Do you like to watch TV shows?
B: I love Natalie Portman. A: Yes, my favorite show is 30 Rock.
How about you? What's yours?

• A GROUP WORK Ask your classmates about their favorites.

Write down their answers.

sport: -------- restaurant:--------

celebrity: ______ day of the week: ______

• B CLASS ACTIVITY Share the group favorites for each thing with
the class. Then vote on the class favorite.

15
 • Asking about time

• Telling time

11 Vocabulary
co1 G!) A Listen. Practice saying the times.

Ir's twelve o'clock. It's twelve fifteen. Ir's twelve thirty. It's twelve fifty-five.
Ir's noon. Ir's a quarter after twelve. Ir's half past twelve. It's five co one.
Ir's midnight.

..................................
It's noon. :>· It's midnight. >·
·····································.
.....................................·

• B PAIR WORK Draw six clocks with times on a piece of paper. Take turns saying the times.

2 I Conversation
co1 G) A Listen. Where are Ken and Zack going? What time is the train?

Hi Zack. Are you almost ready?

Almost. What time is it?

Five forty-five.

What time is the concert?

Seven thirty. What time is the train?

Six fifteen. I'll meet you there!

OK, see you! Don't be late!

• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation. Then exchange the blue and green

ii---·
words above with the words below and practice it again.
. ·.• .. ··· ····. ···· . .. . ···· ·················-<···L\....-....1
j Ken: Are you ready to go? /· Zack: Just about. \· Ken: Half past seven. /· Zack: Quarter past six.
· ................................................................ ,· ..............................................,\·,......................................................,:.... ·.=____
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 3 I Language Booster
A Notice the different ways we ask about time and tell time.

It's five forty-five. It's almost six o'clock.

What time is it?
It's a quarter to six. It's a little before six.
Do you have the time?
It's a quarter after ten. It's about ten.
What time is the concert?
It's at seven thirty. It's a little after seven.
When is the concert?
It's ten past seven. It's just after seven.

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking about the time and telling the time. Use the ideas below.

your lunch break your favorite time of the day a good time to call you a bad time to call you

Example:
A: What rime is your lunch break?
B: My lunch break is at 12:30.

4 I Listening
co,e) A Listen. People are asking about the times of the events below. Write the times.
1. class: _____ 2. the movie: _____ 3. dinner: _____ 4. the train: _____

co,e) B Listen again. Are they going to be late? Circle the correct answers.
1. yes I no 2. yes I no 3. yes I no 4. yes I no

• C PAIR WORK Are you usually early, late, or on time to class? Tell your partner.

ONLINE PRACTICE�
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• A PAIR WORK Study Charlie's appointments. Then cover

the picture and take turns asking about his
appointments. What can you remember?

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking and answering questions

about the time for your appointments
this week.
 •Asking for opinions

• Giving opinions

t I Vocabulary
A Look at these activities. Rank them from 1 (most interesting) to 8 (least interesting).
__ kayaking __ snowboarding __ skydiving __ bungee jumping

__ skateboarding __ rock climbing __ jet skiing __ surfing

• B PAIR WORK Use the words below to describe the activities in part A.

interesting dangerous challenging fun boring exciting

Example:
A; I think rock climbing is interesting. How about you?
B: I think it is boring.

21 Conversation
co1 9 A Listen. How does Lori feel about rock climbing? What does Lori want to do?

Min-young: It's our first day in New Zealand. What do you think

about kayaking?

Lori: It doesn't seem safe to me.

Min-young: Really? I'm sure it's safe. How do you feel about

rock climbing?

Lori: It looks really hard.

Min-young: Do you think bungee Jumping looks fun?

Lori: Um, no.

Min-young: So, what do you want to do?

Lori: I just want to walk around today.

• B PAIR WORK Practice the conversation.

co1 f» C Liste.n. Write the changes you hear above the bold words. Practice the new conversation.

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 3 I Language Booster
A Notice the different ways we ask for opinions and give opinions.

Asking for opinions Giving opinions

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What do you think of I think it's fun and exciting.

How do you feel about kayaking? I think it's fun, but dangerous.

Would you try I don't think it's very safe.

It looks exciting.
It sounds/seems dangerous to me.
Do you think kayaking looks fun?

• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking for and giving opinions on the sports below.

boxing golf soccer baseball wrestling

41 Pronunciation Stress in compound nouns

co1 G) A Listen and practice. Notice how the first noun receives more stress in compound nouns.
1. skateboarding 2. jet skiing 3. rock climbing 4. bungee jumping

co1 � B Listen. Underline the stress in the words below.

1. snowboarding 2. skydiving 3. river rafting 4. mountain biking

• C PAIR WORK Take turns asking for and giving opinions on the activities in parts A and B.
Pay attention to stress in compound nouns.

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A Write two examples of activities or sports below.

individual activities: ______
group activities:
wacrivities:
adventure activities: ______

• B GROUP WORK Ask your classmates what they think of

the activities you wrote in part A.

What do you think of snowboarding?

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It looks very exciting.
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• PAIR WORK Tom and Maria want to buy Jill a birthday present. What is a good gift for
a female college student who doesn't like sports, but does like music?

2 I Understand
A Watch the video. What do Tom and Maria get Jill? Did you guess correctly?
B Watch the video again. Circle the correct answers.
1. What music doesn't Jill like?
a.pop b. heavy music c. folk
2. What does Jill never buy?
a. CDs b. concert tickets c. music downloads
3. What does Maria think of Susannah Mason's music?
a. It's terrible. b. It's great. c. It's perfect.
4. How many tickets do Tom and Maria buy?
a. two b. three c. four
5. Where was Eric?
a. at a concert b. at the mall c. in class

31 Discuss
• GROUP WORK Answer the questions.
1. What do you think Tom and Maria are going to do next?
2. Do you ever buy gifts for your friends? If so, whac do you usually buy?

Student A: Turn to page 83.

(sONFIDENCE BOOSTER Student B: Turn to page 91.
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• A Student A: Ask Student B about his or her likes. Use two of the
ideas below.
techno slow songs musicals heavy music
Student B: Express likes or dislikes.
B Now change roles. Use the other two ideas.

I can express likes. I can express dislikes.

D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well D I need more practice.
See Language Booster page 7 3.

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A Student A: Ask Student B about his or her favorites. Use two of the
ideas below.
TV show food ice cream flavor holiday
Student B: Answer Student A's questions. Then return the question.
B Now change roles. Use the other two ideas.

I can ask about favorites. I can return questions.

D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well D I need more practice.

•
See Language Booster page 15.

A Student A: Ask Student B when he or she does things.

Use two of the ideas below.
wake up sleep do homework study
Student B: Answer by telling exact time or approximate time.
B Now change roles. Use the other two ideas.

I can ask about time. I can tell time.

D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well D I need more practice.

•
See Language Booster page 7 7.

A Student A: Ask Student B about his or her opinion on two of the

activities below.
swimming table tennis reading surfing
Student B: Give your opinion.
B Now change roles. Use the other two ideas.

I can ask for opinions. I can give opinions.

D Very well D I need more practice. D Very well O I need more practice.
See Language Booster page 7 9.

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What tiine is it?
1. Look at the pictures. Ask and answer questions to complete the information. Take turns telling time.
Complete the blank clocks with your partner's information.
Examples:
A: What time is it in picture 1? B: What time is it in picture 2?
B: Twelve thirty. A: Four fifteen.

Conversation Practice
2a. Have a conversation with your partner (1-6). Read the first sentence to your partner. Listen to your
partner's response (2). If it is correct, choose the next correct response to continue the conversation.
1. I love this song!

3. a. Really, who's your favorite singer?

b. What's your favorite movie?

5. a. It sounds challenging to me.

b. So do I!

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 Student B
What time is it?
1. Look at the pictures. Ask and answer questions to complete the information. Take turns telling time.
Complete the blank clocks with your partner's information.
Examples:
A: What time is it in picture 1? B: What time is it in picture 2?
B: Twelve thirty. A: Four fifteen.

II

Conversation Practice
2a. Have a conversation with your partner (1-6). Listen to your partner's sentence. Read the sentences (2)
and choose the correct response. Listen to your partner's response (3). If it is correct, choose the next
correct response to continue the conversation.
2. a. Really? I do.
b. Oh, I don't. I like pop.
4. a. I like Ludacris.
b. I think it sounds fun.
6. I know, he's great!

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Lessons 5-8: Grammar A INTERESTS

Present simple: do and does

Do and does can be used to form Yes/No questions.

Doi Does she

Do you + main verb Does he + main verb
Do we Does it
Do they

Do you know the band Coldplay? Does your roommate have a band?
Yes, I know Coldplay. Yes, he has a band.
(shortened form) Yes, I do. (shortened form) Yes, he does.

Do you like snowboarding? Does your girlfriend like snowboarding?

No, I don't like snowboarding. No, she doesn't like snowboarding.
(shortened form) No, I don't. (shortened form) No, she doesn't.

Part 1
Complete the questions with Do or Does and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. A: Do you and your roommate watch reality B: Yes,we do.

shows? (watch)
2. A: this music like pop? (sound) B: No,it doesn't.
3. A: Gong Li a new movie out? (have) B: Yes, she does.
4. A: Lucas to go to the movies? (like) B: Yes,he does.
5. A: your friends sushi? (eat) B: Yes, they do.

Part2
Complete the answers with do, don't, does, or doesn't.

l. A: Do you like to watch comedies? B: Yes, I

2. A: Does Marcus play the guitar? B: No,he
3. A: Do Lisa and Bob like pizza? B: Yes, they
4. A: Do you and your friends watch The Amazing Chase? B: No,we
5. A: Does your band have a name? B: Yes, we
6. A: Does Sara listen to folk ? B: No,she
7. A: Does this concert end at midnight? B: Yes,it
8. A: Do you want to eat at a restaurant tonight? B: No,I
Lessons 5-8: Grammar B INTERESTS

Compound nouns

A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words. It acts as a single word.

skate+ board -+ Is this your skateboard?

swimming + pool -+ Where's the swimming pool?
rock+ climbing -+ My favorite sport is rock climbing.
A compound noun can be made up of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions.

haircut-+ noun+ verb

toothpaste-+ noun+ noun
blackboard -+ adjective+ noun
skateboard-+ verb+ noun
mother-in-law -+ noun+ preposition + noun
swimming pool-+ verb+ noun
A compound noun can be
- open (space between words): tennis shoes, rock climbing
- hyphenated (hyphen between words): grown-ups, 18-year-olds
- closed (no space between words): breakfast, snowboarding

Part 1
Check the compound nouns in the sentences. (Use a dictionary to help you.)

1. Does the ___ big hotel have a ./ swimming pool?

2. It's a ___ long drive to the ___ skateboard park.
3. I have my new boots, so let's go ___ rock climbing today.
4. Robbie and his brother-in-law went swimming today.
5. We went ___ skateboarding ___ last week.

Part2
Complete the sentences with the correct form of a compound noun. (Use a dictionary to help you.)

l. A: Do you want to climb on the rocks today? B: No, I don't like rock climbing
2. A board for riding the surf is a
3. If you jump with a bungee, you are

4. When you dive from the sky, you are

5. A: Do you like to ride a bike in the mountains? B: No, I don't like

6. A: Do you want to ride on a raft down the river? B: Yes, I really enjoy
7. A: What shoes do you wear when you play tennis? B: I wear
Lessons 5-8: Grammar C INTERESTS

Prepositions in time expressions

Prepositions that show time include at, in, and on.

at a specific time at 6:30

night at night

Class starts at 9 a.m.

I like to watch movies at night.
in a specific month in February
a specific year in 2009
the morning in the morning
the afternoon in the afternoon
the evening in the evening

My birthday is in February. They got married in the afternoon.

I lived in the U.S. in 2009. We don't have class in the evening.
We eat breakfast in the morning.
a specific day of the week on Monday
on
a specific date on Dec. 30th
Vacation starts on Monday.
The test is on September 15th.

Part 1
Circle the correct preposition.

1. The concert starts on@8 p.m.

2. Is your birthday on/in December?
3 Lara's graduation party is in/on June 3rd.
4. The movie starts at/on 9 p.m. tonight.
5. We don't have snowboarding classes in/at night.
6. Mollie doesn't eat breakfast in/at the morning.

Part2
Write the correct preposition: at, in, or on.

1. Do you eat dinner at 8:30 p.m.?

2. Milo visited Mexico 2011.
3. The soccer game is Saturday, April 26.
4. Kara likes to relax the evening.
5. Nick was born January 25, 1990.
6. I like to go for a walk night.

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Lesson 5: Reading & Writing INTERESTS

Part 1
Read the newspaper article below.

Friday Night Concerts

I -
Summer is almost here, and that means the start of the Friday Night Concerts in
the Park series. Every Friday through August, you can hear a different group-for
free. This year is the 21st year of the series, and the concerts are always popular.
• May 3 Smooth sounds with horns and piano.
• May 10 Beware! This band will get your heart pumping.
• May 17 An orchestra that people of all ages love.
• May 24 play your way through an evening of fun.
• May 31 This concert may not be for everyone. Loud, with a good beat.
All concerts start at 8 p.m. For more information and other schedules, contact
Concerts in the Park at 308-712-9645 or ConcertslnPark.org.
I

Match the type of music to the date.

1. May3 a. classical
2. May 10 b. techno
3. May 17 c. heavy music
4. May24 d. pop
5. May 31 e. trance

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

1. What important information is missing from the newspaper article?
2. Which concerts are you interested in going to?
3. What kinds of people probably go to free concerts in the park?
4. What are some good and bad things about free concerts in the park?

Part2
Write a newspaper article about an event taking place in your town.

Part3
Share your event with a partner. Ask if they will attend and why.
Lesson 6: Reading & Writing INTERESTS

Part 1
Read the magazine article.

Most popular travel movie 2003-2013

Every ten years I have to decide on the top travel movie of the past decade.
It's not easy to choose just one, so here are my top two.
Number 1: Peru Journey
This movie came out nine years ago, but every time I see it, it makes me want to
go to Peru. The information is interesting, and the scenes of Peru are amazing. I
particularly like the scenes of Machu Picchu. One of the bad things about the
movie is that it is three hours long. Have some snacks before you start it!
Number 2: Across Africa
This movie came out last year, but it isn't your usual travel movie. It's the story
about how one family traveled across Africa. It took them four years, and during
that time, there were many problems. The music is amazing, but the acting could
be better.

Complete the sentences.

l. In the first paragraph, the word decade means _________
2. The movie about Peru came out in _________
3. The good thing about the second movie is _____________
4. The good points about the first movie are _________ and _________
5. The bad point about the second movie is-------------

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

l. Do you want to see the movies? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Is there any other information you want to know about each movie?
3. What was the best movie you saw last year? Give reasons for your answer.

Part2
Write a review of a movie. Include what you liked and didn't like about the movie.

Part3
In class, share your review and talk about what kinds of movies you like and don't like. Make a list
of the top five movies you want to see that were reviewed by your classmates.
Lesson 7: Reading & Writing INTERESTS

Part 1
Read the timetables.

Train Service April-June

Leave Barcelona Arrive Madrid Days of Service

six thirty a.m. nine fifteen a.m. M-F

six forty-five a.m. nine thirty a.m. Sat, Sun
nine forty-five a.m. twelve thirty p.m. T, Th

Flight Schedule April-June

Leave Singapore From Arrive Bangkok Flight Number

seven thirty a.m. Gate 44( eight fifteen a.m. 482

eight thirty a.m. Gate 448 nine fifteen a.m. 484
nine forty-five a.m. Gate 44A ten fifteen a.m. 486

Memo
Susan,
Please buy a train ticket for George Colbert to go to Madrid on Saturday. Please also get
a ticket for me to fly to Bangkok. I need to get there between 9 and 10 in the morning.
Thanks,
Greg

Complete the information about George and Greg's travel.

George: Day: Leave: Travel time:------
Greg: Flight Number: Gate:
Leave: Travel time: Arrive: ______

Part2
Create a timetable for a train like the one above using two cities from your country. Include Leave times, Arrive
times, and Days of Service.

Part3
Show your timetable to a partner. Have them buy a ticket from you. Take turns asking and answering questions
about the times and days of service.
Lesson 8: Reading & Writing INTERESTS

Part 1
Read the advertisement below.

Would you try jet skiing?

Then take this safety course first.
There are safety courses throughout the country, for people of all ages and skills.
This course is important because 10% of all boaters use jet skis. Each course
includes topics like:

• Watching the weather

The water and children
In and out of the water safety
• Checking your jet ski before you use it

Most courses are six to ten lessons of two to three hours each.
Look for courses with a state approval because they met the standards of the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Contact your state recreation department for more information.
California Safe Boating Department

Answer the questions.

1. Who is this advertisement for? -------------
2. How long is the shortest course? ________
3. Who put this advertisement in the magazine? -------------
4. According to the advertisement, do people who have jet skied need to take this course? _________
5. According to the advertisement, which safety courses are best to take? -------------

PAIR WORK Discuss the questions.

Why is it important to take safety courses before trying adventure sports? What other sports probably
have safety courses?

Part2
Imagine you want to take a jet ski safety course with your friend. Write an e-mail telling him/her about
the course and why you should take it.

Part3
Get into pairs. Pretend you don't want to take the course and have your friend tell you why
it's important.
Lessons 5-8: Video Cloze INTERESTS

Watch A Birthday Present and fill in the blanks.

Maria: I don't know what to get Jill for her birthday. Maria: The folk singer? I think she's great, but Jill
Tom: Hm ... how about a ticket to a baseball game? doesn't like music.
(9)

Maria: Jill doesn't like baseball at all. Actually, she Tom: How about this? pop
doesn't like any _________ Madness. It's tomorrow night.
(1)
--------- are $35.
Tom: Really? I love sports! Well, what does she like? (10)
Maria: It doesn't sound interesting to me.
Maria: She Likes music.
Tom: It sounds fun to me! It's at 8:00. Doors
Tom: What kind?
open at _________
Maria: She loves pop and----..,,.,------­ (11)
(2) _________ seven.
(12)
(3)
Maria: Let's look for something else.
Tom: Heavy metal?! Oh, I don't like heavy music.
Maria: Hey, what about this? Tickets to the new
Maria: Me neither. I think it's too loud.
City!
(13)
Tom: Who's her favorite ?
(4) Tom: I heard it was really good!
Maria: Well, her pop artist
(5) Maria: Jill loves musicals!
is Kanye West.
Tom: Perfect! Buy four tickets. It starts at 7:30, so
Tom: Me too!What about you?
we can meet at 7:00.
Maria: I don't really like
(6) Maria: I'm buying them now.
Tom: Well, do you like any
(7) Eric: Hi, guys.
in particular?
Tom: Hi, Eric. How was
Maria: I like Coldplay.
----,-------- class?
(14)
Tom: So do I! I have all their CDs. Hey, what do
Eric: It was great. Math is my favorite subject.
you think of getting her a CD?
Tom: Is there any subject you don't like?
Maria: Jill never buys CDs. She
Eric: No, of course not. I love every subject.
--------- all her music.
(8)
Maria: Done!
Tom: Why don't you get her tickets to a concert?
Eric: What are you guys doing?
Maria: That's a good idea.
Maria: We just bought a birthday present for Jill.
Tom: Let's look online.
Eric: Me too! Look guys! I got four tickets
Tom: Here's something. Susannah Mason. What do
for the new musical City!
you think of her?
-------- night.
(15)
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Lesson 1: Vocabulary NEW FRIENDS

Part 1
Complete the conversation with your own answers. In class, practice the conversations with a partner.

New teacher: Hi! What's your first name?

You:
New teacher: And what's your last name?
You:
New teacher: What's your middle name?
You:
New teacher: Great. Thanks. It's nice to meet you.

Part2
Choose the best word or phrase to complete each conversation. In class, practice the conversations
with a partner.

1.
Yuko: (Hi, Mao. I How are you doing, Mao?)
Mao: Fine, thanks.
Yuko: Oh, my train is here.
Mao: (Fine, thanks. I OK. Good night.)

2.
Ms. Anders: (Hey I Hello), Ms. Kim.
Ms. Kim: How is everything?
Ms. Anders: Everything is great, thank you. How are you?
Ms. Kim: (Good. I I'm fine, thank you.)

3.
Francis: Hi, Andy. How are things?
Andy: I'm all right. You?
Francis: (Not bad. I I'm fine, thank you.)

4.
Melissa: (Good night I Goodbye), Professor Ramos.
Ms. Ramos: Goodbye, Melissa.
Lesson 2: Vocabulary NEW FRIENDS

Part 1
Match the words from the box to their definitions.

classmate teacher friend neighbor relative colleague boss stranger

1. A person you work with is a

2. Someone you don't know at all is a
3. Someone who lives near you is a
4. One of the people you study with is a
5. The person who tells you what to do at your job is your
6. The person who helps you learn in class is your
7. A person such as your mother's mother is a
8. Someone you like to spend time with is a

Part2
How often do you see the people in Part 1? Put them in order from most often to least often. In class,
talk about your ideas with a partner.

Part3
Write the words from Part 1 to complete the first sentence in each conversation. Then write what the
second person says. In class, practice the conversations with a partner.

1.
Yukiko: Excuse me, Ralph. This is my ---------· We work together at Oxford University Press.
Ralph:

2.
YeQuing: Hi, Bak. I'd like you to meet my ---------· We first met 10 years ago.
Bak:

3.
Inger: Hi. I'm Inger, and this is my ---------· I live in 4A, and he lives in SB.
David:

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Part 1
Write one or two words to complete each way of communicating. If a word is not needed, write an X.

I. an e-mail 5. video chat

2. a text 6. social network
3. in person 7. a letter
4. instant message 8. on the phone

Part2
Do you do each activity in Part 1 alone, with another person, or sometimes alone and sometimes with
another person? Write each activity in the correct place in the diagram.

Always Alone Always with Another Person

In class, compare answers with a partner.

A: I usually write an e-mail alone. How about you?
B: I do, too.

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Part 1
How often do you talk about these things? Put them in order from 1 (most often) to 8 (least often,
never). Who do you talk with? Write your answer on the second line.
In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.

movies---------
family ------- - hobbies---------
music _________ money---------
sports _________ TV shows ________

Part2
Check {.I) the sentences and questions you might use to make small talk.

It's really beautiful today, isn't it?

It really is.
This sunny weather is great, isn't it?
How old are you?
Yeah, this cloudy weather sure is terrible.
How's school/work?
Hot/cold, huh?
What's your middle name?
I'm really busy these days. You?

Part3
Use some of the sentences and questions in Part 2 to make two short conversations. Practice them with
a partner in class.

,.
You:
Partner:

2.
You:
Partner:

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Part 1
Do you like this music? Write I love [the music) (Q Q), I like [the music) (Q), I don't really like
[the music](@), or I don't like [the music] at all(@@).

1. opera Idon't really like opera

2. pop
3. country
4. vocal
5. classical
6. blues
7. folk
8. techno
9. heavy music
10. reggae
In class, compare answers with a partner. Do you like the same music or different music?
A: I don't really like folk music. Do you?
B: I love it!

Part2
In each of B's answers, one word is wrong. Cross it out and write the correct word on the line. In class,
practice th,e correct conversations with your partner.
1. A: I love techno. 4. A: I really like country.
B: Really? I do. don't B: Neither do I.
2. A: I don't like folk at all. 5. A: I don't really like pop.
B: Either do I. B: Oh, I don't.
3. A: I like reggae. 6. A: I really dislike heavy music.
B: Me neither. B: Really? I do.

Part3
Look at the conversations in Part 2. Do A and B like the same (S) music or different (D) music?

1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
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Part 1
Rank these interests from 1 (most interesting for you) to 8 (not at all interesting to you). Then write
three words about that interest.

In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.

1. movies
actor. actress. Emma Watson
2. sports

3. food

4. video games

5. music

6. books

7. ___ shopping

8. travel

Part2
Use your ideas from Part 1 and other ideas to complete the conversation. In class, get into groups of
three and practice it.

You: What's your favorite movie?

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l. ________________M
Partner 2: I like 2. -------------------------------------
Partner l: How about actors and actresses? Who's your favorite actress?
You: I'm crazy about 3. --------------------------------­
Partner 1: Really? 4. -----------------------------------­
Partner 2: And what about music? What's your favorite song?
You: 5·--------------------------------------�
Partner 2: So you like 6. --------------- -------------------?
You: 7.--------------------------------------�
Partner I: Well, what about video games? Do you like any games in particular?
You: 8·--------------------------------------�
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Part 1
What time is it? Draw clocks.

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It's half past eleven. It's five to four. It's a quarter after one.

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It's a quarter to nine. It's noon. It's midnight.

Part2
What time is it? Write your answers in words. Use after and to.

1. 10:05
2. 3:10
3. 8:20
4. 6:25
5. 7:40
6. 5:50
7. 1:35

Part3
Look at your schedule. Answer the questions using words.

Monday l. What time is your English class?

10:30 English class 2. What time is your job?
1:00 Work 3. What time is the birthday party?
7:30 Birthday party
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Part 1
Which word is different? Circle it. In class, talk about why it is different with a partner.

I. dangerous hard golf

2. soccer baseball bungee jumping
3. kayaking interesting challenging
4. rock climbing skydiving wrestling
5. exciting boring fun
6. snowboarding skateboarding boxing
7. surfing jet skiing soccer

Part2
Complete the conversation with your own answers . Practice it with a partner in class.

Friend: What do you think about jet skiing?

You: I think it's------------------------------------
Friend: Really? I think __________________________________

Part3
Use the words from Part 1 to write the opposites.

exciting safe easy

Part4
Do you use a ball to do the activities in Part 1? Do you do them inside? Are they dangerous? Write the
activities in the diagram below. In class, compare answers with a partner.

Do Inside
None

Very Dangerous