Unit 1 Old friends, different choicesVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA It’s been 10 years since I saw you last. I was able to travel and see the world. And I never got stuck being a housewife!B Things are going great for me these days. I finally settled down and got a real job. Now I work 9 to 5 at a neighborhood store.C Life has sure treated me well. I put myself through school. I was able to work my way up in a company. And then I started my own business.Listening TaskFirst ListeningAnswers1. He went overseas for graduate school and is working at a high-tech company.2. She was in a few beauty contests, but she never won.She now has two children.3. He works at the neighborhood post office and has two children.4. She’s the branch manager at the lo cal grocery store.2)second listeningAnswer1. He missed his home.2. She hopes her daughter will become a model.3. He loves his family.4. She’s proud of her new job.Script1. A: Jim, I can’t believe it-wow! I haven’t seen you since we graduated from high school! What have you been doing?B: Well, after I went overseas for graduate school, and I had a great time. But finally I had to come home and get a real job in a high-teach company.B: Yeah，I remember you always wanted an international lifestyle.A: Oh, I had a great time overseas, but I got home-stick, too.2. A: Carol, is that you?B: Yes, it’s me!A: Oh, it’s so good to see you! You know, Carol, I remember you always wanted to be a famous model and travel around the world. Did it happen?B: Well, no. I was in a few beauty contests, but I never won, and nobody ever offered me a modeling contract. A: Oh, that’s too bad.B: Yeah, but now I guess I’m too old, and I have two young kids, a boy and a girl. You know, maybe my daughter will get to do it some day.3. A: What have you been up to over the years, Ed?B: Well, I have two beautiful children now and work 9-5 at the neighborhood post office.A: Hmm, I remember you always wanted to be a professional race car driver—What happened?B: The closest I’v e come to that is driving a Porsche over 100 mph on the Autobahn. No, my greatest achievement is my family.4.A: So, Nora, how have you been?B: Remember when we were in high school, I worked part-time job there. I’ve been there ever since.B: Yeah?A: So when I graduated it seemed natural to get a And I’ve been working my way up. Now I’m the branch manager. I’m making more money than some people who have college degrees!Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerstravel, old boyfriends, family, career2. Get the main ideaAnswersF －Sharon and Karen haven't seen each other for 30 years.T －Sharon planned to get married to Jim after high school.T －Sharon started her own advertising agency.F －Sharon majored in art in college.T －Karen didn't want to get stuck being a housewife.F －Karen had one child.T －Karen traveled around Europe for a year.F －Karen went to medical school.ScriptSharon: Hey, Karen, is that you?Karen: Sharon, wow! I can’t believe it! Yes, it's me. Gosh, it’s good to see you!Sharon: You, too! What’s it be en? Something like 20 years?!?Karen: Yeah, I can’t believe we’re that old already.Sharon: Life sure has treated well. You look great!Karen: Thanks you do too! What’ve you been doing all this time? I remember you couldn’t wait to marry Jim and start a family.Sharon: Hah! I never did get married. I was too busy with school and then my job. I don’t even know what happened to Jim.Karen: So what do you do?Sharon: I have my own advertising agency.Karen: Come on, Sharon! You?Sharon: Really. I majored in marketing in college and afterwards got a job with an advertising agency. I worked my way up, and when I felt I understood the business really well, I left to start my own agency.Karen: Wow, that’s pretty impressive. No wonder you haven’t had any time to g et married.Sharon: Yeah. So, anyway, what about you? You were the one who was going to travel the world and do your own thing. You didn’t want to get stuck being a housewife.Karen: Hah! You’re gonna laugh, but I AM a housewife, and a mother of three.Sha ron: Oh, come on, Karen, you’re not serious, are you? What happened to the travel?Karen: Well, I did travel around Europe for a year with some friends. But then I met Stan, and we got married right away. I helped put him through medical school, and then we had our children. I love being able to focus on myfamily, and when they leave home, I'm going to start my career—if it's not too late!Sharon: It's never too lateUnit 2 Just Who Are You?Vocabulary taskAnswer/ScriptA I'm pretty sure that people like me for who I m. I'm just a typical, ordinary, regular girl. I'm just like everybody else.B I'm really into dancing at clubs. I spend really late nights going out with my friends. Now I'm getting behind in my work.C I've got a chance to do something big. I could go pro, go on the pro tour. But I need to drop out lf school. Well, I gotta do what I gotta do.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. He goes out clubbing every night. He can still get great grades.2. She has a scholarship to Harvard.3. He was an activist during the Vietnam War. He was put in prison for protesting.4. He collects baseball cards.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She thinks Sam's really smart.2. She thinks Miriam's scholarship is impressive.3. She's surprised that Tom was an activist.4. He thinks Harold's collection is silly.Script1. A: Sam, how come you're so tired in class all the time? Another late night studying?B: Are you kidding, Jennifer? I hardly study at all.A: How can that be? You’re the star student, the math ace .B: No, I go out clubbing every night. I dance til the bars —that’s why I can’t keep my eyes open. A: Aren’t you getting behind in work?B: Nah, I just zip through my homework before dinner.A: You must be a genius.2. A: Mom, do you think Joey will ever be interested in me?B: Of course he will, Miriam. You’re such a sweet, sensitive girl.A: I don’t want to be sweet and sensitive! I want to be beautiful and athletic. Instead, I've got a hunch of pimples and I'm a nerd.B: If this boy doesn't like you for who you are, he’s not worth it.A: But Mom, it doesn't work like that. You’ve got to impress a guy to get him to even notice you. B: Well,does he know about your scholarship to Harvard?A: Guys like Joey don't care about stuff like that.3. A: So, Tom, what were you like in college?B: I was pretty serious. I studied political science at Berkeley in the 1960s.A: Really?B: Yeah, I was an activist during the Vietnam War.A: You?B: Yeah. You won't believe this. I even got stuck in prison for one of the protests against the war. A: Wow! That's amazing. I didn't know that about you.4. A: Hey Harold, I didn't know you collected baseball cards.B: What? How do you know that?A: I was looking for a pencil the other day, and I saw the cards in your drawer. How come you never told us?B: It's secret! I don't really like people knowing what I'm up to.A: Well, that’s not such a bad thing.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerTJ is good at skateboarding.2. Get the main ideaAnswersF – TJ got second place in the pro skateboarding contestLast weekend.T – TJ is going to go TV commercial.T – Cesar thinks TJ will forget his friends after he becomes famous.T – TJ feels like a regular guy.F – TJ has a girlfriend.T – TJ is parents don't want him to drop out of school.F – TJ doesn't want to drop out of school.X – Cesar wants TJ to drop out of school.ScriptCesar: TJ, my man! I heard you won the Pro-Am stake-boarding contest last weekend.TJ: Yeah, Cesar, I did a flip on the half-pipe that really impressed the judges.Cesar: You impress me, TJ. You’re something else on that board!TJ: Ah, c'mon, stop it, will ya?Cesar: But I've seen you fly on a skateboard. It's amazing.TJ: Yeah, well, things have been goin'good. You'll never believe what the latest is.Cesar: What?TJ: Nike wants me to do a commercial. They've been calling my agent.Cesar: Wow! I don't believe that.TJ: You best believe it, my friend. I'm going to get some big bucks for doing it, too.Cesar: You're going big time now. I can't believe I even know you.TJ: Great, huh? I’m gonna be on TV!Cesar: Yeah! Pretty soon you’re not going to have time for someone like me.TJ: No way, Cesar. You know my friends are important.Cesar: Yeah, but now you’re hitting the big time.Everything’s gonna change.TJ: You know I’m just a regular guy.Cesar: No, you’re not.TJ: Yes, I am. I’ve got parents and a bratty sister, just like you. I took piano lessons when I was little, and I go to church on Sundays. I like watching cartoons, and my mom makes me take out the trash. And I worry about not having a girlfriend. See? I’m just like everybody else.Cesar: I don’t think so. Nobody else I know is doing a Nike commercial. You’re got it made, TJ. TJ: Yeah, but the problem is my parents.Cesar: What’s up?TJ: To reall y make it big , I’ve got to go on the pro tour ,and the only way I can go pro is to drop out of school ,but they don’t want me to. They say I’m ruining my future. But I may not get another chance — two years from now may be too late.Cesar: So what’re you gonna for?TJ: I’ve got to go for it. I’m at the top of my game right now ,and that’s what counts.Cesar: Yeah, you gotta do what you gotta do.Unit3 Living with peopleVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA Dorm life has some major negatives. The other students keep me up all night. And my roommate doesn't give me any space.B My new roommate doesn't drive me crazy. She never leaves her food or clothes all over the place. She never takes my things without asking.C My dad's rules are way too strict. He won't let me use the phone for more than 10 minutes. And I have to be back by a 9 p.m. curfew. I know it's because he's concerned about me.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. Sally never cleans anything.2. The dormitory's rules are too strict.3. His mother listens in on his phone conversations.4. Her brother takes her things without asking.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. She doesn't take her old food out of the refrigerator. She leaves her stuff all over the apartment.2. She has to be back by 10pm. She can't invite friends to the room.3. His mom listens to the room. His moon is too nosy.4. Her brother borrows her CDs. Her brother messes up her room.Script1. A: Whoa, ours place is a mess!B: Yeah, well, it's Sally's stuff. She never cleans anything and leaves her clothes all over the place-blobs of toothpaste on the sink, and old smelly food in the fridge. She doesn't care that she's living with other people.A: Yeah, she's a total slob!2. A: Hi, little sister… how's your first week away at scho ol?B: Well, I have to say that dormitory living has some major negatives.A: What? Like having to share the bathroom with a lot of people?B: Actually, that's not so bad. It's just that some of the rules are so strict. Like, we have to be back in the building by a 10 p.m. curfew.A: Yeah, that sure sounds like dorm life!B: And we can't have friends in our rooms!2. A: Ahhhh! My mom is so annoying. She doesn't give me any space.B: What do you mean?A: I mean, I feel like she's spying on me all the time .whenever I try to call someone on the phone, she hangs around listening to what I say.B: She's probably just curious.A: It's more than just curious. Even if I take the phone into my own bedroom, she'll suddenly come in, without knocking, and pretend to be looking for something, just to check up on me . I wish I could move out!B: What a bummer.4. A: Harry, have you been listening to my CDs again?!B: Alice! What's the big deal?A: The big deal is that it is so disrespectful to take things without asking. Plus, you mess up my room!B: Hey, you take my sweaters without asking all the time!A: Yeah, well…that's different…B: I don't think so.Real world listening1. PredictAnswerThey don't respect her privacy.2. Get the main ideaAnswerThings that bother Kara:Mrs. Johnson visits Kara too often.Mrs. Johnson watches her while she eats.Mrs. Johnson wants to know where she is going.Mr. Johnson tries to hug and kiss her all the time.ScriptKara: Steve, remember the older couple that I rent my apartment from?Steve: Yeah?Kara: Well, the woman has been coming up to see how I'm doing. At first I was really appreciative, you know, it's nice to feel that people are concerned when you live alone.Steve: Yeah, it is nice.Kara: Now, though, she comes every d ay… sometimes more than once! She always brings me homemade soup…Steve: Homemade soup! That is so great! I wish someone cooked for me.Kara: Sure, having some home-cooked food is a treat, but she sits and watches me to make sure I eat it! Last time, I had just eaten dinner when she came over and insisted that I finish a whole bowl. She wouldn't leave until I did!Steve: Oh, c'mon, you could have it much worse.Kara: And, every time I go out she leans out the door to ask where I am going. It's like I'm 17 again!Steve: Would you rather have loud neighbors who kept you up all night?Kara: Well, it's not only her. It's the old man, too. He is such a flirt, and I've always thought it was cute. Ya' know, an old man ,80 years old , still flirting.Steve: Uh huh…Kara: So, today when I got home, he came up to me, gave me a hug…Steve: Yeah, so what…?Kara: And then, he kissed me on the cheek…!Steve: Oh no! Well, maybe you remind him of his granddaughter.Kara: Well, yeah, but don't you think it's kind of weird for him to kiss me?Unit 4 High fashion, low budgetVocabulary TaskAnswers/scriptA I’m trying to watch my spending. But this sweater may never be this cheap again! Oh, well, that’s what credit cards are for.B If only I could afford this killer dress. I g uess I’ll have to wait until it’s on sale. In the meantime, I’ll try to save up enough money.C This style is really in this year. It’s the latest thing. I know I’m just paying for the designer’s name. But it’s so me. I’ve just got to have one.Listening Task1) Fist ListeningAnswers1. A $179 pair of Air Jordan gym shoes.2. A $500 pair of designer pants.3. A $20 vintage dress.4. A purse that’s on sale.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. They’re the latest thing. He’ll be his team’s best player if he has them.2. He doesn’t want to look like he’s wearing cheap clothes. The pants will never go out of style.3. It’s a killer dress and she wants Mike to notice her.4. The style is in this year and it’s on sale.Script1. A: Oh, wow, look at these. They’re th e latest Air Jordans.B: You’d really wear those? They look… so big.A: And they’re only $179.B: $179?! For a pair of gym shoes?A: These are the latest thing. I just got to have them. I’ll be the best player on the team in these. Oh, Mom, please!B: Okay, Jason, but this is the last time.2. A: Five hundred dollars for a pair of pants? You’re crazy to spend that much on clothes.B: Come on, man. These are the best. You just don’t understand.A: I understand that I can get a nice-looking pair of pants for around 50 bucks. You’re paying $450 for the designer’s name.B: Maybe, but at least I never look like I’m wearing cheap clothes, unlike some people I know. Besides, these pants will never go out of style.A: Okay, fine, suit yourself. It’s your money.3. A: Hey, Ellen, look at this vintage dress! It’s perfect for Mike’s party, don’t you think? And it’s really back in style now.B: Yeah. And it’s just your color.A: I know. It’s such a bargain, too … only $20. You can’t beat that! Mmm, but I don’t know, I’ve got so many dresses in mfy closet already.B: Yeah, but this one is so YOU! It’s a killer dress! You’ve justgot to get it.A: Ooh, you’re tight. I’m going to go for it. I sure hope he notices me in it.4. A: look, honey, a sale on those purses I was te lling you about! I’ve never seen them so cheap! B: But do you really need a new purse?A: Well, not really, but this style is really in this year. I want to get one while they’re on sale.B: But I thought we were trying to save up so we could go somewhere special on our vacation. A: Oh, I just can’t pass this up — I really wanted one, and they may never be this cheap again. B: Oh, I give up.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersSusie likes to shop and spend money on expensive clothing while Rachel is on a student budget and wears mostly jeans and t-shirts.2. Get the main ideaAnswers1. Susie came to visit to go shopping.2. A handbag from Prada, a black leather dress, a couple of skirts from Donna Karan and jeans.3. Susie wants to buy something for R achel, but Rachel doesn’t want her to.4. Susie wants Rachel to cook dinner every night.ScriptRachel: So, Susie, how was the plane ride from London?Susie: Oh, I don’t know…all I could think about was getting here and going shopping. Rachel: Hmmm.Susie: Rachel, what’s wrong?Rachel: Susie, I thought you came to see me! Isn’t that more important than shopping?Susie: Oh c’mon, Rachel. Shopping is so bonding!Rachel: All right, I’ll take you to the stores. What are you looking fly?Susie: Well, I want a h andbag from Prada, and maybe one of their black leather dresses…Rachel: Oh no…Susie: …a couple of skirts from Donna Karan, you know, the ones that are really fitted, a pair of jeans…Rachel: Whoa! How much money do you have, anyway?Susie: Oh, Rachel, you know I save up to come to New York every year to go shopping. Now that you’re studying here, I want to go with you. So what are you going to get?Rachel: Are you kidding, Susie? I’ve got two words for you: “student budget.” I can’t afford to buy any clothing!Susie: Well, you’re just a jeans and T-shirt person, aren’t you? I am going to enjoy myself nomatter how much it costs. I’m on holiday. Look, Rachel, I’ll buy you something, a new blouse , or skirt, whatever you want.Rachel: Well, I don’t want anyone to buy me something I can’t afford myself.Susie: Oh, don’t worry about that. And, there is no need to thank me. It’s the least I can do since you’ll be cooking dinner every night while I’m here.Rachel: Dinner? What are you talking about?Unit 5 So many kinds of EnglishVocabulary TaskAnswers/ScriptA Sometimes I have trouble understanding native speakers. That’s because native speakers use a lot of slang. I wish I could speak English more fluently.B I want a teacher who is a native speaker of English. And I think everyone should learn standard American English. It would make communication easier if we all spoke the same way.C English is the language of international communication. People who speak English come from all over the place. Everyone who speaks English has accent of some kind. Sometimes you have to get used to how someone else speaks.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. Professor Lee’s English is hard to understand.2. The people in a chat room used a lot of slang on purpose and he felt stupid.3. Communicating in English with people from all over.4. Their English teacher is Chinese.2) Second listeningAnswers1. Don’t worry about it, though.2. you can’t let them bother you.3. Wow, that’s cool.4. I’ll bet he can show us how he did it .Script1. A: So, how did you like Professor Lee’s class?B: Not too much. Her English is so hard to understand. She has a strong accent, you know.A: Everyone has an accent, including you! Hers is just different from yours, that’s all.B: It sure is.A: Don’t worry about it, though. You’ll get used to how she speaks pretty soon.B: In a few weeks, maybe, but in the meantime…A: In the meantime, pay attention to what she writes on the board. She uses the board a lot because she knows that some p eople have trouble understanding her. That’s one of the ways she’s such a great teacher.2. A: Hey, Fong. What’s the matter?B: I was just on my computer, in a chat room with three Americans. They used a lot of slang on purpose, and I didn’t understand, s o I asked them what they meant. Then they started ignoring me, and after a while, I started to feel stupid.A: Oh, you shouldn’t. Your English is really good.B: But why did they have to be so mean? It seems like they were using their English ability toh ave fun with each other, but they didn’t really want to include me.A: Well, some people are like that, that’s all. You can’t let them bother you .One nice thing about chat rooms is that you can leave and go to another one …or turn off your computer.3. A: How was your trip to India?B: It was incredible! There were so many new, amazing sights and sounds. And smells! And I was able to speak English everywhere!A: Indian people speak English? Everybody?B: A lot of them did. Indian English is a little different from my English, but I could understand it.I also used English with other travellers, who came from all over the place.A: And, uh, no problems communicating ?B: Well, of course, there were some misunderstandings. Like the grammar of Indian English is a little different. And sometimes I couldn’t understand someone’s accent. But the amazing thing was here we were, all these different people, with all these we were, all these different people, with all these different accents, and we could communicate.A: Wow, that’s cool.4.A: I can’t believe it! Our English teacher is Chinese.B: Yeah, well, so are you! What’s wrong with that?A: But he’s not a native speaker. I want a teacher who is American or British, so that I can learn standard English.B: But, uh, Mr. Chen can speak English fluently, and he knows things that native speakers don’t know.A: Yeah? Like what?B: Like how to learn English. I’ll bet he can show us how he did it, and that will make it easier for us, too.A: Hmm. Maybe you’re right.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswerDepartment manager2. Get the main ideaAnswers1. She is talking to her husband.2. She got a job in customer service.3. She worked in travel management for five years and has her degree in Business Management.4. Because she is not a native speaker.5. She’ll try the job and see if she gets promoted.ScriptRichard: Hello?Irma: Hi, it’s me.Richard: Oh, hi! How was the job interview?Irma: Well, he hired me.Richard: You got the job? The management job? Oh,Irma: No, I didn’t say I got the management job. He hired me for a job in customer service, selling hired me for a job in customer service, selling tours to Asia.Richard: Just customer service? But what about the management position? You were perfect for that job. You can supervise people. You understand the business.Irma: I know. I showed him my resume. I told him that I worked in travel management for five years back home, and that I even got a degree in Business Management here in the U.S. Richard: Oh, I ca n’t believe that. You’re perfectly qualified for that management position. Irma: That’s what I thought. It’s not fair! Why did I bother going to college here?Richard: Wait, wait a minute. Did he know that you were applying for the management position. Irma: Of course. And you know what he said?Richard: What?Irma: He said that everyone really expects the manager to be someone from the local community. But the person they hired is from New York. And she’s a woman, too, so it’s not because I am a woman. So that means the problem is my English.Richard: But your English is fantastic!Irma: But I’m not a native speaker, and I guess that’s what they want for the management job. Richard: Well, you know, you spend a little time at the customer service job and then you can work your way up to the management position…Unit 6 Choosing a MateVocabulary TaskAnswer/ScriptA I know he is the one. He’s ready for a lifetime commitment. He is someone I can really trust.B I had doubts at first about the relationship. He was divorced once already but wanted to try again. Then I discovered that we like the same things.C She swept me away with her personality. She has a great sense of humor. She’s easy to talk to and fun to be with. And she’s my type.Listening Task1) First ListeningAnswers1. He’s a 32 year-old white male. He’s divorced. He likes bodybuilding, rock music and dancing.2. She’s a 34-year-old, African American, single professional. She’s also involved with Greenpeace.3. He’s a sensitive 28 year-old guy with a great job and good income. He likes bodybuilding, movies and surfing.4. She’s a single Chinese-American woman in her mid-twenties. She likes long walks on the beach, candle-light dinners and intelligent conversation.2) Second ListeningAnswers1. He is looking for an attractive woman who likes the same things he does and someone he can trust.2. She is looking for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest.3. He is looking for a man who is fun to be with and knows how to cook. She doesn’t have to be rich.4. She is looking for a man who comes from a good family and who loves long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation. He also should like to read and have a good sense of humor.Script1. Hi! I’m Michael. I’m a 32 year-old white male, I’m divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. Like bodybuilding, rock music, dancing, and I like to party. I’m looking for an attractive woma n who likes the same things I do. And she’s gotta be someone I can trust.2. I’m Anita, and I’m a 34-year-old, African American, single professional with a major corporation. I’m also very involved with the environmental organization Greenpeace. I’m looki ng for an African American, single professional man who already has his own life, but wants to share quality time. He has to be honest, above all else.3. Hi! My name is Jack. I’m a sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m ready for someone who wants a lifetime com mitment. I’m into bodybuilding, movies and surfing! I have a great job with a good income, so you don’t have to be rich, just fun to be with. And you have to be able to cook.4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese American woman. I’m in my mid-twenties. If you love long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good sense of humor.Real World Listening1. PredictAnswersHe’s handsome. He’s so funny.Get the main ideaAnswersHe’s handsome.He looks like a Greek statue.His clothes are fashionable.He’s sweet and funny.He’s easy to be with.ScriptAmy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here some-where. Oh, here it is.Erika: wow! He’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek statue.Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when I first met him.Erika: You didn’t?Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him? He has really hairy hands.Erika: What?Amy: Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter than me.Erika: So how come you went out with him?Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny and I was so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the first time we went out he just swept me away with his personality.Erika: Really, how?Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.Erika: But still, if all those things bothered you, about his han ds and all…Amy: well, you know, none of that was important once I got to know him more. His personality and the way we got along just made it clear to me that he is “the one.”Erika: So, when’s the big day?。