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LISTENING ATTACK STRATEGIES
1. Using What You Already Know
EXERCISE 3Directions: Now, listen to a conversation between a worker and her boss. As you listen, look at your chart from Exercise 2 and circle the reasons and responses that
are similar.
Gloria: Good afternoon Mr. Carson. Thank you very much for taking
the time to speak with me.
Mr. Carson: I always make time for my best workers, Gloria. Please have a
seat. What can I do for you today?
Gloria: Well, as you know, I have been working here for about fifteen
years now. I really like this company, my job is interesting,
and the working conditions are generally pretty good.
Mr. Carson: I'm glad you feel that way. Whatever we can do to make our
workers happy is important to us.
Gloria: Well, now that you mentioned it, there is one thing that
"would make my life a little easier.
Mr. Carson: Yes?
Gloria: I haven't had a raise in more than four years. And with
inflation, it's really getting tough to make ends meet.
Mr. Carson: Four years you say? Hmm.
Gloria: Yes. And in that time, I have had at least three pei'formance
reviews that have all been excellent. You say I'm doing a great
job here, and I think my good work should be rewarded.
2. Scanning for Background Information
Example:
I arfi outraged. I have been to three different departments and each time I've
been told that I had to go elsewhere. I am not moving from this line until I get
this registration problem solved.
EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the following speakers, and then circle the words that you feel
might be true about them.
1. Oh, man, I knew he was going to spring one on us today. I had to work
last night and didn't have time to hit the books. Now, I've blown it.
2. I'm sorry. You finish? I can take away? More to drink? Thank you.
3. Excuse me, I was wondering if I could get my money back. You see, I had
to drop this class last week because of a work conflict, so I won't be
needing it this semester. It was new when I got it, and I haven't put any
marks inside.
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4. Leslie: So then Alice said, What do you mean he has a baby? And Fred
said, He's got two kids; he's been married for five years! Well,
Martha almost had a heart attack because he had said he was
single and that he wanted to marry her!
Librarian: Shh!
Leslie: Oh, sorry. So anyway, Martha was so upset when she found
out that he was already married, she started punching him!
Can you imagine--
Librarian Please! You must be more considerate of other people. There
is no talking allowed in this room. People are trying to study. I
think you should leave.
5. Peter: I need to get a TB test before I can start working. Can I get
that done here?
Receptionist: As long as you are currently enrolled and are carrying
twelve or more units.
Peter: Well, that's no problem. I'm taking six classes this
semester. Here's my student card.
Receptionist: Good. I need you to fill out this form and that one. When
you're done, give them back to me. Then have a seat over
there, and the nurse will cal.],your name.
Peter: Thank you very much.
3. Scanning for the Main Idea
E X E RC I S E Directions: Listen to the following conversation to find the main idea. What event
are the two people talking about. In the blank spaces, write down the main idea and
any words that will help you.
Tom: Where were you last night? I thought we were all going to meet
down at Clancey's. It was awesome, and I won $50 in the pool.
Eric: You're not going to believe it. Out of the blue, my boss called to say
that he had to leave town for an emergency meeting and gave me
his ticket.
Tom: You mean you were actually there?
Eric: That's right. And get this--front row center!
Tom: So you saw it when Kobe hit the three-pointer in the last second of
the third quarter. The people at the bar went insane. I can't imagine
what it must have been like at the arena.
Eric: Oh man. People were jumping out of their seats and screaming. It
felt like New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July combined. It was the
best game I've ever seen in my life.
Torn: You're not kidding. When Shaq stole the ball from Rose, and passed
it to Kobe for the slam dunk, I couldn't believe it. They are as strong
as football players but as graceful as ballet dancers.
Eric: Yeah, and it doesn't hurt that they're all seven feet tall. Man, if I had
a couple of inches on me, I could have been an NBA star, too.
Torn: A couple of inches? Dude, try a couple of feet!
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4. Leslie: So then Alice said, What do you mean he has a baby? And Fred
said, He's got two kids; he's been married for five years! Well,
Martha almost had a heart attack because he had said he was
single and that he wanted to marry her!
Librarian: Shh!
Leslie: Oh, sorry. So anyway, Martha was so upset when she found
out that he was already married, she started punching him!
Can you imagine--
Librarian Please! You must be more considerate of other people. There
is no talking allowed in this room. People are trying to study. I
think you should leave.
5. Peter: I need to get a TB test before I can start working. Can I get
that done here?
Receptionist: As long as you are currently enrolled and are carrying
twelve or more units.
Peter: Well, that's no problem. I'm taking six classes this
semester. Here's my student card.
Receptionist: Good. I need you to fill out this form and that one. When
you're done, give them back to me. Then have a seat over
there, and the nurse will cal.],your name.
Peter: Thank you very much.
3. Scanning for the Main Idea
E X E RC I S E Directions: Listen to the following conversation to find the main idea. What event
are the two people talking about. In the blank spaces, write down the main idea and
any words that will help you.
Tom: Where were you last night? I thought we were all going to meet
down at Clancey's. It was awesome, and I won $50 in the pool.
Eric: You're not going to believe it. Out of the blue, my boss called to say
that he had to leave town for an emergency meeting and gave me
his ticket.
Tom: You mean you were actually there?
Eric: That's right. And get this--front row center!
Tom: So you saw it when Kobe hit the three-pointer in the last second of
the third quarter. The people at the bar went insane. I can't imagine
what it must have been like at the arena.
Eric: Oh man. People were jumping out of their seats and screaming. It
felt like New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July combined. It was the
best game I've ever seen in my life.
Torn: You're not kidding. When Shaq stole the ball from Rose, and passed
it to Kobe for the slam dunk, I couldn't believe it. They are as strong
as football players but as graceful as ballet dancers.
Eric: Yeah, and it doesn't hurt that they're all seven feet tall. Man, if I had
a couple of inches on me, I could have been an NBA star, too.
Torn: A couple of inches? Dude, try a couple of feet!
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4. Scanning for the Important Points
E X E RC I S E Directions: Listen to the speaker. When you hear the bell, circle the important point.
I'm standing in front of the Northeastern Women's Correctional Facility. This is
a high-security prison that houses 1500 women convicted of kidnapping,
robbery, and murder. I must say that it is an extremely uninviting place. When
I was given this assignment, I was somewhat apprehensive, and I can honestly
say that I am still quite frightened as I approach the main gate. My knees are a
little wobbly, and my stomach is full of butterflies.
Bell Sound
I am now walking down Cell Block A. Each cell is approximately ten feet by
eight and contains four small beds with thin blankets, no pillows or sheets, a
metal sink, and an open toilet. Each tiny cell is the home for four women. The
walls have numerous cracks and layers of paint chipping, and look as though
they have not been painted in decades. There seems to be little fresh air or
sunlight. The women all look sad and bored. Walking down the block, the
strong smell of disinfectant is almost overpowering. This is definitely not the
kind of place someone would want to be sent to.
Bell Sound
Now I am in the prison cafeteria. While I have been instructed not to speak
with any of the prisoners, I am allowed to observe them while they are eating.
The cafeteria has ten long tables with twenty women seated around each one
on low uncomfortable-looking wooden benches. The menu for lunch today
includes the following: a scoop of gray, lumpy mashed potatoes, a small piece
of overcooked chicken, and a hunk of stale-looking bread. Fresh fruit and
vegetables are nowhere to be seen. Needless to say, there is no salt, pepper, or
other condiments available to the women, and they are not permitted to use
knives or forks. Water is the only beverage available. It is safe to say that the
focal being served i s not healthy, and I wonder how these women are able to
maintain their strength and health.
Bell Sound
5. Inferencing (Making Intelligent Guesses)
EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the following conversation. Then, read the statements and decide if each one is True or False. Finally, discuss with your teacher how you used
Inferencing to decide.
Don: Hello.
Kathy: Hello. Is this Don?
Don: Yes, it is.
Kathy: Hi Don. This is Kathy fr(~m your biology class. We talked during
the lab the other day. Remember?
Don: Uh, urn. Yeah. Um. Oh, uh yeah.
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Kathy: Anyway. Do you understand what Dr. Wharton meant when he
was talking about phylogenetic memory?
Don: Oh, yeah. Actually, that's a really fascinating theory. According to
scientists, animals are born with certain kinds of memory. For
example, a deer naturally knows that it needs to avoid wolves,
bears, and other ferocious animals even if it has never seen one
before. Scientists believe that this memory has been imprinted into
our genes through thousands of years of experience.
Kathy: Oh, I see. That really makes it clear.
Don: Great. Well, I'm glad I could help.
Kathy: Gee. My notes are really incomplete. I bet you got down
everything the teacher said.
Don: Well no. Actually, I just read the textbook and study from that.
Kathy: That's impressive.
Don: So . . . well . . . anyway. Uh, are there any other questions that
you have?
Kathy: One more actually. I was wondering what are you doing Saturday
night.
Don: Saturday? Uh. Oh yeah. Uh, I'm goana be out of town. Yeah. I'm
going to a wedding. Yeah. A wedding down in Miami.
6. Scanning for Specific Pieces of Information
EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the recorded message, and fill in the chart with the specific pieces of information that you need. Don't worry about spelling.
You have reached the City Health Desk Hotline. The following is a list of
services available during the month of July.
Prenatal screenings will be available at the Church Street Clinic, Mondays and
Wednesdays from 10 AM to 11 AM. A five dollar fee is recommended but will be
waived for those unable to pay. Child care is not available, so please make
arrangements to leave small children at home.
Anonymous AIDS testing will be conducted from noon to three on July 5th,
10th, 21st, and 30th. Testing will take place at the Johnson Square Medical
Center. AIDS testing is free of charge, but all participants are required to meet
with a counselor before and after testing.
Members of the weight reduction support group will continue to meet on the
second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Whitehall Community Center
on Second Avenue. Please take note, the meeting time for this group has been
changed from 7 PM to 7:30 PM. The cost remains two dollars per meeting. If you
are interested in joining a newly formed weight reduction support group, please
call 555-8695 between 9 AM and 3 PM.
Free cholesterol screenings are available every Friday of the month from 7 AM
to 9 AM at the Johnson Square Medical Center. Please remember not to eat or
drink anything for twelve hours before the test.
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During the month of July, we will be conducting a blood drive. The city blood
mobile will visit the following locations. During the first week of July, the blood
mobile will be at the Hill Top Shopping Center from 9 AM to 2 PM. From July
12th until the 14th, the van will be parked on the south side of the Civic Center
Plaza from 10 AM to 4 PM. From July 17th until the 22nd, you can donate blood
in front of the Metropolitan Cineplex between the hours of 7 PM and 9 PM. The
last week of the month the blood mobile will be stationed in front of the main
branch library on State Street. The hours will be from 8 AM tO 5 PM. Juice and
cookies will be served to all participants. As you know blood donations drop
during summer months, and we really appreciate your support.
Free blood pressure screening is available daily at the Church Street clinic.
Screenings take place from 9 AM to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Fridays, screenings are from 1 PM tO 4 PM. Evening
blood pressure screenings are available on Thursdays by appointment. For
evening appointments, call 555-2391. The clinic is closed on Sundays.
If you have missed anything on this recording, please press the pound key for
the message to repeat. Thank you for calling the City Health Desk Hotline.
7. Using Context Clues
Example Directions: Listen to the following example. You will hear the word dehydrated. You probably don't know what this word means. Listen
to the word and the context and try to guess the meaning of the
word dehydrated.
Narrator: Word: dehydrated
Narrator: Context:
Woman: The plant was dehydrated because Tom forgot to water it for
three weeks.
Narrator: Word: dehydrated
What does dehydrated mean? Circle the best answer.
(Pause)
You were able to figure out the answer from the context. The words Tom forgot
to water it for three weeks tell you that 'the plant was dry and dying. Using
context clues help you understand new words and phrases and is an important
listening attack strategy to practice and use.
Directions: You will hear.five short selections. Each selection will contain a sentence
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EXERCISE with words and idioms you may not know. After you hear the sentence a second time, circle the answer with the same meaning.
NARRATOR: 1. SENTENCE:
Gloria: It's really getting tough to make ends meet.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT:
Gloria: I haven't had a raise in more than four years. And with
inflation, it's really getting tough to make ends meet.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Gloria: It's really getting tough to make ends meet.
NARRATOR: 2. SENTENCE:
Reporter: I was somewhat apprehensive.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT:
Reporter: This is a high-security prison that houses 1500 women
convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and murder. I must say that
it is an extremely uninviting place. When I was given this
assignment, I was somewhat apprehensive, and I can honestly
.say that I am still quite frightened as I approach the main gate.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Reporter: I was somewhat apprehensive.
NARRATOR: 3. SENTENCE:
Reporter: The strong smell of disinfectant is almost overpowering. NARRATOR: CONTEXT:
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Reporter: Walking down the block, the strong smell of disinfectant is
almost overpowering. This is definitely not the kind of place
someone would want to be sent to.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Reporter: The strong smell of disinfectant is almost overpowering.
NARRA TOR: 4. SENTENCE:
Don: That's a really fascinating theory.
NARRA TOR: CONTEXT:
Don: Oh, yeah. Actually, that's a really fascinating theory. According
to scientists, animals are born with certain kinds of memory,
NARRA TOR: SENTENCE:
Don: That's a really fascinating theory.
NARI~ATOR: 5. SENTENCE:
Don: It needs to avoid ferocious animals.
NARRA TOR: CONTEXT:
Don: For example, a deer naturally knows that it needs to avoid
wolves, bears, and other ferocious animals even if it has never
seen one before.
NARRA TOR: SENTENCE:
Don: It needs to avoid ferocious animals.
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8. Using Structure and Intonation Clues
Section 1 Structure
EXERCISE 1 Directions: Listen to the sentences. Choose the meaning of the modal.
1. You really should think about buying a new coat this winter.
2. If you want to get a better grade, you could sign up for tutoring.
3. The teacher was very clear about attendance. You had better not miss
class on Friday.
4. In order to achieve peace on earth, we must try to understand each other's
differences.
5. We ought to look at the newspaper ads before we decide where to shop. EXERCISE 2Directions: Listen to the sentences. Then choose the sentence with the same meaning.
1. You must scrutinize the class schedule to find your correct lab houri.
2. You ought to consult with a periodontist about that tooth.
3. You could find the reference for that quote in Bartlett's Familiar
Quotations.
4: You had better invest in a computer with at least 128 megs of RAM.
5. Students should always analyze questions carefully before they begin to
write their essays.
8. Using Structure and Intonation Clues
Section 2 Intonation
Example Directions: Listen to the same sentences spoken:
1. Male: I gave a gift to my brother, John..
Narrator: I am talking to John.
2. Male: I gave a gift to my brother John.
Narrator: My brother's name is John.
As you can see, when you are listening, pauses in speech can change the
meaning of a sentence. A pause can tell you that the speaker is talking to
someone, not about someone.
EXERCISE 1 Directions: Listen to the following sentences. Put commas if you hear an important pause. Leave the sentence as it is if there is no important pause.
1. I gave the math homework to my classmate Tina.
2. I gave the math homework to my classmate, Tina.
3. Debbie, my next door neighbor is driving me crazy.
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4. Debbie, my next door neighbor, is driving me crazy.
5. kinda, my biology lab partner, is really smart.
6. kinda, my biology lab partner is really smart.
7. Will you please answer Bob?
8. Will you please answer, Bob?
9. Are you going to visit, Lisa?
10. Are you going to visit Lisa?
9. Revising Assumptions (Checking What You Understood)
EXERCISE Directions: Listen to the following conversation. Each time you hear the bell, circle
the sentence that you think is correct. Discuss each answer with your instructor.
Alvin: Oh no, I don't believe it!
Babs: What is it?
Alvin: Look at this. There's a parking ticket on my car.
Bell Sound
Babs: Let me see that. Hmm... It says that you parked in a yellow
"loading zone during business hours.
Alvin: But I got here after seven. I know it was after seven because the
class started at 6:30 and the teacher was angry when I walked in at
7:15. And look at that sign over there. It says No Parking Between
9 AM and 6 PM.
Bell Sound
Babs: Well, then I think that the police officer made a big mistake You
shouldn't have to pay this ticket.
Alvin: And that's the second ticket I've gotten this month! If I get more
than one ticket, my insurance company will raise my insurance.
This is terrible!
Bell Sound
Babs: Now, wait. What was the other ticket for?
Alvin: I forgot to put another quarter in the parking meter.
Babs: Oh, don't worry then. That kind of ticket is not very serious. Your
insurance only goes up if you get a ticket for speeding and things
like that. Parking tickets don't count.
Bell Sound
Alvin: I'm glad to hear that! I can't afford to pay any more money. The
ticket will be expensive enough.
Bell Sound
Babs: If the police officer made a mistake you should challenge the
ticket.
Alvin: Challenge? What do you mean?
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Babs: You can go to traffic court and explain to the judge that the police
officer made a mistake. The judge can throw out the ticket. You
shouldn't have to pay for someone else's mistake.
Alvin: You're right. I'll stop by the courthouse tomorrow during lunch.
Bell Sound
V ocabulary Review
Directions: Listen to the sentences. Choose the correct vocabulary word.
1. My neighbor's dog is always biting people.
2. Even though Frank didn't say anything, I could tell by the expression on
his face that he was very sad.
3. I looked through the book to find the answer to number 3.
4. After studying for seven hours, I had to stop.
5. I was nervous about giving my speech to the class.
6. The teacher wouldn't give us the answer, but she did give us some help.
7. My new strategy for studying is really helping me.
8. I assumed that the older man was Rod's father.
9. I was revising my paper in the library last night.
10. Alice had trouble making ends meet last month.
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TAPESCRIPT
MAIN DIALOGUE
EXERCISE 1 Scanning for the Main Idea/Background Information
Directions: Listen to the dialogue and try to get a general idea of what is happening.
Remember, you don't need to understand everything. Just try to think about the
following questions:
1. What is the main idea of this dialogue?
2. Where do you think the dialogue is taking place?
3. What is the relationship between the speakers?
4. How old do you think the speakers are?
5. How do you think each speaker sounds (warm, cold, concerned, angry,
and so on?)
Emily: Okay, here's the place.
Vicky: The Multiple Organic Diner? Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?
- Larry: Now, Vicky, Emily is trying to help us get back into shape. Besides, this place doesn't look so bad. It's a little dark maybe, but I'm sure
it's clean.
Emily: That's the spirit. Let's take that table over there.
Vicky: I suppose there's no smoking allowed in here.
Emily: Of course not, big sister. This is a health food restaurant. Besides, I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.
Vicky: Well, Emily, I've tried. But, every time I stop smoking, I gain ten pounds. I don't think I'll ever be able to give up smoking.
Emily: But you'll feel so much better when you do! I've been eating well and exercising every day. I run two miles every other day and play
tennis every Sunday. I feel wonderful and everybody tells me I
a look great.
Larry: Yeah, Vicky, I think Emily is right. By the way, where's the waiter?
I'd like to order a drink before we eat.
Emily: Larry, it's only three o'clock in the afternoon. Besides, health food restaurants don't serve alcohol.
Vicky: Wait a minute, Larry. I thought we agreed that you'd stop drinking if I quit smoking.
Emily: I think you should both quit. Doesn't this restaurant make you want to start living a healthy life? Why, just look at this menu.
Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.
Larry: Never mind nutritious. What are the burgers like? I'm starving! Emily: Oh, Larry. You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high in calories.
Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your cholesterol and lose at least 25 pounds. Smoking isn't the only way to have a
heart attack early in life, you know. I'm your wife and I'm too
young to dress all in black!
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Larry: Don't worry, dear, I'm not going to die any time soon. Besides, I'm going to start my new diet on Monday.
Emily: That's great, Larry, but I think the only real way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more.
Vicky: I agree with Emily. All you have to do is stop eating desserts and fried foods and no more alcohol.
Larry: You know, maybe you're right. Emily can help me plan a diet.
Emily: And don't forget the exercise. Why don't you two come running with me. I'd love to have the company and we could play tennis
together, too.
Vicky: No, running hurts my knees. I think swimming would be the best exercise for me.
Larry: Well, I don't like swimming or running. But, I would like to get back into playing handball. I was a really good player when I was
younger.
Emily: Well, the important thing is that you two make some serious changes in your lifestyle. I'm really glad you're doing this. Now,
let's celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass of carrot-
onion juice.
Vicky and
Larry: Carrot-onion juice? !?
Emily: Of course! It's chock full of vim and vitality! It's rich in vitamins and minerals. There's vitamin C, B, and of course A for the eyes.
Larry: Wait a minute. Our diet doesn't start until Monday, If we're going to do any celebrating, I say we should go over to the Burger Palace
and have a real celebration.
Emily: But--
Vice: I'm with you, Larry. Come on, I'm starving. See you later, Emily. EXERC,SE 4 Vocabulary in Context
Directions: Listen to the sentences from the dialogue and circle the answer that has the same meaning.
NARRA TOR: 1. SENTENCE:
Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall? NARRA TOR: CONTEXT:
Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall?
Larry: This place doesn't look so bad. It's a little dark maybe, but I'm
sure it's clean.
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NARRA TOR: SENTENCE:
Vicky: Emily, do you really want to eat in this hole in the wall? NARRA TOR: 2. SENTENCE:
Emily: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.
NARRA TOR: CONTEXT:
Emily: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.
Vicky: Well, I've tried. But, every time I stop smoking, I gain ten
pounds. I don't think I'll ever be able to give up smoking.
NARRA TOR: SENTENCE:
Emily: I thought you said you were going to kick the habit.
NARRA TOR: 3. SENTENCE:
Emily: Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.
NARRA TOR: CONTEXT:
En~ily: Doesn't this restaurant make you want to start living a healthy
life? Why, just look at this menu. Everything they serve here is
natural and nutritious.
NARRA TOR: SENTENCE:
Emily: Everything they serve here is natural and nutritious.
NARRA TOR: 4. SENTENCE:
Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high
in calories.
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NARRATOR: CONTEXT:
Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high
in calories.
Vicky: And the doctor told you that you have to lower your
cholesterol and lose at least 25 pounds.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Emily: You must know that hamburgers have a lot of fat and are high
in calories.
NARRATOR: 5. SENTENCE:
Vicky: I'm too young to dress all in black.
NARRATOR: CONTEXT:
Vicky: I'm too young to dress all in bl~'ck.
Larry: Don't worry, dear, I'm not going to die any time soon.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Vicky: I'm too young to dress all in black.
NARRATOR: 6. SENTENCE:
Emily: It's chock full of vim and vitality! ,
NARRATOR: CONTEXT:
Emily: Now, let's celebrate your decision by ordering a nice tall glass
of carrot-onion juice.
Vicky and Larry: Carrot-onion juice? !?
Emily: Of course! It's chock full of vim and vitality! It's rich in
vitamins and minerals. There's vitamin C, B, and of course A
for the eyes.
NARRATOR: SENTENCE:
Emily: It's chock full of vim and vitality!
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EXPANSION
Section 1 Diet and Exercise
EXERCISE 1 C Directions: Look at the Suggested Body Weights table again while you listen to the
following questions. Take notes on a separate piece of paper. Then, write the correct
answers in the spaces.
1. What is the shortest height and lowest weight for men on this chart?
2. What is the heaviest weight for women on this chart?
3. How much should a 5'4" woman weigh?
4. How much should a 5'11" man weigh?
S. Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5'5" man, or a small-boned
5'7" woman?
6. Who should weigh more: a small-boned 5'11" man, or a large-boned
5'11" woman?
Section 1 Diet and Exercise
EXERCISE 1 D Directions: Listen to the following descriptions and fill in the correct information
you hear for each person. Then, decide whether each person is at the correct weight.
1. I'm small-boned like all of the women in my family. Well, to tell the truth,
the men in my family are no giants either. I'm only 5'1" and I weigh
126 pounds.
2. I'm 5'9". My weight goes between 175 and 180. I try to eat healthy foods
and get exercise, but ! have to travel a lot for my job, and when I'm out of
town, it's very difficult to stay on my diet. I have a normal build.
3. I'm 5'7" and I weigh 109 pounds. I guess you can say that I have an
average build; well, as average as I'm ever going to gett I have looked like
t~is ever since I was a kid. And my mother used to make me wear short
skirts with bright-colored tights. I looked just like Pippi Longstockingt
4. I am 5'7" and I am very proud to say that I weigh 130 pounds. I guess
you could say that I've got a small build. Believe it or not, I used to weigh
169 poundst Five years ago I went on a diet and lost more than
30 pounds. It was hard work, but I'm very pleased with the results.
S. I'm 6'4" and you'd be surprised how many times every day people ask me
about my height. I like towering over the rest of the world, but sometimes
it's difficult finding suits and other clothing that fits. And there's no way
I could ever fit into a sports cart I'm average build and I weigh about
170 pounds.
6. I'm 5'2" and I weigh 140 pounds. I'm big-boned, but my bones are not as
heavy as I like to think they are. I used to be skinny as a child, but age
and laziness have made some changes. And having five children sure
didn't help t
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Section 2 Counting Calories
EXERCISE 2B Directions: Listen to the following questions and take notes. Then, look at the Calorie Contents of Selected Foods table to answer the following questions.
1. Find Vegetables. Which vegetable has the highest number of calories?
Which vegetable has the lowest number of calories?
2. Now, find Beverages. How many calories are there in two cups of tea?
3. Look at Vegetables. How many calories are there in twelve spears of
asparagus?
4. Look at Desserts and Snacks. Which has more calories: a slice of apple
pie or a slice of chocolate cake?
5. Look at Meats and Poultry. How many calories are there in two hot dogs?
6. Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: two cups of oatmeal or two
slices of pizza?
7. Look at Beverages. Which is more fattening, a cup of coffee or a cup of
orange juice?
8. Look at Fruit. Which has more calories: an apple or a banana?
9. Look at Miscellaneous Items. Which has fewer calories: a tablespoon of
honey or a tablespoon of jam?
10. Look at Grains. Which has fewer calories: a tuna sandwich on white
bread or a tuna sandwich on a roll?
Section 2 Counting Calories
E X E RC I S E 2 C Directions: You will hear five customers ordering food in a restaurant. Write down
each customer's order in the spaces.
Customer 1:
Yes, I'd like the Dieter's Delight. Now, let's see; it says that that comes with a half
cup of cottage cheese, a sliced tomato, six spears of asparagus, and a cup of
fresh pineapple. That doesn't sound too bad. I don't think I'll have to worry
about going over my calorie limit. Oh, and I'd also like a cup of coffee please--
black with no sugar.
Customer 2:
I think I'll have the salmon and a baked potato... Oh, wait a minute; the last
time I had the salmon it was a little too dry. Hmm... I don't really feel like eating
cod... Uh, well, tell you what; let me have the steak--medium-rare, please.
Yeah, I don't care if they say that red meat is bad for you. As a matter of fact, make
the steak blood rare. A nice thick steak once in a while never hurt anybody. Of
course, I'll want a baked potato with my steak. I'd also like a beer, please.
Customer 3:
I'd like a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, please. If you don't mind, I'd like
the bread lightly toasted. I don't want any mayonnaise; please give me
mustard--just a little mustard--instead. Hot mustard if you have it. Mustard is
so much better for you than mayonnaise. It tastes just as good and has a
fraction of the calories. I'll have a glass of iced tea with two sugars as well,
please.
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Customer 4:
Boy, I'm starved. All I've had today was some oatmeal and a banana. Let me have
a couple of slices of pizza--no, make that three slices. Can I get a salad with
that? No? Okay, then I think I'll just have a slice of apple pie for dessert. Oh,
and could you bring me a bottle of beer right away, please.
Customer 5:
Do you still serve those wonderful homemade fish sticks? You do? Those are
the best in town! If I were hungry, I'd order some right now. I think I want
something light; is there any chocolate cake left? No? I know that goes pretty
fast. How about cookies; do you have any oatmeal cookies? Okay, I'd like two
cookies and a glass of milk, please.
FOCUS: CONDITIONALS
EXERCISE 1 Directions: Listen to the following real conditional or result clauses and circle the clauses that can be joined to them.
Example: If I have the money,
1. Mary will go on a diet...
2. John will reach his correct weight...
3. If you join the exercise class,
4. Maria will eat more fruits and vegetables...
5. If Sally eats a lot of chocolate cake on her birthday,
EXE RCIS E 2Directions: Listen to the following unreal conditional or result clauses and circle the
clauses that can be joined to them.
Example: If I had the money,
1. l~f Mary went on a diet,
2. If John reached his correct weight,
3. You would join the exercise class...
4. If Maria ate more fruits and vegetables,
S. Sally would eat a lot of chocolate cake on her birthday...
EXERCISE 3Directions: Listen to the following sentences. Then, circle the correct answer.
Example: If I have the money, I will join a health club.
1. I would go running with you if I had stronger knees.
2. Eddie's health will improve if he quits smoking.
3. If I lived near the park, I would go running every day.
4. I will get in shape quickly if I join a health club.
S. If Ling keeps abusing narcotics, the police will incarcerate her.
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Customer 4:
Boy, l'm starved. All I've had today was some oatmeal and a banana. Let me have
a couple of slices of pizza--no, make that three slices. Can I get a salad with
that? No? Okay, then I think I'll just have a slice of apple pie for dessert. Oh,
and could you bring me a bottle of beer right away, please.
Customer 5:
Do you still serve those wonderful homemade fish sticks? You do? Those are
the best in town! If I were hungry, I'd order some right now. I think I want
something light; is there any chocolate cake left? No? I know that goes pretty
fast. How about cookies; do you have any oatmeal cookies? Okay, I'd like two
cookies and a glass of milk, please.
FOCUS: CONDITIONALS
EXERCISE 1 Directions: Listen to the following real conditional or result clauses and circle the
clauses that can be joined to them.
Example: If I have the money,
1. Mary will go on a diet...
2. John will reach his correct weight...
3. If you join the exercise class,
4. Maria will eat more fruits and vegetables...
5. If Sally eats a lot of chocolate cake on her birthday,
EXERCISE 2Directions: Listen to the following unreal conditional or result clauses and circle the clauses that can be joined to them.
Example: If I had the money,
1. l~f Mary went on a diet,
2. ]f John reached his correct weight,
3. You would join the exercise class...
4. If Maria ate more fruits and vegetables,
5. Sally would eat a lot of chocolate cake on her birthday...
EXERCISE 3Directions: Listen to the following sentences. Then, circle the correct answer.
Example: If I have the money, I will join a health club.
1. I would go running with you if I had stronger knees.
2. Eddie's health will improve if he quits smoking.
3. If I lived near the park, I would go running every day.
4. I will get in shape quickly if I join a health club.
5. If Ling keeps abusing narcotics, the police will incarcerate her.
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6. If I only eat a salad, I'll be famished later.
7. If you practiced progressive relaxation techniques, you would feel
calmer.
8. If fondue weren't fattening, I would eat it regularly
9. If we don't work out religiously, we'll lose the battle of the bulge.
10. If you don't stop noshing on those cookies, you'll need to shop for a new
wardrobe.
PRACTICE
EXERCISE 1 Directions: You will hear ten questions. Read the three possible responses and circle the correct answer.
1. How much weight are you planning to lose?
2. Why should I cut down on my cheese consumption?
3. Which one of these foods has the highest number of calories?
4. Shouldn't you eat more fruit and vegetables?
S. How often do you exercise?
6. What's nutritious about this food?
7. How many calories of food are needed to produce a pound of weight?
8. Can you describe your sister, please?
9. When are you starting your new diet?
10. What can Henry do to get back into shape?
EXERCISE 2Directions: You will hear ten sentences. Read the three choices and circle the correct
answer.
1. If you didn't work on Saturday, you could play tennis with us.
2. A plain hot dog has fewer calories than a turkey sandwich with lots of mayonnaise.
3. I have already lost 25 pounds, and when I lose 15 more, I will be at my
ideal weight.
4. If I join a health club, I'll go swimming every day.
5. Goldsmith's Fitness Center is open on weekdays from noon to 6:00.
6. Frances smokes, her husband Dan eats a lot of junk food, and they both
hate to exercise.
7. Sylvia got a very high score on the health survey
8. The average American is overweight for two major reasons.
9. If you had a job in a restaurant, you would have to watch your weight.
10. Tom's stress level is very high.
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EXERCISE 3Directions: Listen to the conversations. Each time you hear the bell, circle the sentence that you think is correct.
Conversation 1
Pam: Hey, Eddie! Long time no see! Where have you been hiding?
Eddie: Oh, hi, Pam. I was transferred to the west coast office for a year.
Pare: Welcome back.
Eddie: Thanks. What's new with you?
Pam: Oh, you know, the same old thing. Between work, A1, and the kids,
I never seem to have enough time to come out here to jog.
Eddie: Unfortunately, exercise is always the first thing we give up.
Bell Sound
Eddie: You look like you haven't been jogging in years.
Pam: Excuse me?
Eddie: I guess all those after school snacks are just taking their toll. You know, you're much too young to be going to pot like this. How old
are you anyway, 34 or 35?
-Pam: I don't really think . . .
Eddie: Because, the way you're going, if you keep piling on the pounds you'll be looking at some serious health problems down the line,
not to mention all the money you'll be spending on tent dresses!
Pam: Yeah, well thanks for the pep talk, Eddie. I've got to go.
Bell Sound
Conversation 2
Carl: I'm starving!
Debbie: Me, too. So, what are you in the mood for?
Carl: Hmm, let's see; I think I'll have the burger special with a side of
cole slaw and a root beer.
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Debbie: Wait a second. I thought we were going to start our diets today.
Carl: Yeah, that's right.
Debbie: So, shouldn't you be going easy on the fat and cholesterol?
Carl: I am.
Debbie: You call a hamburger, cole slaw, and a soft drink good for you?
Carl: Read the fine print, honey. The burger is made of vegetable tofu,
the cole slaw has a yogurt dressing instead of mayonnaise, and
the root beer is all natural without sugar.
Bell Sound
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E X E RC I S E 4Directions: You will hear three conversations. At the beginning of each conversation you will hear a question. Listen to the conversation. Then, circle the best answer.
1. Question: How much does the Burnidoff program cost for one month?
Announcer: Join the Burnidoff Diet Program Today! For just pennies a
day, you too can look slim and trim and feel healthy and fit!
Why, just listen to this satisfied Burnidoff customer:
Carol: I lost 130 pounds in just nine months with the Burnidoff
program. My husband says I look better now than the day we
got married. And that was 35 years ago!
Announcer: That's what Burnidoff will do for you. Remember, just $50
per week. Call us at 555-3438 for more information. That's
555-DIET. Call now!
2. Question: Which activities is the daughter involved in?
Cathy: Oh, you have such lovely children!
Christie: Why, thank you. We're very proud of them.
Cathy: They look so healthy and athletic. Are they involved in school
sports?
Christie: Yes, they are. My son, Don, is on the high school swim team. Of
course he also lifts weights--they all have to do that as part of
their training.
Cathy: He does look quite strong. So does your daughter Patricia. I bet
she's a dancer. Is she studying ballet?
Christie: No, actually she's captain of the basketball team. She also enjoys
bike riding.
Cathy: I wish my children were as interested in fitness as yours.
3. Question: What is Jerry worried about?
lerry: Paula, I've decided I've got to stop smoking.
Paula: Oh, Jerry, I'm really happy. You know smoking is so dangerous for
your health. Just weeks after you stop, you'll feel a big difference.
lerry: Yeah, well I'm a little afraid that I might gain a lot of weight. They
say that you eat a lot more from nerves when you stop smoking.
Paula: Listen, just get involved in some exercise program and it will help
you relax. I didn't gain any weight when I stopped smoking.
Jerry: That's true. You didn't seem to have a lot of trouble at all.
Paula: Well, it was difficult, but I made up my mind that I had to do it if I
wanted to stay healthy and live to be old enough to see my
grandchildren grow up.
Jerry: I'm not worried about my health at all. I haven't been smoking that
long, and besides, I'm as healthy as a horse. I just can't stand
nonsmokers always asking me to leave the room. And it's becoming
more difficult to smoke if you want to go almost anywhere in
public.
Paula: Well, Jerry, I think that's good. It's getting you to stop smoking and
you know that it can only be good for your health.
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EXERCISE 5Directions: Listen to the sentences. Choose the correct vocabulary word.
1. I love running, swimming, and jogging.
2. You must score 89 to 100 points to get an A.
3. Don't eat those cookies. Have an apple instead.
4. The Market Avenue Gym is small and dirty.
5. Kenny has red hair just like his mother.
6. All right everybody. Down to the ground. Touch your toes!
7. Even though Ms. Johnson is 85 years old, she still swims, volunteers at
the day care center, and works part time.
8. My doctor told me I had to quit drinking tea and coffee.
9. Hazzar's Steakhouse has the biggest portions in the city.
10. Ann's husband died last year.
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TAPESCRIPT
MAIN DIALOGUE
EXERCISE 1 Scanning for the Main Idea/Background Information
Directions: Listen to the dialogue and try to get a general idea of what is
happening. Remember, you don't need to understand everything. Just try to think
about the following questions:
1. What is the main idea of this dialogue?
2. Where do you think the dialogue is taking place?
3. How old do you think the speakers are?
4. What do you think their relationship is?
5. Do the speakers sound happy, angry, sad, friendly, unfriendly, sarcastic,
annoyed, patient, impatient, or some other way?
Gary: Well, here we are in L.A. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the
. map.
Don: We've never been to the Grand Canyon in Arizona...
Gary: Okay. Let's go there.
Don: I hear it's the most beautiful place on earth. It's over 300 miles long, and the Colorado River goes right through it.
Gary: I wonder if we can go down into the canyon.
Don: Sure. They have all sorts of trips and tours. We can even take a
small plane ride into the canyon.
Gary: That sounds great.
Don: All right then, the first stop is the Grand Canyon. Let's be sure to call and make reservations at the campground. I'm sure the Arizona
Tourist Service will help us. How long should we stay?
Garya We want to do some hiking in the canyon and boating on the Colorado River. How does three days sound?
Don: That sounds about right. Where do we go from there?
Gary: How about heading north? It starts to boil in the southwest in the summer.
Don: Then let's head up to Wyoming and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park.
Gary: Great. We can crash' for one night in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the way.
Don: Salt Lake City, Utah?
Gary: Yeah, I heard it's an interesting city. And it's on the way to Yellowstone.
Don: Okay. So, we'll go north through Salt Lake City up to Yellowstone.
I've always dreamed of camping under the stars in Wyoming. And,
of course, seeing Old Faithful in Yellowstone.
Gary: Old Faithful? Is that the place where hot water shoots into the air every hour or so?
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Don: Uh-huh, Old Faithful geyser. It's supposed to be really exciting to watch.
Gary: What else is there to do?
Don: We can go horseback riding, hiking, and fishing on Lake Yellowstone. Also, if we go all the way out to some of the remote
parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals.
Gary: Ooh, that sounds a little scary.
Don: Yeah, but exciting. Let's plan to stay three days. Hey, it's not that far east from Yellowstone to Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.
Gary: Is that the place where that artist carved the whole side of the mountain and made it into the shape of the heads of four
presidents?
Don: Yeah.
Gary: Are you sure that's in South Dakota? I thought Mt. Rushmore is in North Dakota.
Don: No, it's in South Dakota.
Gary: Can we camp near there, or do we have to spring for a hotel? Don: No, we won't have to spend money on hotels until we hit a big city. I'm sure we can camp somewhere'~hearby.
Gary: Should we plan to stay one night?
Don: That sounds about right.
Gary: Where to next?