新标准大学英语 视听说 综合教程一Unit8 test

Unit testDone with this task. Your score: 73%= =Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expression from the box.∙advisable∙lunar∙undergo∙charm∙preach∙reunion∙spectacle∙phase∙anomaly∙essentially1.Your answer Correct answerphase reunion2.Because of his heart attack, George had toYour answer Correct answerundergo undergo3.We're hoping this is just a(n)Your answer Correct answeranomaly phase4.It is definitely notYour answer Correct answeradvisable advisable5.Your answer Correct answerreunion spectacle6.In my opinion, you should practice what youYour answer Correct answerpreach preach7.Your answer Correct answerlunar anomaly8.We usually don't get to seeYour answer Correct answerspectable lunar9.Our home might be small, but it has a lot ofYour answer Correct answercharm charm10.Your answer Correct answeressentially essentiallySection B: Choose the best way to complete the sentences.11. Harold _____ waited in the lobby for them to call him into the interview.A. nervouslyB. essentiallyC. anomalyD. blindly12. We need to _____ natural resources today if we want our children to have them tomorrow.A. reserveB. disserveC. conserveD. preserve13. I want the senator to make a _____ apology for his insensitive remarks.A. sincereB. humbleC. festiveD. morbid14. I love Sundays because they are the only chance I get to _____ around and do nothing.A. sneakB. crawlC. runD. lounge15. We're going to throw Maria an amazing _____ when she returns from Spain.A. celebrateB. celebrationC. celebratoryD. celebrating16. The chocolate cake was a tiny bit of _____ in an otherwise ordinary meal.A. decadentB. decadentsC. cadenceD. decadence17. My dog, Rex, was a _____ member of the family for 15 years.A. belovedB. belittledC. bemusedD. belonged18. It's impossible to _____ torture as a means of questioning.A. beautifyB. justifyC. certifyD. mystify19. Don't _____ around the house at night; the noises keep me awake.A. loungeB. popC. preachD. sneak20. I can't even describe the _____ I felt when I found out she got fired.A. furyB. furiousC. furorD. furiouslySection C: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.He has been completely taken upYour answer Correct answerwith with22.Please fillYour answer Correct answerup up23.Your answer Correct answerwhatever for24.It was,Your answer Correct answeron by25.I'm going to meet upYour answer Correct answerwith with26.Can you please countYour answer Correct answerout out27.A good lawyer should be able to save youYour answer Correct answerfrom from28.The meeting will start at 7 o'clockYour answer Correct answeron on29.Your answer Correct answerinto into30.AllYour answer Correct answerin inPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.When I was a little boy, I thought my birthday was the most important day of the year. Birthdayparties were incredibly exciting and every other day just seemed so incomparison. Why did I think my birthday was so important? Why wouldn't I? My parents always circledit on theand gave me wonderful gifts. It was always such a happy and event. Everyyear, it was a true celebration!As you might have guessed, I certainly wasn't very when I was young. Ithought the world revolved around me, and I wanted everyone to know it. I remember one particularday in specific. It was during at school. While all my friends were eating, Ioverheard them talking about my party. They were just as excited as I was, and they kept asking mewhat games we would play. I remember I was so happy just to sit there and inthe anticipation they all felt for my special day.Then Joey Franklin decided to have a huge birthday party when he turned seven. I wasdistraught. I went home to to my mother. How could he have a birthday party that might be as good as (or better) than mine? Only I was allowed to have birthday parties!"Myknow. You're my special darling, but everyone has birthdays, and everyone is allowed to have abirthday party to the day." Even though I didn't want to admit it, I knew she wasright. From the daymy friends (but mine were still the best).Your answer Correct answer(31) mundane mundane(32) calendar calendar(33) festive festive(34) humble humble(35) lunchtime lunchtime(36) bask bask(37) complain complain(38) goodness goodness(39) celebrate celebrate(40) onwards onwardsPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Holidays are celebrated in many ways around the world: parades, celebrations, feasts, family dinners,fireworks, sporting events, and street festivals, just to name a few. Some holidays, such as New Year's Day, are observed around the world. Some holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan, are celebrated only by members of a certain religion. Still other holidays are unique to specific countries and are celebrated by people who come from those countries, or who are descended from people who came from those countries.St Patrick's Day is a national holiday in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and it is celebrated by Irish people and people of Irish descent in cities and countries around the world. However, in recent years, more and more people who are not Irish have begun to join in the festivities and celebrate the day. It has become especially popular in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. St Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland (according to the Catholic Church), and St Patrick's Day falls on March 17 each year.Historically, the day began as an Irish religious holiday but became a national public holiday in 1903. Beginning in the late 20th century, the holiday transformed to be more of a cultural holiday—a day to celebrate Irish customs and culture. In Ireland, the Saint Patrick's Festival has become a week-long event to showcase Irish culture to the world. The colour green and the three-leaved shamrock are the symbols most associated with St Patrick and St Patrick's Day. It is therefore very common to see people wear green clothing on March 17 even if they do not join in a major celebration.St Patrick's Day parades are common in cities around the world. The largest Irish populations outside of Ireland and Northern Ireland are in the United States. Many major cities, including Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia have held parades for nearly 300 years! It has also become tradition to dye water green in honour of the day. The Chicago River flows through the middle of that city, and every March 17, the entire river is dyed green! Water fountains in front of the White House in Washington, DC and in Trafalgar Square in London are also typically dyed green.41. St Patrick's Day is a national holiday in _____.A. the United StatesB. EnglandC. Northern IrelandD. Australia42. St Patrick's Day is an example of a _____ holiday.A. religiousB. culturalC. nationalD. all of the above43. Which of the following is a symbolic representation of Saint Patrick?A. Feasts.B. Festivals.C. Parades.D. Shamrocks.44. This passage is an example of what style of writing?A. Informative.B. Persuasive.C. Biographical.D. Editorial.45. Which paragraph describes the international influence of St Patrick's Day?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.。

微*信*关*注逗*嗨*校*园Unit 88-1 Inside viewCon^ ersation 1-1Mentioned Not mentioned1.sleeping badly2」oss of appetite3.a headache4,a cough5.high temperature6・high / low bloodpressured depression8.weight lossConversation 1-21. A. Because she hasnl been sleeping very well.2. B. She's worried about her end・of4erm exams.3. A. Because she f s lost her appetite.4. B. To keep an eye on her health.5. A. She suggests that Janet should make an appointment tosee the doctor.6. B. She docsn f t want to make a fuss.Conversation 2-11. B. False2. A. True3. A. True4. B. False5. B. False6. A. TrueConversation 2・2(1)social life(2) a boyfriend(3)al university(4)Western food(5)any worries about(6)essay crisis(7)have a word withConversation 2-31. A. she's missing home2. B. unimportant3. B. doesn't want to talk to the doctor about how she'sfeeling4. B. shet tired of Western food5・ B. speak to Janet's tutor6. B. physically and mentally unwell8-2 Outside viewWatching and understanding 11founder president2green vegetables3breakdown vitaminsWatching and understanding 21. A. True2. B. False3. B. False4. A. True5. A. True6. B. False7. A. TrueWatching and understanding 3(1)health and fitness(2)ever tried(3)absolutely amazing(4)the average consumer(5)on a daily basis(6)best dnnk youll ever have / best drink you will ever have(7)through my day(8)this positive food8-3 Listening inNews report 11. D. A British couple's medical expenses are covered by a NewYork hospital.2. B. Their daughter was not healthy enough to travel back tothe UK.3. B. Health care is provided by the government.News report 2i. D. In CrossFit boxes, you use fitness equipment not usuallyfound in standard gyms.2. D. People want to try something different from traditionalworkout programmes.Passage 1-11 ・ F. James Barry wanted to be a doctor.2.G. James Barry pretended lo be someone he wasn't.3. D. James Barry graduated in medicine.4. A. James Barry joined the army.5. E. James Barry gained a reputation as a quick and skilfulsurgeon・6.H. James Barry returned to London.7. C. James Barry died.8. B. People discovered his true identity.Passage 1-21. A. had a career as an army medical officer2. A. fought for better conditions for soldiers and prisonersabroad3. C. until he died4. B. although he was small and had a smooth pale face5. D. women couldn't study medicine at (he timePassage 2-1(1)appointment(2)chemist(3)covered(4)visit(5)convenient(6)pharmacy(7)insurance(8)encourage8-4 Presentation skillsPractice 1:参考:Step 3:Pm sure that everybody agrees health is perhaps the most important matter in our life, because without health we cannot do anything successfully. My top health tips are: Have a balaneed diet, stick to an appropriate exercise routine. go to bed early and get up early, meet family members and trie nds regularly for a good laugh, and take a holiday every few months. (Show a slide with five bullet points of these top health tips here.)As you know, a good t balanced diet is very important for your body to get sufficient nutrition so that you have energy to do your work and live healthily. When your diet is poor, it is easy for you to become ill. (Show some photos of the typical ingredients in a balaneed diet.)Its good advice to plan an appropriate exercise routine t which means the exercise you do should suit you well and shouldrTt be too much for you. However, you doneed to do it regularly and consistently. For example, you may do your fai chi exercises for half an hour every morning, take a walk every evening after dinner, go for a swim once or twice a week and play a basketball or badminton match once a week. If you do that, youll soon feel the ben efits. It will improve your strength and en dura nee, and help to correct bad posture. It also improves your mood and your concentration. You will also feel less stressed, and more con fide nt about yourself・ Of course, if you don't exercise, the opposite will happen. I remember there was one period when I could not follow my routine - I was short of time and had to finish my work. But I became very miserable and my work efficiency went down as well. When I realized what was happening. I forced myself to resume my routine and I became more energetic・More importantly, I was able to finish my work more quickly. (Show some photos of me doing exercise here.)Another point … This is easy to say, but quite hard to do … Go to bed early and get up early. Having enough sleep is important for your body to process and gain nutrition and energy and to repair itself for the next day. Without proper sleep it is very easy to become ill. no matter how young and strong you are. (Show a picture of some one asleep here.)Another important aspect of health is your mentalhealth• You have to remain happy and positive. So a good way to make this possible is to meet up with family members and friends to relax and enjoy yourself — go out with them, have a good dinner together sing karaoke or watch a good film or show. You know t last week I went out with my friends for a karaoke night. It was so good that I finished my presentation preparation more quickly than I had planned・(Show some photos of happy singing here.)Further, every now and then your body needs to rest completely and your m泊d needs to stop thinking about work. As the saying goes, "If you don't know how to rest, then you dorft know how to study." So going away for a holiday is a good idea to achieve this. You don't have to spend a lot of money for a holiday. Two months ago on a week© nd, I took a bicycle tnp with a group of trie nds. We took some tents for camping. It was not expensive at all and we had a wonderful time. (Show some camping photos.)In conclusion, we need to look after our body and mind if we want to keep ourselves healthy, happy and young. So I hope that everybody puts their health right at the top of their priority list. Enjoy your life and enjoy your study. Thank you for listening. (Show a picture of people with happy smili ng faces and strong healthy-looking bodies here.)Now I would like you to help me to do one more thing. Can you put up your hands when I show you my top health tips again to show whether you would like to follow my tips? (Show the slide with the five bullet points of top health tips here again.) OK. My first top health tip is a balanced diet. Do you agree with me? Please put up your hands if you would like to follow this tip. (This goes on until you finish the five top tips.)8-6 Unit testI) B. Dieting is not a good solution to lose weight in theimmediate future.A. Positive ・C. It appeared without warning・C.He can't cam enough money to survive as an artist.D.She is unresponsive.C. It is helpful physically and mentally.A. Yoga is not physically demanding.B・ She provided enough motivation.9) B. It is always best to tell the truth.10) D. "The grass is always greener on the other side：II) A. To entertain.12) C Acupuncture has been oficrcd as a new solution to treatback pain in the UK.13) A. Do exercises and take medicine.14) D. The prospect of acupuncture is quite promising in Britainin a few years・。

Unit 8 MysteriesPART II LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLESSON A Scary MonstersLISTENINGScriptReinhold Messner is a famous mountain climber from Austria. He was the first person to climb the highest 14 mountains on Earth. For years, Messner heard stories about the Yeti, but he didn’t believe them. Then he had a scary experience.He was alone on a hike in the Himalayas. It was early evening. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound and he saw something—maybe an animal. It moved very fast.He walked more, and then he heard the strange sound again. Nearby, he saw ... something. It walked on two legs, like a person. It had short legs, but at the same time, it was over two meters tall. It also had very long arms. And it had hair on all of its body.Messner looked at this half person, half animal. And it looked at him. And then the thing walked away—very quickly into the mountains. And it was gone.Today, there are no apes in the Himalayas, but in the past, there were. Around three hundred thousand years ago, a type of giant ape lived in the Himalayas.It was three meters (ten feet) tall and weighed more than five hundred kilograms (one thousand pounds). Some scientists think it walked on two legs, like humans.Maybe the Yeti and this ancient (very old) animal are similar.1.stories about关于……的故事2.be on a hike徒步旅行3.walk on two legs两条腿走路4.be gone消失CONVERSATIONScriptA: Do you think Yetis are real?B: Maybe.A: Really?B: Yeah. Maybe they’re a kind of ape. How about you? Do you believe in them?A: No. There’s no proof these things are real.1. no proof没有证据LESSON B THE WOW! SIGNALListening 1ScriptThe Wow! Signal: Did aliens try to contact us?Jerry Ehman was a scientist. In 1977, he worked at Ohio State University in the U.S. At the school, there was a large radio telescope called “Big Ear.” It listened for signals from space, and it made a report each day.Ehman read the report every day. Each time, the sky was quiet. Then, on August 15, something interesting happened.At 10:16 p.m., Big Ear got a very powerful signal from space. How powerful? Think of it this way: imagine listening to soft music on the radio, and then suddenly it becomes very loud. The signal was unusual because it was very “loud.”Also, it lasted for almost a minute and a half. Ehman was very surprised. On the report, he wrote the word “Wow!”The signal came from outside our solar system, say scientists. Where exactly? We don’t know. Was it a message from another planet? Maybe, but even now, scientists are not sure. We only got the signal one time. Scientists continue to study the skies, but for now, the Wow! signal is still a mystery.st for持续了……时间Listening 2ScriptOn a summer’s night in July of nineteen forty-seven, something strange happened in the town of Roswell, New Mexico. People saw objects flying in the sky and then they heard a loud crash.Near Roswell, the army found pieces of a flying machine on the ground, but it wasn’t a plane.A few days later, the army made a surprising announcement: They said the machine was a UFO—maybe one from space.But then, a few hours later, the army made another announcement: They said their first message wasn’t correct. The object wasn’t a UFO from another planet. It was a weather balloon.Today, the army still says the object was a weather balloon. But some people say they saw strange bodies near the crash site in 1947. They were dead, but they weren’t human. And now, a man named Chas e Brandon says the army’s story is not true. Brandon worked for the government for many years. In 2012, he talked about Roswell. He said the flying machine that crashed wasn’t from Earth. He also said there were aliens. The events at Roswell definitely happened, says Brandon, but the government doesn’t want people to know about it.1.Roswell 罗斯威尔市(新墨西哥州东南部城市)LISTENING SKILLS （无注解）Script1. Nowadays more and more people keep animals like dogs and cats as pets.2. Some people would be interested in a dog care center.3. An average day at Dog Ma costs a dog owner about 25 dollars.4. This is a big help for those dog owners who do not drive.5. Dogs are friendly but they need to be fed and taken out for a walk every day.6. Grandma wants to find out what happened to her dog’s treats.PART III VIDEO WHAT KILLED THE DINOSAURS?ScriptNarrator:A giant asteroid—15 kilometers wide—is moving toward Earth very fast.Over 65 million years ago, this asteroid crashed into the Earth near Chicxulub, Mexico. It made a very large crater.The asteroid caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, scientists think. It also caused almost seventy percent of all life on Earth to die out.It changed our planet forever. But how did this happen?Was it the debris from the crash? Or the heat from the explosion? Or was it something else?To answer this question, scientists want to recreate the crash from 65 million years ago.In the United States, a team of scientists puts a bomb in the ground.The team moves to a safe place. And they wait…Scientists:“Standby for count…5, 4, 3, 2, 1”“Oh man, awesome. Oh, beautiful ejecta falling—Ooh, that’s a crater. Good job, guys—outstanding.”Narrator:Now, scientists can study the explosion. They watch high speed cameras. And they learn a lot.What do the scientists see?One of the first things is the large white circle. This is a shockwave, and it is moving very fast.It’s a very powerful wall of air. And it can kill almost anything.65 million years ago, as the wave moved, it probably killed anything within 150 kilometers in the first 10 seconds.Now, scientists go and look at the crater. The crater is big, but the real crater in Mexico is much larger. It’s 180 kilometers wide!In this experiment, debris from the explosion rains down for more than 10 seconds. 65 million years ago, a huge amount of debris went into the air. Some of the pieces of debris were the size of buildings.The power of the asteroid is hard to imagine. But now, scientists understand it a little better.1.crash into 撞击；与……相撞2.die out绝种；灭亡3.high speed cameras高速摄像机。

Unit 1Conversation 1Porter: Good afternoon.Janet: Good afternoon.Porter:New student?Janet:Yes.Porter: Welcome to Hertford College.Janet: Thank you.Porter: Can I have your family name, please?Jane t: Yes, it's Li.Porter: Er, L-double E?Janet: No, L-I.Po r te r: And what's your first name, Ms Li?Janet:Janet.Porter: Janet Li ... ah yes, there you are. Here are your keys.Janet: Where's my room?Porter: You're in staircase 6 room 5.Jane t: Who am I sharing with?Porter: Nobody. You have your own room. Er ... there's a Ms Santos in the room next to you.Janet:Oh. My own room? In China we usually have several people in a dormitory.Porter: Well, here you don't have to share with anyone.Janet: Thank you sir.Porter: No need to call me sir, Ms Li. Everyone calls me Stewart.Janet: Please call me Janet!Porter: OK, Janet, um, can you just sign for your keys, please?Conversation 2Kate: Hi, have you just arrived too?Janet: Yes!Kate: I guess we’re neighbors. My name’s Kate Santos.Janet: I’m Janet Li. Where are you from?Kate: From New York. How about you?Janet: I’m from Anshan in China.Kate: Is Janet your real name?Janet: No, it’s my English name. My Chinese name is Li Hui. Is Kate your full name?Kate: No, it’s short for Catherine.Janet: So do I call you Catherine or Kate?Kate: Everyone calls me Kate.Conversation 3Unit 2Conversation 1Kate: Oh, this looks nice.Mark: Cool.Waitress: Good afternoon, table for three? Come this way.Mark: Let's have a look at the menu.Mark: Thank you.Janet: Thank you.Waitress: The specials are on the board.Kate: So, what sorts of food do you like, Janet?Janet: Well, I like spicy food. And I'm not very fond of raw food! What would you recommend?Mark: Why don't you try the chicken curry? That's nice and spicy. Janet: What's in it?Mark: Chicken cooked in tomatoes and onions with Indian spices. Janet: I'll try it. Do we all choose a selection of dishes to share or only one dish per person?Mark: Usually one dish per person.Kate: Or the moussaka looks good.Janet: What's it made with?Kate: It's made with lamb and eggplant. It's a Greek dish.Janet: How is it cooked?Kate: It's baked in the oven.Janet: Mm, that sounds good too.Kate: And as a starter?Janet: What's minestrone soup?Mark: It's an Italian soup with vegetables and pasta. It's delicious! Janet: OK, I'll have that.Kate: Waitress?Waitress: What can I get for you?Kate: Well, for the starter, can we have two minestrone soups, and for the main course, one moussaka and one curry, please. What about you, Mark? Mark: I'll have the prawns with garlic and the chilli con carne. And could you bring us some water, please?Waitress: OK.Mark: Thank you.Waitress: Thanks.Janet: What's chilli con carne?Mark: It's a spicy Mexican dish with beef and beans. It's very hot!Conversation 2Janet: That was great! Except I don't like cold water. I usually drink hot water. Kate: Hot water? We never drink hot water except with tea. Let's have a dessert. What would you like, Janet?Janet: Any suggestions?Kate: Well, why don't you try the apple strudel? It's an Austrian dish. It's made with apple, pastry and spices.Janet: No, I'm not so keen on pastry. ...What's a chocolate brownie?Mark: It's a kind of chocolate cake.Janet: How is it made?Kate: It's made with flour, eggs and butter...Mark: And lots of chocolate!Kate: You'll love it.Janet: What kind of ice cream is there?Kate: I'll ask ... Excuse me ... What flavor ice cream do you have? Waitress: Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.Janet: I'll just have a fruit salad, I think.Mark: And Kate, what are you going to have?Kate: Same for me.Mark: Could you bring us two fruit salads, and a chocolate brownie? Waitress: Sure.Unit 3Conversation 1Mark: Hi, what're you doing?Janet: Oh, nothing much ... Well, I'm just doing this quiz here in the newspaper.Mark: Let's have a look then.Janet: Here. It's called, "How much do you know about memory?" I've just done it. Do you want to have a go?Mark: OK, might as well. I'm not busy.Janet: Right. Look, I'll read the statements. Then you have to answer "true" or "false". Ready?Mark: Yea.Janet: OK. Physical exercise improves your memory. True or false? Mark: True, I suppose. It sounds like the right answer.Janet: You're right; exercise does improve your memory. Next statement: 30 per cent of people have a visual memory.Mark: That sounds about right. True?Janet: No, wrong, I'm afraid. In fact, 60 per cent of people have a visual memory.Mark: Really? Actually, I've got a pretty good memory.Janet: Have you? OK ... Next one ... When you're tired, it's more difficult to remember things.Mark: That's true, obviously. I can't remember a thing when I'm tired. Janet: Correct! If you do one activity for a long time, your memory will improve.Mark: I'm not sure ... True?Janet: Actually, it's false.Mark: Oh!Janet: Eating fruit and vegetables can improve your memory.Mark: I read something in The Times about that. True.Janet: True, it says here.Mark: Oh, no! I've got a lecture. I'd forgotten. I'd better get going! Janet: Oh, Mark! What a good memory you have!Conversation 2Kate: You're looking a bit down, Janet. What's up?Janet: Well ... I'm finding studying at Oxford quite hard.Kate: You're telling me! There's so much work!Janet: It's not the amount of work, but everything's so different. In China, generally we have large classes, we don't have tutorials. And mostly, our teacher tells us what we should do. So I'm not used to asking questions or discussing things. I find it difficult.Kate: You have to memorize a lot, don't you?Janet: Yes, but I'm good at that.Kate: You're lucky. There's so much to remember studying law! I have difficulty sometimes, I really do.Janet: Yes, well, we've been trained to do that. But we don't have so muchtraining in critical thinking.Kate: What do you mean by critical thinking?Janet: Let me think ... I think it's giving your opinion and then justifying it. Kate: Yes, I suppose that's what our teachers have always encouraged us to do.Janet: I am getting better at it, I suppose.Kate: Hey! How about this? Let's pretend I'm your tutor. I'll make a statement. Your task is to examine it and then ask questions.Janet: OK.Kate: Everyone is capable of learning a second language. Go on, ask a question!Janet: Why do you say that?Kate: That's what the research tells us. Now ask another one.Janet: Can you give an example of some research?Kate: Um ... No! Look, I'm starving and I can't think at all when I'm hungry.Unit 4Conversation 1Kate: Oh, I must make a quick call. ...Jacky: Hello, Jacky Gordon speaking.Kate: Hello, can I speak to Abbie, please?Jacky: I'll see if she's in, can you hold on?Kate: Sure. ...Jacky: Hello? She's out, I'm afraid. Can I give her a message — er ... or I can ask her to call you back?Kate: Could you ask her to call me back?Jacky: Sure. Who's calling?Kate: Kate Santos.Jacky: Kate Santos, OK. Does Abbie have your number?Kate: Yes, she does.Jacky: I'll tell her you called.Kate: Thanks.Janet: Abbie? I know a girl called Abbie. She reads English, doesn't she? Kate: Yes, how do you know her?Janet: She has a tutorial just after me so we chat a bit. We get on really well. Kate: Yes, everyone likes Abbie. I think it's because she's really interested in people — she's a very good listener. She should be, she works for Nightline. Janet: Nightline?Kate: Oh, I haven't told you, I've joined it.Janet: What is it? I've never heard of it.Kate: Look, I've got a leaflet about it.Janet: So...Kate: It's a university helpline for students who are having problems. I'm training to be one of the people they can call to talk to.Janet: You mean, you're a volunteer?Kate: Yes.Janet: Oh, that's great, KateConversation 2Abbie: Hi, Abbie speaking.Kate: Hi, Abbie, it's Kate Santos.Abbie: Hi! I'm sorry not to have called you back. I've got a lot on at the moment. How's things?Kate: Fine. I just wanted to let you know I won't be able to come to the next training session.Abbie: Um ... It's quite an important session. Oh, can you hold on a moment. There's someone at the door. ...Abbie: Hi, I'm sorry, look, can I call you back later?Kate: Sure. What time?Abbie: Is three o'clock OK?Kate: Three's fine.Abbie: OK, I'll call you then. Speak soon.Kate: Bye.Abbie: Bye....Kate: Abbie's my Nightline trainer.Janet: You're saying she's your Nightline trainer! But she's still a student. Kate: Well, experienced students train new students, that's the way it works. Janet: Oh, I see.Kate: It's great! At the moment, she's training us in listening skills. Janet: Listening skills? What do you mean, listening skills?Kate: Um ... The ability to really listen to someone and make them feel you're listening. It's very important.Janet: I've never thought about that before.Kate: Yes, for example, one thing you can do is listen carefully and then repeat what someone says but maybe a little differently.Janet: So what you're saying is, repeat what someone says but maybe not the exact same words.Kate: Yes. You see, when you do that, you check you've understood and you show them you're really listening.Janet: So they know you've really heard them.Kate: Very good, Janet. I can see you've got it already! Hi ... how's it going?Unit 5Conversation 1Kate: Hi, Becky, how's it going?Becky: Good!Mark: Guys, look, can you help me with a problem?Janet: Yes, of course.Mark: The thing is, there's this girl I really like called Jenny Sparks. She's a Fresher, really stunning, reads history. I know her name because someone pointed her out to me, but I've never actually spoken to her. Do either of you know her?Kate: No.Janet: No, I don't know her. Mark, how can you like her if you haven't met her?Kate: It's because she's absolutely gorgeous, Janet.Mark: That's right! I want to ask her out, but first I've got to meet her. Got any suggestions?Becky: Guys! You want to order?Mark: Sorry.Kate: Three cappuccinos?Becky: Sure.Janet: Do you know anyone who knows her? You could ask them to introduce you.Mark: No, I don't, that's the problem.Kate: Are you matchmaking, Janet?Janet: What's matchmaking?Kate: Making introductions between people who might like each other. We don't do that here. How about just walking up to her and saying Hi? Whydon't you do that?Mark: No.Kate: Why not?Mark: I'm not usually shy, but — she's so ... you know ...! Janet: Oh, Mark!Kate: Just believe in yourself, Mark. You're a great guy! Janet: I understand Mark completely.Kate: Well, it's the only way he's going to get to talk to her. Mark: OK, I'll give it a try.Becky: Solved the Jenny problem yet?Girls: Thank you.Janet: You'll be fine. Mark. She'll like him, won't she, Becky? Becky: Of course she will!Conversation 2Mark: Hey, guess what, guys, I've got a date with Jenny. Kate: You did it, you asked her out?Janet: When are you seeing her?Mark: Saturday. We're going to The Eagle and Child. Janet: Sounds great.Mark: Yeah! The thing is, I'm a bit nervous.Janet: Are you?Mark: Yes, I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself. I could do with some more advice.Kate: Any ideas?Janet: Um ... I'm thinking.Kate: Well ... One thing is ... if you're nervous, it's easy to talk too much, so remember not to do that.Mark: Good point. I'll remember that.Janet: You should make her feel special. Show her you're really interested in her.Mark: I am really interested in her.Janet: Well, you should show her you are.Mark: That'll be easy! What else?Kate: It's a good idea to look good.Mark: That's pretty obvious!Kate: I mean clean clothes, Mark!Mark: Oh ... thanks, Kate! Any more advice?Kate: Yes, the most important thing is, just be yourself.Becky: How's it going, Mark?Kate: He's worried this girl won't like him.Becky: She'll love you! Ready to order?Unit 6Conversation 1Janet: So, are you looking for anything in particular?Mark: Maybe a T-shirt or a polo shirt.Janet: We could go into the covered market and have a look at the shops in there.Kate: And what about you?Janet: I need some cosmetics from the Body Shop on Corn market Street. Kate: And I'm looking for something to wear to Jenny's party tonight. But nothing too expensive. Anyway, look, let's go in here.Assistant: Can I help you?Kate: We're just looking.Mark: What do you think of this one?Kate: Hmm, it's OK, but I'm not sure green suits you. Do they have it in other colors?Janet: What size do you take?Mark: Medium, I guess. Oh, here's a nice polo shirt. I like the color. It's a bit small,though.Janet: Do they have it in a larger size?Mark: Yes, here we go. That's great.Janet: How much is it?Mark: Twelve pounds. That's not too bad. I'll buy it.Mark: I'll have this, please.Assistant: That'll be 12 pounds please. ... Thank you. ... And here's your shirt, and here's your receipt.Mark: Thanks.Mark: Look, I've really got to go. I'll see you at the party tonight.Kate: OK.Janet:Bye.Conversation 2Janet: OK, Kate. Now it is time to find something for you. What about this dress?Kate: Hey, that's lovely.Janet: Would you like to try it on?Kate: Yes, OK. Where are the changing rooms?Assistant: Just behind you.Kate: Thank you. ... What do you think?Janet: Well, it really suits you, but ...Kate: ... it's a bit big. Excuse me, do you have this in a smaller size? Assistant: What size do you take?Kate: Size 8, I think.Assistant: No, I'm afraid we don't. That's the last one.Kate: No, it doesn't really fit. OK, I'll leave it.Janet: Actually, I really like it.Kate: Why don't you try it on, then?Janet: OK. ... What do you think?Kate: Perfect. It really suits you.Janet: It's a bit expensive.Kate: Go on! You deserve it!Janet: OK, I'll have it. But I don't have enough cash. ... Can I pay by credit card?Assistant: Sure.Janet: Thank you.Assistant: Please enter your PIN. ... And here's your receipt.Janet: Thank you.Assistant: Thanks a lot.Kate: That was painless, wasn't it? But I still don't have a dress for the party. Let's try somewhere else.Assistant: Bye.Girls: Bye.Unit 7Conversation 1Janet: What time are your parents arriving?Kate: Eleven. Oh no, it's 10.30! I must clean up my room, it's a mess.Janet: Would you like me to give you a hand?Kate: Oh, yes, that would be great! ...Janet: So, what are they like, your parents?Kate: They're great. They're very different. Mum's pretty sociable — she's real funny. Dad isn't as sociable — he's kind of quiet — he reads a lot and he likes spending time alone. He's a lot more chilled than Mum.Janet: They do sound quite different.Kate: Yes. Mum — she tends to worry a lot, whereas Dad's quite ... easygoing. He's good at listening, you can tell him anything. Um ... could you put those over there?Janet: Sure. So who are you most like?Kate: You tell me!Janet: Hmm, you've got a bit of both of them, I think.Kate: Yes, I think so, too. I'm sociable, like Mum —Janet: You're very sociable!Kate: Yes, but I like to spend time alone.Janet: I don't think you worry a lot, do you?Kate: No, I'm like Dad in that way.Kate: Oh, look at the time, I must go. I'm meeting them outside the Lodge.Conversation 2Julia: This is great. It's just like I pictured it. Look at that, isn't it beautiful?Rob: Wow, Kate, honey! I love your school!Kate: No, Dad, I'm not at Law School, I'm at university!Rob: OK, honey. It's Oxford, England — I know! ...Rob: Listen, honey, Granddad had a fall just before we left.Kate: Oh, no!Rob: It's OK. He broke his arm but they don't think it's serious.Julia: I don't know, when old people break something, it can be very serious. Rob: I think he'll be fine!Kate: Tell me all about it. What exactly happened?Rob: He fell down the steps in the backyard.Kate: Oh, poor Granddad! So go on!Rob: He was taken to the hospital by ambulance ... they kept him there for several hours, didn't they, Julia? But they let him go home.Julia: I feel awful that we can't be with him.Rob: Julia, I spoke to Granddad as soon as we landed and he said the doctors aren't worried.Kate: What else did he say?Rob: He said his arm doesn't hurt him.Kate: Oh, good! So he'll be OK, right? There's no real concern?Rob: No, I told you, honey, there's no need to worry. ... Just look at that! What a great place!Kate: Yes, isn't it wonderful?Rob: Come on, let's go and eat. Isn't there a pub nearby? I seem to remember passing one. I'd love to eat in an English pub.Kate: OK, let's do that.Rob: There's no need to worry, honey.Unit 8Conversation 1Assistant: Hi, how can I help you?Mark: I'd like to book a flight and make a hotel reservation. Assistant: Going to ...?Mark: To New York, please.Assistant: Is that a one-way or a return?Mark: A return, please. Out on the 17th of June and coming back on the 10th of September.Assistant: OK, and I guess you want economy not club?Mark: Yes, economy, please. Could I have an aisle seat, not a window seat? Assistant: I'm afraid you'll have to do that at the airport. What about accommodation?Mark: Well, most of the time I'm working in upstate New York, but I need a cheap hotel in New York City and one in Boston for a few nights. Assistant: How many nights will you be staying?Mark: Three nights in Boston and two nights in New York. The 12th to the15th of August in Boston, leaving on the 15th, so three nights in Boston. Then the 15th to the 17th in New York, leaving on the 17th. So two nights in New York.Assistant: OK, I can check that out for you. Single or double room? Mark: Single. With a shower, please.Assistant: I can get you rooms in budget hotels and motels for around 75 dollars a night.Mark: Does the price include breakfast?Assistant: Let me see. Yes, I can do that for you.Mark: What time is check-out?Assistant: Usually midday ... Do you have a student card? You'll need it for the cheap flights and the accommodation. Oh, and any travelling within the US? We can get you seats on Greyhound buses, if you want.Mark: Actually, that would be great. Can you get me a seat from New York to Boston, travelling on the 12th of August? And then one from New York to Chicago on the 17th? After Chicago I'm going to DC and then back to New York, but I'll get those tickets when I'm in the States.Assistant: No problem, just give me a few minutes ...Conversation 2Kate: Have you made plans for the summer vacation yet?Mark: Yes, I'm travelling around the States for three months.Janet: Three months! Wow, you're lucky! Whereabouts are you going? Mark: Well, I'm flying to New York City, and then I'm working for eight weeks as a counsellor on a summer camp in upstate New York. And then I'm travelling around for about four weeks, back in time for the start of term. Kate: Where are you staying?Mark: On the campsite in the mountains. It's about an hour away from New York City by bus.Kate: What are you going to do there?Mark: I'll be looking after teenagers, city kids mostly. We're going swimming, rafting and canoeing, and maybe backpacking in the mountains.Janet: That sounds amazing! And after that, what are your plans? Mark: I'll catch the Greyhound bus to Boston, and relax in a hotel for three days.Kate: The museums in Boston are great! You absolutely must visit them. Mark: OK, I'll do that. Then I go back to New York for two days, to watch a baseball game.Kate: The New York Yankees? That's my team!Mark: Then I'm flying to Chicago for six days, to stay with some friends. Kate: And will you fly home from Chicago?Mark: No, then I'll go to DC for six days to do some sightseeing. And then I'll be back a few days before the beginning of term.Janet: It sounds like a dream vacation.Unit 9Conversation 1Kate: Oh, Janet, you don't look too good. What's the matter?Janet: Oh, I'm OK. I am not sleeping very well at the moment, so I'm quite tired. I fell asleep in the lecture just now.Kate: Is anything wrong?Janet: Oh, I don't know. Maybe I'm worried about my end of term exams. And I've got an essay to write.Kate: Are you eating properly? I didn't see you at dinner last night. Janet: No, I've lost my appetite. I can't face any more Western food for a few days.Kate: I think you've lost some weight. Do you feel sick?Janet: Mostly homesick.Kate: Have you talked to your tutor?Janet: No! Why would I do that?Kate: Well, it's part of his job to keep an eye on your health. Why don't you make an appointment to see the doctor?Janet: But I'm all right.Kate: Do you have any other symptoms? Do you have a headache? Janet: Well, I have a headache nearly all the time at the moment. And I feel a bit depressed. But it's nothing. I'll be all right. Please! Don't worry about me.Kate: You poor thing! Why don't you make an appointment to see the doctor? She'll give you a check-up; take your temperature and blood pressure, all the usual tests.Janet: Oh, I don't want to make a fuss. It's nothing.Kate: You're not making a fuss. I am! And I'm coming with you.Conversation 2Doctor: What seems to be the problem?Janet: Well ...Kate: She hasn't been eating or sleeping properly. She fell asleep in the lecture this morning.Doctor: Hmm, and what did the lecturer think of that?Janet: Fortunately, he didn't see me.Doctor: OK, I'm going to ask you a few questions. How's your social life? Janet: It's fine. I've got some really nice friends.Doctor: Have you got a boyfriend?Janet: No. I don't think my parents would like me to have one while I'm at university.Doctor: And are you eating properly?Janet: Yes, I think so.Kate: She says she's a bit fed up with Western food.Doctor: OK, so you'd like some home comfort ... what's your favorite food?Janet: Fried rice!Doctor: Not much fried rice for dinner in college, is there? Um, any worries about your work?Janet: No. Maybe. Yes, I suppose so.Doctor: Do you have an essay crisis?Janet: Yes! I haven't finished all the reading. I don't read as quickly as my friends, so it takes me a long time to write my essays.Doctor: OK, Janet. I want you to try and take a few days off. I'll have a word with your tutor and see if he can wait for your essay.Janet: OK.Doctor: If you're run down or depressed, you're more likely to catch a cold. Can you come back and see me next week? In the meantime, I suggest you try taking some...Unit 10Conversation 1Janet: Hi!Mark: Hi!Kate: How are you?Mark: I'm OK, thanks. How're you guys?Kate: Good.Mark: Good ... Oh, that traffic! It's getting worse and worse!Kate: Tell me about it, it's awful! Don't you worry about your health when you're cycling? All that pollution! Like, what are we breathing in? They really should do something about it!Mark: I think they intend to — or at least they keep talking about it. Janet:Shall we go inside?Mark: Yea....Mark: You know, it sounds crazy, but it might be an idea to ban cars from the centre of the city. I nearly got hit by a crazy driver earlier.Kate: Are you OK?Mark: Yes, I'm fine.Janet: Would they really do that — ban cars?Mark: It's possible. It'd sort out the traffic problems. And it would reduce pollution.Janet: I don't think that would be very popular with drivers.Mark: But it would be safer for cyclists.Kate: Supposing they introduced a congestion charge?Mark: Like in London?Janet: Do you think it would stop people driving into Oxford?Mark: It'd stop some people.Kate: They could always extend the Park and Ride scheme.Janet: It's a good idea.Kate: If people actually use it.Mark: Hey, I haven't told you, I'm going to a meeting of the Environmental Action Group tonight.Kate: You are? Good for you!Mark: Yes, I'm just concerned about the environment. I've decided to get more active, believe it or not.Janet: I guess we all should.Kate: I know, you're right ... Excuse me ...Conversation 2Janet: By the way, Mark, how did your meeting go?Mark: Quite interesting, actually.Janet: So what did they talk about?Mark: Uh, recycling, mostly. They have this plan ... that everyone should write to the Council. Ask them to collect more rubbish. You know, like, all the plastic, which they don't do. I'm going to write a letter this evening.Janet: Really? You know, I think I might go to the next meeting. I've been meaning to do something ... get more active about the environment. Mark: Yes, we all need to. Global warming, ice caps melting, pollution. Doesn't it worry you?Janet: Yes, it's really frightening.Mark: Hey, it would be great if you came to the meeting, Janet. The ActionGroup really wants to make students more aware of what they can do to help. Janet: You know, I think everyone knows what they should do. But they don't do it — I don't do it.Mark: I'm the same. Actually, there's something we could do right now. Janet: What?Mark: There's this poster they want to put up all over the university. It tells you easy ways of saving energy. I'm looking at it, here, look ...Janet: "Use less hot water ..."Mark: They've asked us to print it out and put it up in college. You want to help me?Janet: Sure! It might be an idea to ask Kate to help.Mark: Yes, let's ask her. But why don't we print it out — right now? Janet: Sure.。

Unit 1Conversation 1Porter: Good afternoon.Janet: Good afternoon.Porter: New student?Janet: Yes.Porter: Welcome to Hertford College.Janet: Thank you.Porter: Can I have your family name, please?Janet: Yes, it's Li.Porter: Er, L-double E?Janet: No, L-I.Porter: And what's your first name, Ms Li?Janet: Janet.Porter: Janet Li ... ah yes, there you are. Here are your keys.Janet: Where's my room?Porter: You're in staircase 6 room 5.Janet: Who am I sharing with?Porter: Nobody. You have your own room. Er ... there's a Ms Santos in the room next to you.Janet: Oh. My own room? In China we usually have several people in a dormitory.Porter: Well, here you don't have to share with anyone.Janet: Thank you sir.Porter: No need to call me sir, Ms Li. Everyone calls me Stewart. Janet: Please call me Janet!Porter: OK, Janet, um, can you just sign for your keys, please?Conversation 2Kate: Hi, have you just arrived too?Janet: Yes!Kate: I guess we’re neighbors. My name’s Kate Santos.Janet: I’m Janet Li. Where are you from?Kate: From New York. How about you?Janet: I’m from Anshan in China.Kate: Is Janet your real name?Janet: No, it’s my English name. My Chinese name is Li Hui. Is Kate your full name?Kate: No, it’s short for Catherine.Janet: So do I call you Catherine or Kate?Kate: Everyone calls me Kate.Conversation 3Unit 2Conversation 1Kate: Oh, this looks nice.Mark: Cool.Waitress: Good afternoon, table for three? Come this way.Mark: Let's have a look at the menu.Mark: Thank you.Janet: Thank you.Waitress: The specials are on the board.Kate: So, what sorts of food do you like, Janet?Janet: Well, I like spicy food. And I'm not very fond of raw food! What would you recommend?Mark: Why don't you try the chicken curry? That's nice and spicy. Janet: What's in it?Mark: Chicken cooked in tomatoes and onions with Indian spices. Janet: I'll try it. Do we all choose a selection of dishes to share or only one dish per person?Mark: Usually one dish per person.Kate: Or the moussaka looks good.Janet: What's it made with?Kate: It's made with lamb and eggplant. It's a Greek dish.Janet: How is it cooked?Kate: It's baked in the oven.Janet: Mm, that sounds good too.Kate: And as a starter?Janet: What's minestrone soup?Mark: It's an Italian soup with vegetables and pasta. It's delicious! Janet: OK, I'll have that.Kate: Waitress?Waitress: What can I get for you?Kate: Well, for the starter, can we have two minestrone soups, and for the main course, one moussaka and one curry, please. What about you, Mark?Mark: I'll have the prawns with garlic and the chilli con carne. And could you bring us some water, please?Waitress: OK.Mark: Thank you.Waitress: Thanks.Janet: What's chilli con carne?Mark: It's a spicy Mexican dish with beef and beans. It's very hot!Conversation 2Janet: That was great! Except I don't like cold water. I usually drink hot water.Kate: Hot water? We never drink hot water except with tea. Let's have a dessert. What would you like, Janet?Janet: Any suggestions?Kate: Well, why don't you try the apple strudel? It's an Austrian dish. It's made with apple, pastry and spices.Janet: No, I'm not so keen on pastry. ...What's a chocolate brownie?Mark: It's a kind of chocolate cake.Janet: How is it made?Kate: It's made with flour, eggs and butter...Mark: And lots of chocolate!Kate: You'll love it.Janet: What kind of ice cream is there?Kate: I'll ask ... Excuse me ... What flavor ice cream do you have? Waitress: Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate.Janet: I'll just have a fruit salad, I think.Mark: And Kate, what are you going to have?Kate: Same for me.Mark: Could you bring us two fruit salads, and a chocolate brownie? Waitress: Sure.Unit 3Conversation 1Mark: Hi, what're you doing?Janet: Oh, nothing much ... Well, I'm just doing this quiz here in the newspaper.Mark: Let's have a look then.Janet: Here. It's called, "How much do you know about memory?" I've just done it. Do you want to have a go?Mark: OK, might as well. I'm not busy.Janet: Right. Look, I'll read the statements. Then you have to answer "true" or "false". Ready?Mark: Yea.Janet: OK. Physical exercise improves your memory. True or false? Mark: True, I suppose. It sounds like the right answer.Janet: You're right; exercise does improve your memory. Next statement: 30 per cent of people have a visual memory.Mark: That sounds about right. True?Janet: No, wrong, I'm afraid. In fact, 60 per cent of people have a visual memory.Mark: Really? Actually, I've got a pretty good memory.Janet: Have you? OK ... Next one ... When you're tired, it's more difficult to remember things.Mark: That's true, obviously. I can't remember a thing when I'm tired.Janet: Correct! If you do one activity for a long time, your memory will improve.Mark: I'm not sure ... True?Janet: Actually, it's false.Mark: Oh!Janet: Eating fruit and vegetables can improve your memory.Mark: I read something in The Times about that. True.Janet: True, it says here.Mark: Oh, no! I've got a lecture. I'd forgotten. I'd better get going! Janet: Oh, Mark! What a good memory you have!Conversation 2Kate: You're looking a bit down, Janet. What's up?Janet: Well ... I'm finding studying at Oxford quite hard.Kate: You're telling me! There's so much work!Janet: It's not the amount of work, but everything's so different. In China, generally we have large classes, we don't have tutorials. And mostly, our teacher tells us what we should do. So I'm not used to asking questions or discussing things. I find it difficult.Kate: You have to memorize a lot, don't you?Janet: Yes, but I'm good at that.Kate: You're lucky. There's so much to remember studying law! I havedifficulty sometimes, I really do.Janet: Yes, well, we've been trained to do that. But we don't have so much training in critical thinking.Kate: What do you mean by critical thinking?Janet: Let me think ... I think it's giving your opinion and then justifying it.Kate: Yes, I suppose that's what our teachers have always encouraged us to do.Janet: I am getting better at it, I suppose.Kate: Hey! How about this? Let's pretend I'm your tutor. I'll make a statement. Your task is to examine it and then ask questions.Janet: OK.Kate: Everyone is capable of learning a second language. Go on, ask a question!Janet: Why do you say that?Kate: That's what the research tells us. Now ask another one.Janet: Can you give an example of some research?Kate: Um ... No! Look, I'm starving and I can't think at all when I'm hungry.Unit 4Conversation 1Kate: Oh, I must make a quick call. ...Jacky: Hello, Jacky Gordon speaking.Kate: Hello, can I speak to Abbie, please?Jacky: I'll see if she's in, can you hold on?Kate: Sure. ...Jacky: Hello? She's out, I'm afraid. Can I give her a message — er ... or I can ask her to call you back?Kate: Could you ask her to call me back?Jacky: Sure. Who's calling?Kate: Kate Santos.Jacky: Kate Santos, OK. Does Abbie have your number?Kate: Yes, she does.Jacky: I'll tell her you called.Kate: Thanks.Janet: Abbie? I know a girl called Abbie. She reads English, doesn't she?Kate: Yes, how do you know her?Janet: She has a tutorial just after me so we chat a bit. We get on really well.Kate: Yes, everyone likes Abbie. I think it's because she's really interested in people —she's a very good listener. She should be, she works for Nightline.Janet: Nightline?Kate: Oh, I haven't told you, I've joined it.Janet: What is it? I've never heard of it.Kate: Look, I've got a leaflet about it.Janet: So...Kate: It's a university helpline for students who are having problems. I'm training to be one of the people they can call to talk to.Janet: You mean, you're a volunteer?Kate: Yes.Janet: Oh, that's great, KateConversation 2Abbie: Hi, Abbie speaking.Kate: Hi, Abbie, it's Kate Santos.Abbie: Hi! I'm sorry not to have called you back. I've got a lot on at the moment. How's things?Kate: Fine. I just wanted to let you know I won't be able to come to the next training session.Abbie: Um ... It's quite an important session. Oh, can you hold on a moment. There's someone at the door. ...Abbie: Hi, I'm sorry, look, can I call you back later?Kate: Sure. What time?Abbie: Is three o'clock OK?Kate: Three's fine.Abbie: OK, I'll call you then. Speak soon.Kate: Bye.Abbie: Bye....Kate: Abbie's my Nightline trainer.Janet: You're saying she's your Nightline trainer! But she's still a student.Kate: Well, experienced students train new students, that's the way it works.Janet: Oh, I see.Kate: It's great! At the moment, she's training us in listening skills. Janet: Listening skills? What do you mean, listening skills?Kate: Um ... The ability to really listen to someone and make them feel you're listening. It's very important.Janet: I've never thought about that before.Kate: Yes, for example, one thing you can do is listen carefully and then repeat what someone says but maybe a little differently.Janet: So what you're saying is, repeat what someone says but maybe not the exact same words.Kate: Yes. You see, when you do that, you check you've understood andyou show them you're really listening.Janet: So they know you've really heard them.Kate: Very good, Janet. I can see you've got it already! Hi ... how's it going?Unit 5Conversation 1Kate: Hi, Becky, how's it going?Becky: Good!Mark: Guys, look, can you help me with a problem?Janet: Yes, of course.Mark: The thing is, there's this girl I really like called Jenny Sparks. She's a Fresher, really stunning, reads history. I know her name because someone pointed her out to me, but I've never actually spoken to her. Do either of you know her?Kate: No.Janet: No, I don't know her. Mark, how can you like her if you haven't met her?Kate: It's because she's absolutely gorgeous, Janet.Mark: That's right! I want to ask her out, but first I've got to meet her. Got any suggestions?Becky: Guys! You want to order?Mark: Sorry.Kate: Three cappuccinos?Becky: Sure.Janet: Do you know anyone who knows her? You could ask them to introduce you.Mark: No, I don't, that's the problem.Kate: Are you matchmaking, Janet?Janet: What's matchmaking?Kate: Making introductions between people who might like each other. We don't do that here. How about just walking up to her and saying Hi? Why don't you do that?Mark: No.Kate: Why not?Mark: I'm not usually shy, but — she's so ... you know ...!Janet: Oh, Mark!Kate: Just believe in yourself, Mark. You're a great guy!Janet: I understand Mark completely.Kate: Well, it's the only way he's going to get to talk to her.Mark: OK, I'll give it a try.Becky: Solved the Jenny problem yet?Girls: Thank you.Janet: You'll be fine. Mark. She'll like him, won't she, Becky?Becky: Of course she will!Conversation 2Mark: Hey, guess what, guys, I've got a date with Jenny.Kate: You did it, you asked her out?Janet: When are you seeing her?Mark: Saturday. We're going to The Eagle and Child.Janet: Sounds great.Mark: Yeah! The thing is, I'm a bit nervous.Janet: Are you?Mark: Yes, I'm afraid I'll make a fool of myself. I could do with some more advice.Kate: Any ideas?Janet: Um ... I'm thinking.Kate: Well ... One thing is ... if you're nervous, it's easy to talk too much, so remember not to do that.Mark: Good point. I'll remember that.Janet: You should make her feel special. Show her you're really interested in her.Mark: I am really interested in her.Janet: Well, you should show her you are.Mark: That'll be easy! What else?Kate: It's a good idea to look good.Mark: That's pretty obvious!Kate: I mean clean clothes, Mark!Mark: Oh ... thanks, Kate! Any more advice?Kate: Yes, the most important thing is, just be yourself.Becky: How's it going, Mark?Kate: He's worried this girl won't like him.Becky: She'll love you! Ready to order?Unit 6Conversation 1Janet: So, are you looking for anything in particular?Mark: Maybe a T-shirt or a polo shirt.Janet: We could go into the covered market and have a look at the shops in there.Kate: And what about you?Janet: I need some cosmetics from the Body Shop on Corn market Street.Kate: And I'm looking for something to wear to Jenny's party tonight. But nothing too expensive. Anyway, look, let's go in here.Assistant: Can I help you?Kate: We're just looking.Mark: What do you think of this one?Kate: Hmm, it's OK, but I'm not sure green suits you. Do they have it in other colors?Janet: What size do you take?Mark: Medium, I guess. Oh, here's a nice polo shirt. I like the color. It's a bit small,though.Janet: Do they have it in a larger size?Mark: Yes, here we go. That's great.Janet: How much is it?Mark: Twelve pounds. That's not too bad. I'll buy it.Mark: I'll have this, please.Assistant: That'll be 12 pounds please. ... Thank you. ... And here's your shirt, and here's your receipt.Mark: Thanks.Mark: Look, I've really got to go. I'll see you at the party tonight. Kate: OK.Janet: Bye.Conversation 2Janet: OK, Kate. Now it is time to find something for you. What about this dress?Kate: Hey, that's lovely.Janet: Would you like to try it on?Kate: Yes, OK. Where are the changing rooms?Assistant: Just behind you.Kate: Thank you. ... What do you think?Janet: Well, it really suits you, but ...Kate: ... it's a bit big. Excuse me, do you have this in a smaller size? Assistant: What size do you take?Kate: Size 8, I think.Assistant: No, I'm afraid we don't. That's the last one.Kate: No, it doesn't really fit. OK, I'll leave it.Janet: Actually, I really like it.Kate: Why don't you try it on, then?Janet: OK. ... What do you think?Kate: Perfect. It really suits you.Janet: It's a bit expensive.Kate: Go on! You deserve it!Janet: OK, I'll have it. But I don't have enough cash. ... Can I pay by credit card?Assistant: Sure.Janet: Thank you.Assistant: Please enter your PIN. ... And here's your receipt.Janet: Thank you.Assistant: Thanks a lot.Kate: That was painless, wasn't it? But I still don't have a dress for the party. Let's try somewhere else.Assistant: Bye.Girls: Bye.Unit 7Conversation 1Janet: What time are your parents arriving?Kate: Eleven. Oh no, it's 10.30! I must clean up my room, it's a mess. Janet: Would you like me to give you a hand?Kate: Oh, yes, that would be great! ...Janet: So, what are they like, your parents?Kate: They're great. They're very different. Mum's pretty sociable —she's real funny. Dad isn't as sociable — he's kind of quiet — he reads a lot and he likes spending time alone. He's a lot more chilled than Mum. Janet: They do sound quite different.Kate: Yes. Mum —she tends to worry a lot, whereas Dad's quite ... easygoing. He's good at listening, you can tell him anything. Um ... could you put those over there?Janet: Sure. So who are you most like?Kate: You tell me!Janet: Hmm, you've got a bit of both of them, I think.Kate: Yes, I think so, too. I'm sociable, like Mum —Janet: You're very sociable!Kate: Yes, but I like to spend time alone.Janet: I don't think you worry a lot, do you?Kate: No, I'm like Dad in that way.Kate: Oh, look at the time, I must go. I'm meeting them outside the Lodge.Conversation 2Julia: This is great. It's just like I pictured it. Look at that, isn't it beautiful?Rob: Wow, Kate, honey! I love your school!Kate: No, Dad, I'm not at Law School, I'm at university!Rob: OK, honey. It's Oxford, England — I know! ...Rob: Listen, honey, Granddad had a fall just before we left.Kate: Oh, no!Rob: It's OK. He broke his arm but they don't think it's serious.Julia: I don't know, when old people break something, it can be very serious.Rob: I think he'll be fine!Kate: Tell me all about it. What exactly happened?Rob: He fell down the steps in the backyard.Kate: Oh, poor Granddad! So go on!Rob: He was taken to the hospital by ambulance ... they kept him there for several hours, didn't they, Julia? But they let him go home.Julia: I feel awful that we can't be with him.Rob: Julia, I spoke to Granddad as soon as we landed and he said the doctors aren't worried.Kate: What else did he say?Rob: He said his arm doesn't hurt him.Kate: Oh, good! So he'll be OK, right? There's no real concern?Rob: No, I told you, honey, there's no need to worry. ... Just look at that! What a great place!Kate: Yes, isn't it wonderful?Rob: Come on, let's go and eat. Isn't there a pub nearby? I seem to remember passing one. I'd love to eat in an English pub.Kate: OK, let's do that.Rob: There's no need to worry, honey.Unit 8Conversation 1Assistant: Hi, how can I help you?Mark: I'd like to book a flight and make a hotel reservation. Assistant: Going to ...?Mark: To New York, please.Assistant: Is that a one-way or a return?Mark: A return, please. Out on the 17th of June and coming back on the 10th of September.Assistant: OK, and I guess you want economy not club?Mark: Yes, economy, please. Could I have an aisle seat, not a window seat?Assistant: I'm afraid you'll have to do that at the airport. What about accommodation?Mark: Well, most of the time I'm working in upstate New York, but I need a cheap hotel in New York City and one in Boston for a few nights. Assistant: How many nights will you be staying?Mark: Three nights in Boston and two nights in New York. The 12th to the 15th of August in Boston, leaving on the 15th, so three nights in Boston. Then the 15th to the 17th in New York, leaving on the 17th. So two nights in New York.Assistant: OK, I can check that out for you. Single or double room? Mark: Single. With a shower, please.Assistant: I can get you rooms in budget hotels and motels for around 75 dollars a night.Mark: Does the price include breakfast?Assistant: Let me see. Yes, I can do that for you.Mark: What time is check-out?Assistant: Usually midday ... Do you have a student card? You'll need it for the cheap flights and the accommodation. Oh, and any travelling within the US? We can get you seats on Greyhound buses, if you want. Mark: Actually, that would be great. Can you get me a seat from New York to Boston, travelling on the 12th of August? And then one from New York to Chicago on the 17th? After Chicago I'm going to DC and then back to New York, but I'll get those tickets when I'm in the States. Assistant: No problem, just give me a few minutes ...Conversation 2Kate: Have you made plans for the summer vacation yet?Mark: Yes, I'm travelling around the States for three months.Janet: Three months! Wow, you're lucky! Whereabouts are you going? Mark: Well, I'm flying to New York City, and then I'm working for eight weeks as a counsellor on a summer camp in upstate New York. And then I'm travelling around for about four weeks, back in time for the start of term.Kate: Where are you staying?Mark: On the campsite in the mountains. It's about an hour away fromNew York City by bus.Kate: What are you going to do there?Mark: I'll be looking after teenagers, city kids mostly. We're going swimming, rafting and canoeing, and maybe backpacking in the mountains.Janet: That sounds amazing! And after that, what are your plans? Mark: I'll catch the Greyhound bus to Boston, and relax in a hotel for three days.Kate: The museums in Boston are great! You absolutely must visit them.Mark: OK, I'll do that. Then I go back to New York for two days, to watch a baseball game.Kate: The New York Yankees? That's my team!Mark: Then I'm flying to Chicago for six days, to stay with some friends.Kate: And will you fly home from Chicago?Mark: No, then I'll go to DC for six days to do some sightseeing. And then I'll be back a few days before the beginning of term.Janet: It sounds like a dream vacation.Unit 9Conversation 1Kate: Oh, Janet, you don't look too good. What's the matter?Janet: Oh, I'm OK. I am not sleeping very well at the moment, so I'm quite tired. I fell asleep in the lecture just now.Kate: Is anything wrong?Janet: Oh, I don't know. Maybe I'm worried about my end of term exams. And I've got an essay to write.Kate: Are you eating properly? I didn't see you at dinner last night. Janet: No, I've lost my appetite. I can't face any more Western food for a few days.Kate: I think you've lost some weight. Do you feel sick?Janet: Mostly homesick.Kate: Have you talked to your tutor?Janet: No! Why would I do that?Kate: Well, it's part of his job to keep an eye on your health. Why don't you make an appointment to see the doctor?Janet: But I'm all right.Kate: Do you have any other symptoms? Do you have a headache? Janet: Well, I have a headache nearly all the time at the moment. And I feel a bit depressed. But it's nothing. I'll be all right. Please! Don't worry about me.Kate: You poor thing! Why don't you make an appointment to see the doctor? She'll give you a check-up; take your temperature and bloodpressure, all the usual tests.Janet: Oh, I don't want to make a fuss. It's nothing.Kate: You're not making a fuss. I am! And I'm coming with you.Conversation 2Doctor: What seems to be the problem?Janet: Well ...Kate: She hasn't been eating or sleeping properly. She fell asleep in the lecture this morning.Doctor: Hmm, and what did the lecturer think of that?Janet: Fortunately, he didn't see me.Doctor: OK, I'm going to ask you a few questions. How's your social life?Janet: It's fine. I've got some really nice friends.Doctor: Have you got a boyfriend?Janet: No. I don't think my parents would like me to have one while I'm at university.Doctor: And are you eating properly?Janet: Yes, I think so.Kate: She says she's a bit fed up with Western food.Doctor: OK, so you'd like some home comfort ... what's your favorite food?Janet: Fried rice!Doctor: Not much fried rice for dinner in college, is there? Um, any worries about your work?Janet: No. Maybe. Yes, I suppose so.Doctor: Do you have an essay crisis?Janet: Yes! I haven't finished all the reading. I don't read as quickly as my friends, so it takes me a long time to write my essays.Doctor: OK, Janet. I want you to try and take a few days off. I'll have a word with your tutor and see if he can wait for your essay.Janet: OK.Doctor: If you're run down or depressed, you're more likely to catch a cold. Can you come back and see me next week? In the meantime, I suggest you try taking some...Unit 10Conversation 1Janet: Hi!Mark: Hi!Kate: How are you?Mark: I'm OK, thanks. How're you guys?Kate: Good.Mark: Good ... Oh, that traffic! It's getting worse and worse!Kate: Tell me about it, it's awful! Don't you worry about your health when you're cycling? All that pollution! Like, what are we breathing in? They really should do something about it!Mark: I think they intend to — or at least they keep talking about it. Janet: Shall we go inside?Mark: Yea....Mark: You know, it sounds crazy, but it might be an idea to ban cars from the centre of the city. I nearly got hit by a crazy driver earlier. Kate: Are you OK?Mark: Yes, I'm fine.Janet: Would they really do that — ban cars?Mark: It's possible. It'd sort out the traffic problems. And it would reduce pollution.Janet: I don't think that would be very popular with drivers.Mark: But it would be safer for cyclists.Kate: Supposing they introduced a congestion charge?Mark: Like in London?Janet: Do you think it would stop people driving into Oxford?Mark: It'd stop some people.Kate: They could always extend the Park and Ride scheme.Janet: It's a good idea.Kate: If people actually use it.Mark: Hey, I haven't told you, I'm going to a meeting of the Environmental Action Group tonight.Kate: You are? Good for you!Mark: Yes, I'm just concerned about the environment. I've decided to get more active, believe it or not.Janet: I guess we all should.Kate: I know, you're right ... Excuse me ...Conversation 2Janet: By the way, Mark, how did your meeting go?Mark: Quite interesting, actually.Janet: So what did they talk about?Mark: Uh, recycling, mostly. They have this plan ... that everyone should write to the Council. Ask them to collect more rubbish. You know, like, all the plastic, which they don't do. I'm going to write a letter this evening.Janet: Really? You know, I think I might go to the next meeting. I've been meaning to do something ... get more active about the environment. Mark: Yes, we all need to. Global warming, ice caps melting, pollution. Doesn't it worry you?Janet: Yes, it's really frightening.Mark: Hey, it would be great if you came to the meeting, Janet. The Action Group really wants to make students more aware of what they can do to help.Janet: You know, I think everyone knows what they should do. But they don't do it — I don't do it.Mark: I'm the same. Actually, there's something we could do right now. Janet: What?Mark: There's this poster they want to put up all over the university. It tells you easy ways of saving energy. I'm looking at it, here, look ... Janet: "Use less hot water ..."Mark: They've asked us to print it out and put it up in college. You want to help me?Janet: Sure! It might be an idea to ask Kate to help.Mark: Yes, let's ask her. But why don't we print it out — right now? Janet: Sure.。

Unit 8 EmploymentPart ACommunicative Function Expressing ApologiesWe make apologies for various reasons, such as being late, causing inconvenience, dialing the wrong number, rendering bad service, etc. This part focuses on expressing apologies.Listen to the conversations and write down the reasons why an apology is made in each case.1. Because he dialed the wrong number.2. Because she was late for work. She overslept.3. Because he didn't notify her earlier about quitting.4. Because he couldn't hire the woman.Script1. --Mr. Power's office.--Could I speak to Steve?--Steve? Nobody by that name works here. You've dialed the wrong number.--I’m sorry.Q: Why did the man say sorry?2. --I'm sorry I was late for work, Mr. Smith, but I overslept.--How come, Linda?--My alarm clock didn't work this morning.--Well, it's OK this time. But it's disturbing the rest of your colleagues, you know.--Yes, I know. I won't let it happen again. I'm sorry.--That's all right.Q: Why did Linda say sorry?3. --I heard that John quit his job this morning.--How do you know that?--I overheard him talking to Ms. Jones when I passed by the office. She was very annoyedabout it.--What did John say to her?--He apologized again and again for not notifying her earlier.Q: Why did John apologize to Ms. Jones?4. --Mr. Baker, I can speak two foreign languages and I'm friendly on the phone. I'm the rightperson for the job as a secretary, I think.--But you've only just finished school and don't have any office experience. I'm sorry.Q: Why did Mr. Baker say sorry?Useful Expressions for Making and Accepting an ApologyApologizingI'm (awfully) sorry (I'm late again).●I do apologize for (what I've done).●I must apologize for (having taken up so much of your time).●Sorry to have kept you waiting.●I hope you won’t mind (waiting a little longer).●Please forgive me for (not keeping my promise).●Sorry, it's my fault.●I really didn't mean (to hurt your feelings).●I’m awfully sorry to (have given you so much trouble).Accepting Apologies●You don’t need to apologize.●You don’t have to say sorry. I quite understand.●Don’t worry. It can happen to anyone.●You couldn’t help it.●We all make mistakes.●It’s quite all right. Forget it.●It doesn’t matter.●Please don’t blame yourself.Notes1.Generally speaking an apology consists of two parts. 1) a simple apologetic statement of whatone has done wrong, e.g. “I’m sorry I’m late”; 2) an explanation, e.g. “I overslept.”2.There are various ways to respond to an apology.Formal responses are: 1) That’s quite all right; 2) I understand; 3) It can happen to anyone; 4) It’s not your fault, etc.Informal responses are: 1) It’s OK; 2) That’s OK; 3) Don’t worry about it; 4) Forget it; 5) Never mind; 6) It do esn’t matter, etc.Listening StrategyIdentifying the Speaker’s JobThe ability to identify what the speaker does is an important skill in listening comprehension. Notice that the recording does not say exactly what the speaker’s job is but we can find t his out from the context.You’re going to hear three speakers. Guess what the speakers do. Choose the right answers.1.a. A travel agent.b. A tour guide.c.An airhostess.d. A waitress.2.a. A salesman.b. A grocer.c. A farmer.d. A clerk in a grocery store.3.a.An operator.b. A clerk.c. A secretary.d. A receptionist.Script1.I’m Laura smith. I find my job very interesting. It’s good for me because I’m crazy abouttraveling and flying. And I enjoy serving others. I’ve been to many countries and I like my uniform a lot.What does Laura do?2.My name is Tim Black. I’m busy all day. Many people come to my store to buy vegetablesand fruits because everything sold in my store is fresh.What is Tim Black’s job?3.My name is Sarah Johnson. I work at the Dean’s office. I do filing, check e-mails, answerphone calls and so on. When a day’s work is over I’m worn out.What does Sarah do?Part BPre-listening TaskQuestions for DiscussionYou are going to talk about jobs and careers. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner.1.What kind of career would you like to follow after you graduate?2.What attracts you to that career?3.What factors are most important in a job for you?4.Which is more important to you: a job with a high salary or a job with low stress?5.What do your parents do? Would you like to follow in their footsteps? Why and why not?6.Why do some laid-off workers find it hard to get work?Demo1. What kind of career would you like to follow after you graduate?Well, I haven't decided yet. In my mind my career and my future jobs should have a close relationship with my major. That means, after graduation, I can apply what I have learned in college to my future jobs. I may choose a career that will benefit both society and my family, for example, a research job with a handsome pay. Or teaching might be a good choice for me too. In the future, no matter what career I may follow, I will do my best and my parents will be proud of me.3. What factors are most important in a job for you?Different people may have different preferences. Generally speaking, when we apply for a job, we have to first ask ourselves whether we really like the job or not. Or what jobs are suitable for us. Well, in our society today, people become more practical. Money is important in this high-cost society, so salary might be the first consideration to most people who need to support their families. Secondly, fixed working hours might be the second important factor, because most people want to relax on weekends and enjoy themselves.Language FocusHere are some useful sentences and structures that you might find handy in discussing the above questions:●I’d like to be a/an biologist/physician/surgeon musician/ artist/ diplomat/ photographer/interpreter/college professor/civil engineer/lawyer/programmer/ librarian / financial planner / real estate agent / social worker / accountant / architect /entrepreneur/ businessman, etc./●I can travel to a lot of interesting places if I work as a sales manager.●I like kids / teaching and that's why I want to become a school teacher.●Education / Science and technology / Social stability / International trade, etc., is of vitalimportance / essential to the development of our country, so I want to have a career in…●I admire scientists / doctors / teachers / businessmen, etc., so I want to be one of them.●I think I’m suitable for this job because I'm not afraid of / ready to face any challenges. Whatmatter(s) most to me is / are a friendly atmosphere / an understanding boss / comfortable working environment / handsome pay / challenging tasks / good prospects of promotion.●My father / mother is / used to be a …and I would like to follow in his / her footsteps.●I’d like to go my own way and live a life that is entire ly different from that of my parents.●I think work is only part of my life and not everything.● A job with a high salary tends to be stressful/ exhausting.●I think being happy and healthy are more important than having lots of money.●It is hard for people who lack necessary skills/are too picky to find satisfactory work.●People who don’t have necessary qualifications/ fail to keep up with the development of theirsubjects/ stop updating their knowledge or skill/ neglect their duties are likely/ tend to lose their jobs.●Companies that are ill managed / can't compete with others / fail to adapt themselves tochange lose business and their employees suffer.Listening TasksA PassageA Steady JobWord Bankconscientious a. dutiful 尽职的flaw n. defect 缺点，瑕疵clumsy a. awkward and ungraceful 笨拙的spoil v. to ruin 搞坏warehouse n. a building for storing goods 仓库furnishings n. articles of furniture 家具unpack v. to open and remove the contents of a package 打开并取出merchandise n. goods 货物，商品assign v. to designate 指定temporary a. lasting only for a short time临时的，暂时的Fragile a. easily broken, breakable 易碎的trip v. to stumble 绊倒crash n. a sudden loud noise 突然发生的巨响shatter v. to break into pieces (使)破碎deduct v. to take away from a total 扣除，减去grin n. a wide smile 咧嘴的笑steady a. stable 稳定的ScriptA Steady JobFred, a very conscientious worker, had one serious flaw: he was clumsy. The poor boy spoiled everything he did and for that reason could never keep a job. He'd had many jobs over the years but only for a few weeks at a time. For six months, Fred was out of employment. Finally, he got a job in a warehouse where many different types of home furnishings were stored. Fred's job was to unpack the merchandise that had newly arrived from the factory and put each item in its assigned place. The work was only temporary, but after so long with no employment at all it was better than nothing.One morning Fred unpacked a large and quite fragile vase. He picked it up to carry across the warehouse. But he had only walked two steps and he tripped. There was a loud crash as the vase fell from Fred's hands and shattered into a thousand pieces.Fred was called immediately to the manager's office, and he was sure he would be fired. The young man's spirits began to drop."I'll have to deduct something from your wages every week until the vase is paid for," the manager said sternly.“How much is the vase worth?” Fred asked.“$350.”A wide grin spread across the young man’s face. “That’s wonderful!” he shouted happily. “At last I have a steady job!”Language and Culture Notes1. Background information In present day Western society, the job market is very competitive. To get and, more importantly, to keep a good job, you have to have a university degree, experience in a particular field of work, necessary skills and training and readiness to upgrade your knowledge and skills. Even for low-pay jobs, in the text, the story of Fred, the clumsy young man, is just such a case. His job as a warehouse worker may well come to an abrupt end once the broken vase is paid for, leaving his dream of having a steady job to crumble.2. furnishings Articles of furniture and things such as curtains and carpets, and decorations such as pictures3. to deduct something from your wages every week To take away a part of your wages to pay for (the vase). Note the difference between "wages" and "salary". "Wages" are the money paid each week to an employee, usually for manual or unskilled work. The income of professional and office workers is usually paid monthly and is referred to as a "salary".4. A wide grin spread across the young man's face. The young man had a broad smile, showing his teeth.Exercise 1: Listening for general understandingListen to the recording once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. What does the story mainly tell us?a. What Fred did.b. Where Fred worked.c. How clumsy Fred was.d. How Fred found a steady job.2. What can be inferred from the story?a. Fred would never lose his job again.b. It was difficult for Fred to find a steady job.c. Fred did not like his earlier jobs.d. The manager was a kind-hearted man.3. Which of the following is not appropriate to describe Fred?a. Poor.b. Clumsy.c. Humorous.d. Conscientious.Exercise 2: Listening for detailsListen to the recording again and answer the following questions by completing the sentence under each question.1.Why couldn’t Fred keep any job for long?He was clumsy and spoiled everything he did.2.Where did Fred finally get a job?In a warehouse.3. What did he do there?He unpacked the goods that had newly arrived from the factory and put them in assigned places.4. What happened one morning?Fred broke a large vase.5. How much did the vase cost?$350.6. What did the manager decide to do to punish Fred?To deduct something from Fred's weekly wages until the vase was paid for.7. Why did Fred feel happy when he heard that the vase he had broken was worth a lot?As it would take a long time to deduct $350 from his wages, he could keep his job while he was paying for what he had broken.Speaking TasksPair WorkListen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.Part CAdditional ListeningA Passage Mark HillA. Listen to the passage and answer the following questions by filling in the blanks.1)Where does Mark Hill work?He works on some of the busiest motorways in Britain.2)How many accidents do the traffic police on each shift have to deal with?On average they have to deal with three to four accidents.3)Why do accidents happen according to Mark Hill?Because people drive too fast, which is the cause of most accidents, and because people sometimes do n’t follow the rules.4)Why does Mark Hill like his job?He likes his job because it gives him a varied working day.B. Arrange the following events in correct order. The first event has been numbered.___4__ The traffic police must restore the flow of traffic.___2__ The traffic police must deal with the injured.___1__ The traffic police must be on the scene as soon as possible in case of an accident.___3___ The traffic police must clear the road.ScriptMark HillMark Hill is a traffic police officer in Watford near London. He works on some of the busiest motorways in Britain, the M1 and the M25.There are traffic police on duty twenty-four hours a day. There are three shifts, and each shift is eight hours. On average they have to deal with three or four accidents each shift. Here is Mark Hill talking about his job.“We deal with anyone in the accident who is injured. That’s the first thing. Then we have to clear the road and get the traffic moving again.“Most accidents happen because people drive too fast---especially when the roads are wet. Sometimes we get accidents that occur because drivers don’t follow the rules. For example, I’ve seen a number of cases of drivers overtaking on the left. That’s illegal in Britain. If you want to overtake, you have to go into the fast lane on the right.“Not everyone can use a motorway in Britain. People that ride a bicycle or a small motorbike are not allowed to use it.“I like my job. I have a varied working day---I never know what I’m going to do from o ne day to the next. And I meet all kinds of people. I don’t think there’s any other job that can give you the experience.”Part DTest Your ListeningA PassageListen to the passage and choose the right answers to the questions you hearScriptJack and Betty Smith are going through some difficult times. They were both laid off from their jobs last month. As the days go by, Jack and Betty are becoming more and more concerned about their future, since he hasn't been able to find another job yet, and neither has she.The layoffs weren't a surprise to them, though. After all, Jack's company hadn't been doingvery well for a long time, and neither had Betty's. However, they had never expected both of them to be laid off at the same time. Ever since they were laid off, Jack and Betty have been trying to find new jobs, but unfortunately, they haven't been successful.The main reason why they're having trouble finding work is that there simply aren't many jobs available right now. They can't find anything in the want ads, nor have they heard about any job openings.Another reason why they're having trouble finding work is that they don't seem to have the right kind of skills and training. Neither of them knows anything about computers. And neither has had any vocational training.A third reason is that there are certain jobs they prefer not to take. For example, Jack doesn't like working at night and Betty isn't willing to work on the weekends. And both of them hate to commute very far to work.Despite all their problems, Jack and Betty aren't completely discouraged. They don't have a very pessimistic outlook on life. They're both hopeful that things will get better soon.1.What does the passage mainly tell us?a. Why Jack and Betty lost their jobs.b. Why Jack and Betty are still unable to find new jobs.c. How Jack and Betty are dealing with the problems they face at present.d. How Jack and Betty can still remain hopeful about their future.2.What do you know about Jack and Betty?a. They’ve been laid off for several months.b. They were surprised when they were laid off by their companies.c. They’re not ready for tough jobs.d. They have no skills or training.3.What can you infer about Jack and Betty from the passage?a. They don’t have any children.b. They didn’t have to commute far when working in their original companies.c. They are going to take computer courses.d. It’s impossible for them to find jobs that they will be happy with.。

Listening and Speaking Book 1 Answer keyUnit 1Inside viewher room. 3 Sir. 4 He asks her to call him Stewart. 5 To sign for her keys.Activity 7Suggested predicted questions:1 What’s your name? 2 Are you British? 3 What are you studying? 4 What are you studying?5 And how about you?Correct questions from video:1 And you are …?2 You’re British, huh? 3 What are you reading?4 How about you, Kate?5 And you?Activity 81 (b)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 1Clip 1 – interviewClip 2 – conversationActivity 3True statements according to the passage 3, 5Activity 4(1) one of the best universities(2) most talented students(3) well-known around the world(4) have open doors(5) good social life(6) you want it to be(7) on another campus(8)it’s a fun place (9) go to concerts(10) during the weekActivity 51 From the library system online.2 Tree or four times a week.3 Brian.4 For leisure purposes, such as following news and sport.5 In the libraries.Listening inActivity 1Number of institutions: 8Sporting importance: university sports teams competed against each otherAcademic importance: near or at the top of the US colleges and university rankings Social importance: social elitism, mostly rich intellectual white studentsLocation: the US Origin of name: four universities, Ivy plants growing on wallsOldest institution: Harvard, founded in 1636 Largest number of undergraduates: Cornell, about 13,000Acceptance rates: 7% – 20%Famous alumni: George Bush, John F KenneActivity 21 (d)2 (b)3 (c)4 (d)5 (d)Activity 5 3–6–4–1–5–2Activity 61 At Princeton University.2 That he is better with numbers than people.3 Not very. He finds relationships difficult at first.4 He thinks the Soviets have captured him.PronunciationActivity 3Mark Hi Janet. Welcome to England. What are you reading?Janet English.Mark How about you, Kate?Kate My major is law. And you?Mark I’m studying PPE.Kate That’s a special Oxford subject, isn’t it?Activity 6Harvard University in Cambridge / is one of the best universities / in the world.He explained / that Harvard looks for the best / and most talented students / from around the world.We asked five students / at Harvard / to tell us / what kind of social life / they have.If you wanna / sit in your room / and study all night / like my friend over here, / you can also do that.There’s not / as many parties as there / would be / on another campus.Unit 2Inside viewActivity 2Janet asks about these dishes:main courses: chicken curry, moussaka, chilli con carne starter: minstrone soupActivity 6 (1)What would you like(2)why don’t you try (3)It’s made with (4)I’m not so keen on(5)What flavour(6)what are you going to haveActivity 71 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)Outside viewActivity 25–1–6–7–2–9–3–4–8Activity 31 For over 50 years.2 Shrimp.3 The garlic helps to cut out the cholesterol. 4 She learned to cook from her mother. She had to learn to cook as she comes from a big family.5 Hermother-in-law.6 She started in 1946.7Paprika.Activity 41 (d)2 (e)3 (a)4 (f)5 (g)6 (b)7 (c)Activity 52 Hesitation and grammatical mistakes5 Repetition.6 Grammatical mistakes.7 Hesitation.Listening in passage 1Activity 2Ben is answering questions 3, 1, 8Michelle is answering questions 2, 5Tom is answering questions 6, 4, 7Activity 3(1) go ahead and start(2)you can go to a restaurant(3)stay too late(4)wouldarrive(5)everyone tries everything(6)you don’t like their cooking(7)that’s consideredrude.(8)nothing more than that.Activity 6 1 (e)2 (h)3 (g)4 (a)5 (c)6 (b)7 (f)8 (d)Activity 71 (a)2 (d)3 (b)4 (d)PronunciationActivity 2If it’s a formal meal, maybe Thanksgiving or Christmas, or if you’re with your boss or someone like that, you are being careful about your table manners. So you’d wait until everyone is served before youeat. But most of the time, if you know each other well you would just go ahead and start. It’s more usual to entertain them at home because it shows your hospitality. We have a lot of barbecues outside, maybe in the garden or maybe at a campsite. But sometimes if you don’t want to cook, you can go to a restaurant. Oh, well, after dessert you’ll have a little talk, then talk some more, have some coffee. Then you’ll say, “Oh well, it’s time for us, we should get going.”And if you don’t then you’re probably going to be rude and stay too late.Activity 3The government announced today that they are going to ban advertisements for junk food duringTV programmes for children under the age of 16. The rules will include any foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar. There will be a total ban on ads during children’s programmes and on children’s channels, as well as adult programmes watched by a large number of children. But there will not be a total ban on all ads for junk food which are shown on television before 9pm. This was thought to be “over the top”by representatives of the food industry.Activity 5The biggest problem is that they aim their ads at young people. One well-known fast food restaurant chain sells hamburgers which come with a free gift, usually a toy which is linked to a newchildren’s film. Other fast food restaurants aim their ads at teenage and college-age men, trying to make their food trendy and, you know, kind of masculine food.Unit 3Inside viewActivity 2Mark’s answers:1 T2 T3 T 4 T 5 T Correct answers:1 T2 F3 T4 F5 TActivity 31 How much do you know about memory?2 He’s got a pretty good memory.3 He can’t remember a thing when he’s tired.4 He read something about memory in it.5 Oh, Mark! What a good memory you have!6 Because Mark forgot he had a lecture.Activity 4 Study skills Janet says she has difficulty with are: 1, 3, 4Activity 5 1 I’m finding studying at Oxford quite hard. 2 Yes, but I’m good at that.3 I thinkit’s giving your opinion and then justifying it.4 That’s what the research tells us.5 No! Look, I’m starving and I can’t think at all when I’m hungry.Activity 6 (1) generally(2) mostly(3) I find it difficult(4) I have difficulty(5) getting better at it (6) Your task is(7) Everyone is capable of (8) Now ask another oneActivity 7 1 (a)2 (a)3 (b)4 (a)5 (a)6 (b)Outside viewActivity 2 Correct parts of the sentences are underlined.1 Mind maps are diagrams which help us to generate ideas, and also to organize or structure our ideas related to a topic.2 OK, brainstorming is one of the most important uses of mind maps.3 By using mind maps to collect the main ideas from what the teacher says, you can keep a very general understanding of a topic …4 Before an exam, after having studied for many, many days or even weeks, you might want to capture the very general understanding about the subject5 They give us almost a picture, a different perspective in terms of a picture, or a diagram of understanding information or understanding connected ideas, which is very helpful for people who like to learn from a different way.6 As you can see, we have main ideas throughout our mind map, not long texts.7 Mind maps are illogical and by being illogical they encourage us to think creatively, you might say.Activity 31 There is a centre2 There are only words, not sentences3 It looks like a tree4 You used a lot of colours.Activity 41 (d)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)Listening in passage 1Activity 2Age: 51Age when stroke occurred: 50Number of weeks of speech and language therapy: 12Length of time in hospital: three and a half monthsActivity 31 No, not that much.2 Because he couldn’t speak.3 She used exercises to help him learn to speak again.4 A special computer programme.5 Yes.6 Being given the right drug at the right time and a lot of therapy.Activity 41 in white coats2 my family3 almost immediately4 words and pictures5 a lot of words6 read and write7 the right timeListening in passage 2Activity 74–2–1–6–5–3Activity 81 (b)2 (d)3 (a)4 (d)5 (d)PronunciationActivity 2What do you mean by critical thinking?↘Can you give an example of some research?↗Could you say something to begin with?↗You have to memorize a lot, don’t you?↘It’s often made of wood, isn’t it?↗Unit 4Inside viewActivity 15–6–3–1–4–2Activity 21 (d)2 (c)3 (c)4 (b)5 (a)Activity 31 No, she hasn’t.2 She trains volunteers.3 To tell her she can’t make the next training session.4 Experienced students.5 The ability to really listen to someone and make them feel you’re listening.6 Listen carefully and then repeat what people have said a little differently. Activity 4(1)can you hold on a moment(2)can I call you back later(3)You’re saying(4)the way it works(5)What do you mean (6)thought about(7)So what you’re saying is(8)You’ve got it alreadyEveryday EnglishActivity 5 1 (b)2 (a)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2Topics mentioned: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8Activity 31 1602 19923 one billion4 20 billion5 10, 156 20047 450, two, one8 ten per cent Activity 4True statements: 1, 5, 6Listening in passage 1Activity 27–4–5–3–1–6–2Activity 31 The man took his son and his niece with him.2 The man phoned the emergency services before it got dark. 3 Afterwards, the girl said, “It was fun.”4 The emergency service centre sent out helicopters as soon as it was daylight.5 The group moved away from where they had taken their photos because the ground was too rough to sleep on.Activity 4 1 His mobile.2 14.3 The emergency services staff were able to identify which mountains they were.4 To pinpoint the exact location.5 Leaves.6 They were only 400 metresaway from where the emergency services staff expected them to be.7 Always take your mobile phone with you when you go hiking.8 No.Listening in passage 2Activity 7True statements: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8Activity 81 (a)2 (a)3 (d)4 (b)5 (b)Unit 5Inside viewActivity 2 1 (b)2 (a)3 (d)4 (b)5 (a)Activity 4(1) The thing is(2) a bit nervous(3) I’m afraid (4) I could do with(5) You should(6) show her you are(7) It’s a good idea to(8) just be yourself(9) He’s worriedEveryday EnglishActivity 5 1 (a)2 (a)3 (a)4 (a)5 (a)6 (b)Outside viewActivity 2True statements: 1, 2Activity 31 at work2 150 million3 met anyone yet4 create your profile5 in your area6 nice short letter 7 interested in themActivity 41 Between 24 and 32. 2 Two: Doctor Ski and Uncle Bunny. 3 She is funny, spontaneous and confident, has a good sense of humour and likes to ski.4 Between 45 to 55. 5 He says it needs to paint a broad picture of who you are and what you like doing but does not bore the person.Activity 51 (c)2 (c)3 (d)4 (a)5 (d)Listening in Passage 1Activity 21 She went on holiday.2 She was invited.3 The mountain was vertical and they were climbing with ropes.4 He reassured her that it was safe to climb with ropes and stayed next to her.5 As soon as they met.6 Amy collapsed because she couldn’t stand up.7 They went to the nearest village for a pizza.8 Six months later they got married.Activity 6Topics mentioned: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10Activity 71 lie2 photo3 personal information4 voice5 agree to meet6 what time7 something urgent’sPronunciationActivity 3To get started with Internet dating, / there are four steps. The first one is to / find the service / that works for you./ Second step / is to create your profile. / Find a great picture of yourself / that shows you doing / something / that you enjoy. / Write about / who you are / and who you’re looking for. / Third step / is to start searching / forthat special someone. / Use the search function on the site / to identify people / in your area / that you may want to / hook up with. / Fourth step / is to reach out to those people. / You write them a nice, short letter. / Show / that you’re interested in them / and off it goes. / After that, / sit back, / cross your fingers, / and hope for the best.Unit 6Inside viewActivity 2 1 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (d)5 (c)Activity 3 1 It’s a bit big.2 Size 8.3 It’s the last one.4 Janet really likes it.5 By credit card. Activity 41) What about this dress2) Would you like to try it on3) have this in a smaller size4) it doesn’t really fit5) I’ll leave it6) Why don’t you try it on7) It really suits you8) Can I pay by credit cardEveryday EnglishActivity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)5 (b)6 (a)7 (a)Outside viewActivity 21 She is an ebay seller.2 You type in what you’re looking for or search the categories and then make a bid.3In nine hours.Activity 31 Lisa is one of Jessica’s customers who want to sell things online.2 Lisa saw Jessica’s flyer.3 Five dresses.4 $50 each.5 The buyer.6 Very popular.7 Just before the close of the auction.8 Yes. The dresses are sold for $210.Activity 45–1–6–4–2–3Activity 51 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (c)5 (c)6 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 7(1) If you eat before you go(2) getting a bargain(3) it’s a way (4) the most expensive(5) everything will be cheaper(6)comfort of your own home(7) a delivery charge(8) doing your shoppingUnit 7Inside view’s serious(2) he’ll be fine(3) Tell me all about it (4) What exactly happened(5) What else did he say(6) So he’ll be OK(7) There’s no real concern(8) there’s no need to worryEveryday EnglishActivity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2True statements:2, 4Activity 31 More mothers have been pursuing careers and fathers have been spending moretime caring for children and doing household chores.2 He pursues career and shares in raising the children and doing housework.3 He started to do more cooking, driving the children here and there. 4 He says his father did a lot more than his friends’ fathers and it was a role model for him.5 It meant he could take on more day-to-day care of the children.6 No, he has been able to continue pursuing his career.Activity 41 (d)2 (c)3 (b)4 (d)5 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 2Nationality of the girls: AmericanUniversity subject studied by both girls: psychology Age when the girls met: 20Age when the girls fell through glass doors:fiveJosh’s age: 22Month of Josh’s and his twin’s wedding:JuneActivity 31 The question he wants to discuss is which is more important, your familyenvironment or your genes.2 They were separated and adopted by different families.3 A friend of both of them insists they meet.4 Both their adoptive fathers died when they were children.5 Their boyfriends look alike and have similar names.6 They have the same recurring dream.7 They are identical twins and are going out with two sisters.8 Genes decide 50 per cent of who we are and environment decides 50 per cent.Listening in passage 2Activity 1 to give a kidney, more and more2 aged 383 just like a mother4 the same friends5 like Teresa says 6 five years ago7 most of the timeActivity 71 A year ago. 2 She was terrified and decided to find out more about giving Henrietta a kidney.3 The hospital reassured them.4 People only need ten per cent of one kidney to be completely healthy.5 Because she knew she’d done something worthwhile and felt very good.6 She feels very grateful.7 She’d like to do something that no one knows about.Unit 8Inside viewshower.3 Breakfast.4 Usually midday.5 When he’s in the States.Activity 5 New York CityBostonChicagoWashington DCActivity 6 New York City: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7Boston: 2, 8Chicago: 5Washington DC: 9Activity 7(1) travelling around(2) I’m flying(3) are you staying(4) I’ll be looking after(5) We’re going(6) go back to(7) fly home from Chicago(8) for six daysEveryday EnglishActivity 81 (b)2 (a)3 (b)4 (a)5 (a)6 (a)7 (b)8 (b)Outside viewActivity 2Size compared with other countries: the sixth largest country in the worldLength of coastline: 27,000 kilometres Population: 20 millionLocation of Perth: on the west coast Length of Great Barrier Reef: 2,300 kilometres longFamous landmarks in Sydney: the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge Location of Melbourne: in the southeast Famous animals: koalas and kangaroosActivity 31 Australia is the smallest continent.2 Ayers Rock.3 The Aborigines.4 The Great Barrier Reef5 Nearly one quarter.6 Canberra.Listening in passage 1Activity 21–4–5–7–3–6–8–13–10–2–11–12–9Activity 3True statements:2, 4Activity 41 Next she took the train to Albany.2 Someone sent by the school.3 Because she was wearing a thick coat and a warm hat.4 She took a taxi.5 One of the other teachers, Rebecca.6 In a flat near the school.7 Because she hadn’t been paid yet.8 A hot dog and coffee.Activity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (c)4 (a)Listening in passage 2Activity72–4–5–3–1PronunciationActivity 4(1) man(2) bike(3) road(4) border(5) Mexico(6) United States(7) comes up(8) border(9) guard stops(10) points(11) two sacks(12) man(13) shoulders(14) bags(15) guard(16) sand(17) man(18) bikeUnit 9Inside viewActivity 2 sleeping badlyloss of appetitea headachemild depressionweight loss Activity 31 Because she hasn’t been sleeping very well.2 She’s worried about her end of term exams.3 Because she’s lost her appetite.4 To keep an eye on her health.5 She suggests that Janet make an appointment to see the doctor.6 She doesn’t want to make a fuss.Activity 41 Well …2 It’s fine.3 No.4 Yes, I think so5 Fried rice!6 No. Maybe. Yes, I suppose so7 Yes!Activity 51 She thinks her parents wouldn’t like her to have a boyfriend at university.2 Chinese food.3 They don’t serve much fried rice in college.4 Because she doesn’t read as quickly as her friends.5 To take a few days off.6 Being run down or depressed.Activity 6 (1) social life(2) a boyfriend(3) at university(4)Western food(5) your work(6) read as quickly as(7)take a few days off(8) catch a coldEveryday EnglishActivity 7 1 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (b)5 (b)Outside viewActivity 21 The company founder, CEO, and President of the bodyfactory.2 All your green vegetables.3 It has the nutritional breakdown that our body needs on a daily basis. / We can get all of our vitamins in the HULK.Activity 31 He was trained as a dancer and was an exercise instructor and TV show host.2 He sells health drinks.3 Twelve years ago.4 It tastes amazing.5 They like it.6 People who’s never worked out in their life and who’ve never eaten healthily before.7 It makes them want to continue their new lifestyle.Activity 4(1) health and fitness(2) ever tried(3) absolutely amazing(4)for the average consumer(5) on a daily basis(6) best drink you’ll ever have(7) through my day(8) in their lifeListening in passage 1Activity 24–8–7–3–5–1–2–6Activity 3 1 (a)2 (a)3 (c)4 (b)5 (d)Listening in passage 2. .. .Activity 3In 1812 / a young man / called James Barry / finished his studies in medicine / at Edinburgh University./ After graduating / he moved to London / where he studied surgery / at Guy’s Hospital. /After that, / the popular young doctor joined the army / and over the next 40 years / had a brilliant career / as an army medical officer, / working in many far off countries / and fighting successfully for improved conditionsin hospitals./ It was a remarkable career / – made even more remarkable / by the discovery / on his death / that James Barry had kept an extraordinary secret./ So / was this the end of the story? / Not quite./ When they were preparing his body for his funeral, / they discovered James Barry’s secret. /HE/ was in fact / a SHE. James Barry / was a woman.Unit 10Inside viewActivity 2 1 (d)2 (c)3 (d)4 (b)5 (c)Activity 4 1 To ask people to write to the Council about recycling.2 He’s going to write a letter this evening.3 She might go to the next meeting.4 About easy ways to save energy.5 To print out the poster and put it up in college. Activity 5(1) They have this plan(2) I’m going to(3) I think I might(4) I’ve been meaning to(5) Doesn’t it worry you?(6) it would be great if you (7) we could do right now(8) it might be an idea toEveryday EnglishActivity 6 1 (a)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2 1 Melissa 2 Leslie 3 Leslie 4 David 5 Hendeka 6 LeslieActivity 3 1 (b)2 (b)3 (d)4 (c)5 (d)6 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 26–4–3–5–7–1–2Activity 3 1 as efficiently as possible2 at their house3 wooden houses4 knocked it down5 local builders6 the underfloor heating7 using electricity8 own a kitchenListening in passage 2Activity 61The passage is about tornadoes in America2Dawn Busby and her family3They weren’t hurt.Activity 7True statements:1, 4, 5Activity 81 A huge black cloud.2 It sounded like a train.3 They ran down to the basement.4 The tornado turned left away from them.5 They started laughing.6 Everyone was shouting and cheering and hugging each other.. .资料. ..。

Part I: Vocabulary and StructureSection A: Complete each sentence using the correct word or expressionfrom the box.elderly despite rural artistic imagination joints bang reverse fame rival revolt stuffdeadly mayor highway nuisance comparison mere directly elsewhere1.The singer's fame has spread around the world. People from London to Sydney know who she is.Your answer Correct answerfame fame2.There is an overwhelming amount of artistic talent on display at London's many art museums.Your answer Correct answerartistic artistic3. I love visiting the lake during the summer, but all the bugs are such a(n)nuisance!Your answer Correct answernuisance nuisance4.The bang of the car door startled the baby and she started to cry.Your answer Correct answerbang bang5.My goodness! You definitely packed a lot of stuff for your trip to Mexico!Your answer Correct answerstuff stuff6.My elderly grandfather loves to sit and listen to my stories about South America.Your answer Correct answerelderly elderly7.The journalist interviewed the mayor of New York for the government's opinion of the new highway.Your answer Correct answermayor mayor8. T his weekend the high school football team is playing their cross-townrival.Your answer Correct answerrival rival9.That's a great price! Elsewhere in the city, you'll pay almost twice as much.Your answer Correct answerElsewhere Elsewhere10.I can't afford to travel, so I read a lot of books and use my imagination tofeel like I'm travelling around the world.Your answer Correct answerimagination imagination11.After a(n) comparison of Beijing and Shanghai, Kevin decided that he likes Shanghai better.Your answer Correct answercomparison comparison12.Rachel has read all about Japan so, despite the fact that she's never left England, she can describe Tokyo in perfect detail.Your answer Correct answerdespite despite13.The tour guide told us how the desert can be deadly if you're not careful.Your answer Correct answerdeadly deadly14.People in China write their addresses in reserve order from people in the United States.Your answer Correct answerreserve reverse15.The mere thought of travel gets me excited to go someplace new!Your answer Correct answermere mere16.As opposed to the big cities, the rural part of Spain feels like a different country.Your answer Correct answerrural ruralHarold planned to visit Colombia last month, but he decided not to go because 17.there was a small revolt against the government in the capital.Your answer Correct answerrevolt revoltTravel time between the two cities significantly decreased after they built 18.the new highway.Your answer Correct answerhighway highway19.Jogging is good exercise, but it can be very hard on your joints.Your answer Correct answerjoints jointsDriving is so much more convenient than the train because you can20.directlygo wherever you want.Your answer Correct answerdirectly directlySection B: Complete each sentence with a suitable word.21.Her grandmother lives alone by choice.Your answer Correct answerby by22.You need to be careful on taking pictures of people in other countries;you should always ask them first.Your answer Correct answeron about23.The reporter had to push his way to the thrilled fans to interview the pop singer.Your answer Correct answerto through24. Despitenot knowing any Spanish, Gloria spent three wonderful weeks in Argentina.Your answer Correct answerDespite Despite25.The cherry pies at that restaurant remind me of my grandmother's pies.Your answer Correct answerof ofWhen I got my driver's license, the hardest part of the test was driving 26.toreverse.Your answer Correct answerto in27.Have you found out where your husband is taking you for your anniversary, or is it still a secret?Your answer Correct answerout out28.The region's traditional small houses quickly yield to gleaming steel and glass skyscrapers.Your answer Correct answerto to29.The old church glowed up a beautiful candle at night, shining down on its surroundings.Your answer Correct answerup like30.We decided to visit Italy in spite of the expensive tickets.Your answer Correct answerof ofPart II: Banked ClozeQuestions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.I just finished reading an incredible travel book. The writer was an American (31)traveller(32)Unfortunately, he was growing (33)uncomfortably frustrated with his native country. He thought that every other country he visited was better than his home and he was quickly becoming very (34)pessimisticAs a traveller and writer, his (35)resolve was to travel around and become "friends" with his country again. He decided to avoid the (36)highway and big cities, so he travelled only on small country roads and to (37)sleepylittle towns. His story was fascinating and he told it in quite a(n) (38)amusing way. I laughed out loud several times.Towards the end of his trip, the author came to the (39)realization that there are in fact many great places in America. He even claimed to find three "perfect" towns in the country. (40)Surprisingly, one of them was my hometown!Your answer Correct answer(31) traveller traveller(32) Unfortunately Unfortunately(33) uncomfortably increasingly(34) pessimistic pessimistic(35) resolve instinct(36) highway highway(37) sleepy sleepy(38) amusing amusing(39) realization realization(40) Surprisingly SurprisinglyPart III: Reading ComprehensionQuestions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.Dear Rebecca,I'm sorry I haven't written sooner, but I've been incredibly busy! Spain isan amazing country and I'm having a wonderful time. I don't even know whereto begin.It's so easy to become cynical when you live in a big city like Hong Kong.It's easy to forget that, elsewhere in the world, there are incredible places and rural countryside that are so different from the tall buildings of the city. The south of Spain has many sleepy little villages that have beautiful old architecture and lovely people. Everyone's been so welcoming to us!Before I forget, I need to mention the food. It's delicious! Spanish food is famous for something called tapas, which reminds me of dim sum back home. You order several small plates of food and can try lots of different stuff. Some of the food was pretty unfamiliar, but it was all great. To my amazement, even my mother tried everything!Madrid, the capital, is a huge city with lots of things to do. There are world-class museums and the artistic culture of the city is electric. Unfortunately, while we were there, my father got sick. No sooner had we arrived at the hotel than his stomach got upset. We thought it might have been the food, so we went to the doctor. Sure enough, it was the seafood he ate. He's all better now, but what a nuisance!Tomorrow we will visit Barcelona. I am excited to see the city as I've heard it's stunning. I'll write another letter from there. Hope everything is well at home.Miss you,Catherine41. Of which style of writing is this passage an example?A. Friendly letter.B. Business letter.C. Personal essay.D. Historical fiction.42. In which paragraph does the author make a comparison?A. Paragraph 2.B. Paragraph 3.C. Paragraph 4.D. Paragraph 5.43. When did Catherine's father get an upset stomach?A. While he was eating.B. Immediately after eating.C. Before they arrived at the hotel.D. Just as they arrived at the hotel.44. What does the author mean when she describes "sleepy littlevillages" (Para. 2, Line 3)?A. Everyone is asleep there.B. She spent the night there.C. They are quiet.D. They are boring.45. With which of the following statements would the authorNOT agree?A. Spanish people are very welcoming.B. Madrid has very few cultural activities.C. Spanish food is very different from Chinese food.D. Travelling is a great way to see things you normally can't at home.。

Listening:2、BBBAC4、would you like to try it on, have this in a smaller size, it doesn't really fit, i'll leave it, it really suits you, can i pay with credit card, here's your receipt.5、ABBABAAOutside View4、5164235、BBBCCAListening in7、if you eat before you go, getting a bargain, it's a way, the most expensive, everything will be cheaper, comfort of your own home, a delivery charge, doing your shopping,Unit 73、4563214、they don't think it's serious, he'll be fine, tell me all about it, what else did he say，so he'll be OK, there's no real concern, there's no need to worry.5、ABBABAOutside view4、DCBDAListening in6、to give a kidney\more and more, aged38, just like mother, the same friends, like Teresa says, five years ago, most of the time.Unit 86、go backpacking, visit the museums, work as counsellor on a summer camp, what's a baseball game, stay with some friends, look after teenagers from New York city, go swimming, rafting and canoeing, relax in a hotel, do some sightseeing/7、I am traveling around, i am flying, are you staying, i'll be looking after, we are going, go back to , fly home from Chicago, for six days8、BABABABBOutside view5、CADBB BACCCListening in2〕1、4、5、7、3、6、8、13、10，2，11,12，95）ABCAPronunciation4〕man, bike, road, border, Mexico, united states, comes up, border, guard stops, points, two sacks, man, shoulders, bags, guard, Sand, man, bike.。

Listening and Speaking Book 1 Answer keyUnit 1Inside viewroom. 3 Sir. 4 He asks her to call him Stewart. 5 To sign for her keys.Activity 7Suggested predicted questions:1 What’s your name? 2 Are you British? 3 What are you studying? 4 What are you studying?5 And how about you?Correct questions from video:1 And you are …?2 You’re British, huh? 3 What are you reading?4 How about you, Kate?5 And you?Activity 81 (b)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 1Clip 1 – interviewClip 2 – conversationActivity 3True statements according to the passage 3, 5Activity 4(1) one of the best universities(2) most talented students(3) well-known around the world(4) have open doors(5) good social life(6) you want it to be(7) on another campus(8) it’s a fun place (9) go to concerts(10) during the weekActivity 51 From the library system online.2 Tree or four times a week.3 Brian.4 For leisure purposes, such as following news and sport.5 In the libraries.Listening inActivity 1Number of institutions: 8Sporting importance: university sports teams competed against each otherAcademic importance: near or at the top of the US colleges and university rankingsSocial importance: social elitism, mostly rich intellectual white studentsLocation: the US Origin of name: four universities, Ivy plants growing on wallsOldest institution: Harvard, founded in 1636 Largest number of undergraduates: Cornell, about 13,000Acceptance rates: 7% – 20%Famous alumni: George Bush, John F KenneActivity 21 (d)2 (b)3 (c)4 (d)5 (d)Activity 5 3–6–4–1–5–2Activity 61 At Princeton University.2 That he is better with numbers than people.3 Not very. He finds relationships difficult at first.4 He thinks the Soviets have captured him.PronunciationActivity 3Mark Hi Janet. Welcome to England. What are you reading?Janet English.Mark How about you, Kate?Kate My major is law. And you?Mark I’m studying PPE.Kate That’s a special Oxford subject, isn’t it?Activity 6Harvard University in Cambridge / is one of the best universities / in the world. He explained / that Harvard looks for the best / and most talented students / from around the world. We asked five students / at Harvard / to tell us / what kind of social life / they have.If you wanna / sit in your room / and study all night / like my friend over here, / you can also do that.There’s not / as many parties as there / would be / on another campus.Unit 2Inside viewActivity 2Janet asks about these dishes:main courses: chicken curry, moussaka, chilli con carne starter: minstrone soupActivity 6 (1)What would you like(2)why don’t you try (3)It’s made with (4)I’m not so keenon(5)What flavour(6)what are you going to haveActivity 71 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)Outside viewActivity 25–1–6–7–2–9–3–4–8Activity 31 For over 50 years.2 Shrimp.3 The garlic helps to cut out the cholesterol. 4 She learned to cook from her mother. She had to learn to cook as she comes from a big family.5 Her mother-in-law.6 She started in 1946.7Paprika.Activity 41 (d)2 (e)3 (a)4 (f)5 (g)6 (b)7 (c)Activity 52 Hesitation and grammatical mistakes5 Repetition.6 Grammatical mistakes.7 Hesitation. Listening in passage 1Activity 2Ben is answering questions 3, 1, 8Michelle is answering questions 2, 5Tom is answering questions 6, 4, 7Activity 3(1) go ahead and start(2)you can go to a restaurant(3)stay too late(4)would arrive(5)everyone tries everything(6)you don’t like their cooking(7)that’s considered rude.(8)nothing more than that. Activity 6 1 (e)2 (h)3 (g)4 (a)5 (c)6 (b)7 (f)8 (d)Activity 71 (a)2 (d)3 (b)4 (d)PronunciationActivity 2If it’s a formal meal, maybe Thanksgiving or Christmas, or if you’re with your boss or someone like that, you are being careful about your table manners. So you’d wait until everyone is served before you eat. But most of the time, if you know each other well you would just go ahead and start. It’s more usual to entertain them at home because it shows your hospitality. We have a lot of barbecues outside, maybe in the garden or maybe at a campsite. But sometimes if you don’t want to cook, you can go to a restaurant. Oh, well, after dessert you’ll have a little talk, then talk some more, have some coffee. Then you’ll say, “Oh well, it’s time for us, we should get going.”And if you don’t then you’re probably going to be rude and stay too late.Activity 3The government announced today that they are going to ban advertisements for junk food during TV programmes for children under the age of 16. The rules will include any foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar. There will be a total ban on ads during children’s programmes and on children’s channels, as well as adult programmes watched by a large number of children. But there will not be a total ban on all ads for junk food which are shown on television before 9pm. This was thought to be “over the top” by representatives of the food industry.Activity 5The biggest problem is that they aim their ads at young people. One well-known fast food restaurant chain sells hamburgers which come with a free gift, usually a toy which is linked to a new children’s film. Other fast food restaurants aim their ads at teenage and college-age men, trying to make their food trendy and, you know, kind of masculine food.Unit 3Inside viewActivity 2Mark’s answers:1 T2 T3 T 4 T 5 T Correct answers:1 T2 F3 T4 F5 TActivity 31 How much do you know about memory?2 He’s got a pretty good memory.3 He can’t remember a thing when he’s tired.4 He read something about memory in it.5 Oh, Mark! What a good memory you have!6 Because Mark forgot he had a lecture.Activity 4 Study skills Janet says she has difficulty with are: 1, 3, 4Activity 5 1 I’m finding studying at Oxford quite hard. 2 Yes, but I’m good at that.3 I think it’s giving your opinion and then justifying it.4 That’s what the research tells us.5 No! Look, I’m starving and I can’t think at all when I’m hungry.Activity 6 (1) generally(2) mostly(3) I find it difficult(4) I have difficulty(5) getting better at it (6) Your task is(7) Everyone is capable of (8) Now ask another oneActivity 7 1 (a)2 (a)3 (b)4 (a)5 (a)6 (b)Outside viewActivity 2 Correct parts of the sentences are underlined.1 Mind maps are diagrams which help us to generate ideas, and also to organize or structure our ideas related to a topic.2 OK, brainstorming is one of the most important uses of mind maps.3 By using mind maps to collect the main ideas from what the teacher says, you can keep a very general understanding of a topic …4 Before an exam, after having studied for many, many days or even weeks, you might want to capture the very general understanding about the subject5 They give us almost a picture, a different perspective in terms of a picture, or a diagram of understanding information or understanding connected ideas, which is very helpful for people who like to learn from a different way.6 As you can see, we have main ideas throughout our mind map, not long texts.7 Mind maps are illogical and by being illogical they encourage us to think creatively, you might say. Activity 31 There is a centre2 There are only words, not sentences3 It looks like a tree4 You used a lot of colours. Activity 41 (d)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)Listening in passage 1Activity 2Age: 51Age when stroke occurred: 50Number of weeks of speech and language therapy:12Length of time in hospital: three and a half monthsActivity 31 No, no t that much.2 Because he couldn’t speak.3 She used exercises to help him learn to speak again.4 A special computer programme.5 Yes.6 Being given the right drug at the right time and a lot of therapy.Activity 41 in white coats2 my family3 almost immediately4 words and pictures5 a lot of words6 read and write7 the right timeListening in passage 2Activity 74–2–1–6–5–3Activity 81 (b)2 (d)3 (a)4 (d)5 (d)PronunciationActivity 2What do you mean by critical thinking?↘Can you give an example of some research?↗Could you say something to begin with?↗You have to memorize a lot, don’t you?↘It’s often made of wood, isn’t it?↗Unit 4Inside viewActivity 15–6–3–1–4–2Activity 21 (d)2 (c)3 (c)4 (b)5 (a)Activity 31 No, she has n’t.2 She trains volunteers.3 To tell her she can’t make the next training session.4 Experienced students.5 The ability to really listen to someone and make them feel you’re listening.6 Listen carefully and then repeat what people have said a little differently.Activity 4(1)can you hold on a moment(2)can I call you back later (3)You’re saying(4)the way it works(5)What do you mean(6)thought about (7)So what you’re saying is(8)You’ve got it alreadyEveryday EnglishActivity 5 1 (b)2 (a)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2Topics mentioned: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8Activity 31160219923onebillion420billion510,156****7450,two,one8tenpercentActivity 4True statements: 1, 5, 6Listening in passage 1Activity 27–4–5–3–1–6–2Activity 31 The man took his son and his niece with him.2 The man phoned the emergency services before it got dark. 3 Afterwards, the girl said, “It was fun.”4 The emergency service centre sent out helicopters as soon as it was daylight.5 The group moved away from where they had taken their photos because the ground was too rough to sleep on.Activity 4 1 His mobile.2 14.3 The emergency services staff were able to identify which mountains they were.4 To pinpoint the exact location.5 Leaves.6 They were only 400 metres away from where the emergency services staff expected them to be.7 Always take your mobile phone with you when you go hiking.8 No.Listening in passage 2Activity 7True statements: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8Activity 81 (a)2 (a)3 (d)4 (b)5 (b)Unit 5Inside viewActivity 2 1 (b)2 (a)3 (d)4 (b)5 (a)Activity 4(1) The thing is(2) a bit nervous(3) I’m afraid (4) I could do with(5) You should(6) show her you are(7) It’s a good idea to(8) just be yourself(9) He’s worriedEveryday EnglishActivity 5 1 (a)2 (a)3 (a)4 (a)5 (a)6 (b)Outside viewActivity 2True statements: 1, 2Activity 31 at work2 150 million3 met anyone yet4 create your profile5 in your area6 nice short letter 7 interested in themActivity 41 Between 24 and 32. 2 Two: Doctor Ski and Uncle Bunny. 3 She is funny, spontaneous and confident, has a good sense of humour and likes to ski.4 Between 45 to 55. 5 He says it needs to paint a broad picture of who you are and what you like doing but does not bore the person.Activity 51 (c)2 (c)3 (d)4 (a)5 (d)Listening in Passage 1Activity 21 She went on holiday.2 She was invited.3 The mountain was vertical and they were climbing with ropes.4 He reassured her that it was safe to climb with ropes and stayed next to her.5 As soon as they met.6 Amy collapsed because she could n’t stand up.7 They went to the nearest village for a pizza.8 Six months later they got married.Activity 6Topics mentioned: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10Activity 71 lie2 photo3 personal information4 voice5 agree to meet6 what time7 something urgent’s PronunciationActivity 3To get started with Internet dating, / there are four steps. The first one is to / find the service / that works for you./ Second step / is to create your profile. / Find a great picture of yourself / that shows you doing / something / that you enjoy. / Write about / who you are / and who you’re looking for. / Third step / is to start searching / forthat special someone. / Use the search function on the site / to identify people / in your area / that you may want to / hook up with. / Fourth step / is to reach out to those people. / You write them a nice, short letter. / Show / that you’re interested in them / and off it goes. / After that, / sit back, / cross your fingers, / and hope for the best.Unit 6Inside viewActivity 2 1 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (d)5 (c)Activity 3 1 It’s a bit big.2 Size 8.3 It’s the last one.4 Janet really likes it.5 By credit card.Activity 41) What about this dress2) Would you like to try it on3) have this in a smaller size4) it doesn’t really fit5) I’ll leave it6) Why don’t you try it on7) It really suits you8) Can I pay by credit card Everyday EnglishActivity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)5 (b)6 (a)7 (a)Outside viewActivity 21 She is an ebay seller.2 You type in what you’re looking for or search the categories and then make a bid.3In nine hours.Activity 31 Lisa is one of Jessica’s customers who want to sell things online.2 Lisa saw Jessica’s flyer.3 Five dresses.4 $50 each.5 The buyer.6 Very popular.7 Just before the close of the auction.8 Yes. The dresses are sold for $210.Activity 45–1–6–4–2–3Activity 51 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (c)5 (c)6 (a)Listening in passage 1Listening in passage 2Activity 7(1) If you eat before you go(2) getting a bargain(3) it’s a way (4) the most expensive(5) everything will be cheaper(6)comfort of your own home(7) a delivery charge(8) doing your shopping Unit 7Inside view(2) he’ll be fine(3) Tell me all about it (4) What exactly happened(5) What else did he say(6) So he’ll be OK(7) There’s no real concern(8) there’s no need to worryEveryday EnglishActivity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2True statements:2, 4Activity 31 More mothers have been pursuing careers and fathers have been spending moretime caring for children and doing household chores.2 He pursues career and shares in raising the children and doing housework.3 He started to do more cooking, driving the children here and there. 4 He says his father did a lot more than his friends’ fathers and it was a role model for him.5 It meant he could take on more day-to-day care of the children.6 No, he has been able to continue pursuing his career. Activity 41 (d)2 (c)3 (b)4 (d)5 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 2Nationality of the girls: AmericanUniversity subject studied by both girls: psychologyAge when the girls met: 20Age when the girls fell through glass doors: fiveJosh’s age: 22Month of Josh’s and his twin’s wedding: JuneActivity 31 The question he wants to discuss is which is more important, your familyenvironment or your genes.2 They were separated and adopted by different families.3 A friend of both of them insists they meet.4 Both their adoptive fathers died when they were children.5 Their boyfriends look alike and have similar names.6 They have the same recurring dream.7 They are identical twins and are going out with two sisters.8 Genes decide 50 per cent of who we are and environment decides 50 per cent. Listening in passage 2Activity 1 to give a kidney, more and more2 aged 383 just like a mother4 the same friends5 like Teresa says 6 five years ago7 most of the timeActivity 71 A year ago. 2 She was terrified and decided to find out more about giving Henrietta a kidney.3 The hospital reassured them.4 People only need ten per cent of one kidney to be completely healthy.5 Because she knew she’d done something worthwhile and felt very good.6 She feels very grateful.7 She’d like to do something that no one knows about.Unit 8Inside viewshower.3 Breakfast.4 Usually midday.5 When he’s in the States.Activity 5 New York CityBostonChicagoWashington DCActivity 6 New York City: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7Boston: 2, 8Chicago: 5Washington DC: 9 Activity 7(1) travelling around(2) I’m flying(3) are you staying(4) I’ll be looking after(5) We’re going(6) go back to(7) fly home from Chicago(8) for six days Everyday EnglishActivity 81 (b)2 (a)3 (b)4 (a)5 (a)6 (a)7 (b)8 (b)Outside viewActivity 2Size compared with other countries: the sixth largest country in the world Length of coastline: 27,000 kilometres Population: 20 millionLocation of Perth: on the west coast Length of Great Barrier Reef: 2,300 kilometres longFamous landmarks in Sydney: the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge Location of Melbourne: in the southeast Famous animals: koalas and kangaroos Activity 31 Australia is the smallest continent.2 Ayers Rock.3 The Aborigines.4 The Great Barrier Reef5 Nearly one quarter.6 Canberra.Listening in passage 1Activity 21–4–5–7–3–6–8–13–10–2–11–12–9Activity 3True statements:2, 4Activity 41 Next she took the train to Albany.2 Someone sent by the school.3 Because she was wearing a thick coat and a warm hat.4 She took a taxi.5 One of the other teachers, Rebecca.6 In a flat near the school.7 Beca use she hadn’t been paid yet.8 A hot dog and coffee.Activity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (c)4 (a)Listening in passage 2Activity72–4–5–3–1PronunciationActivity 4(1) man(2) bike(3) road(4) border(5) Mexico(6) United States(7) comes up(8) border(9) guard stops(10) points(11) two sacks(12) man(13) shoulders(14) bags(15) guard(16) sand(17) man(18) bikeUnit 9Inside viewActivity 2 sleeping badlyloss of appetitea headachemild depressionweight loss Activity 31 Because she hasn’t been sleeping very well.2 She’s worried about her end of term exams.3 Because she’s lost her appetite.4 To keep an eye on her health.5 She suggests that Janet make an appointment to see the doctor.6 She doesn’t want to make a fuss.Activity 41 Well …2 It’s fine.3 No.4 Yes, I think so5 Fried rice!6 No. Maybe. Yes, I suppose so7 Yes!Activity 51 She thinks her parents wouldn’t like her to have a boyfriend at university.2 Chinese food.3 They don’t serve much fried rice in college.4 Because she doesn’t read as quickly as her friends.5 To take a few days off.6 Being run down or depressed.Activity 6 (1) social life(2) a boyfriend(3) at university(4)Western food(5) your work(6) read as quickly as(7)take a few days off(8) catch a coldEveryday EnglishActivity 7 1 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (b)5 (b)Outside viewActivity 21 The company founder, CEO, and President of the bodyfactory.2 All your green vegetables.3 It has the nutritional breakdown that our body needs ona daily basis. / We can get all of our vitamins in the HULK.Activity 31 He was trained as a dancer and was an exercise instructor and TV show host.2 He sells health drinks.3 Twelve years ago.4 It tastes amazing.5 They like it.6 People who’s never worked out in their life and who’ve never eaten healthily before.7 It makes them want to continue their new lifestyle.Activity 4(1) health and fitness(2) ever tried(3) absolutely amazing(4)for the average consumer(5) on a daily basis(6) best drink you’ll ever ha ve(7) through my day(8) in their lifeListening in passage 1Activity 24–8–7–3–5–1–2–6Activity 3 1 (a)2 (a)3 (c)4 (b)5 (d)Listening in passage 2Activity 3In 1812 / a young man / called James Barry / finished his studies in medicine / at Edinburgh University./ After graduating / he moved to London / where he studied surgery / at Guy’s Hospital. /After that, / the popular young doctor joined the army / and over the next 40 years / had a brilliant career / as an army medical officer, / working in many far off countries / and fighting successfully for improved conditionsin hospitals./ It was a remarkable career / – made even more remarkable / by the discovery / on his death / that James Barry had kept an extraordinary secret./ So / was this the end of the story? / Not quite./ When they were preparing his body for his funeral, / they discovered James Barry’s secret./HE/ was in fact / a SHE. James Barry / was a woman.Unit 10Inside viewActivity 2 1 (d)2 (c)3 (d)4 (b)5 (c)Activity 4 1 To ask people to write to the Council abo ut recycling.2 He’s going to write a letter this evening.3 She might go to the next meeting.4 About easy ways to save energy.5 To print out the poster and put it up in college.Activity 5(1) They have this plan(2) I’m going to(3) I think I might(4) I’ve be en meaning to(5) Doesn’t it worry you?(6) it would be great if you (7) we could do right now(8) it might be an idea toEveryday EnglishActivity 6 1 (a)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2 1 Melissa 2 Leslie 3 Leslie 4 David 5 Hendeka 6 LeslieActivity 3 1 (b)2 (b)3 (d)4 (c)5 (d)6 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 26–4–3–5–7–1–2Activity 3 1 as efficiently as possible2 at their house3 wooden houses4 knocked it down5 local builders6 the underfloor heating7 using electricity8 own a kitchen Listening in passage 2Activity 61The passage is about tornadoes in America2Dawn Busby and her family3They weren’t hurt.Activity 7True statements:1, 4, 5Activity 81 A huge black cloud.2 It sounded like a train.3 They ran down to the basement.4 The tornado turned left away from them.5 They started laughing.6 Everyone was shouting and cheering and hugging each other.。

Listening and Speaking Book 1 Answer key Unit 1Inside viewthe keys to her room. 3 Sir. 4 He asks her to call him Stewart. 5 To sign for her keys.calls meActivity 7Suggested predicted questions:1 What’s your name? 2 Are you British? 3 What are you studying? 4 What are you studying?5 And how about you?Correct questions from video:1 And you are …?2 Y ou’re British, huh? 3 What are you reading?4 How about you, Kate?5 And you?Activity 81 (b)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 1Clip 1 – interviewClip 2 – conversationActivity 3True statements according to the passage 3, 5Activity 4(1) one of the best universities(2) most talented students(3) well-known around the world(4) have open doors(5) good social life(6) you want it to be(7) on another campus(8) it’s a fun place (9) go to concerts(10) during the weekActivity 51 From the library system online.2 Tree or four times a week.3 Brian.4 For leisure purposes, such as following news and sport.5 In the libraries.Listening inActivity 1Number of institutions: 8Sporting importance: university sportsteams competed against each otherAcademic importance: near or at the top ofthe US colleges and university rankingsSocial importance: social elitism, mostlyrich intellectual white studentsLocation: the USOrigin of name: four universities, Ivyplants growing on wallsOldest institution: Harvard, founded in1636Largest number of undergraduates: Cornell,about 13,000Acceptance rates: 7% – 20%Famous alumni: George Bush, John F Kenne Activity 21 (d)2 (b)3 (c)4 (d)5 (d)Activity 5 3–6–4–1–5–2Activity 61 At Princeton University.2 That he is better with numbers than people.3 Not very. He finds relationships difficult at first.4 He thinks the Soviets have captured him.PronunciationActivity 3Mark Hi Janet. Welcome to England. What are you reading?Janet English.Mark How about you, Kate?Kate My major is law. And you?Mark I’m studying PPE.Kate That’s a special Oxford subject, isn’t it?Activity 6Harvard University in Cambridge / is one of the best universities / in the world.He explained / that Harvard looks for the best / and most talented students / from around the world.We asked five students / at Harvard / to tell us / what kind of social life / they have. If you wanna / sit in your room / and study all night / like my friend over here, / you can also do that.There’s not / as many parties as there / would be / on another campus.Unit 2Inside viewActivity 2Janet asks about these dishes:main courses: chicken curry, moussaka, chilli con carnestarter: minstrone soupFruit salad.Activity 6 (1)What would you like(2)why don’t you try (3)It’s made with (4)I’m not so keen on(5)What flavour(6)what are you going to haveActivity 71 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)Outside viewActivity 25–1–6–7–2–9–3–4–8Activity 31 For over 50 years.2 Shrimp.3 The garlic helps to cut out the cholesterol.4 She learned to cook from her mother. She had to learn to cook as she comes from a big family.5 Her mother-in-law.6 She started in 1946.7Paprika.Activity 41 (d)2 (e)3 (a)4 (f)5 (g)6 (b)7 (c)Activity 52 Hesitation and grammatical mistakes5 Repetition.6 Grammatical mistakes.7 Hesitation.Listening in passage 1Activity 2Ben is answering questions 3, 1, 8Michelle is answering questions 2, 5 Tom is answering questions 6, 4, 7Activity 3(1) go ahead and start(2)you can go to a restaurant(3)stay too late(4)would arrive(5)everyone tries everything(6)you don’t like their cooking(7)that’s considered rude.(8)nothing more than that.Activity 6 1 (e)2 (h)3 (g)4 (a)5 (c)6 (b)7 (f)8 (d)Activity 71 (a)2 (d)3 (b)4 (d) PronunciationActivity 2If it’s a formal meal, maybe Thanksgiving or Christmas, or if you’re with your boss or someone like that, you are being careful about your table manners. So you’d wait until everyone is served before you eat. But most of the time, if you know each other well you would just go ahead and start. It’s more usual to entertain them at home because it shows your hospitality. We have a lot of barbecues outside, maybe in the garden or maybe at a campsite. But sometimes if you don’t want to cook, you can go to a restaurant. Oh, well, after dessert you’ll have a little talk, then talk some more, have some coffee. Then you’ll say, “Oh w ell, it’s time for us, we should get going.”And if you don’t then you’re probably going to be rude and stay too late.Activity 3The government announced today that they are going to ban advertisements for junk food during TV programmes for children under the age of 16. The rules will include any foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar. There will be a total ban on ads during children’s programmes and on children’s channels, as well as adult programmes watched by a large number of children. But there will not be a total ban on all ads for junk food which are shown on television before 9pm. This was thought to be “over the top” by representatives of the food industry.Activity 5The biggest problem is that they aim their ads at young people. One well-known fast food restaurant chain sells hamburgers which come with a free gift, usually a toy which is linked to a new children’s film. Other fast food restaurants aim their ads at teenage and college-age men, trying to make their food trendy and, you know, kind of masculine food.Unit 3Inside viewActivity 2Mark’s answers:1 T2 T3 T 4 T 5 T Correct answers:1 T2 F3 T4 F5 TActivity 31 How much do you know about memory?2 He’s got a pretty good memory.3 He can’t remember a thing when he’s tired.4 He read something a bout memory in it.5 Oh, Mark! What a good memory you have!6 Because Mark forgot he had a lecture.Activity 4 Study skills Janet says she has difficulty with are: 1, 3, 4Activity 5 1 I’m finding studying at Oxford quite hard. 2 Yes, but I’m good at that.3 I think it’s giving your opinion and then justifying it.4 That’s what the research tells us.5 No! Look, I’m starving and I can’t think at all when I’m hungry. Activity 6 (1) generally(2) mostly(3) I find it difficult(4) I have difficulty(5) getting better at it (6) Your task is(7) Everyone is capable of (8) Now ask another one Activity 7 1 (a)2 (a)3 (b)4 (a)5 (a)6 (b)Outside viewActivity 2 Correct parts of the sentences are underlined.1 Mind maps are diagrams which help us to generate ideas, and also to organize or structure our ideas related to a topic.2 OK, brainstorming is one of the most important uses of mind maps.3 By using mind maps to collect the main ideas from what the teacher says, you can keepa very general understanding of a topic …4 Before an exam, after having studied for many, many days or even weeks, you might want to capture the very general understanding about the subject5 They give us almost a picture, a different perspective in terms of a picture, or a diagram of understanding information or understanding connected ideas, which is very helpful for people who like to learn from a different way.6 As you can see, we have main ideas throughout our mind map, not long texts.7 Mind maps are illogical and by being illogical they encourage us to think creatively, you might say.Activity 31 There is a centre2 There are only words, not sentences3 It looks like a tree4 You useda lot of colours.Activity 41 (d)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)Listening in passage 1Activity 2Age: 51Age when stroke occurred: 50Number of weeks of speech and language therapy: 12Length of time in hospital: three and a half monthsActivity 31 No, no t that much.2 Because he couldn’t speak.3 She used exercises to help him learn to speak again.4 A special computer programme.5 Yes.6 Being given the right drug at the right time and a lot of therapy.Activity 41 in white coats2 my family3 almost immediately4 words and pictures5 a lot of words6 read and write7 the right timeListening in passage 2Activity 74–2–1–6–5–3Activity 81 (b)2 (d)3 (a)4 (d)5 (d)PronunciationActivity 2What do you mean by critical thinking?↘Can you give an example of some research?↗Could you say something to begin with?↗You have to memorize a lot, don’t you?↘It’s often made of wood, isn’t it?↗Unit 4Inside viewActivity 15–6–3–1–4–2Activity 21 (d)2 (c)3 (c)4 (b)5 (a)Activity 31 No, she has n’t.2 She trains volunteers.3 To tell her she can’t make the next training session.4 Experienced students.5 The ability to really listen to someone and make them feel y ou’re listening.6 Listen car efully and then repeat what people have said a little differently.Activity 4(1)can you hold on a moment(2)can I call you back later(3)You’re saying(4)the way it works (5)What do you mean(6)thought about(7)So what you’re saying is(8)You’ve got it alreadyEveryday EnglishActivity 5 1 (b)2 (a)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2Topics mentioned: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8Activity 31160219923onebillion420billion510,156****7450,two,one8tenper centActivity 4True statements: 1, 5, 6Listening in passage 1Activity 27–4–5–3–1–6–2Activity 31 The man took his son and his niece with him.2 The man phoned the emergency services before it got dark. 3 Afterwards, the girl said, “It was fun.”4 The emergencyservice centre sent out helicopters as soon as it was daylight.5 The group moved away from where they had taken their photos because the ground was too rough to sleep on. Activity 4 1 His mobile.2 14.3 The emergency services staff were able to identify which mountains they were.4 To pinpoint the exact location.5 Leaves.6 They were only 400 metres away from where the emergency services staff expected them to be.7 Always take your mobile phone with you when you go hiking.8 No.Listening in passage 2Activity 7True statements: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8Activity 81 (a)2 (a)3 (d)4 (b)5 (b)Unit 5Inside viewActivity 2 1 (b)2 (a)3 (d)4 (b)5 (a)Activity 4(1) The thing is(2) a bit nervous(3) I’m afraid (4) I could do with(5) You should(6) show her you are(7) It’s a good idea to(8) just be yourself(9) He’s worried Everyday EnglishActivity 5 1 (a)2 (a)3 (a)4 (a)5 (a)6 (b)Outside viewActivity 2True statements: 1, 2Activity 31 at work2 150 million3 met anyone yet4 create your profile5 in your area6 nice short letter 7 interested in themActivity 41 Between 24 and 32. 2 Two: Doctor Ski and Uncle Bunny. 3 She is funny, spontaneous and confident, has a good sense of humour and likes to ski.4 Between 45 to 55. 5 He says it needs to paint a broad picture of who you are and what you like doing but does not bore the person.Activity 51 (c)2 (c)3 (d)4 (a)5 (d)Listening in Passage 1Activity 21 She went on holiday.2 She was invited.3 The mountain was vertical and they were climbing with ropes.4 He reassured her that it was safe to climb with ropes and stayed next to her.5 As soon as they met.6 Amy collapsed because she could n’t stand up.7 They went to the nearest village for a pizza.8 Six months later they got married.Activity 6Topics mentioned: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10Activity 71 lie2 photo3 personal information4 voice5 agree to meet6 what time7 something urgent’sPronunciationActivity 3To get started with Internet dating, / there are four steps. The first one is to / find the service / that works for you./ Second step / is to create your profile. / Find a great picture of yourself / that shows you doing / something / that you enjoy. / Write about / who you are / and who you’re looking for. / Third step / is to start searching / forthat special someone. / Use the search function on the site / to identify people / in your area / that you may want to / hook up with. / Fourth step / is to reach out to those people. / You write them a nice, short letter. / Show / that you’re interested in them / and off it goes. / After that, / sit back, / cross your fingers, / and hope for the best.Unit 6Inside viewActivity 2 1 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (d)5 (c)Activity 3 1 It’s a bit big.2 Size 8.3 It’s the last one.4 Janet really likes it.5 By credit card.Activity 41) What about this dress2) Would you like to try it on3) have this in a smaller size4) it doesn’t really fit5) I’ll leave it6) Why don’t you try it on7) It really suits you8) Can I pay by credit cardEveryday EnglishActivity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)5 (b)6 (a)7 (a)Outside viewActivity 21 She is an ebay seller.2 You type in what you’re looking for or search the categories and then make a bid.3In nine hours.Activity 31 Lisa is one of Jessica’s customers who want to sell things online.2 Lisa saw Jessica’s flyer.3 Five dresses.4 $50each.5 The buyer.6 Very popular.7 Just before the close of the auction.8 Yes. The dresses are sold for $210.Activity 45–1–6–4–2–3Activity 51 (b)2 (b)3 (b)4 (c)5 (c)6 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 7(1) If you eat before you go(2) getting a bargain(3) it’s a way (4) the most expensive(5) everything will be cheaper(6)comfort of your own home(7) a delivery charge(8) doing your shoppingUnit 7Inside view(2) he’ll be fine(3) Tell me all about it (4) What exactly happened(5) What else did he say(6) So he’ll be OK(7) There’s no real concern(8) there’s no need to worryEveryday EnglishActivity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (a)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2True statements:2, 4Activity 31 More mothers have been pursuing careers and fathers have been spending moretime caring for children and doing household chores.2 He pursues career and shares in raising the children and doing housework.3 He started to do more cooking, driving the children here and there. 4 He says his father did a lot more than his friends’ fathers and it was a role model for him.5 It meant he could take on more day-to-day care of the children.6 No, he has been able to continue pursuing his career.Activity 41 (d)2 (c)3 (b)4 (d)5 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 2Nationality of the girls: AmericanUniversity subject studied by both girls: psychologyAge when the girls met: 20Age when the girls fell through glass doors:fiveJosh’s age: 22Month of Josh’s and his twin’s wedding:JuneActivity 31 The question he wants to discuss is which is more important, your familyenvironment or your genes.2 They were separated and adopted by different families.3 A friend of both of them insists they meet.4 Both their adoptive fathers died when they were children.5 Their boyfriends look alike and have similar names.6 They have the same recurring dream.7 They are identical twins and are going out with two sisters.8 Genes decide 50 per cent of who we are and environment decides 50 per cent.Listening in passage 2Activity 1 to give a kidney, more and more2 aged 383 just like a mother4 the same friends5 like Teresa says 6 five years ago7 most of the time Activity 71 A year ago. 2 She was terrified and decided to find out more about giving Henrietta a kidney.3 The hospital reassured them.4 People only need ten per cent of one kidney to be completely healthy.5 Because she knew she’d done som ething worthwhile and felt very good.6 She feels very grateful.7 She’d like to do something that no one knows about.Unit 8Inside viewwith a shower.3 Breakfast.4 Usually midday.5 When he’s in the States. Activity 5 New York CityBostonChicagoWashington DCActivity 6 New York City: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7Boston: 2, 8Chicago: 5Washington DC: 9Activity 7(1) travelling around(2) I’m flying(3) are you staying(4) I’ll be looking after(5) We’re going(6) go back to(7) fly home from Chicago(8) for six daysEveryday EnglishActivity 81 (b)2 (a)3 (b)4 (a)5 (a)6 (a)7 (b)8 (b)Outside viewActivity 2Size compared with other countries: the sixth largest country in the worldLength of coastline: 27,000 kilometres Population: 20 million Location of Perth: on the west coast Length of Great Barrier Reef: 2,300 kilometres longFamous landmarks in Sydney: the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge Location of Melbourne: in the southeast Famous animals: koalas and kangaroosActivity 31 Australia is the smallest continent.2 Ayers Rock.3 The Aborigines.4 The Great Barrier Reef5 Nearly one quarter.6 Canberra. Listening in passage 1Activity 21–4–5–7–3–6–8–13–10–2–11–12–9Activity 3True statements:2, 4Activity 41 Next she took the train to Albany.2 Someone sent by the school.3 Because she was wearing a thick coat and a warm hat.4 She took a taxi.5 One of the other teachers, Rebecca.6 In a flat near the school.7 Because she hadn’t been paid yet.8 A hot dog and coffee.Activity 51 (a)2 (b)3 (c)4 (a)Listening in passage 2Activity7 2–4–5–3–1PronunciationActivity 4(1) man(2) bike(3) road(4) border(5) Mexico(6) United States(7) comes up(8) border(9) guard stops(10) points(11) two sacks(12) man(13) shoulders(14) bags(15) guard(16) sand(17) man(18) bikeUnit 9Inside viewActivity 2 sleeping badlyloss of appetitea headachemild depressionweight lossActivity 31 Because she hasn’t been sleeping very well.2 She’s worried about her end of term exams.3 Because she’s lost her appetit e.4 To keep an eye on her health.5 She suggests that Janet make an appointment to see the doctor.6 She doesn’t want to make a fuss.Activity 41 Well …2 It’s fine.3 No.4 Yes, I think so5 Fried rice!6 No. Maybe. Yes, I suppose so7 Yes!Activity 51 She th inks her parents wouldn’t like her to have a boyfriend at university.2 Chinese food.3 They don’t serve much fried rice in college.4 Because she doesn’t read as quickly as her friends.5 To take a few days off.6 Being run down or depressed.Activity 6 (1) social life(2) a boyfriend(3) at university(4)Western food(5) your work(6) read as quickly as(7)take a few days off(8) catch a coldEveryday EnglishActivity 7 1 (a)2 (b)3 (b)4 (b)5 (b)Outside viewActivity 21 The company founder, CEO, and President of the bodyfactory.2 All your green vegetables.3 It has the nutritional breakdown that our body needs on a daily basis. / We can get all of our vitamins in the HULK. Activity 31 He was trained as a dancer and was an exercise instructor and TV show host.2 He sells health drinks.3 Twelve years ago.4 It tastes amazing.5 They like it.6 People who’s never worked out in their life and who’ve never eaten healthily before.7 It makes them want to continue their new lifestyle.Activity 4(1) health and fitness(2) ever tried(3) absolutelyamazing(4)for the average consumer(5) on a daily basis(6) best drink you’ll ever ha ve(7) through my day(8) in their lifeListening in passage 1Activity 24–8–7–3–5–1–2–6Activity 3 1 (a)2 (a)3 (c)4 (b)5 (d)Listening in passage 2.Activity 3In 1812 / a young man / called James Barry / finished his studies in medicine / at Edinburgh University./ After graduating / he moved to London / where he studied surgery / at Guy’s Hospital. /After that, / the popular young doctor joined the army / and over the next 40 years / had a brilliant career / as an army medical officer, / working in many far off countries / and fighting successfully for improved conditionsin hospitals./ It was a remarkable career / –made even more remarkable / by the discovery / on his death / that James Barry had kept an extraordinary secret./ So / was this the end of the story? / Not quite./ When they were preparing his body for his funeral, / the y discovered James Barry’s secret. /HE/ was in fact / a SHE. James Barry / was a woman.Unit 10Inside viewActivity 2 1 (d)2 (c)3 (d)4 (b)5 (c)Activity 4 1 To ask people to write to the C ouncil about recycling.2 He’s going to write a letter this evening.3 She might go to the next meeting.4 About easy ways to save energy.5 To print out the poster and put it up in college.Activity 5(1) They have this plan(2) I’m going to(3) I think I might(4) I’ve been meaning to(5) Doesn’t it worry you?(6) it would be great if you (7) we could do right now(8) it might be an idea toEveryday EnglishActivity 6 1 (a)2 (b)3 (a)4 (b)5 (b)6 (a)Outside viewActivity 2 1 Melissa 2 Leslie 3 Leslie 4 David 5 Hendeka 6 Leslie Activity 3 1 (b)2 (b)3 (d)4 (c)5 (d)6 (a)Listening in passage 1Activity 26–4–3–5–7–1–2Activity 3 1 as efficiently as possible2 at their house3 wooden houses4 knocked it down5 local builders6 the underfloor heating7 using electricity8 own a kitchenListening in passage 2Activity 61The passage is about tornadoes in America2Dawn Busby and her family3They weren’t hurt.Activity 7True statements:1, 4, 5Activity 81 A huge black cloud.2 It sounded like a train.3 They ran down to the basement.4 The tornado turned left away from them.5 They started laughing.6 Everyone was shouting and cheering and hugging each other..。