新世纪大学英语视听
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Unit 1 Let’s Go Somewhere!
Listening
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Leticia: Hello?
Paula: Hi, Leticia. It’s Paula.
Leticia: Hi, Paula. How are you? Have you finished packing yet? Paula: Almost.
Leticia: You must be excited. When’s your flight?
Paula: Tomorrow. At 9 a.m. Listen, Leticia, I need your help. Leticia: OK. What’s up?
Paula: Well, as you know, I’m going on vacation — for two weeks. Do you think you could water my plants while I’m away? Leticia: Sure. No problem.
Paula: Great. They need water twice a week. There’s one plant in the bedroom and one in the
kitchen.
Leticia: OK … say, how about your dog? Should I feed her, too? Paula: No, that’s OK. I’m putting her in a kennel.
Leticia: All right, then, I’ll water your plants … and … oh, how about the mail? Should I pick it up for you?
Paula: Actually, I’ve already asked the mailman to stop mail delivery. Thanks for asking, though. Leticia: Well, have a great trip!
Paula: Thanks, Leticia. I really appreciate your help.
Leticia: My pleasure. Wait a second. I don’t have any keys to your place. Paula: Oh, that’s right. Will you be home around 8 tonight? Leticia: Yeah, I think so.
Paula: OK, I’ll drop by … I’ll give you the keys then. Leticia: OK! See you tonight. Bye! Paula: Bye! Thanks again!
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Ashley: Wow, Jun, you look relaxed. Did you enjoy the long weekend? Jun: I sure did, Ashley. Actually, I took a big trip.
Ashley: Over the weekend? We only had three days off! Jun: Yep, but I visited four countries in three days. Ashley: What?
Jun: I love to fly. You might say I’m an ―airplane freak.‖ Ashley: That’s interesting. … Where did you go?
Jun: I visited Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Ashley: Sounds like you were busy!
Jun: I was. I had only four hours in Seoul, so I had to finish my shopping very quickly. Sometimes I had to run between connecting flights.
Ashley: Wait a minute! What about your baggage? Didn’t you have to wait for it?
Jun: No, I didn’t have much: only one carryon bag. It just fits in the overhead compartment. Ashley: So let me get this straight … you spent your weekend in an airplane? Flying around? Jun: Basically, yes. I fly standby. Ashley: Standby?
Jun: Yes. As a standby passenger, I don’t have a reservation. At the last minute they let me know if there is a seat available. They give me a boarding pass and I get on. Ashley: All this flying must be expensive!
Jun: Well, I’m an airline employee. I’m a sales representative for Twin Star Airlines. So I know most of the flight attendants and I can almost fly for free. Ashley: Lucky you!
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Matt: Have you done all the errands? Tina: No, I haven’t finished them yet.
Matt: You don’t have to go to the post office. I’ve canceled the mail delivery.
Tina: Well, I’ve picked up the plane tickets. But I haven’t taken the dog to the kennel. What about you? Have you washed the dishes?
Matt: No, I haven’t cleaned the kitchen. But I watered the plants, and I’ve given our keys to Mrs. Smith.
Tina: What about your suitcase? Have you packed it?
Matt: Not yet … But don’t worry: there’s still lots of time!
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Steve: Are you almost ready?
Jenna: Yes, I think so, but we always forget so many things! Did you get the traveler’s checks at the bank yesterday?
Steve: Yes, I did. And I paid the bills, too.
Jenna: Well, I changed our voicemail message, and I confirmed all of our flights.
Steve: Great! Let’s remember to give the house keys to Mr. Jacobsen so he can come in and water our plants.
Jenna: This afternoon I have to stop the mail delivery at the post office. Steve: And could you please take the dog to the kennel? Jenna: Oh, I hate that! He always looks so scared.
Steve: And this time, let’s remember to empty the trash before we leave.
Jenna: And we’ll give away all the fresh food. Last year, there were black tomatoes and green meat in the refrigerator after our vacation.
Steve: I made a note to myself: unplug the computer!
Jenna: And I promise to turn off all the lights. The electric bill was terrible last time. Steve: Maybe we should write a list. Then we can use it again on our next vacation.
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Tips for better packing
Are you planning to travel for a weekend or several months, around the country or overseas? Here are some tips to help you pack your bags.
1. Pre-trip planning: ? Make a packing list to help you remember everything. Review it about a week before your trip. ? Plan a time to go shopping for things you need for your trip. ? Don’t pack the night before you travel. You will forget things when you’re in a hurry.
2. Tagging luggage: ? Before packing, put name tags on valuable items like cameras and cell phones. ? Make sure that each piece of luggage, including carry-ons, has a luggage tag on it. ? If you know your hotel’s address and phone number, put it on your luggage tags.
3. Saving space: ? Pack small items (socks, belts, etc.) inside your shoes. It uses the empty space and helps the shoes to hold their shape. ? Pack your clothes in plastic bags. ? If you are traveling
with a friend, plan your packing together. Share your alarm clock, toothpaste, or first aid kit.
4. Your carry-on bag: ? The most important items for your trip (passport, plane tickets, traveler’s checks, credit cards, keys, etc.) should go in your carry-on bag. Always keep them with you. ? Keep your carryon bag small and light. Put bulky, heavy items in your check-in luggage. ? Use soft bags, such as backpacks or shoulder bags, for carry-ons. They fit easily under the airplane seat, or into small overhead compartments.
5. Other ideas: ? Bring an empty bag for souvenirs from the trip. ? Remember to pack a few rubber bands, safety pins and plastic bags. They can be very useful. ? Bring some snacks such as nuts, cookies or dried fruit. You can eat them if you don’t have time for a meal. Sharing food is a great way to meet other travelers.
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Going solo is the way to go!
How do you usually travel? Do you go with a close friend or a group of friends? Do you join a tour group? Do you travel with your family?
Have you ever imagined ―going solo‖? In the mid 1990s, it was estimated that 9 million Americans were planning a summer vacation alone. Since then, the number of solo travelers has increased. You may think that traveling alone would be scary or boring. Well, according to people who do it, that’s not exactly true. Solo travelers often have positive experiences: they make new friends, get to know themselves better, and can make their own schedule.
There are many different things you can do on a vacation alone. Some solo travelers use the time to learn or practice a sport such as golf, mountain climbing, or scuba diving. Others go and stay on a ranch and learn how to ride a horse. You can pretend to be a cowboy or a cowgirl for a day!
You may not believe this, but some travelers like to study on their vacation. They even go to ―vacation college‖ at a university or join a research team as a volunteer worker. It’s hard but satisfying work. You can ―play scientist‖ for a week or two while you help someone with their project.
For solo travelers of different ages and genders, there are many travel options. There are tours for women only and for people over the age of 60. And, of course, there are trips for singles who are looking for romance. One company offers trips that focus on fine dining — there is time for sightseeing during the day and for sharing a delicious meal with new friends at night. The next time you take a trip somewhere, why don’t you consider going solo? Bon voyage!
Speaking & Communication
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1. I’m going to miss my flight. I have to hurry.
2. Everyone has to sit down before this plane can take off.
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Esther: We have to leave in thirty minutes. Have you finished packing? Mina: Yes, I have …
Esther: You look worried. What’s wrong?
Mina: I can’t remember where I put my passport. Esther: Oh, no!
Mina: It’s here somewhere.
Esther: When did you last have it?
Mina: About ten minutes ago. Let me think … Oh, there it is. I put it on the dresser. Esther: What a relief!
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A: OK, that’s everything. We really should leave for the airport. Let’s get going. B: Oh, no! I forgot to change money.
A: Don’t worry. We still have two hours before the flight. We can do it at the airport. B: What a relief! Let’s go.
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We’ve decided to take these six items: the tent, some bottled water, the lighter, a map, a compass and a cell phone. The reasons are as follows.
One. We’ll take the tent for shelter. We all agree a tent is ideal for camping in the forest.
Two. We’ll also take some bottled water as we cannot be sure if the water in the forest is safe to drink.
Three. We think it is very useful to bring a lighter. We can make a fire for barbecuing food and to keep us warm.
Four. We all think a map is a must. We will need it to plan our route in and out of the forest.
Five. We think it best to take a compass as it will help us navigate which way we are walking. We don’t want to get lost.
Last and most important of all, we agree we’d better take a cell phone. We would use it to call someone if we encountered an emergency — it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Video Course
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Dave: Before going on a trip I pay the bills, I empty the trash, and I give a house key to a friend. Alejandra: Before I leave on a trip, I have to confirm travel plans and make sure that I have requested a vegetarian meal.
Thallus: Before leaving for a long trip, I turn off the lights, I turn off my heater, I give my keys to my roommate, and I water my plant.
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Julianna: The funniest story of my traveling experience was when I came to the US for the first time by myself. They lost my luggage and I didn’t speak a word of English. I had to use my hands to explain myself. People understood what I meant and they helped me out.
Catherine: My recent trip to Africa was one of the most amazing trips of my life. This was my second trip to Tanzania, Africa. We visited a lot of villages, some very remote that we had to travel by helicopter. In Tanzania, it’s very different from America so there are no maps. So, even traveling in a helicopter, we didn’t really know where we were going to go. We didn’t really know the village names, so we just kind of had no destination and we got in the helicopter and just flew around. And if we saw some animals or some rooftops of hut houses, we said, ―Let’s go there‖ and we just kind of landed.
Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving … I think … she was serving food … and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance … and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh …
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Dennis: I have a lot of funny experiences on the airline as a flight attendant. But one of the funniest I could recall was, there was this passenger who had a toupee and one of my flight attendants was serving … I think … she was serving food … and she had this tray. And suddenly turbulence happened, and she lost her balance … and her hand landed on the guy’s head, who had a toupee. When she caught her balance again, the toupee kind of shifted, so his sideburns were on his forehead. And I had to control my laughter because you’re not allowed to laugh …
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Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you? Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everything? Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?
Sun-hee: (to Tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one who’s organized around here. I ran errands all day and I’m ready … exhausted … but ready.
Mike: What did you have to do?
Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight … Claudia: My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it? Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.
Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange … (holds up her ticket) Oh, you’re right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks) … then I had to get traveler’s checks … Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sunhee hands Tara her wallet) Whew!
Sun-hee: (into phone) … then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot … (into phone) and then I had to change my voicemail message. Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone! Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It’s in the kitchen.
Claudia: (to self) The kitchen … it’s in the kitchen … (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!
Sun-hee: (into phone) These two — they’re never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true … Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go. Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.
Tara: Sun-hee! We’re late! It’s time to go!
Sun-hee: OK! Hey Mike, I have to go. We’re leaving for the airport. Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye, Mike! Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.
Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Bags?
Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Coats?
Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Everything.
Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let’s go!
Sun-hee: OK. Mexico — here we come! (all exit)
Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler’s checks) Now ... Mexico — here we come!
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Sun-hee: This is going to be a great trip! I’ve never been to Mexico, have you? Mike: No, I haven’t. Have you finished everything? Tara: Oh my gosh! Where’s my bag?
Sun-hee: (to Tara) It’s in the closet. (into phone) Of course! I’m the only one who’s organized around here. I ran errands all day and I’m ready … exhausted … but ready.
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Mike: What did you have to do?
Sun-hee: (holds up ticket) Well, first I had to confirm my flight … Claudia: My ticket! Where’s my ticket? Have you seen it? Sun-hee: (to Claudia) I saw it in the bathroom.
Claudia: The bathroom? Are you sure? So strange … (holds up her ticket) Oh, you’re right. Got it! Sun-hee: (holds up traveler’s checks) … then I had to get traveler’s checks … Tara: Oh! My money! I’ve lost my wallet! (Sun-hee hands Tara her wallet) Whew!
Sun-hee: (into phone) … then I had to pay the electricity and phone bills, (to Tara) because someone forgot … (into phone) and then I had to change my voicemail message. Claudia: My cell phone! I don’t remember where I put my cell phone! Sun-hee: (to Claudia) It’s in the kitchen.
Claudia: (to self) The kitchen … it’s in the kitchen … (holds up cell phone) Ta-dah!
Sun-hee: (into phone) These two — they’re never prepared! What would they do without me? Mike: How true … Hey, don’t forget to unplug your TV and electrical stuff before you go. Sun-hee: (holds up plug) Done.
Tara: Sun-hee! We’re late! It’s time to go!
Sun-hee: OK! Hey Mike, I have to go. We’re leaving for the airport. Sun-hee, Tara and Claudia: Bye, Mike! Mike: Cool! Have a great trip girls! Bye.
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Sun-hee: OK! Does everybody have everything? Tickets? Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Bags?
Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Coats?
Tara and Claudia: Yep. Sun-hee: Everything.
Tara and Claudia: Yep. Let’s go!
Sun-hee: OK. Mexico — here we come! (all exit)
Tara and Claudia: (Sun-hee re-enters to get her ticket and traveler’s checks) Now ... Mexico — here we come!
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Sun-hee, Tara, and Claudia were preparing to go to Mexico for a vacation. While Sun-hee was talking to Mike on the phone, Claudia and Tara had some trouble preparing for the trip. First, Tara couldn’t find her bag and then Claudia didn’t know where her ticket was. Things got worse when Claudia couldn’t find her money and cell phone. But Sun-hee helped them out. She seemed to be totally relaxed because she had already finished getting ready. Sun-hee told Mike about all the errands she had done earlier that day. She had confirmed her flight, got traveler’s checks, changed
her voicemail message, and paid the bills. Finally, Tara and Claudia were ready to go and Sun-hee checked to be sure they had everything. However, after they left, Sun-hee soon came running back in. Why? She had forgotten to take her ticket and passport!
Unit 2 Indoors and Outdoors
Listening
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A: How many of the items above are in your home?
B: In my home, we have the air conditioner, alarm clock, washing machine, remote control and frying pan.
A: Where are they usually kept?
B: Well, we keep the remote control in the living room because that’s where the TV is. The air conditioner is in the living room, too. You’ll find the frying pan and washing machine in the kitchen. The alarm clock is in my bedroom because I need it to help me to wake up in the morning.
A: Which items are necessary?
B: I think all the items I’ve mentioned are necessary. A: Which are luxury items?
B: Well, I guess some people would say that the remote control and TV are luxury items, but actually they are becoming popular today.
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Jenna: OK, I think we have two choices. The first place is a little house. It’s located in a fruit orchard.
Carson: Really?
Jenna: Yeah. And you can eat as much fruit as you want. When it’s in season, of course. Oh … but wait. It says there’s no air conditioner.
Carson: That’s OK. It’s on the rainy side of the island. It’s cooler there. We can use a fan.
Jenna: You’re probably right … Say. It looks pretty basic. No washing machine or dryer … not even a TV!
Carson: Oh no! What are we going to do without a TV! That’s terrible! Jenna: Very funny. I’m just letting you know about the place. Carson: I know. What’s our second choice?
Jenna: It’s on the opposite side — the sunny side — of the island. Very fancy place with a big
swimming pool. It’s only three blocks from the ocean.
Carson: Who needs a swimming pool? I mean, it’s only three blocks.
Jenna: I see your point. Well, the pool area also has barbecue grills, beautiful gardens … Carson: You like the second place better. I can tell.
Jenna: Well, it does have everything. Washing machine, dryer, TV, VCR, frying pan … Carson: All we need is a toothbrush and a swimsuit … Let’s go with the second choice. Jenna: OK. I’ll call them right now and reserve it. I can’t wait to go!
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Ashley: Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the City Zoo.
José: Oh, let me think. … OK, um, how are you getting there? Ashley: I want to drive, if it’s convenient. José: Well, the directions are easy. See that road over there? Ashley: Yes.
José: That’s Second Avenue. Just go straight down Second and turn left at the traffic light. Ashley: OK.
José: You’ll be on Church Avenue and it goes straight to the zoo. Ashley: Oh, so it’s not too far. José: No, but the traffic is usually heavy. And I don’t think the zoo has many parking spaces available for cars. Ashley: Hmm … José: Maybe you should take the subway. Ashley: Where do I catch it?
José: There’s a subway entrance right in front of the park. Take the red line three stops. Get off at the City Zoo stop. It’s pretty obvious. Ashley: Thanks a lot. José: No problem.
Ashley: Oh, wait. One more thing. How much does the subway cost? José: Two dollars.
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Realtor: Hello, Mrs. Willis. I think this house is perfect for you. I hope you like it. Mrs. Willis: It’s nice and roomy.
Realtor: Yes, there’s a lot of room. It’s a four-bedroom house.
Mrs. Willis: Great. I need a room for my home office because I work at home a lot. And I need two rooms for my kids.
Realtor: And there’s also a big yard.
Mrs. Willis: Great! I’d love to have a garden. My kids can play there. Realtor: Shall we go outside and have a look? Mrs. Willis: OK.
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There are several ways to improve life in my city. Our biggest problem is transportation. We really need more ways to get around. I’d like to ride my bicycle to work, but there is too much traffic on the streets. We need safer places for bicycling and walking. Another problem is the parks. We have some nice parks, but we don’t take good care of them and they are often dirty. We need cleaner parks, where children can play and adults can relax. One more problem is nightlife. There’s nothing to do in the evening! We should build a big theater for plays and concerts.
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Take back your street!
Two neighbors meet on a city sidewalk. They talk about planting more flowers along their street, or asking the city council to add bike lanes to a busy road. In small but important ways, these people are changing the face of their cities.
All around the world, people are speaking up and working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. Cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps, and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school. Many people have learned from a man from Brisbane, Australia, named David Engwicht. His book Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns has a simple message. He says that in the past, streets belonged to everybody. Kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk.
But now, streets are just for cars and trucks. People stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors. Engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation. People need to take back their streets.
Engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods. Besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches. He has worked in neighborhoods from Honolulu to Scotland.
While Engwicht was writing his book, he learned about how neighbors in the city Delft, in the Netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. They put old couches, tables, and planters in the streets. Cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly. When the police arrived, they saw the value of these illegal actions to make the streets safer. Soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and ―calm‖ the traffic.
Engwicht says we should think about streets as our ―outdoor living room.‖ Calming the traffic is just the beginning. In the future, streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.
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Creating spaces
Jin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard. ―Of course, I came
here for the academics,‖ she says. ―But it doesn’t hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax.‖ Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City, jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. ―I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view.‖
Niagara Falls was on Ross Howard’s list of places to visit in upstate New York. ―The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face.‖
What do these three places — Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park — all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822–1903) has been called the ―father of landscape architecture.‖
In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders became worried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign. In 1857, a design contest was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, Calvert Vaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product — the first landscaped public park in the United States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.
Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the ―Free Niagara‖ movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara Falls. Despite opposition and pressures from businesses to industrialize the area, Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.
Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls State Park, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say ―No Littering,‖ but there is still a lot of trash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?
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Jin Hee Park is a student at Stanford University in California. She studies hard. ―Of course, I came here for the academics,‖ she says. ―But it doesn’t hurt that the campus is so beautiful. I walk around sometimes just to relax.‖ Alejandro Vega, a banker in New York City, jogs almost every evening after work in Central Park. ―I never get bored. The park is so big. I can always find a different path with a new view.‖
Niagara Falls was on Ross Howard’s list of places to visit in upstate New York. ―The footpaths allow you to get a wonderful view. You can even feel the spray from the falls on your face.‖
What do these three places — Stanford University, Central Park, and Niagara Falls State Park — all have in common? They were all landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted (1822–1903) has been called the ―father of landscape architecture.‖
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In the 1800s, more and more people were moving to the cities. Some community leaders became worried about the quality of life. They began a beautification campaign. In 1857, a design contest
was held for a new park in New York City. Olmsted and his partner, Calvert Vaux, won the contest. Central Park was the finished product — the first landscaped public park in the United States. Today, no trip to New York is complete without a visit to this beautiful park.
Later in his life, Olmsted designed landscapes for college campuses, including Stanford University. In the late 1860s, he joined the ―Free Niagara‖ movement. Members of the movement wanted to preserve the beauty of Niagara Falls. Despite opposition and pressures from businesses to industrialize the area, Olmsted and others resisted. Olmsted designed footpaths to give visitors better views of the falls. In all his work, Olmsted preferred to preserve the natural beauty of an area.
Today, there are pressures again to develop Niagara. On Goat Island, an island in Niagara Falls State Park, there are now souvenir shops. There may be signs that say ―No Littering,‖ but there is still a lot of trash on the island. Most of the animals have disappeared. What would Frederick Law Olmsted say to all this?
Speaking & Communicatio
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1. Does that store sell alarm clocks? 2. I broke several dishes.
3. The club has two swimming pools.
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1. They don’t have any vacuum cleaners. 2. Please close the curtains. 3. He washed all the cups.
4. She sold two houses last week. 5. Did you water the plants?
6. My family has two antique dressers.
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Marcus: This is the living room. Andy: It’s nice and roomy.
Marcus: Yes. There’s a lot of room. It’s a twobedroom house. One bedroom is upstairs. Andy: I see. What’s that building?
Marcus: That’s a shed. It’s used for storing tools.
Andy: Great. I like to garden. I need a place for my tools.
Marcus: That’s good. Shall we go outside and look at the backyard?
Andy: OK!
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A: Of the four different kinds of housing, which one would you choose?
B: I’d choose the ranch house, because I like a spacious home. I’d want there to be at least four bedrooms and it should also have a well-equipped kitchen. Furthermore, the house should be located near a mountain and lake so I can enjoy scenic views. I imagine it to be very peaceful. B: Wouldn’t you feel lonely in such a remote location?
A: I guess I might feel lonely from time to time. What about you? Which kind of house would you choose?
B: Well, I’d choose the motor home, because I just love the idea of being mobile. I hate to stay in one place for too long.
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Our group has decided it is important to protect the Imperial Palace in Beijing, which is now known as the Palace Museum. We have reached this decision after consideration of the following reasons.
We believe the palace is important because it has historical and cultural significance. We can learn so much about our ancestors and their way of life through the architecture, furnishings and historical artifacts. We think the palace needs protection because in recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of visitors and as a result of this some of the great halls and priceless artifacts are being damaged or spoiled.
It is our belief that the number of visitors to the palace, particularly during holidays, should be strictly controlled. In addition to this, we hope by raising awareness that we can encourage visitors to take more care of the palace. People must take responsibility for protecting the palace so it can be enjoyed by future generations.
Video Course
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Jennifer: I want my dream house to be by a lake with a big yard. I want to have three bedrooms, and a big living room … family room … kitchen area so I can have parties and everyone can be together.
Calum: I’d like to have a big swimming pool and a large garden so I could eat outside. Dennis: If I could have anything in my dream house I would like to have a high-tech stove. Martin: Of course a 52-inch plasma TV would be nice.
Alejandra: I would love to have a veranda … a wide veranda … where I can sit during the
evenings and read books and watch the sun set.
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Dennis: If I could have anything in my dream house I would like C to have a high-tech stove.
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Gian: At my work I’m not allowed to smoke. Anyone who smokes needs to go outside.
Martin: I work for the phone company and we’re not allowed to give out personal information about our customers.
Jennifer: We are not allowed to use our cell phones and we can’t eat at our desks.
Dennis: In my house you can’t smoke. And … um … as much as possible, you have to take your shoes off at the door.
Nick: I’m not allowed to make noise at night when my roommates are sleeping.
Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I’m not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I’m not allowed to play music that’s too loud so that it might disturb other people. I’m not allowed to smoke inside. I’m not allowed to have alcohol in the rooms …
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Calum: Well, there are actually too many rules in my dormitory, so I’m not allowed to do a lot of things. For instance, I’m not allowed to play music that’s too loud so that it might disturb other people. I’m not allowed to smoke inside. I’m not allowed to have alcohol in the rooms …
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Takeshi: I can’t believe how hot it is out there. Why didn’t we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didn’t have the money.
Takeshi: Well, why didn’t we get an air conditioner?
Mike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We’ve got air conditioning. Takeshi: Mike, that’s a bowl of ice and a fan.
Mike: Takeshi, you’ve got to be more like me and use your imagination, then you too can have a beach vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check out that gorgeous view. Takeshi: Right, but not exactly ―realistic.‖
Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze. Takeshi: Mike, that’s the fridge.
Mike: Come on! I said, ―Use your imagination!‖ Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the sea gulls … (makes sound like a sea gull) hear the children laughing … (makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque … (waves a package of hot dogs)
Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?
Mike: Don’t worry. I’m going to cook them up on that grill over there.
Takeshi: Mike, you know you’re not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right? Mike: OK. I’ll use the microwave then.
Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.
Mike: That’s the beauty of ―Imaginary Beach.‖ We’ve got a microwave oven, we’ve got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for anything more?
Takeshi: What about water? That’s the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?
Mike: No. That’d be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist … (sprays water on Takeshi)
Takeshi: Mike, that’s for spraying plants, not me!
Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist … makes me want to surf. Takeshi: Surf?
Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)
Takeshi: Mike, no. You can’t stand on that, you’ll break it!
Mike: No, I won’t. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf ) Look at me, dude — I’m ―hangin’ ten‖!
Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, ―dude‖! Watch out for that wave! (throws water in Mike’s face) Huh. I’m getting the hang of this ―imagination‖ thing. Mike: Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi)
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Takeshi: I can’t believe how hot it is out there. Why didn’t we go to Hawaii with everyone else? Mike: Because we didn’t have the money.
Takeshi: Well, why didn’t we get an air conditioner?
Mike: Hello? Same reason. And quit complaining! We’ve got air conditioning. Takeshi: Mike, that’s a bowl of ice and a fan.
Mike: Takeshi, you’ve got to be more like me and use your imagination, then you too can have a beach vacation. See? (pulls down window shade with beach poster) Check out that gorgeous view. Takeshi: Right, but not exactly ―realistic.‖
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Mike: OK, come over here. Close your eyes. Feel that cool, ocean breeze. Takeshi: Mike, that’s the fridge.
Mike: Come on! I said, ―Use your imagination!‖ Now close your eyes. Listen to the sound of the sea gulls … (makes sound like a sea gull) hear the children laughing … (makes sound like children laughing) Why, I think I can even smell a barbeque … (waves a package of hot dogs) Takeshi: Raw hot dogs?
Mike: Don’t worry. I’m going to cook them up on that grill over there.
Takeshi: Mike, you know you’re not allowed to use a grill inside an apartment, right? Mike: OK. I’ll use the microwave then.
Takeshi: A beach, with a microwave. Sure, Mike.
Mike: That’s the beauty of ―Imaginary Beach.‖ We’ve got a microwave oven, we’ve got a TV with a remote control. Who could ask for anything more?
Takeshi: What about water? That’s the main reason people go to the beach. What are you going to use for that? The bathtub?
Mike: No. That’d be silly. Here we go! (turns on CD player) Feel the ocean mist … (sprays water on Takeshi)
Takeshi: Mike, that’s for spraying plants, not me!
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Mike: You know, the sound of the waves, the ocean mist … makes me want to surf. Takeshi: Surf?
Mike: Yeah, surf. (starts to fold up ironing board)
Takeshi: Mike, no. You can’t stand on that, you’ll break it!
Mike: No, I won’t. (stands on ironing board and pretends to surf ) Look at me, dude — I’m ―hangin’ ten‖!
Takeshi: Yeah, cool. (takes cap off water bottle) Hey, ―dude‖! Watch out for that wave! (throws water in Mike’s face) Huh. I’m getting the hang of this ―imagination‖ thing. Mike: Very funny, very funny indeed! (chases Takeshi)
Unit 3 Life Is All About Change
Listening
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Lee: Hi, Ellie.
Ellie: Hi, Lee. How are you?
Lee: Good. Hey there, Brandon. He’s so cute. And you’re such a good mother.
Ellie: Thanks. Everyone says, ―It’s not always easy with your first child.‖ You know, I agree with them!
Lee: How old is he now?
Ellie: He just turned two a month ago.
Lee: Oh, no. … ―The terrible twos.‖ Right? Ellie: Yep. It’s so exhausting … for both of us!
Lee: Does he throw things around? And cry a lot more?
Ellie: Yes, exactly. Sometimes he hits me. I don’t know. He was so well-behaved before. Lee: It happens to most babies. They turn two and their personality changes. Ellie: It sounds like you have some experience with ―the terrible twos.‖
Lee: I certainly do. My children are five and eleven now. But I still remember when they were young.
Ellie: What can I do?
Lee: Well, remember that it will pass. … It won’t last forever. Try to be patient.
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Mandy: My homework assignment is too hard. Mom: What is it?
Mandy: I’m doing an oral report on an accomplished woman. I chose Sadako Ogata. I have to present it to the class tomorrow. Mom: Do you know the material? Mandy: I think so.
Mom: OK, let’s practice. I’ll ask you some questions. Mandy: OK.
Mom: All right then, just why is Sadako Ogata well known?
Mandy: She worked for the United Nations as the High Commissioner on Refugees. She worked in that job for ten years and supervised 2,200 people.
Mom: Hmmm … What are refugees? I don’t know that word. Mandy: Mom! Come on, you know that word!
Mom: Honey, we’re practicing remember? You have to really know this material.
Mandy: All right. Refugees are people who leave their countries to escape war or other problems. Mom: Is the refugee issue a big problem?
Mandy: Yes. Worldwide there are now about 17 million refugees.
Mom: Wow! Last question. Why did you choose Ms. Ogata for your report?
Mandy: She’s an incredible woman. She moved to the United States and received a PhD from UC Berkeley. She also got married and had two children. She’s really intelligent and I respect her. Mom: I think you’re going to do a great job tomorrow. Good luck!
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Next year, I’m going to study abroad. I want to study business economics. It will help me in my career. When I’m 23, I may come home to look for a job. Most probably in a bank or an accounting firm. After working for 4 to 5 years, I may have some savings to start a family. At the age of 30, I’d like to be a father. If everything goes smoothly, I’ll retire at the age of 50 and travel around the world.
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Hi Jackie,
I’m so excited about visiting you! Here are the details. My plane arrives on Friday at 2 p.m. When I get to the airport, I’ll take a taxi, so I’ll arrive at your house at about 3:00. That evening, Jeff and Carol are taking us out for dinner at a nice restaurant. I really want to spend Saturday at the beach. I’m bringing my swimsuit and beach clothes. I looked at the weather forecast on the Internet. The weather is going to be sunny and beautiful. I’ll see you soon! Kaitlyn
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Celebrating life changes
In Mexico and some other Latin American countries, girls mark their fifteenth birthday with a celebration called the Quinceanera. In the morning, the birthday girl goes to church with her family and her best friends. She wears a beautiful (and sometimes very expensive!) dress. Later in the day, there is a huge party, with a big cake that matches the girl’s dress, and a night filled with music and dancing.
When older people in the United States retire, their friends and coworkers often give them a retirement party to celebrate this life change. On their last day of work, there is a big dinner, with entertainment afterward. People make speeches and tell jokes about the retiree. Guests like to give presents, such as an album of photos of the retiree’s coworkers, or a homemade video of the retiree’s friends.
Becoming an adult is a very important life change, and Japan has a special holiday to celebrate this. The second Sunday in January is Coming-of-Age Day. On that day, everyone who had their twentieth birthday in the last year goes to their town’s City Hall for a special ceremony. Everyone dresses up, and many women wear beautiful kimonos. The mayor makes a speech and gives presents to all the new adults.
Some kids are afraid to start school, but six-year-olds in Germany can’t wait. For them, Schulanfang is a big holiday. To celebrate a child’s first day of school, parents or friends give the child a Zuckertuete, a big colorful cardboard cone filled with candy and little presents. People take pictures of the kids holding their Zuckertuete, and there is a school party later for the parents, with cake and coffee.
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Coping with life’s stressors
Let’s face it: Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called ―stressors.‖ Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.
You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list. And not all stressors are unhappy events. Pregnancy is a happy time for most families. It may also cause stress. Pregnancy is right below retirement on the list of life’s major
stressors. We can’t avoid stress, but we can do something about it. Listen to three people talking about their responses to stress in their lives. Tina Vega, 16
Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to change schools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school. Frederick Cho, 42
Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80
My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I think it’s important to stay active and positive. I read a lot and do volunteer work.
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Coping with life’s stressors
Let’s face it: Life is stressful. Stressful events in our lives are called ―stressors.‖ Some of them are minor, such as uncomfortable air conditioning or a loudly ringing telephone. Others are more serious, such as the death of a spouse. That event tops the list as life’s most stressful event.
You might be surprised to learn about the top 20 life stressors. Getting a divorce, for example, is number 2 on the list. And not all stressors are unhappy events. Pregnancy is a happy time for most families. It may also cause stress. Pregnancy is right below retirement on the list of life’s major stressors. We can’t avoid stress, but we can do something about it. Listen to three people talking about their responses to stress in their lives.
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Tina Vega, 16
Last year was horrible! My family moved to another town. I had to change schools and say good-bye to all my friends. It was really tough. I felt so lonely in my new school. But then one day I decided to enjoy my life: I smiled at everyone and I joined the soccer club at school. Now I have new friends. I like my new school. Frederick Cho, 42
Life is unpredictable. Three weeks ago I lost my job. I was upset for the first week. I couldn’t do anything. Now I’m looking for a new job. It’s not good to sit around the house. I exercise every day and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. Hazel Greene, 80
My husband and I got married in 1950. He died five years ago. For the first two years I was depressed. I missed him so much because we did everything together. But now I’m feeling better. I
have a dangerous effect on children’s brains.
Dad: I see. In that case, I think we should all agree that Evan should not have a cell phone until he is much older.
Video Course
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Catherine: I think these days you can’t live without a cell phone.
Brad: I always have my cell phone with me so I can call my friends. I also can browse the Internet and download music.
Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. It’s very useful when I don’t have a camera with me and if there’s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.
Dayanne: I think that sometimes cell phones are unnecessary. However, they’re very good for business.
Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want. Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.
Lourdes: I don’t like cell phones that much. They’re necessary ... and they’re very useful in emergencies … but in general, I think that they’re not a good thing.
Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are, people can reach you. What I don’t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times. Alejandra: I like cell phones because they allow me to call people when I’m running late and let them know that I’m running late. I don’t like when cell phones ring in theaters, or movie theaters, or important talks, or even in the classroom. That’s … I think … a lack of respect, so that’s when I hate cell phones.
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Jackie: My cell phone has a camera on it. It’s very useful when I don’t have a camera with me and if there’s something funny happening, then I can take a picture.
Alex: What I like about cell phones is you can contact anybody you want anytime you want. Calvin: I feel like I lost some privacy because of cell phones.
Dennis: I like cell phones because they connect you with people. Wherever you are people can reach you. What I don’t like about cell phones is when they ring at the most unexpected times.
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Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no … Go … the taxi line … find the taxi line … there’s one just outside. It’s right outside. No … it’s right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. We’ll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye!
Roberto: I can’t stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often — especially in public places?
Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mike’s phone rings)
Roberto: See what I mean? Mike: (into phone) Hello? Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!
Mike: Hi, Dad! How’s it going?
Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.
Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...
Mr. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. They’re so convenient! Your mother’s addicted to hers. She’s on it all the time ... Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?
Mr. Johnson: Oh, I’m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one … Mike: Did you say six nine one?
Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. ―F‖ … like in ―Frank‖ … Mike: Got it.
Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.
Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom’s calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?
Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it’s your mom! Mike: Hi, Mom! I’m on the other line with Dad.
Mrs. Johnson: Oh that’s nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I’m planning our trip to New York. I’d prefer to come in September, but your father wants to come during the holidays. Now you tell him …
Mike: Wait a minute, I can’t stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I’m going to try to connect you two … (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here?
Mr. Johnson: Yeah, I’m here … (mom laughs) Oh … this is what I call a family reunion! Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!
Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I can’t stand cell phones — especially in public places!
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Woman: (talking loudly on cell phone) No! No, no, no … Go … the taxi line … find the taxi line … there’s one just outside. It’s right outside. No … it’s right outside of the airport. Go inside and ask someone, OK? All right. We’ll see you soon … twenty minutes or so … OK. Bye!
Roberto: I can’t stand cell phones. Why do people use them so often — especially in public places?
Mike: I know. I only use my cell phone when I need it. I find it to be a form of noise pollution. (Mike’s phone rings)
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Roberto: See what I mean? Mike: (into phone) Hello? Mr. Johnson: Hi, Mike!
Mike: Hi, Dad! How’s it going?
Mr. Johnson: Oh, great. Listen, son, I just got a new cell phone and I called to give you the number.
Mike: Oh, you just need to give me your new number ...
Mr. Johnson: Yeah. You know, I really love these cell phones. They’re so convenient! Your mother’s addicted to hers. She’s on it all the time ... Mike: Uh ... Dad? The number?
Mr. Johnson: Oh, I’m sorry. I almost forgot. Here it is. The new area code is six five one … Mike: Did you say six nine one?
Mr. Johnson: No … no … six five one … five. ―F‖ … like in ―Frank‖ … Mike: Got it.
Mr. Johnson: And the telephone number is 555-2324.
Mike: (phone beeps) Dad? Can you hold on a minute? Mom’s calling on the other line. (into phone to mom) Hello?
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Mrs. Johnson: Hi, sweetheart, it’s your mom! Mike: Hi, Mom! I’m on the other line with Dad.
Mrs. Johnson: Oh that’s nice, dear. I need to talk to him, too. I’m planning our trip to New York. I’d prefer to come in September, but your father wants to come during the holidays. Now you tell him …
Mike: Wait a minute, I can’t stand sending messages. Can you hold on a second? I’m going to try to connect you two … (into phone to both mom and dad) Hello? Is everybody here? Mr. Johnson: Yeah, I’m here … (mom laughs) Oh … this is what I call a family reunion! Mike: (all laugh) Yeah!
Woman: (to Mike) Shh! Do you mind? (to her friend) I can’t stand cell phones — especially in public places!
Unit 7 Sports and Hobbies
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A: Hi, what’s your favorite sport? B: Well, it’s a relaxing sport. A: Do you do it alone?
B: Well, you can do it alone but I do it with other people. Our college has a special club. A: Does it require special skills or training?
B: No, it doesn’t. That’s one of the things I like about it. Anyone can do it. A: Is it popular?
B: Yes, I see many people doing it in the morning when I am on my way to college. And there are lots of people doing it when I visit the track in the evening. A: So, is jogging your favorite sport? B: Yep.
A: Terrific! Jogging is also my favorite sport!
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My favorite hobby is nature photography. I’ve been taking pictures outdoors for more than ten years. In that time, I’ve traveled to several national parks in my country. I’ve also visited Mexico and Brazil. I like to take pictures of birds and animals. I’ve gotten some really nice photos, but sometimes I can’t find my favorite pictures. That’s because I haven’t put them in albums yet!
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Conversation 1:
Host: Hello, Spencer. How are you?
Spencer: Fine, thank you. I’m excited to be here.
Host: Great! I see a photo in your hand. What is it?
Spencer: Well, it’s a picture of something that’s famous worldwide. Host: Wow! Look at that! Is it yours?
Spencer: It certainly is. I didn’t buy it, though. My father gave it to me. Host: How did your father get it?
Spencer: He carried it in the 1984 Olympics. He was one of the runners. After the Olympics finished, he bought the torch and gave it to me. Host: You must be athletic, too, right? Spencer: No, not at all. I’m terrible at sports. Host: Well, what was your father’s event?
Spencer: He ran the 800 meters. He won his first race, but lost the second one.
Host: Fascinating … Well, your father wasn’t only a strong athlete — he was also a good collector. Do you have any idea how much the torch is worth? Spencer: Not at all.
Host: It’s a good item to have. It’s probably worth several thousand dollars. Spencer: Wow!
Host: What are you going to do with it?
Spencer: For now. I’m going to keep it. Someday I’ll give it to a museum.
Conversation 2:
Host: Hi, Greta, it’s nice to see you’ve brought us a fun object. Greta: Yeah. I really like it.
Host: Did you play with it when you were a kid?
Greta: A little, but not so much. My brother played with it all the time. I played with my teddy bear collection.
Host: Do you know anything about this toy?
Greta: I did some research. I know it was made in Germany by the Lehmann Company. I’m not sure of the date.
Host: OK … anything else? Greta: That’s about it.
Host: Well, let me tell you a little bit about the Lehmann Company. Their toys were very popular in the first half of the twentieth century. They’re still making toys today. Greta: I didn’t know that.
Host: How much did you pay for this toy?
Greta: Nothing. A neighbor gave it to us before he moved away.
Host: Oh, that’s good news … Because unfortunately, this toy is not a Lehmann toy. Greta: It’s not?
Host: Nope. I’m sorry, but it’s a fake. Greta: You’re kidding!
Host: No, I’m not. Look at the bottom of the toy. A Lehmann toy will have the letter ―e‖ marked on it. Yours doesn’t have that. Greta: Oh, how disappointing!
Host: Well, it’s still in good condition.
Greta: Yes, that’s true. It may not be worth anything, but I’ll always keep it for my children.
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Alfredo: Well, Ivan, now that final exams are finished, what are you going to do? Ivan: That’s easy, Alfredo. Take a break! I’m exhausted. How about you?
Alfredo: Same here. I need to rest for a couple of days. Then I’m going on a trip next week. Ivan: Where are you going?
Alfredo: My wife and I are going to the Vista View Resort. Ivan: That sounds relaxing.
Alfredo: Actually, it’s going to be kind of busy … in a fun way. They have lots of activities there … horseback riding, skydiving …
Ivan: Skydiving?! Are you going to do that? Alfredo: No, I’m going for the scuba diving. Ivan: I didn’t know you were a scuba diver.
Alfredo: I’m not … yet. We’re going to take lessons when we get there. By the end of the trip, I’ll be ready to try my first real dive.
Ivan: That sounds like fun. I wish I could go … but my kids are too small. They’re only 10 and 12 years old.
Alfred: You know, they’re not too young. There’s a ―junior‖ program to prepare kids for
