OpenMind Class Audio Script Level 1

openMind Class Audio CD Level 1

Unit 1 [Track 1.2] Can you help me? Can you spell that? Can you speak more slowly? Can you repeat that? How do you say that in English? What does that mean? [Track 1.3] A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z [Track 1.4] Laura: Excuse me. Can I get your information, please? What’s your name? Paula: It’s Paula Lebowski. Laura: Can you spell your last name, please? Paula: It’s L-E-B-O-W-S-K-I. Laura: Thanks. Now, what’s your e-mail address? Paula: It’s [email protected]. Laura: And your phone number? Paula: It’s (339) 414-2870. Laura: Thank you very much. Paula: You’re welcome. [Track 1.5] Philip: Excuse me, can you answer some questions for my school project? Lisa: Sure. Philip: First of all, what’s your name? Lisa: Lisa Jackson. Philip: And where are you from? Lisa: Denver, Colorado. Philip: How old are you, Lisa? Lisa: I’m 20. Philip: And when is your birthday? © Macmillan Publishers Ltd 2013

Lisa: August 14. Philip: Thank you. Now, I have a few more questions. What is your favorite …? [Track 1.6]

Carla: Hi. This is Carla. Where are you? Anyway, listen – it’s my birthday soon! It’s on August eighteen. Come to my party! It’s at the Clinton Club. That’s C-L-I-N-T-O-N. It’s downtown. The party is at nine. Call me, ok? Bye! [Track 1.7] 1 Receptionist: Thank you, Mr Mahuad. Oh, what’s your departure date? Adolfo: Departure date? Receptionist: The day you leave the hotel. Adolfo: Oh, June 21. Receptionist: That’s fine. Thank you. 2 Adolfo: I’m sorry. Can you help me with this? Woman: Sure. What’s the problem? Adolfo: What is the security code? Woman: It’s a number on the back of your card. Here. Adolfo: Oh, yes. 624. Thank you very much. Woman: You’re welcome.

Unit 2 [Track 1.8] doctor, teacher, lawyer [Track 1.9] student, teacher, writer, actor, soldier, doctor, lawyer [Track 1.10] Rita: Hi. I’m Rita. I’m a doctor. Greg is my brother. He’s a firefighter. Here is Brenda. She’s my mom. She’s a teacher. This is my dad, Bob. He’s a taxi driver. Brenda and Bob are my parents. His mom is Eliza. She’s my grandma. And Harry is my grandpa. And here is Joshua. He’s a police officer. He’s my boyfriend. That’s my family!

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[Track 1.11] 1 Brenda and Bob are my parents. Greg and I are their children. 2 Greg is my brother. I’m his sister. 3 Brenda’s my mom and Bob is my dad. I’m their daughter. 4 Joshua is my boyfriend. I am his girlfriend. 5 Eliza and Harry are my grandparents. I’m their granddaughter. 6 Bob is my dad. Brenda is his wife. Bob is her husband. [Track 1.12] Simon: I like my job. I’m a doctor. I work in a big hospital. It’s near a restaurant where my sister is a chef. I do a lot of different things every day and my job is interesting. My day is very long. I start at six o’clock and I stop at ten. It’s a good job. [Track 1.13] Julia: Simon! Hi! How are you? Simon: Oh, hi, Julia. I’m fine. How are you? Julia: I’m fine. I have a new job. Simon: Really? What do you do? Julia: I’m a lawyer. It’s very interesting. Simon: That’s great. And how’s your brother, Alex? Julia: He’s fine. Simon: What does he do now? Julia: He’s a firefighter. It’s dangerous, but he likes it. Simon: Say hello to him. Oh, look. It’s one o’clock. I have to go. Julia: Ok. Bye for now. Simon: Bye.

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[Track 1.14] Sam: Tell me about your family. Lauren: Well, my brother James is a mechanic. Sam: And your sister? Lauren: Nicole’s a teacher. Sam: Are they married? Lauren: Yes, my brother’s wife is a taxi driver, and Nicole’s husband is a police officer. Sam: What about your parents? Lauren: Mom’s an assistant in a store and Dad’s a lawyer. What about your family?

Unit 3 [Track 1.15] Jake: Wow! You have a lot of music on your computer. May: Yeah. I buy MP3s online. My brother likes music, too, but he doesn’t buy MP3s. He buys CDs. He has hundreds. Jake: Do you like this song? May: Yes, I do. Jake: Me, too. Let’s play it!

[Track 1.16] 1 listens, does, plays 2 wants, likes 3 watches, practices, relaxes

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Jason practices the piano after school. 3 Mom likes walking the dog. 4 Our class sometimes watches English movies. [Track 1.18] Amy: Hello, I’m Amy. Welcome to Gaming World, the show that’s all about video games. This week, I have Angelica and Victor with me. Angelica/Victor: Hi. Amy: Now, Angelica, what games do you like? Angelica: Well, I play soccer and tennis games. Amy: And you, Victor? Victor: I prefer games with more action. I don’t really play sports or puzzle games. Amy: So what do you think of this week’s game, Automania? Victor: I play a lot of driving games, and this one is very good. It has a lot of action and the story is great. Amy: And how about you, Angelica? Do you feel the same as Victor? Angelica: Yes, well, I don’t play driving games, but this game has a lot of action. But the story is a little boring. Amy: Okay, thank you both very much for your opinions. [Track 1.19] Oswaldo: So Jenny, what movies do you like? Jenny: Well, I really like love stories. I think they’re great. And you? Oswaldo: I don’t really like love stories. I think they’re boring. I prefer action movies. Hey, Caroline, what’s your opinion? Caroline: Um, I don’t like love stories or action movies. I love science fiction movies! Oswaldo: Really?! How about you, Andy? Andy: I like things that are funny, so comedies are my favorite.

Unit 4 [Track 1.20] A It’s B It’s C It’s D It’s E

three o’clock. twenty after seven. It’s seven-twenty. six thirty. It’s half past six. a quarter after two. It’s two-fifteen.

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It’s five to two. F It’s a quarter to six. It’s five forty-five. [Track 1.21] Rick: I’m always so busy! I never have any free time. I’m always at work in the morning and I usually study in the afternoon. What about you? Alicia: I don’t work, so I often get up late. I sometimes study in the morning and I relax in the afternoon. I almost always go out in the evening. Rick: I rarely have the time to go out – maybe just once a month. But I love to go to the movies. Alicia: Me, too! Do you want to go to the movies this weekend? Rick: Sure. That sounds great.

[Track 1.22] Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday [Track 1.23] 1 I work from Monday to Friday. 2 I go to the gym on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 3 My favourite day of the week is Saturday. 4 I think Sundays are boring. [Track 1.24] Reporter: What’s your daily routine? Here’s what one person says about her week. Reporter: What’s your daily routine? Woman: Um, well, on Mondays, I work in the office. On Tuesdays, I have class after work. On Wednesdays, I go to the gym before work. That gives me energy for the rest of the week! On Thursdays, I usually meet friends for coffee. Reporter: And Fridays? Woman: Friday evening is the start of the weekend. I always go dancing. On Saturdays, I relax at home and watch TV.

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[Track 1.25] Reporter: Tell me about Sundays. What do you do on Sundays? Woman: I usually get up late and have breakfast. I often read the newspaper at the same time. In the late morning, I usually go for a walk. I like walking around my neighborhood. I get home and I have lunch at one. Reporter: What about after lunch? Woman: In the early afternoon, I do the housework. The rest of the day, I cook and relax. [Track 1.26] Janet: You look unhappy, Mark. Mark: Well, I’m just a little bored with my routine. Every week is the same. Janet: Hmm. Well, I try to do something interesting every week. Mark: Like what? Janet: Well, on Tuesdays I go to acting classes. And on Fridays, I do karate. Mark: Oh, that sounds fun. Janet: Come to karate with me this week. Mark: OK, thanks!

Unit 5 [Track 1.27] Reporter: Now, everyone likes a food fight. In the town of Buñol, they have perhaps the biggest food fight in the world. Buñol is near Valencia in Spain. They have a tomato festival called La Tomatina. It happens in August and everyone in the town throws tomatoes. About 30,000 people enjoy this festival every year. [Track 1.28] Reporter: We sent our reporter, Mary Turner, to Buñol to learn more about the festival. Mary: Right now, there are more than 30,000 people here in Buñol, with people from Britain, Germany and other countries. That’s because today is the day of La Tomatina, the tomato festival. I want to ask local people about the festival. … Excuse me. Man: Yes? Mary: I’m from Channel Ten news. Are you from Buñol? Man: Yes. I live here. Mary: What happens in La Tomatina? © Macmillan Publishers Ltd 2013

Man: Well, everyone goes to the main square and has breakfast. At eleven o’clock, everyone starts throwing tomatoes at each other. Mary: And how long does it last? Man: We throw the tomatoes for about two hours. The whole town is red at the end! Mary: And why do you do it? Man: I don’t know! It’s just for fun! [Track 1.29] Hello and welcome to our phone guide for this year’s Chinese New Year festival. There is a lot for everyone to enjoy. Between January 23rd and 28th there is a special exhibition of Chinese paintings at the art gallery on Park Street. There are special events at the zoo for children under 10 and Chinese dancers and musicians in the central park every day from 11a.m. Chinese food is available from special stalls at the shopping mall on weekends. Please note that there are special buses which leave hourly from… [Track 1.30] Museum - science museum Mall - shopping mall Factory - chocolate factory Theater - movie theater [Track 1.31] Unit 5, Section 6, Exercise C Janet: Our trip to London is next week! I’m so excited! What should we do there? Max: Well, I have a good guidebook here. It says should see Windsor Castle, but we shouldn’t visit the castle on the weekend. We should also visit Wembley Stadium. We should probably go on the tour of the stadium. Janet: Good idea! We should definitely go to Harrod’s, too, and we really shouldn’t miss the food hall. I can’t wait. [Track 1.32] 1 A: Excuse me, how do I get to the main square? B: You take the first right, and go straight ahead. Then turn left on Post Street. A: OK. First right, then left on Post Street. B: That’s right. A: Thank you. B: You’re welcome.

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2 A: Excuse me, is there a bank near here? B: Yes, there’s one on Fort Street. A: Fort Street. OK. And how do I get there? B: You go straight ahead, and take the third left. A: Straight ahead, and take the second left. B: No, not the second left, the third left. A: Third left. OK, thanks.

Unit 6 [Track 1.33] Jon: Hey, Daisy! What are you doing right now? Daisy: Oh, hi, Jon! I’m studying for a math test. Jon: Ugh! I hate math tests! What other subjects are you studying this semester? Daisy: I’m taking an English class and a science class. Jon: Me, too! Are you working this year? Daisy: Yes, I am. I’m working in a café in town. It’s fun. [Track 1.34] 1 2 3 4 5

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[Track 1.35] 1 Yeah, sure. My birth date is 04/27/92. 2 Give me a call on Saturday at (210) 378-4611. 3 The flight leaves at 7:35 in the morning. 4 You need to be 18 years or over to enter the club. 5 This restaurant dates from 1925. [Track 1.36] 1 Hi, this is Danny. Does anyone remember me? Class of 1997? I’m currently working in Germany. I’m planning to go to the class reunion in March. Er…, yeah March 18. My thirtieth birthday! Hope to see you then.

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2 Hello. It’s me. Kathy Novak. I’m hoping to travel from Sydney, Australia to the States for the class reunion. It’s happening on August 14 this year. Are you going, too? Then please call me on (0061) 342-8932. Thanks! 3 This is Candice Hughes. I’m teaching at Glendale High School right now. There’s a class reunion for all students from the year 2002. It’s at 7:30 on 04/09/12 in the school hall. Everyone is invited to come. See you there! [Track 1.37] 1 A: Where is the dog? B: He’s sitting on the sofa. 2 A: What are you doing? B: I’m putting on my shoes. 3 A: Why are you stopping? B: I’m tired. [Track 1.38] 1 A: Is Mom at home? B: No, she’s swimming. 2 A: What do you want to do when you finish school? B: I’m planning to get a Master’s degree. 3 A: What’s the score? B: 3 – 4. Your team’s winning. 4 A: Are you leaving? B: Yes, I am. It’s really late.

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[Track 2.1] Presenter: openMind Level 1 Class Audio CD 2 by Mickey Rogers, Joanne Taylor-Knowles and Steve Taylore Knowles Copyright Editorial Macmillan de México S.A. de C.V. 2010 All rights reserved. [Track 2.2] Jonathan: Hello, Jonathan Richards speaking. Jenny: Hello, my name is Jenny Murray. Your friend Carmen Dean is applying for a job as a teacher at my school. Can I ask you some questions about her? Jonathan: Of course. Jenny: First of all, can you confirm her age? Jonathan: Yes, of course, she’s twenty-three. Jenny: Twenty-three. Great. And what three positive qualities does she have that make her suitable for the job? Jonathan: Well, Carmen’s very organized. She’s good at planning her time. She’s also very patient, and she’s reliable. I can always depend on her. Jenny: That’s great. That’s all I need. Thank you for your help. Jonathan: You’re welcome. I hope she gets the job! Bye. [Track 2.3] 1 I can speak French, but I can’t cook French food. 2 I can’t drive a car, but I can ride a bike. [Track 2.4] 1 My sister can dance, but she can’t sing. 2 I can’t speak German, but I can understand some words. 3 I can’t ride a motorcycle, but I can drive a car. 4 I can hear you, but I can’t see you! [Track 2.5] Cindy: So Mike, what show are you reviewing this week? Mike: Well, Cindy, this week it’s Dream Stars – the all new American TV talent show. Cindy: Another TV talent show! Mike: Yes, but you know what? I love it! OK, so some of the contestants can’t sing, but it’s fun to watch and the presenter is great. There are some fantastic dancers and it feels like everyone on the show is enjoying themselves. I think they should have more variety though. You know, different acts like opera singers or comics. But, actually, it’s a great show. If you have nothing else to do on a Saturday night, you should watch it. It’s on Channel 8 at 8:30. Oh, and the season final is on April 4.

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[Track 2.6] 1 A: So, what do you do? B: I’m a pilot. A: Really? That’s amazing! Me too! 2 A: Do you speak any other languages? B: I can speak Chinese. A: Wow! Really? 3 A: Can you cook Chinese food? B: No, I can’t but I cook Indian food a lot. A: Oh, how interesting! [Track 2.7] 1 Really? That’s amazing! Me too! 2 Wow! Really? 3 Oh, how interesting!

Unit 8 [Track 2.8] Patty: What time is the party, Sasha? Sasha: It starts at nine o’clock. I’m not sure what to wear. How about you? Patty: I don’t know. I want to wear my blue dress, but I think it’s dirty. Sasha: How about this skirt? Patty: No, these jeans and that purple T-shirt are OK. Sasha: What about shoes? Patty: Oh, I want to wear those black shoes. I can’t dance in them, but I love them!

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[Track 2.9] Assistant: Can I help you? Customer: Yes, please. I’d like to try on this jacket. Assistant: Sure. Is it the right size? Customer: No, it isn’t. It’s too small. Assistant: Would you like to try a different size? Customer: Yes, please. Can you get me a size 10? Assistant: How is it? Customer: Fine. It fits perfectly. [Track 2.10] 1 one thousand, five hundred dollars 2 three hundred and eighty-five yen 3 one hundred and twenty-seven thousand, three hundred and ninety-five euros 4 twelve thousand, four hundred pounds 5 fifty cents [Track 2.11] Conversation 1 Speaker A: Can I have five hundred and sixty from this account, please? Speaker B: Certainly. How do you want that? Speaker A: Er, in twenties, please. Conversation 2 Speaker C: How much is this bag? Speaker D: It’s nine hundred and ninety-nine. Speaker C: Wow! That’s a good price! Conversation 3 Speaker E: We’d like to buy this apartment, but it’s two hundred and thirty-five thousand, four hundred and fifty. Speaker F: Well, I can speak to the owner and maybe he can lower the price for you. Speaker E: That would be great! [Track 2.12] 1 At Burger Bar we know you want good food at a great price. That’s why our Fun Meal, which comes with burger, fries and cola, is only $4.99. Put a smile on your face at Burger Bar today. 2 You want a phone? You want an MP3 player? You want a hand-held computer? You want it all, right? Which means all you really need is $350, and the SMax 750 can be yours. © Macmillan Publishers Ltd 2013

3 Not many people in the world have $220,000 to spend on a car. Not many cars in the world have a top speed of nearly 200 miles an hour. The new Ferris Avenger. For the lion in you. 4 There are people who say a watch is just a watch. But then, they probably don’t own an 18 carat gold Monarch Supreme. Women who do own one know that at $9,700 it’s the best gift that money can buy. [Track 2.13] 1 A: Is this my cell phone? B: No, that’s your cell phone. 2 A: Are these your bags? B: No, those are my bags. [Track 2.14] 1 A: Do you like this sofa? B: No, but I like that one! 2 A: Do you want to but these jeans? B: No, I want to buy those jeans. 3 A: Do you have that CD? B: No, but I have this CD.

Unit 9 [Track 2.15] 1 Small quantities of fat, salt and sugar cake, butter, potato chips 2 fruit – two servings per day bananas, oranges, water melon 3 Meat and other proteins – two servings per day chicken, beef, beans

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4 Vegetables – three serving per day peas, broccoli, corn 5 Dairy products – three servings per day milk, yogurt, cheese 6 Carbohydrates – six servings per day bread, rice, potatoes [Track 2.16] 1 Woman: Good morning, Tina Baker’s office. John: Hi. Could I speak to Tina, please? Woman: I’m sorry, she isn’t in. May I take a message? John: Yes. Please ask her to meet John at Dan’s Burgers at 12:30. Woman: Meet John at Dan’s Burgers at 12:30. John: That’s right. Thank you. Woman: You’re welcome. 2 Woman: Hello? Lauren: Hi, is Ryan there, please? Woman: No, he isn’t. Do you want to leave a message? Lauren: Yeah. This is Lauren. Please tell him that dinner is on Friday, March thirtieth. Woman: Friday, March thirtieth? Lauren: Yes. And can you ask him to call me? Woman: Sure. Lauren: Thanks. Woman: You’re welcome. [Track 2.17] Lisa: Hello? Ethan: Hi, this is Ethan. Is Emily there? Lisa: Hi, Ethan, this is Lisa. Emily isn’t here. Do you want to leave a message? Ethan: Yeah, can you tell her to meet me at the restaurant at eight o’clock? Lisa: Sure, restaurant, eight o’clock, right? Ethan: That’s right. Thanks, Lisa. Lisa: Sure Ethan. Bye. Ethan: Bye.

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[Track 2.18] 1 A: Good afternoon, Food for Fun. B: Hello. Could I speak to Ms. Linda Jenkins, please? A: I’m sorry, she isn’t here right now. Would you like to leave a message? B: Yes. Please ask her to call Marsha Lind. My number is (640) 806-9271. A: Yes, of course. B: Thank you. A: You’re welcome. 2 A: Hello? B: Hi, is Olivia there? A: No, sorry, she isn’t. B: Oh, OK. Can I leave a message? A: Sure. B: This is Mark. Can you ask her to call me? A: OK, no problem. B: Thanks. [Track 2.19] Paul: So, would you like to go out to dinner tonight? Jamie: Well, I’d love to, but I can’t. Paul: Why not? Jamie: Because I have to study. I have a big math test tomorrow and I want to get a good grade. Paul: Oh, too bad. Well, do you want to have dinner with me tomorrow night? Jamie: Sure. Let’s try that new Italian restaurant. Paul: OK. I’d like to try it, too. I need to go to the gym first, so how about seventhirty? Jamie: Seven-thirty is fine. See you tomorrow. Paul: OK, bye. [Track 2.20] Waiter: Good evening. Are you ready to order? Jenny: Yes. I’d like the soup of the day first, please. And then I’d like the grilled fish. Waiter: Sure. And for you, sir? Alan: The roast beef, please, and a green salad. Waiter: Vinaigrette, French or Italian dressing? Alan: Vinaigrette, please. Waiter: Fine. And what would you like to drink? Jenny: Just water for me. Alan: And the same for me. Waiter: OK. I’ll be right back with your drinks.

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[Track 2.21] 1 A: Do you want to watch a DVD? B: I’d love to. 2 A: Would you like to go out tonight? B: I’d like to, but I can’t. [Track 2.22] A: Would you like to have dinner? B: I’d like to, but I’m not hungry right now. A: Do you want to go for a walk first? B: Yes, I’d love to.

Unit 10 [Track 2.23] 1 listened, played 2 liked, watched 3 wanted, decided [Track 2.24] want-wanted like-liked end-ended work-worked practice-practiced hate-hated stay-stayed watch-watched [Track 2.25] Gary: Hey, Monica. How was your weekend? Monica: Terrible! I went camping with some friends, and I hate camping. I didn’t have fun at all. Anyway, what about you? What did you do this weekend? Gary: Oh, it wasn’t very exciting. I didn’t do much. Let’s see, I watched TV on Friday night. On Saturday, I worked in the morning, and then I had lunch at Brennan’s. Monica: Really? Did you like Brennan’s?

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Gary: No, I didn’t. The menu didn’t have a very big selection, and the food wasn’t very good. Monica: And was it expensive? Gary: Yes, it was! [Track 2.26] 1 Woman: Oh, hi, Eric. You’re back from your vacation! Eric: Yeah, fortunately! It’s nice to be back at work. Woman: Why?! Eric: Because the trip was a disaster! We missed the plane and arrived a day late, so the hotel cancelled our reservation. The weather was terrible – rainy and cold. And my wife ate some bad food and got sick. Woman: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t have a nice vacation! 2 Man: How was your weekend, Karen? Karen: It was fantastic! Man: Oh, good. Why? Karen: My best friend invited me to dinner on Friday night. Then on Saturday, I went to a neighborhood festival. It was really fun. I went dancing with my husband on Saturday night. On Sunday we rented a good DVD. Man: That sounds nice. Karen: It was. It was a really relaxing weekend. [Track 2.27] Sally: I was on TV three months ago. Ann: Really? What show were you on? Sally: My boyfriend and I were on Dance Craze. Gary: Wow! Did you win? Sally: Yes, we did! We won two hundred dollars. Ann: Really? That’s amazing!

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4 get a job 5 get married 6 have children 7 retire 8 die [Track 2.29] Florence Griffith-Joyner, known as Flo Jo, was a world-famous track star in the 1980s. She was born in Los Angeles on December 21st, 1959. Her first Olympic competition was at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. She won a silver medal in the 200 meter race. She became well-known for her long, painted fingernails and her amazing, colorful clothes. When Florence went to the Olympics in Seoul, Korea in 1988, she won three gold medals. After the 1988 Olympics, she retired from competitive sports and started her own fashion business. On September 21st, 1998, Florence GriffithJoyner died during an epileptic seizure. [Track 2.30] Alison: What were the names of all the Beatles? Jenny: Uh, I can’t remember. Chris: Let me think. Oh, yeah. Their names were John, Paul, George and Ringo. Alison: That’s right. And when did George die? Jenny: Just a second. I’m not sure, but I think he died in 2001. Chris: Did your parents like the Beatles? Alison: Well, my dad did, but my mom didn’t like them very much. [Track 2.31] 1 I met David and Lisa at a party. I met them at a party. 2 I saw my teacher at the mall. I saw him at the mall. [Track 2.32] 1 My mom loved the Beatles. My mom loved them. 2 I gave my brother an MP3 player. I gave him an MP3 player. © Macmillan Publishers Ltd 2013

3 Cervantes wrote Don Quixote in 1605. Cervantes wrote it in 1605. [Track 2.33] Woman: So, time to revise for the history exam. OK, who won its independence from England in 1783? Man: That’s easy. It was the U.S. Woman: That’s right. Now, when did Marco Polo explore China for the first time? Man: Hmm. That’s difficult. It was in 12 something … Woman: It was 1271. OK, this is easy. Who built the Eiffel Tower in 1889? Man: Uh, Mr Eiffel! Woman: Yes! George Eiffel, actually. Man: OK, now one for you. What did the Egyptians invent in 4000 B.C.? Woman: I know that – it was cosmetics. Man: Yes. OK, name two things that happened in the 1600s. Woman: Um, Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria in 1683 …and … oh yes, Cervantes wrote “Don Quixote” in 1605. Man: Good work! And do you know anything that happened in the 1800s? Woman: Hm. I know that Napoleon fought the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Man: Yes, and Georges Bizet wrote the opera “Carmen” in 1875. We should definitely get a good grade in that history exam now!

Unit 12 [Track 2.34] Amy: Hi, Victor. It’s Amy. Victor: Oh, hi, Amy. Amy: Do you have any plans for this evening? Victor: I’m staying home. I have to study. Amy: Oh, boring! What about tomorrow afternoon? Victor: Let’s see … No, I’m not doing anything. Why don’t we have lunch at Greens? Amy: OK. Hey, I’m having a party on Friday. Do you want to come? Victor: Oh, I can’t! I’m going out of town on Friday. Amy: Too bad. Anyway, see you tomorrow afternoon. Victor: Yeah, sure. See you tomorrow! [Track 2.35] Rick: So where are you going on your vacation, Charlie? Charlie: Mexico, Guatemala and then down to Peru. Rick: Wow! Cool! Charlie: Yeah, I know. It’s a ruins tour. Rick: A what?! © Macmillan Publishers Ltd 2013

Charlie: You know, ruins. I’m going to see the ancient cities of the Mayas and the Incas. Rick: Oh, well, that’s cool. Those Mayan ruins are in the Yucatan, right? Some of the best beaches in the world. Charlie: Uh, yeah, I guess so. I’m not really going to beaches though. Rick: Not going to beaches? No beaches? No piña coladas? Charlie: Well, I don’t have much time, and I want to see the Maya and the Inca cities. Rick: Wow, well, whatever. Have an awesome time in those ruins. [Track 2.36] Consonant plus y and ing worrying, marrying, studying Vowel plus y and ing playing, staying, paying [Track 2.37] 1 I’m worrying a lot because I’m playing in the soccer final on Saturday 2 I’m staying home and studying on Sunday. 3 My sister is marrying her fiancé next Saturday. [Track 2.38] go swimming, go running, go walking, go bike riding, go dancing, go shopping [Track 2.39] Giorgio: Oh no! Look at this grade! That’s it. I’m going to improve my English! Tanya: How? What are you going to do? Giorgio: Well, first, I’m going to study every day. Tanya: Oh, sure! Giorgio: I am! And I’m going to get an English-speaking girlfriend. Tanya: Oh yeah? Giorgio: Yeah. And then I’m going to get a summer job in the U.S. Tanya: Well, I’m not going to worry about my English because I got an A in the course.

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[Track 2.40] Good habits doing exercise, doing all of your homework, thinking positively, setting goals Bad habits eating fast food, worrying

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