Answer keys and scripts
Chapter 1 EDUCATION AND STUDENT LIFE
Activity 1
Keys:
1.a 2.a 3. b 4. a
Activity 2
Keys:
1. Steve: anxious Janet: excited
2. Steve: wanted to make a good impression
Janet: brother had told her about it
3. Steve: school was big, kids looked like grown-ups
Janet: very familiar
4. Steve: 30-32 Janet: 25
5. Steve: kind, listened to everyone carefully, brought out the best in everyone
Janet: shouted all the time, not very good at discipline
6. Steve: had to work really hard; a lot of homework
Janet: boys and girls didn't mix
Woman: So, Steve, (Uh-huh?) How well do you remember your first day of high school?
Steve: Oh, I remember it like it was yesterday! Ha-ha!
Woman: Really? How did you feel?
Steve: I was so anxious.
Woman: Really?
Steve: I couldn't sleep the night before.
Woman: Well, why did you feel anxious?
Steve: Well,...! I wanted to make a good impression on everyone. You know, I wanted the other kids to think
I was cool and confident.
Woman: Oh...well, how about you, Janet? How did you feel?
Janet: Well, I wasn't really anxious. I was excited. My brother had told me so much about the school. He was
two years ahead of me.
Woman: Oh!
Janet: I... I already knew a lot of his friends.
Woman: So, what were your first impressions of the school?
Janet & Steve: I already knew. . . / It was so. . .
Steve: Sorry, after you.
Janet: No, go ahead.
Steve: Thanks. Well,...I remember how big the school was. Uh...my previous school was a lot smaller. And
there were so many other kids - well, they looked like grown-ups to me, not kids!
Janet: I know what you mean, but in my case, it wasn't all new. I'd been to some events because my brother
was in the orchestra and played on some sports teams. (Ahh!) So my first impressions were...well...that it was
all familiar, in a good way.
Woman: I see. So, how many students were in your classes?
Steve: Oh. Um...there were around 30, 32.
Janet: My classes were smaller. There were usually about 25.
Woman: Do you remember your first teacher?
Steve: Oh, yes, Mrs. Rodriguez. Ha!
Woman: What was she like?
Steve: Oh, she was so kind. (Oh!) She always listened to us carefully. (Uh-huh.) She brought out the best in
everyone.
Janet: Wow, my first teacher was a lot different. (Really?)Mr. Conway. Oh, I remember he shouted all the
time. Well, maybe that was because he wasn't very good at discipline, y-you know, controlling the class.
(Mm-hmm. / Yeah.)
He always seemed angry.
Woman: Did anything surprise you about high school?
Steve: Yeah! We had to work really hard.
Janet: Ha-ha! Oh, yeah.
Steve: We had so much homework! It took me so long to do.
Janet: What surprised me was how the boys and girls didn't mix. (Yeah.) All my school friends in the first
year were girls. Well, that changed later, of course!
Woman & Steve: Ha-ha!
Activity 4
Keys: 1D 2F
3B
4A
5E
6C
Keys: 1b
2b
3a
4c
5a
6b
Activity 5
A:
B:
What about some magazines?
That would be great.
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B:
How about a sports game?
That sounds great.
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B:
Do you want to play a card game?
Thanks. I’d love to.
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B:
Do you want to help me solve this?
I’d love to but you know I’m hopeless.
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B:
Do you want to take a look?
Sorry but I’m not really into comics
A:
Do you want to try the game?
I’m afraid I can’t stand racing games.
B:
B
Keys: 1. Decline 2. Accept 3. Decline 4. Accept 5. Accept
1.
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B:
We’re all going to see that bicycle race on Sunday. Want to join us?
I’d love to, but I’m going away for the weekend.
2.
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B:
Do you want to go to that comedy show on Friday night? I’ve got two tickets.
That would be great. I need a break. Who’s in the show anyway?
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A:
If you’re free this Sunday, would you like to go for a drive? We’re going to go up the coast to see
some friends.
Sorry, but I’ve got a lot of work this weekend. Maybe another time.
Some of my photos are going to be in the exhibition at the gallery. Would you like to go to the
opening?
B:
Thanks. I’d love to. When is it exactly?
5.
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B:
Hey, next Monday is a holiday. Why don’t you come over to my place and do some karaoke?
That sounds great. What time should I come over?
Activity 6
Keys:
A a.3 b.4 d. 2 c.5 e.1
B 1. 1:00
2. 11:00
3.5:00
4.3:00
5. 12:00 noon
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Do you want to meet sometime today? I need to check your assignment.
Sure, but I have to be in English class by 10. Then I’ve got history and art at 4 and 5.
OK. So why don’t you come to my office around 1?
Sure. That sounds good. But I need to be finished by 3:30.
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Good morning. Student Health Center.
Hi, I know this is late, but could I make an appointment for today?
Sure. Would you like to come in the morning or this afternoon?
Later this morning would be good because I have to be in class all afternoon.
Uh … How about 11 o’clock? Could you come then?
Yes, that sounds great.
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When would you like to play tennis?
Let’s see. Actually, I have chemistry lab all morning from 8 to noon, then calculus at 1 and biology at
3. I hate Thursdays! I hardly have time for lunch.
Well then, we should play at 5. Is that OK with you?
Yeah, my last class finishes just before 5, so that’ll be fine.
I’m going to get my haircut today.
Oh really? I need a haircut, too. My hair is getting so long!
Why don’t you just come with me and see if someone is free to cut your hair?
Well, I have to go to a morning class, but my afternoon is free. I was planning to go to the gym and
do some yoga.
Perfect. My appointment is at 4 so you’ll have plenty of time.
OK. That sounds good. Where shall I meet you?
How about at the Student Center at 3? We can go to the salon together.
When can we meet for lunch? Are you busy today?
No. This is a great day for me. I only have one class in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Me too. So why don’t we meet for lunch at around noon?
Yeah, I’d like that. Maybe we could go off campus and find something to eat. I’m sick of eating
cafeteria food.
Me too.
Activity 7
Keys:
C
D
E
W: Wow, so you’re going to be a university student. Oh, I’m glad you decided to go to school here.
M: Yeah, I’ll be able to see you all the time now.
W: Yeah, that’s right. Hey, you wanna get together for lunch to morrow?
M: Great idea. What time?
W: Oh, I don’t know … about noon?
M: Yeah, sure. Sounds OK. I’ve just gotta take care of some important stuff in the morning.
W: Like what?
M: Oh, all the administrative stuff – you know. First, I’m gonna get my school ID.
W: Yeah, that’s important.
M: Yeah, and then I’m gonna pay my tuition fee. And after that, I’m gonna register for my classes.
W: That might take some time. That campus is pretty big, you know.
M: Don’t worry, I’ve got it all planned out. Then, I’ll go buy my books, and by that time it should be noon
already, I guess. I’ll meet you for lunch.
W: OK. There’s a big cafeteria in the student center. The food’s not that great, but at least it’s cheap.
M: Fine with me.
W: Just don’t be late. I gotta to leave at 1:30.
M: No problem. See you then.
Chapter 2
CITY LIFE
Activity 1
Keys: City: Great movies, theatres, museums, concerts; fun
Country: Air is better; life is more relaxed; not crowded with tourists;
gorgeous
Activity 2
Keys: 1 shopping – likes
2 the mall – D
3 cleanliness – L
4 nightlife – D
5 traffic – D
6 air quality – L
restaurants – dislikes
restaurants – L
parks – D
safety – L
the subway – L
the economy - D
1.
A: I just love living here. The best thing is that I never have any trouble finding things to buy. There are
some great bookstores around here, and I love just going there for an hour or so to see what's on sale.
B: Yeah. That's nice.
A: We do need some better restaurants, though. There are too many fast food places. They should open a
place that serves really good seafood. I'd love that.
B: Me, too.
2.
A: The only thing I don't like about my city is the mall. Everything is too expensive there. They should have a
few cheap stores, too.
B: What about downtown? Is there anything to do there?
A: Oh, sure. There are at least a dozen great places to eat downtown. There's Chinese food, sushi, and even a
Greek place.
B: Wow, that's great.
3.
A: I think the city council does a great job of keeping the streets clean. There isn't a lot of trash all over the
place.
B: That is nice.
A: But we could use more green space. They should build a few more parks downtown.
B: That's a good idea.
4.
A: This city is so boring at night. Nothing ever happens. They should really open some clubs or discos.
B: You're right about that.
A: On the other hand, I love that there's almost no crime. You can walk anywhere, even at night, and feel
completely safe.
B: Yeah. I know what you mean.
5.
A: The traffic in this city is pretty bad. Some of the streets are just too narrow. They should definitely build
some big, new highways.
B: What about the public transportation?
A: It's great, actually The subway trains are clean and fast, and they run all the time. I just wish I lived near a
station!
6.
A: You know what makes this town so good? It's such a healthy place to live. The air quality is good. I guess
that's because there are no factories around here.
B: Yeah. You're probably right.
A: But. of course. no factories means no jobs. It can be very difficult to find work around here. They should
bring more businesses here.
B: That's true.
Activity 3
Keys:
Peter: Hong Kong, subway and ferry, skyline, food (dumpling, seafood)
Angie: Mexico City, nervous, metro and taxi, museum, fresh fruit juices and people
Jeff: Istanbul, confused, ferry and walk, mosques, food, seafood
Chapter 3
Business and Money
Activity 1
Activity 2
Keys: B a 2
C 1b
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Tell me, Matt, is it a new business? I mean, have you had the business for long?
I bought it a few years ago.
And do you also teach, or do you just manage the business?
No, I don’t teach. I hire teachers from one of the local ballet schools. They’re really good, and they
know all the latest steps. My clients love them.
What type of clients do you have? Are they mostly kids?
They’re mostly people in their thirties, single people, but I do have some younger clients and some
who are much older.
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And do you have lots of clients, Yusuke?
Yes, we do at the moment. We’re normally pretty busy during the school year but not so busy during
vacations.
When kids come in, what subjects do they need help with? Is it all subjects?
Mostly with math and science, and getting ready for final exams.
And is all the work one-on-one, or do you have classes for several kids at a time?
No, it’s all one-on-one so we can focus on one client at a time. We also use computers a lot. We have
really good programs that kids can follow on their own.
It sounds like an interesting business to own, Risa.
It is. Plus, it runs itself, really. I just have to make sure I have supplies of all the popular products.
How do people find out about it? Do you do a lot of advertising?
No, I don’t. The store is in a very good location near the subway, so people can drop in on their way
home and pick up what they need.
And what are the best-selling products?
Mainly vitamins and diet aids, but we’ve been so busy that we’re planning to add a number of new
items to our supply.
And did you buy the business recently, Young-hee?
No, it’s a family business. My parents and I run it together, and I’ll take over when they retire.
Is it a difficult business to manage? I mean, does it take a lot of time?
It’s fairly difficult.
Do you also serve meals?
Only breakfast.
And is it a big place?
Not really. We just have ten rooms.
So, how long have you had the business, Sarah?
Only a few months.
And have you always been interested in this kind of business?
Definitely. I’ve always been very interested in what people are wearing and how trends come and go,
you know.
Well, that’s an interesting outfit you’re wearing at the moment. Is that the latest? Do your clients
wear this kind of thing?
No. They’re quite a bit younger than me. Most of them are between 14 and 17.
Activity 3
Keys: 1 c
2d
3a
4b
Presenter: What makes people successful in business? Today we're looking at three men and two women who
have become household names thanks to the Internet. James Kincaid and Polly Stevens are here to tell us
more about them. Welcome, James and Polly!
James & Polly: Hello. / Hi.
Presenter: So who's your first successful person, Polly?
Polly: Michelle Peluso. She's the chief executive officer of Travelocity. They sell flights, hotels, cruises, and
other travel arrangements on the Internet. She was born in 1971. In 2000, she launched a Web site in the
United States called Site59.com, an online travel agency, following the model of the UK's last minute. com.
They specialized in selling weekend trips and last-minute vacations. Site59 was bought by Travelocity, a
much bigger company, in 2002. Shortly after that, in 2003, Michelle became its president and CEO.
Presenter: What's her secret?
Polly: Well, Michelle says that she wants all her customers to have great travel experiences, and customer
service is her number one priority. In fact, she responds personally to every e-mail she receives from over
5,000 employees and customers
worldwide - even when she's on vacation!
Presenter: James, tell us about Jeff Bezos, the guy who founded Amazon.com.
James: OK. Well, Jeff Bezos was born in 1964. He was interested in technology and computers from an early
age. He had a very successful career in New York, but then he decided to quit his job and moved to Seattle in
1994. He said, "I'm going
to go do this crazy thing. I'm going to start this company selling books online." Amazon.com launched in
1995, but the company didn't make a profit for seven years. Now Amazon sells all kinds of products online,
including DVDs, furniture, and food, to 55 million customers. And he's worth over 4 billion dollars.
Presenter: What's his secret?
James: Well, Jeff still runs the company. And he says, "Work hard, have fun, make history."
Presenter: Polly, your next person is not so well known. But her company is, right?
Polly: That's right. Everyone knows eBay; but CEO Meg Whitman is not so well known. She was born in
1956 in New York. She was very successful managing many different companies. When she joined eBay, it
had only 30 employees in the US. She became president and CEO I 1998. Now eBay has over 11,000
employees worldwide, and she’s worth around $1.5 billion.
Presenter: What's her secret?
Polly: She believes in listening to customer feedback. The company is very focused on its customers.
eBay’s slogan is: “Buy It. Sell It. Love It.”
Presenter: OK, James, back to you. Tell us about those Google guys.
James: Right, well, Larry Page and Sergey Brin were both born in 1973 - Larry in Michigan, and Sergey in
Russia Sergey moved to the U.S. when he was five. They met at Stanford University in 1996, and started
developing an Internet search engine. They launched Google in 1998. The name "google" comes from the
number googol, spelled g-o-o-g-o-l, which is one followed by a hundred zeros. And as everyone knows,
Google quickly became the world's favorite search engine. Google now has 8,000 employees worldwide.
Presenter: What's their secret?
James: New products! Google engineers spend 20 percent of their time on projects that interest them, which
is how Google's new products are developed. Larry is Google's President of Products, and Sergey is
President of Technology. They are each worth around $16 billion.
Activity 4
Keys: 1. You shouldn’t worry.
2. You should take it to the police station.