Student’s Book f p. 37
unit3
Dreams and Ambitions
Get It Started:
Walt Disney once said, “If you can dream it, you
can do it.” What is your dream? Do you want to be
a doctor, a politician, or maybe even an actor? Do
your friends and family support your dreams and
goals?
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Student’s Book f p. 38
ANSWER KEY
GETTING READY
Task I
Fill in the blanks with the occupation nouns provided based on the audio. Change the forms of the
words if necessary. Track 018
professional athlete
architect
nail technician
interior designer
comedian
correspondent
vet
novelist
chef
surgeon
Let Them Dream!
Though today’s society pressures young people to immediately select
a career, it sometimes takes time to decide what your real aspirations
are. For example, while Brad Pitt attended college to be a news
q correspondent, he is now a millionaire movie star. Although Serena
Williams has a successful career as a w professional athlete, she is also
studying to become a certified e nail technician. Playing Australian
football used to be Curtis Stone’s ultimate goal, but currently he is
a celebrity r chef. And Jim Carrey is widely regarded as one of the
foremost t comedians in Hollywood. He didn’t always want to pursue
a career in acting, however. He actually yearned to work as a y vet.
These examples demonstrate that everyone should be allowed the
opportunity to take their time making career choices. Who knows? They
might accomplish more than they ever dreamed!
Task II (Sample Answers)
Use the words provided to write four job ads. Be creative!
nicc
ni
Happy Pets Clinic
Here at Happy Pets Clinic,
we love our furry friends!
We are seeking an animal surgeon who
cares about animals as much as we do. The
applicant must have at least ten years of
experience performing operations.
Those interested should submit a résumé
to our head vet, Robert Peterson, at
[email protected].
(animal surgeon, applicant, submit)
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Columnist Position
Part-Time
Open—The Rumor Mill
Does gossip give you a thrill? Are you
good at finding out secrets? Then
join our staff as an entertainment
news columnist!
A journalism degree is required. No
prior experience necessary.
Contact Clint at 4516-7822 and tell
him why you’re qualified for this
job!
(journalism degree, prior experience)
Student’s Book f p. 38
ANSWER KEY
GETTING READY
clients many types of manicures and foot
massages. You must be outgoing and
should have creative nail design ideas.
Unit 3
Suzie’s Salon is looking to hire
a certified nail technician. We offer our
Star Lite Lounge is now employing comedians
to perform in their weekend comedy show!
Customers come expecting to hear plenty
of hysterical jokes. If you are friendly and
amusing, send Tim a demo today!
Call Nancy @ 09-4580-0034.
(certified, manicures, outgoing)
Tim: 09-4295-7782
[email protected]
(comedy show, hysterical jokes, demo)
Teaching Resources
Audio Transcripts for Getting Ready:
Track 018
Thank you for inviting me to speak. Let me first congratulate this year’s graduating class!
(applause) I know that you all have aspirationsq regarding your future careers. I’m here to tell
you about what could happen even if you don’t securew your dream job. Take Brad Pitt, for
example. He studied journalisme in college. Instead of news reporting, however, he became
one of Hollywood’s A-listr actors. Other celebritiest have similar stories. Curtis Stone, host of
The Learning Channel’s Take Home Chef, yearnedy to play in the Australian Football League
when he was growing up—until his mother taught him how to cook. When Jim Carrey was
a kid, he wanted to make a living by lesseningu animals’ pain. Now he’s starred in many
successful comedies instead. Serena Williams has won two Olympic gold medals in women’s
doubles, but being the world’s best tennis player isn’t her ultimatei dream. She longs to work
in a nail salon. She is even taking classes so that she can get certifiedo to give manicuresa. So
remember, graduates, while your original dreams may not work out, something better could
come your way!
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Teaching Resources
Key Words:
1.
aspiration n.
Synonyms goal, ambition
2.
secure v.
Synonyms acquire, obtain
s His lifelong aspiration was to start up his own
translation company.
s The charity was unable to secure a location for
the fundraiser, so it was canceled.
3.
journalism n.
s Even with a degree in journalism, Mike couldn’t
get a job as a reporter.
4.
A-list n.
s The Academy Awards ceremony always attracts
Hollywood’s A-list.
Note The word can be used alone
or in front of another noun.
s Only A-list actors appear in gossip magazines.
5.
celebrity n.
s The restaurant is popular with sports celebrities.
6.
yearn v.
s Stacey yearned to go to graduate school, but she
couldn’t afford it.
7.
lessen v.
s If more people take public transportation, it will
lessen the amounts of air pollution.
Synonyms alleviate, relieve,
reduce
8.
ultimate adj.
s Our ultimate objective is to provide every child
in the country with a proper education.
9.
certified adj.
s Anyone who works with young children should
be certified in CPR.
Family words certify v. ;
certification n.
10.
manicure n.
s Sandra gets a monthly manicure to have her
nails trimmed and shaped.
Usage Note:
A. Collocations
A collocation is a set of words that often appear together. Many job titles are noun
collocations, and some words are commonly used in them.
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designer
one who creates or makes plans for
something
s interior designer
technician
one who must be trained to be an expert at
a certain process or skill
s nail technician
s graphic designer
s fashion designer
s laboratory technician
s computer technician
Teaching Resources
agent
one who represents another during business
transactions
s real estate agent
assistant
one who helps others do their jobs,
especially by completing the simpler tasks
s executive assistant
attendant
one who looks after or aids others
s flight attendant
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s travel agent
s insurance agent
s personal assistant
s dental assistant
s garage attendant
s museum attendant
B. Job Title Suffixes
There are several common suffixes that form job titles.
-er
teacher, plumber, carpenter, manager
-or
actor, author, editor, translator, supervisor
-ist
novelist, journalist, psychiatrist, dentist, pianist, receptionist
-ian
comedian, veterinarian (vet), politician, musician
Cultural Note:
Some job titles that were used commonly before are no longer the best terms to use today. This
is especially true for jobs that were considered to only be appropriate for one gender in the
past.
Examples:
Old-fashioned
Contemporary
stewardess
flight attendant
secretary
administrative assistant
nanny
babysitter, caretaker
salesman
salesperson
policeman
police officer
chairman
chairperson
Teaching Note
Although waiter and waitress are still used, some find the gender-neutral term server more
appropriate.
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Student’s Book f p. 39
VOCABULARY DRILL
A. Listen Up
Take the quiz. Then use the chart on the right to determine your personality type.
At school, you have to follow a rigid
schedule. This makes you feel:
What’s your type?
A annoyed. You like to work at your own pace.
B bothered. You have a party to go to!
C relaxed. You feel at ease when there’s a plan.
If you answered mostly a, you are a gogetter. You are motivated to accomplish big
goals. You are competitive, but you can also be
flexible. You’d make an ideal entrepreneur.
2
If you answered mostly b, you are a
socializer. You are energetic and love being in
the spotlight. You have a fun personality and the
potential to be an exceptional salesperson.
1
In basketball, you like:
A trying different positions. You can help your
team from anywhere on the floor!
B playing the shooting guard. You get excited by
scoring points.
C being a cheerleader. You love cheering on the
home team.
3
You flunked a test. Your response is to:
A study harder. You are confident that you can
If you answered mostly c, you are a
duty-fulfiller. You stick to rules and dislike
taking risks. Loyalty and dependability are your
best qualities. Being a clerk could be a good fit.
Don’t worry if you have different answers.
Everyone is a unique blend!
Track 019
improve.
B blow it off. It’s just a little test after all.
C feel guilty. You disappointed your parents.
Listen and decide what kind of
personality type Lucy has.
duty-fulfiller
B. Word Focus: Personality
Draw a line from each description on the right to the correct personality type.
go-getter
socializer
duty-fulfiller
t
t
t
t
t
t
supportive of others
finds adventure intriguing
possesses excellent communication skills
driven to succeed
strives to elicit attention
irritated by disloyalty
C. Speak Out Loud
Interview another classmate by asking the questions below. Report the results to the class.
Could you become a millionaire?
Find out if your personality is similar to those of highly successful people!
e!
1 Do you value integrity? Is it crucial that others consider you dependable?
2 Are you a good leader? Can you make insightful decisions quickly?
3 Would you say you are a competitive person? Is winning important to you?
4 Are your family and friends supportive of your aspirations?
5 How are your people skills? Can you keep your colleagues motivated?
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6 How strong is your enthusiasm for constant self-improvement?
Teaching Resources
Audio Transcripts for Listen Up:
Unit 3
Track 019
Dr. Abbie: Lucy, welcome!
Lucy: Thanks, doctor. I’m here to discuss my personality. I’m graduating soon, and
my teacher advised that knowing more about myself would help me choose a
rewardingq career.
Dr. Abbie: She is very insightfulw. It will also be useful for your daily activities and social
interactionse. So, describe yourself.
Lucy: I enjoy knitting. Following the different patterns soothes me. I usually give my
creations to my family.
Dr. Abbie: OK. Tell me about your relationships with your friends.
Lucy: I try to be accessibler to them. Whenever they need a favor, I’m there.
Dr. Abbie: How about your values and ideal job?
Lucy: Honesty and integrityt are qualities that are important to me. I’m not sure what
my dream career is, but I prefer to work in an office environment that isn’t too
stressfuly. Job security is also a factoru—I don’t want to work for a strugglingi
company that might go bankrupto.
Dr. Abbie: This is all interesting. I’m glad you came in.
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Teaching Resources
Key Words:
1.
rewarding adj.
Synonyms fulfilling, satisfying
2.
3.
insightful adj.
s The teacher was excited that her students had
such insightful comments to make.
insight n.
s The research provides new insights into the
causes of global warming.
interaction n.
s Marla’s interactions with her boss are rarely
pleasant, so she’s thinking about quitting her
job. (countable)
Family words interact v. ;
interactive adj.
Note Interaction can be used as a
countable and uncountable
noun.
4.
s Most people find volunteer work to be very
rewarding.
accessible adj.
Note The word can be used to
describe people or places.
s Without enough interaction with people, dogs
may start exhibiting destructive behaviors.
(uncountable)
s The employees were thankful to have an
accessible manager that listened to their
complaints. (easy to meet and talk to)
s Because this building doesn’t have an elevator,
it’s not accessible to people in wheelchairs.
(easy to reach or get into)
5.
integrity n.
s Integrity is one of the most valuable traits in a
leader.
6.
stressful adj.
s My job is too stressful, so I’m looking for a new
one.
Antonyms effortless, uncomplicated
7.
factor n.
s Loyalty is an important factor in any
relationship.
8.
struggling adj.
s With the number of struggling businesses in
this area, it’s no wonder that new ones aren’t
opening up.
9.
bankrupt adj.
s After Jim lost his job, it wasn’t long before he
was bankrupt.
Synonym broke
Family word bankruptcy n.
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Teaching Resources
Personality Types
1.
competitive
Unit 3
There are many different adjectives that can be used to describe oneself.
s Most of the time, competitive people have trouble dealing with
failure. They always want to win.
Related words:
Synonyms aggressive, ambitious
Antonyms easygoing, relaxed
Idiom:
2.
flexible
s If you want to beat Chris and get that promotion,
you’ll have to play hardball. He’ll do anything to
get the job.
s Annie is not very flexible, so it will be difficult to change her work
responsibilities.
Related words:
Synonyms adaptable, accommodating
Antonyms inflexible, stubborn
Idiom:
3.
energetic
s James is (as) stubborn as a mule. He’ll never
change his mind about anything.
s I can’t believe how energetic my roommate is in the morning. As
soon as she wakes up, she spends an hour running on the treadmill.
Related words:
Synonyms active, lively, animated
Antonyms lazy, idle
Idiom:
4.
loyal
s Young children never seem to run out of steam.
They run around all day and never get tired!
s Candice is much too loyal to ever say anything bad about her
friends.
Related words:
Synonyms faithful, devoted
Antonyms disloyal, deceitful
Idiom:
5.
dependable
s Sally is a true-blue friend. She would never do
anything that would hurt my feelings.
s We need to find someone dependable to be the treasurer of the
club so that our money doesn’t go missing.
Related words:
Synonyms reliable, responsible
Antonyms dishonest, untrustworthy
Idiom:
s You can bank on the fact that Kim will arrive at
the time she promised she would.
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Teaching Resources
6.
supportive
s My parents weren’t supportive when I told them I wanted to go to
art school. They wanted me to be a doctor.
Related words:
Synonyms encouraging, approving
Antonyms critical, cynical
Idiom:
7.
adventurous
s No one in the meeting seemed to like Bill’s plan,
so I went to bat for him and convinced everyone
that it was the right thing to do.
s I wish I could be more adventurous. I hardly ever try anything
new.
Related words:
Synonyms daring, fearless
Antonyms cautious, timid
Idiom:
8.
extroverted
s Irene gets a thrill from doing exciting and
dangerous things. She has nerves of steel.
s Max is quite extroverted. He loves going out and meeting new
people.
Related words:
Synonyms outgoing, bold
Antonyms introverted, shy, quiet, reserved
Idiom:
9.
generous
s My sister is definitely a social butterfly. She’s
constantly hanging out with her friends.
s Ted is generous with his money because he knows that there are
many who are less fortunate than him.
Related words:
Synonyms charitable, unselfish
Antonyms selfish, stingy
Idiom:
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s Kyle would give you the shirt off his back if you
needed it. He’s always willing to help others.
Student’s Book f p. 40
ANSWER KEY
CONVERSATION CORNER
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the choices
given. Listen to check your answers. Track 020
Unit 3
Finding Your
Dream Job
aspiration
satisfying
sign
adore
enormous
yearn
Jimmy and Tina discuss their future careers.
Jimmy: Hey, Tina. Have you made any
plans for after graduation?
Tina: You tell some hystericalo jokes.
If you are passionatea about
comedy, you should just go all
Tina: I was planning to be a surgeon,
out!
but nothing is set in stone.
Jimmy: I’m kind of on the fence. My
Jimmy: That’s a good fit for you since
you find it 1. satisfying
y gq to help
others with their discomfortw.
Tina: Yeah, but my hopes were dashed
when I saw the 2. enormous
tuitione costs. I’m not interested
in being in debt forever, but I
also don’t want to turn outr like
my mom. She was going to be
an ER nurse and ended upt as a
uncle recommends that I go into
book sales instead. I 4. adores
books, but I don’t possess an
aptituded for sales. Is being a
surgeon really your dream job?
Tina: No. In fact, I 5. yearn to do
something academic and
intellectualf. I should have
enrolled in that career workshop
to get inspiration.
housewife.
Jimmy: I can relatey. You feel like the sky
is the limit when you’re young, but
you have to be down-to-earthu
Jimmy: I would have 6. signed up for
that, but it was scheduled during
the same time slotg as basketball
practice.
when you’re an adult. My
i has always been to
3. aspiration
p
become a comedian, but now I’m
Tina: Let’s go to it together next
semester.
concerned I’ll fall flat on my face.
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Chinese Translation
尋找你的夢想職業
吉米和蒂娜在討論他們未來的職業。
吉米： 嘿，蒂娜。妳畢業後有任何規劃嗎？
蒂娜： 我原本計畫要當外科醫生，不過一切都還沒有確定。
吉米： 那很適合妳，因為妳覺得幫助他人解除痛苦很有成就感。
蒂娜： 是啊，可是當我看到鉅額的學費時，我的希望就破滅了。我可不想永遠負債，
可是我也不想變成像我媽一樣。她以前想當急診室的護士，最後卻成了家庭主
婦。
吉米： 我瞭解。當妳年紀小時妳覺得沒有不可能的事，可是當妳成人時，妳就必須實
際一點。我的志向一直是成為一位喜劇演員，可是現在我擔心我會失敗。
蒂娜： 你的笑話很好笑。如果你對喜劇充滿熱情，你就應該全力以赴！
吉米： 我有點難以決定。我叔叔建議我去賣書。我喜歡書，可是我沒有銷售的才能。
當外科醫生真的是妳夢想中的工作嗎？
蒂娜： 不。事實上我渴望做一些學術性的、知識性的工作。我應該參加那場職涯講座
來獲得一些啟發。
吉米： 我本來要報名，可是它和籃球練習排在同一個時間。
蒂娜： 我們下學期一起去吧。
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Key Words
q satisfying
adj.
s When I’m feeling stressed, I find solving crossword puzzles very satisfying.
Unit 3
Extension
Other Usage of Satisfying:
tThat meal was so satisfying that I don’t think I’ll be hungry for a week!
(adj. making you feel that you have eaten enough)
w discomfort
n.
When discomfort is used as an uncountable noun, it refers to slightly painful
Note feelings. As a countable noun, it is usually used in its plural form and refers to
things that make people feel uncomfortable.
s Some discomfort is common during the procedure, but it shouldn’t last too long.
(uncountable)
s The discomforts of our daily lives are not as bad as those our ancestors endured.
(countable)
e tuition
n.
s At universities across the country, tuition is becoming too costly for the average person.
r turn out
phr.
s Although we didn’t expect it, it turned out to be the best party of the year.
Extension
Other Usages of Turn Out:
tDespite the amount of advertising, nobody turned out for the event.
(phr. to go somewhere to participate in an activity)
tIf the factory doesn’t turn out 50 units a day, the company is losing money.
(phr. to produce)
t end up
phr.
s You’ll end up regretting the decision to quit your job when you have difficulty finding a
new one.
Extension
Usage Note:
The phrase end up can be followed by several different patterns:
end up + V-ing: to do something after a series of events
tWhen people grow up, they often end up feeling guilty about the times
that they were mean to their parents.
end up + with (something): to have something after a series of events
tIf you keep drinking so much soda, you could end up with a lot of cavities.
end up + as (something): to be something after a series of events
tMany thought they would end up as a couple, but they decided to just be
friends.
end up + like (someone): to resemble someone after a series of events
tI never want to end up like my sister. She pushes herself hard to meet
impossibly high standards!
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Key Words
y relate
v.
sIt’s difficult to relate to the problems of pet ownership if you don’t have a dog or cat.
Extension
Other Usages of Relate:
tAfter Bob related to me the story of what happened, I knew that it was an
accident. (v. to tell)
tThe teacher had to explain several times how the two concepts related to
each other. (v. to have a connection)
u down-to-earth
adj. Synonyms sensible, practical
s She’s down-to-earth in her approach to finance, so she would never make a risky
investment.
i aspiration
n.
s The mayor has aspirations to run for president next year.
o hysterical
adj. Synonym funny
s The story was so hysterical that everyone burst into laughter.
Extension
Other Usage of Hysterical:
tThe fans went hysterical as the basketball player scored in the last minute
of the game. (adj. unable to control one’s emotions and becomes very upset,
afraid, excited, etc.)
a passionate
adj. Antonyms indifferent, unenthusiastic
s She is passionate about only eating organic food. She refuses to eat anything that’s
processed.
s adore
v. Synonyms love, enjoy
s On a rainy day, I adore just staying in bed and relaxing.
d aptitude
n.
s He has an amazing aptitude for music. He knows how to play six different instruments.
f intellectual
adj. Family word intellect n.
s Reading is a much more intellectual pursuit than watching television.
g slot
n.
s The dentist had no available slots on Tuesday, so Denny scheduled an appointment for
Friday instead.
Extension
Other Usage of Slot:
tThe slot in the mailbox was too small, so the letter carrier couldn’t leave the
package. (n. a narrow opening through which things can be inserted)
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ANSWER KEY
REVIEW
A. Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with words from the conversation. Use the hints to help you.
Unit 3
1. After competing and losing several times, she realized she didn’t have an aptitude for running
hurdles. (natural ability)
2. Would you like to see Dr. Rosenthal on next Wednesday? A slot just opened up due to a
cancellation. (period of time)
3. Students were outraged when they were informed of the unexpected increase in tuition. (fees)
4. Ted has been feeling discomfort in his legs ever since the car accident. (pain)
5. When Perry notified his coach of his aspiration to play professionally, he was advised to
practice more. (ambition)
6. Peter’s hopes were dashed when his application for a mortgage loan was denied. (destroy)
B. Understand from the Context
Match the sentence with its meaning.
Sentence
Paraphrase
__c__ 1. You feel like the sky is the limit
when you’re young, but you have
to be down-to-earth when you’re
an adult.
a. I’m afraid that I will fail.
__a__ 2. I’m concerned I’ll fall flat on my
face.
__d__ 3. You tell some hysterical jokes.
__b__ 4. If you are passionate about
comedy, you should just go all out!
b. Since you love entertaining others, you
must work hard to make it your career.
c. Things seem attainable before you grow up,
but then you have to become more realistic.
d. Your sense of humor causes amusement for
others.
e. I’m not being decisive; I’m still thinking
about my options.
__e__ 5. I’m kind of on the fence.
C. Make Inferences
Check the appropriate inferences and write the sentences that support your answers.
Inference
Clue from the Text
1. Tina hasn’t come to a conclusion
concerning her career path.
I was planning to be a surgeon, but
nothing is set in stone.
2. It can take many years to repay student
loans.
I’m not interested in being in debt
forever.
3. Tina has confidence in Jimmy’s
aptitude for his ideal job.
You tell some hysterical jokes.
4. Having sufficient enthusiasm for work
will surely guarantee success.
5. Don’t let fears of failure hinder you
from following your dreams.
If you are passionate about comedy,
you should just go all out!
6. Tina would be displeased if her job
didn’t require much thinking.
I yearn to do something academic and
intellectual.
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ANSWER KEY
EXPRESSION PLAZA
A. Expressing Certainty (Sample Answers)
Certain
Uncertain
tsomething) be set in stone
tsomething) be a done deal
tsomething) be nailed down
tsomeone) be on the fence
tsomething) be up in the air
tsomething) be a toss-up (between . . .)
Rewrite the sentences in bold with the expressions above.
1. A: Have you decided which dress you want to purchase for the party?
B: I bought the red one yesterday, so my decision has been made.
t I bought the red one yesterday, so it’s a done deal.
2. A: What has been confirmed for the banquet next week?
B: It beats me. The plans are still not settled.
t It beats me. The plans are still up in the air.
B. Talking About Opportunities and Disappointments
Hopeful
Disappointed
tUIFTLZJTUIFMJNJU
tUIFXPSMEJTone’s) oyster
tIBWFBSPTZGVUVSF
tone’s) hopes are dashed
tHFUIBWFBSFBMJUZDIFDL
tCFMFUEPXOCZ
Fill in the expressions that fit best.
1. My parents are always encouraging me to follow my dreams.
They reassure me that the sky is the limit / the world is my oyster / I have a rosy future.
2. I was extremely let down when I learned that I wasn’t accepted for the internship.
C. Discussing Goals and Dreams (Sample Answers)
Trying Hard
Not Achieving
tHPBMMPVU
tUBLFHSFBUQBJOTUPEPsomething)
tQVMMPVUBMMUIFTUPQT
tGBMMGMBUPOone’s) face
tESPQUIFCBMM
tCMPXone’s) chance
Pair up with a classmate and practice responding to the following statements by giving words of
encouragement. Use the expressions above.
1. I’m going to fall flat on my face during the tennis match.
Response: What are you talking about? If you take great pains to practice, you’ll win the
game for sure.
2. I’m afraid that I am going to drop the ball on this science presentation.
Response: You will be spectacular as usual. You always pull out all the stops.
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3. Rick thinks that he blew his chance during the job interview.
Response: He should relax. I’m sure he went all out and impressed the interviewer.
Teaching Resources
More on Expression Plaza
Certain
Uncertain
for sure
the jury is still out (on something)
t)FTHPJOHUPDBMMZPVUPOJHIUfor sure.
tThe jury is still out on whether or not
she can do the job.
Unit 3
A. Expressing Certainty
B. Talking About Opportunities and Disappointments
Hopeful
Disappointed
dream come true
suffer a letdown
t(FUUJOHJOUP)BSWBSEXPVMECFB
dream come true.
t"UTPNFQPJOUFWFSZPOF suffers a
letdown that changes their life.
C. Discussing Goals and Dreams
Trying Hard
Not Achieving
go for the gold
fall short
t:PVTIPVMEBMXBZTgo for the gold, no
matter what you do.
t8FIBEQMBOOFEUPSBJTFCVU
we fell short of our goal.
do (one’s) utmost
t5IFBHFODZdid its utmost to place all
job seekers into appropriate positions.
go for broke
t*GZPVSFOPUXJMMJOHUPgo for broke,
you’ll never be successful in this
industry.
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Student’s Book f p. 43
ANSWER KEY
EXPRESSION PRACTICE
A. True, False, or Unknown
Listen and select if the statements are true, false, or unknown.
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1. T „ F „ U „ The duration of the trip will be one week.
2. T „ F „ U „ 5IJTZFBSTDPNQBOZPVUJOHXJMMCFIFMEBUUIF(SBOE$BOZPO
3. T „ F „ U „ They will be checking into a four-star resort near their destination.
4. T „ F „ U „ Heather prefers accommodation with great comfort.
5. T „ F „ U „ The employees will need to make arrangements for sightseeing activities.
6. T „ F „ U „ The company has decided on how much they can spend on transportation.
B. Finish the Letter
Fill in the blanks with words or expressions from the audio.
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I appreciate your 1. participation in last
My advice is to be diligent in utilizing your
week’s job fair. As you know, the 2. economy
7. qualifications and keep reminding
has been struggling lately. Bear this in mind
yourself that the world 8. is your oyster.
and stay 3. down-to-earth when looking
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for work so you don’t get 4. let down. You
will possibly have 5. a harsh reality check
Sincerely,
when you are trying to secure a job. This is
Roland Taylor
especially true with a position that provides
Career Services
you with a large salary and 6. a rosy future.
C. Complete the Report
Finish the chart with words or expressions you hear. There may be more than one possible answer.
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Newcastle College Football Tryouts Report
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Andy Jenkins
Andy seems to be very determined, but his size puts him at a significant
1. disadvantage against other players. He’ll definitely have to 2. go all out
now. I hope he will 3. persevere in his efforts this year.
Tom Smith
Tom made the team last year, but I’m afraid he might 4. drop the ball this
season if he doesn’t take the tryouts seriously. If he plans on keeping his
5. scholarship, he will have to 6. pull out all the stops.
Billy Lane
I would hate for Billy to 7. blow his chance of playing professionally because
of a sprained ankle. He has always 8. taken great pains to achieve his
personal best in the past, so I’m not too concerned about his resolution.
Teaching Resources
Audio Transcripts for Expression Practice:
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Unit 3
A. True, False, or Unknown
Heather: Hello, Melody. How are the plans for our company trip coming?
Melody: Many of the details are up in the air, including how long the trip should be.
Heather: 8IBUBCPVUUIFEFTUJOBUJPO *TUIF(SBOE$BOZPOQMBOTFUJOTUPOFZFU
Melody: Yes, but the lodging arrangements are a toss-up between a four-star hotel and a
cabin.
Heather: I personally prefer a hotel to a cabin. Most cabins I’ve stayed in are gross. Will
we hire someone to show us around?
Melody: Yes, we will. That’s a done deal, as I’ve already hired a tour guide. We don’t
want anyone wandering off and getting devoured by a bear.
Heather: Well, I won’t be getting lost in the woods. Have we decided on how we are
getting there?
Melody: We’re still on the fence about that. The people in accounting are nailing down
the financial details. Last year’s trip was under budget, so we may be allowed to
apply the surplus to this year’s trip. Then we could fly everyone there.
Heather: That would be fantastic!
B. Finish the Letter
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Thank you for your participation in today’s employment fair. As a career counselor, I
often get asked for advice on navigating the job market. Let me start by saying that the
world is your oyster. Diligent workers with good qualifications will have a rosy future.
Despite this, it is of enormous importance to be down-to-earth during your search.
The economy’s current state is alarming, and it could be a long while before it makes
a comeback. Until then, recent graduates will get a harsh reality check when they
discover their only extras are medical and dental insurance. Additionally, those new to
the workplace will come to realize that they must work an average of nine hours more
each week than their senior coworkers. And with just seven days of annual leave, one’s
hopes of a lengthy trip to Hawaii will be quickly dashed. However, dreams can come true!
Although some of you might be let down, many of you will find that the sky’s the limit.
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Teaching Resources
C. Complete the Report
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Dialogue 1:
Coach Jones: Andy, you aren’t as bulky as the rest of these guys, so you are at a
disadvantage. If you want to make the team, you’ll need to try your
hardest.
Andy: I understand, coach.
Coach Jones: You’re not going to get anywhere if you perform like last year. If you want
to impress me, you must persevere in spite of your size.
Andy: Don’t worry! I won’t fall flat on my face this time.
Dialogue 2:
Tommy: It’s been ages since I saw you, coach!
Coach Jones: Stop kidding around, Tommy. I saw you two days ago. Now listen up. Just
because you made the team last year doesn’t mean you won’t drop the
ball now. You need to have a resolute attitude toward these tryouts.
Tommy: I will go all out. I practiced every day this summer!
Coach Jones: I hope so. Don’t risk losing that scholarship by taking your talent for
granted. You still have to pull out all the stops.
Dialogue 3:
Coach Jones: How is your twisted ankle, Billy?
Billy: *UTBMNPTUBUQFSDFOU*NUBLJOHQBJONFEJDJOFCVUUIFEPDUPSTBJE
there won’t be any side effects.
Coach Jones: I don’t want you to blow your chance of becoming a professional by not
letting your ankle heal fully.
Billy: I will absolutely take great pains to pass the tryouts. I won’t let this injury
deter me.
Coach Jones: I have faith in you, Billy. Just be careful to take care of that leg of yours.
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Student’s Book f p. 45
ANSWER KEY
GRAMMAR WORKOUT
A. Complete the Sentences
Fill in the correct forms of the words. Some blanks may have more than one possible answer.
Unit 3
was going to fly (fly) to Manila yesterday, but her flight was overbooked.
1. Betty _________________
2. I haven’t seen my neighbor for a while. He may / might / could have gone (go) on a vacation
abroad.
3. I thought they would have / would have had (have) fun at the party, but they said it was
disastrous.
4. Molly must have forgotten (forget) to bring her ID because they won’t let her into the disco.
5. I should have studied (study) harder for the exam. That way, I wouldn’t have flunked (not
flunk) it.
6. Nelson was about to pay (pay) the bill when he realized that his wallet was missing. He
should have put (put) it in his front pocket.
B. Match
Match the statement with the most appropriate response.
1. Where did you put my glasses and keys,
Kristen? __d__
a. I absolutely agree. We should have used a
more cheerful color.
2. We shouldn’t have painted the wall gray.
It looks so dreary. __a__
b. That’s thoughtful of you. She must have
really appreciated that.
3. Where’s Danny? He was going to help
me with my math assignment. __e__
c. I would have cleaned up, but you’re here
early. I was just about to vacuum the floor.
4. I was going to play table tennis, but I
had to babysit my sister’s kid. __b__
d. Let me think. I may have left them on the
dining room table.
5. The place is in utter chaos. Don’t you
ever tidy up? __c__
e. I haven’t got the faintest idea. I haven’t
seen him all day.
C. Complete the Passage
Finish the passage using the correct tenses. Some blanks may have more than one possible answer.
Computer Age Magazine
Each week, tech expert
Doug de Nimes answers your questions in
Ask Doug . . .
With the new iPhone coming out, you’re probably considering selling your old model.
Chances are you spent a fortune on it and would like to get some money back. You think
that you 1. shouldn’t have paid (not pay) so much for it. Well, don’t worry. Apple products
normally have a considerably higher resale value than those of other brands, even if they
are secondhand. A year ago, I 2. was going to sell / was about to sell / was selling (sell)
my iPhone 2 to a used electronics store. A friend recommended that I try an online auction
site instead. I 3. would have gotten (get) /5GSPNUIFTIPQ*OUIFFOE*FBSOFE
double that sum by selling it on Yahoo!, and I believe I 4. could have made (make) even
more. So remember: your old iPhone does have monetary worth. If you haven’t been able to
sell it, you 5. must not have tried (not try) hard enough.
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Chinese Translation
Unit 3
青年領袖
這也許令人驚訝，不過世界上許多首屈一指的事業都是由三十歲以下的人所創立的。
谷歌、臉書和微軟，還有其他很多公司，全部都由大學生創立，今天這些公司主導著它
們各自的產業。有成為年輕企業家潛質的人可以往下讀以得到啟發。
蘇珊•葛瑞格•柯格一直對獨特的服裝和划算的東西有一股熱情。還是大學新鮮人
時，她和她的男朋友在他們架設的網路商店販賣從二手服飾店找到的古董衣。雖然這個
網站有助增加額外收入，他們知道如果要將興趣變成全職工作，他們必須擴張。除了古
董衣外，他們也開始賣獨立設計師的衣服。現今，ModCloth 有超過兩百位員工，而該
公司市值超過五千萬美元！
在自學軟體設計和網站建構的所有知識後，蘇哈斯•哥皮訥斯於十四歲時開了他的資
訊科技顧問公司──Globals 股份有限公司。運用他精明的生意頭腦，蘇哈斯將他的事
業註冊為公司，於是變成全球最年輕的執行長。現在，Globals 股份有限公司在幾個國
家中都有分公司，且員工超過了四百人。雖然他大可以賣掉他的公司賺數億美元，蘇哈
斯比較喜歡繼續領導他自己的事業。
在五歲的時候，漢娜•泰勒第一次看到了遊民。她深刻地理解到有些人一無所有，並
決定她將協助加拿大需要幫助的人。當她八歲的時候，她創立了瓢蟲基金會。這個慈善
機構募款幫助無家可歸的遊民，以及促使人們注意這個議題。雖然她現在是個忙碌的青
少年，漢娜仍然努力不懈地在基金會工作。她經常到學校和其他場所來宣導遊民問題是
可以被解決的訊息。
現今，年輕有能力又成功的企業領導人在全世界各地很常見。這表示不論你的年紀為
何，當你有實現夢想的熱誠時，你可以創立一個蓬勃發展的機構！
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Student’s Book f p. 48
ANSWER KEY
AFTER YOU READ
A. Fill in the Missing Letters
Complete the sentences with words from the article.
1. Even after a terrible breakup, nothing could diminish Samantha’s zeal for romance.
2. He worked relentlessly to finish the project ahead of the deadline.
3. In times of economic recession, the ability to be shrewd in business transactions is crucial.
4. Melissa wants to hire someone that is more competent than her current assistant.
5. After the police arrived at the demonstration, the college students retreated to their
respective dorm rooms.
B. Complete the Profiles
Finish the passages with the correct forms of the words provided.
eliminate
launch
adore
charity
corporation
vintage
independent
consultation
enthusiasm
Susan Gregg Koger
Suhas Gopinath
Hannah Taylor
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her business when she was
still in college. She 1. adores
fashion and wants to share
her 2. enthusiasm with
others. She sells 3. vintage
clothing and commissions
outfits by 4. independent
designers. Now, her company
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4VSQSJTJOHMZ4VIBT(PQJOBUI
the world’s youngest CEO, was
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his 5. corporation. Also
intriguing is that he educated
himself in the complex field
of IT. His company provides
6. consultations to other
businesses regarding technical
problems.
As a child, Hannah Taylor
was greatly inspired to start
a 7. charity after seeing a
needy person. At eight years
old, she 8. launched the
Ladybug Foundation. Today,
she frequents schools where
she helps raise consciousness
about the efforts to 9. eliminate
homelessness.
C. Multiple Choice
Circle the answers.
1. Where did Koger find the clothing that she
originally sold at ModCloth?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They were made by college students.
They were found at secondhand shops.
They were from her favorite clothing sites.
They were created by self-employed
designers.
3. What is the objective of Taylor’s charity?
a. To help children who are unaware that
homelessness exists
b. To give advice on how charities can
assist a corporation
c. To tackle the problem of people not
having a place to live
d. To teach people how to sell
merchandise online
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2. 8IZIBT(PQJOBUI/05TPMEIJTDPNQBOZ
a. He would rather manage it himself.
b. He hasn’t received a worthwhile offer.
c. He has sold it but still oversees the
business as CEO.
d. Investors are reluctant to spend money
on such a new venture.
4. What is TRUE about young entrepreneurs?
a. They are normally too inefficient to
launch their own businesses.
b. 5IPTFVOEFSXJMMOFFEBCVOEBOU
financial aid to get started.
c. Most of them create charities in order
to earn recognition.
d. They have proven to be just as
remarkable as older ones.