READING SECTION
Step by Step Toward Receptive Skills ( Based on TOEIC Bridge® ) Paul Edmunds - Anne Taylor Contents selected and compiled by Prof. Samuel Fernández Saavedra Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación
Upper-Intermediate
Grupo Educativo
Step by Step Toward Receptive Skills UPPER-INTERMEDIATE Reading Section by Paul Edmunds / Anne Taylor Listening Section by Casey Malarcher / Andrea Janzen Contents selected and compiled by Prof. Samuel Fernández Saavedra
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Contents Cont tents READING SECTION UNIT 1
Leisure
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UNIT 2
Science
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UNIT 3
Arts and Culture
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UNIT 4
Occupations
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UNIT 5
Industry
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UNIT 6
Emergency Services
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UNIT 7
Bank and Money
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Review
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Vocabulary Checklist
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LISTENING SECTION
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Introduction Welcome to Step by Step Toward Receptive Skills (based on TOEIC Bridge®). This series is designed to help beginning and intermediate students develop their listening and reading skills. Through practice of activities and problems modeled on the TOEIC Bridge Test, students can become better test takers while developing comprehension and communication skills in English. The thematically organized, graded units within the series follow a three-step format: Warm-up, Exercise, and Test.
Warm-up Each unit begins with target vocabulary, a section which introduces key words found within the unit. This warm-up vocabulary section is then followed by the question-type preview and practice sections. In these sections, multiple examples of common question types are presented and applied. These sections also incorporate the target vocabulary, developing both word and question recognition for common phrases and structures found on the TOEIC Bridge Test.
Exercise After working through the Warm-up activities, students move on to a simplified practice test in the Exercise section of the unit. The limited number of answer choices in these activities provides students with the opportunity to become acquainted with the test question format while keeping the activity accessible to beginning and intermediate students.
Test In the final section of each unit, students have the opportunity to practice TOEIC Bridge-type questions, which follow the same format as those encountered on the actual test. Because all questions in this section of the book follow the theme presented in the unit, students will repeatedly encounter vocabulary from earlier parts of the unit, reinforcing vocabulary acquisition and comprehension. Vocabulary is a critical factor in language development. With this in mind, Step by Step Toward Receptive Skills (based on TOEIC Bridge®) has been designed to help students build a solid foundation of vocabulary. Each unit introduces a limited number of new words while recycling vocabulary from earlier units in a variety of contexts across the diverse themes presented within the series. Step by Step Toward Receptive Skills (based on TOEIC Bridge®) can help students smoothly progress from the TOEIC Bridge Test to the TOEIC Test through strategic and organized practice at a comfortable level.
UNIT
Reading: Leisure
Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. roll board game water sports energetic qualified
You have to roll a six to start playing this game. I like board games more than card games. He is a big fan of water sports such as surfing. They like inline skating and other energetic activities. She is qualified to teach swimming.
B. Types of readings and questions: Leisure 1. Schedules
What is this schedule for? (main idea) What is the price of a movie at 2:20 p.m.? (detail) Adults $7.50 ($5.00 before 6 p.m. all week) Movies showing February 6 - 12
Love Probably
11:35
The Return of the Prince James Bond Again The Lady of the Lake
12:00 11:55
2:20 2:35
1:25
5:00
7:45
4:15
8:30
6:05
8:40
7:25
9:25
Match the question and answer. 1. What is this schedule for? 2. What is the price of a movie at 2:20 p.m.?
2. Instructions
· $5.00 · Show times
What are these instructions for? (main idea) Who is this game suitable for? (detail)
Jungle Adventure (age 5+)
1. 2-4 players 2. Roll the dice. The player with highest number starts. 3. Start on square number 1, and reach square number 100 first to win.
Choose the correct answer. 1. What are these instructions for? (A) A board game (B) Rolling dice 2. Who is this game suitable for? (A) Five players (B) Children five or older 5
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3. Signs
What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) Who will be interested in this sign? (inference)
January Evening Courses Cooking for Beginners. Learn the basics from a professional French chef. • January 7th: Soups • January 14th: Vegetable dishes • January 21st: Cheese dishes • January 28th: Bread making Tel: 021-998-009 Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To announce classes (B) To announce a competition
2. Who might be interested in this sign? (A) Employees at fast food restaurants (B) People who cannot cook
4. Charts
What does this chart show? (main idea) Which statement is true? (detail)
Visitors to Grand Ocean Water Park (by activity) 80 70 60
first time
50 40 30
previous experience
20 10 0 waterskiing
jet skiing
windsurfing
surfing
Choose the correct answer. 1. What does this chart show? (A) Water sports experience
(B) Leisure time schedules
2. Which of the following is true? (A) Most windsurfers were learning for the first time. (B) Most waterskiers already had experience. 6
Unit 1. Leisure
5. Messages
Which of the following is true? (fact) Which of the following is NOT true? (fact)
Jason, Mike called at 11:15. Change of plans. Meet him at Southside Games Center NOT Northside at 2 p.m. He wants you to bring the game board and dice as well. Better practice rolling! See you! Alex Mark true (O) or false (X). 1. Jason expected to meet Mike at Northside Games Center. _______ 2. Jason will play a card game at the games center. _______
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following schedule. kind of reading
Cascades Community Center Day
Time
Activity
Monday
8:30-10:30
Beginning Design
10:30-11:00
Young Gymnastics
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Open Gym
5:00-7:00
Jewelry Making & Beadwork
7:00-8:00
Water Aerobics
8:00-10:00
Advanced Dance
where when what how much
*Membership fee: $10
1. What is this schedule for? (A) Classes at a leisure center (B) Classes at a school 2. Which class is probably for children? (A) Advanced Dance (B) Young Gymnastics
Note
Key phrases - beginner - novice - intermediate - advanced 7
Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following instructions.
Odeon 3D Cinemas • Pick up a free pair of 3D glasses at the entrance. • Put on your glasses for the opening scene and every time you see the “Glasses On” message for later 3D scenes. • Enjoy!
1. What are these instructions for?
2. Which item is free for customers?
(A) How to watch special scenes (B) How to wear glasses
(A) Movie glasses (B) Tickets
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following sign.
NEW! After School Club Busy after work? Let us take care of your kids! Qualified instructors teaching inline skating, skateboarding and drawing. Board games and other indoor play activities are also available. Mon - Fri 4-6 p.m., $7 a session. Call 019-887-777
3. Who might be interested in this sign? (A) Working parents (B) Busy kids 8
4. When is this club open? (A) Weekends only (B) Weekdays only
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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following chart.
Favorite Leisure Activities by Age Group 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Hiking
20-29 year olds
watching movies
Inline skating
30-39 year olds
1. What were people asked? (A) What is your favorite way of spending free time? (B) What are your children’s hobbies? (C) What is the best age to begin hiking? (D) What is the cheapest way to spend free time?
2. Which of the following is NOT true about 50-59 year olds?
Renting videos
40-49 year olds
Others
50-59 year olds
3. What can we say about 40-49 year olds? (A) They like energetic activities the most. (B) They do not like renting videos. (C) They like being outside the most. (D) They like indoor activities more than outdoor activities.
(A) We do not know what their favorite activity is. (B) They go hiking less than 2029 year olds. (C) They rent videos more than people under 49. (D) They go in-line skating the least of all groups. 9
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following message.
Hi Harry! Your swim teacher called. The 6 p.m. beginner class has been cancelled due to lack of students. There is a 7 p.m. class if you are interested. Call her back at 0132-889-998. Sally
4. What is the purpose of this note? (A) To tell Harry that his swim teacher called (B) To tell Harry to start swimming lessons (C) To say hello to Harry (D) To tell Harry that Sally will be late
5. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Harry can join the 7 p.m. class. (B) Harry’s teacher called. (C) Harry can take lessons at 6 p.m. (D) Harry wants to take swimming lessons.
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6. Why was the 6:00 class cancelled? (A) Harry couldn’t come. (B) Sally called. (C) There is a 7:00 class. (D) There were not enough students.
Unit 1. Leisure
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
care of / kids. / Let / your / take / us ______________________________________________________________
2.
teach / sports / Our / and art. / qualified / instructors ______________________________________________________________
3.
the basics / learn / You / of cooking. / can ______________________________________________________________
4.
open / club / is / from Monday / through Friday. / The ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks.
1.
rolls the highest number
a qualified French chef
a lack of students
pair of 3D glasses
The swim class was cancelled due to _________ _________ _________ _________.
2.
The player who _________ _________ _________ _________ starts the game.
3.
Pick up a free _________ _________ _________ _________ by the entrance.
4.
Learn cooking from _________ _________ _________ _________. 11
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UNIT
Reading: Science
Warm-up
2
A. Learn the words and phrases. flammable measure domestic safety distribute
Oil is highly flammable. It catches fire very easily. He used a ruler to measure the paper. I dislike domestic chores such as cooking and cleaning. For your own safety, you should wear a seatbelt in a car. She distributed the exam papers at the start of class.
B. Types of readings and questions: Science 1. Signs
What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) Where can we find this sign? (inference)
Science Safety Rules Users must wear gloves, goggles and aprons. Hair must be pulled back. l Measure materials with equipment in room only. l Report all injuries to a teacher. l Keep flammable materials away from fire. l l
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To explain safety
(B) To explain science
2. Where can we find this sign? (A) In a museum
(B) In a lab
2. Advertisements
Which of the following is true? (fact) Which of the following is NOT true? (fact)
Watch the stars at home with StarWatcher. Turn out the lights and turn on StarWatcher to see all the
major stars on your ceiling. Domestic use only. Guide and audio tape included. $22.99
Mark true (O) or false (X). 1. This product is for people interested in movies. _______ 2. You can use this product indoors. _______ 13
3. Charts
What is the purpose of this chart? (main idea) Which two items are NOT found in milk? (inference) NUTRITIONAL FACTS Rice cereal Amount per serving (30g) Calories
with 100ml milk
110
150 % daily value
Vitamin A
0%
6%
Calcium
0%
15%
Vitamin B
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Match the question and answer. 1. What is the purpose of this chart?
· To give information about food
2. Which two items are NOT found in rice cereal?
4. Warnings
· Vitamin A and Calcium
What is the purpose of this warning? (main idea) How is the flame “naked”? (inference)
Hair-Hold Hairspray Safety Warning
• • • • •
Highly flammable. Do not burn after use. Do not use near a naked flame. Do not smoke while using this spray. Keep away from children.
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this warning? (A) To tell people how to measure dangerous chemicals (B) To tell people about something that burns easily
2. How is the flame “naked?” (A) It is too small.
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(B) It has no cover.
Unit 2. Science
5. Instructions
What are these instructions for? (main idea) How many kinds of metal do you need? (detail)
Electric Lemon!
· · · ·
Lemon (one per pair of students) Copper wire (one per student) Zinc Strip (one per student) Electricity meter (one per pair of students)
1. Distribute lemons and wires to students. 2. Have students insert the wire and zinc strip into the lemon. 3. Then have them attach the wire connectors of an electricity meter to the wire and zinc strip. 4. Finally, get them to measure the electricity!
Choose the correct answer. 1. What are these instructions for? (A) To prepare a meal (B) To measure something
2. How many kinds of metal do you need to do this? (A) Four (B) Two
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following instructions.
How to use a microscope
kind of reading
A. Place a slide on the stage of the microscope.
what
B. Look through the microscope and focus the lens.
how
where
C. Check the light is on. D. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
1. What are these instructions for? (A) How to use equipment (B) How to do experiments 2. What is one thing you should NOT do? (A) Turn on the light (B) Touch the glass
Note
Key phrases - lens - knob - eye piece - clips
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Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following advertisement.
Buy the world’s smallest guitar! The Nanoguitar! Researchers at Cornell University have created the world’s smallest playable guitar. It measures only 0.025 millimeters. It will cost you just $999,999!
1. What is this advertisement for? (A) Researchers (B) A small instrument
2. What is the instrument for? (A) Playing (B) Measuring
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following chart.
Skin Safety in the Sun 60 50 40
minutes to skin damage without sunscreen
30 20 10 0 New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
3. What kind of information does this chart show? (A) How dangerous sunlight can be (B) How long people are safe 16
Miami
Honolulu
4. In which city is the sun strongest? (A) Honolulu (B) New York
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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following warning.
Warning Your computer is being used to distribute music illegally on the Internet. Do not use this domestic Internet connection to distribute pirated songs. Stop immediately or you will have to pay a $500 fine.
1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To warn people about Internet connections (B) To warn against breaking the law (C) To distribute pop songs (D) To pay a $500 fine
3. When should you stop? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Later Right away After you pay Never
2. Where might we see this warning? (A) (B) (C) (D)
On a website In a home Near a music store In a computer box
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following advertisement.
Solar Power Domestic Solutions Cut your heating bills and help the environment! Quick and easy to install. Reduce your electricity bill by up to 60%. Call Fred Hill at 043-334-334 for information NOW!
4. What is the purpose of this advertisement? (A) To advertise solar power for people’s homes (B) To advertise solar power for businesses (C) To advertise solar power for schools (D) To tell people how to install solar power
5. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Solar power is good for the environment. (B) You will save money if you have solar power. (C) Fred Hill knows about solar power. (D) Solar panels are hard to install.
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6. What will happen to your electricity bill? (A) (B) (C) (D)
It will go down. It will go up. It will not change. You won’t need electricity.
Unit 2. Science
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
the lens / Do not / your / fingers. / touch / with ______________________________________________________________
2.
measures / millimeters. / 0.025 / It / only ______________________________________________________________
3.
in New York. / safety / is / a big / not / problem / Skin ______________________________________________________________
4.
Report / teacher. / to a / all / injuries ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks.
1.
computer is being used
Reduce your domestic heating
the world’s smallest guitar
away from fire
Researchers have created _________ _________ _________ _________.
2.
Your _________ _________ _________ _________ to distribute music illegally.
3.
_________ _________ _________ _________ bill by up to sixty percent.
4.
Keep flammable materials _________ _________ _________. 19
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UNIT
Reading: Arts and Culture
Warm-up
3
A. Learn the words and phrases. scene switch off consume scenery disappointing
The third scene of the play was the best. Please switch off the lights before you leave. The guests consumed a lot of food. The scenery at the theater looked like real mountains. The movie was very disappointing because it was boring.
B. Types of readings and questions: Arts and Culture 1. Advertisements
What is this advertisement for? (main idea) Where can you buy the tickets? (detail)
Ticket King Discount Tickets Get tickets to all the top shows at 40-50% off. No waiting in line ---just check out our website at www.ticketking.com. Additional discounts available for university students.
Match the question and answer. 1. What is this advertisement for? 2. Where can you buy the tickets?
2. Signs
· Online · Cheap theater tickets
What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) Where can visitors eat? (detail)
Piccadilly Gallery
Please note • No smoking • No food • No drink A smoking area is provided on the third floor. Food and drink may be consumed in the first floor cafeteria.
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To explain rules (B) To give choices
2. Where can visitors eat? (A) On the 3rd floor
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3. Calendars
Mon
Which statement is true? (fact) Which statement is NOT true? (detail)
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
2
3
Fri 4
SAT
SUN
5
6
THE FULL MONTY - (comedy), 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. $17.50
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8
9
10
11
12
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Trinity College String Quartet - 7:30 p.m. $12.50
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15
16
17
18
19
20
Moscow State Circus - 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. $24.00
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30
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Closed for repairs June 21- 30
Mark true (O) or false (X). 1. There are two performances every day. _______ 2. There will be no performances at the end of June. _______
4. Reviews
What is this a review of? (main idea) What did the reviewer think of The Journey? (detail)
The Journey - reviewed by Greg Smith From the first, this romantic comedy was sadly disappointing. In scene 1, leading actor Brian Cho forgot his words and fell over the scenery. In later scenes, the other cast members were even worse. 3/10 Choose the correct answer. 1. What did Greg Smith see? (A) A romantic play
(B) A travel show
2. What did the reviewer think of The Journey? (A) It was good. (B) It was bad.
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Unit 3. Arts and Culture
5. Program
What is this program for? (main idea) How many scenes are there? (detail)
Young Acting Group Presents
John’s Day a play for under fives Act 1: Scene 1: In the garden Intermission: (20 minutes) (change of scenery) Act 2: Scene 1: John leaves Scene 2: John returns
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is this program for? (A) A meeting for young actors (B) A performance for young children
2. How many scenes are there? (A) Two (B) Three
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following sign. kind of reading
Attention all audience members!
who why, what event
Help others enjoy the show. Please make sure ALL cell phones are switched off inside the theater. Please do not consume food during the show. Do not touch the scenery. Thank you for showing consideration.
what who
The Management Performing Arts Center
1. Where might you see this sign? (A) At a performance of a play (B) At a movie theater 2. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To welcome the audience (B) To show rules
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Key phrases - show consideration - be considerate - be thoughtful - show respect 23
Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following calendar.
Max’s Music Instruments Lunchtime Concert Series February 9-13th All performances are free of charge. Reservations required - Tel: 098-765-443 • Monday - Flute • Tuesday - Harp • Wednesday - Cello • Thursday - Trumpet • Friday - Violin Thank you for shopping at Max’s.
1. What is this calendar for? (A) Free lessons (B) Free concerts
2. When can you listen to trumpets? (A) February 12th (B) February 13th
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following advertisement. Coming soon to a theater near you.
Town Tales
The tale of two young friends Her family moved in next door. He found the friend he had always wanted. The whole family will enjoy this moving story of best friends.
Opens June 5th.
3. Where might you see this advertisement? (A) In a concert hall (B) In a theater 24
4. What kind of movie is this? (A) A romantic comedy (B) A drama
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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following sign.
Cancellation We regret to inform you that Margarita Regal is sick and cannot perform tonight. Ticket holders, please get your money back at the box office. We apologize for any inconvenience.
1. Who is this sign for? (A) Margarita Regal (B) Margarita Regal’s family (C) People with tickets to see Margarita Regal (D) People wanting to see Margarita Regal tomorrow
3. Why did they apologize? (A) The audience is sick. (B) They are inconvenient. (C) The performance is cancelled. (D) They are holding the tickets.
2. Which of the following is true? (A) The concert has been delayed. (B) Nobody bought tickets. (C) Margarita Regal is ill. (D) Margarita Regal is at the box office.
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following review.
Exhibition at the Wisdom Gallery This exhibition is fun. Five young artists ask visitors to paint them with red and green paint. Everyone can participate until the end of this month.
4. What does the reviewer think of this exhibition? (A) (B) (C) (D)
It is disappointing. It is enjoyable. It will finish soon. The scenes are good.
5. Who can take part in this event? (A) (B) (C) (D)
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Young artists The Wisdom Gallery All visitors Nobody
6. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) The artists are young. (B) There are five artists involved. (C) The exhibition finished last week. (D) The exhibition is fun.
Unit 3. Arts and Culture
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
and cannot / is sick / perform / The singer / tonight. ______________________________________________________________
2.
Reservations / all /required / concerts. / for / are / the ______________________________________________________________
3.
touch / Do / the / scenery. / not ______________________________________________________________
4.
actor / his / The / words. / leading / forgot ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks. was sadly disappointing
get your money back
consumed in the cafeteria
end of this month
1.
Food and drink may be _________ _________ _________ _________.
2.
This romantic comedy _________ _________ _________.
3.
The exhibition finishes at the _________ _________ _________ _________.
4.
You can _________ _________ _________ _________ at the box office.
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UNIT
Reading: Occupations
Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. gain retirement bonus position duty
Rebecca gained extra money from her overtime work. Jefferson chose to take early retirement at age 53. The store offers a bonus for hard-working employees. There are many different positions available at the new bank. My duty is to feed the dogs every day.
B. Types of readings and questions: Occupations 1. Signs
What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) What will be studied? (inference)
Wanted Spanish tutor needed for college student. Help needed especially for daily life conversation and pronunciation. Can meet on weekends or evenings. Please call 279-2991. Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To offer help with Spanish (B) To get help with Spanish 2. What will be studied? (A) Writing
2. Letters
(B) Speaking
How do they feel about Mr. Simon? (inference) When did Mr. Simon begin to work at his last company? (detail)
December, 2002 Jerry Simon has worked at our company for the last 3 years. He is a very dedicated worker. He performed all of his duties in our office well. We recommend him for the manager position in your company.
Choose the correct answer. 1. How do they feel about Mr. Simon? (A) Positively (B) Negatively 2. When did Mr. Simon begin to work at his last company? (A) 2002 (B) 1999 29
3. Memos
Who is this message for? (fact) What should Sandy do? (detail)
Memo Sandy, Mr. Hopper called at 10:00 a.m. He requests that you call back as soon as possible. He needs someone to babysit his daughter this weekend. His number is 612-874-8192. Bill
Mark true (O) or false (X). 1. This message is for Sandy. _______ 2. Sandy should phone Bill. _______
4. Resumes
Why did Rudy write this information? (main idea) Where has Rudy worked? (detail)
Rudy Gallegos 1817 Crest Ave. Denver, CO 82110 Objective:
To gain an entry level position in ABC Enterprises Education: B.A. Management, Purdue University, 2001 Experience: Accountant, RPJ Corporation, Los Angeles, CA Choose the correct answer. 1. Why did Rudy write this information? (A) To get a job (B) To find an employee
2. Where has Rudy worked? (A) ABC Enterprises
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(B) RPJ Corporation
Unit 4. Occupations
5. Notices
Who would be interested in this notice? (inference) What would a person get for selling $4,100 per week? (figure)
Incentive! Bonus! Sell at least $3,000 worth of merchandise per week for the entire month and receive a $1,000 bonus! Sell over $4,000 per week and gain an additional $500! Match the question and answer. 1. Who would be interested in this notice? 2. What would a person get for selling $4,100 per week?
· $1,500 · Salespeople
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following sign. kind of reading who/what
Ms. Flanagan’s Retirement Party Banquet Room 102 Follow this hallway to the reception desk. At the desk, take the hall to your right. Follow that hall to the banquet room.
where how when/where
1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To announce a party (B) To give directions 2. Where would you find this sign? (A) On a street corner (B) At a hotel
Note
Key phrases - banquet room - reception hall - ballroom - conference room
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Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following instructions.
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Ask the caller to hold while you transfer the call. Press the HOLD button. Dial the two digit extension of the recipient. Release the HOLD button. Let ring at least three times.
1. Where would you find these instructions? (A) By a fax machine (B) By a telephone
2. How many numbers are in the extensions? (A) Three (B) Two
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following job listing.
BEGIN IMMEDIATELY! Experienced cooks needed at Garcia’s Restaurant. Competitive pay. Gain quick raises. Retirement savings plans available. Starting pay is $6.50/hour. Inquire by calling 883-5500! Ask for the manager.
3. How can you get more information about this position? (A) Visit the restaurant (B) Call the manager
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4. What is a benefit of this job? (A) Employees can get more money quickly. (B) Employees can work a long time.
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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following memo.
Memo
RE: Assisting in the new semester Teaching Assistant Duties & Responsibilities - Aid the instructor in grading papers and quizzes - Meet with students during office hours - Attend all classes, assist with activities as needed
1. Who is this memo directed to? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Students Instructors Teaching assistants Office managers
3. What is NOT a duty for the assistants? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Seeing students Helping the instructor Writing quizzes Going to classes
2. When must assistants meet with students? (A) (B) (C) (D)
During class Every day In the evening During office hours
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following notice.
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Earn money for fall tuition!
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Summer work
Join the friendly staff at Highpoint Tennis Club for a great summer experience. Responsibilities include making court reservations, working at the deli and assisting in the pro shop. Come work for us and have fun!
4. Who would be most interested in this sign? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Students Retirees Professional players University instructors
5. How could you describe the work environment? (A) (B) (C) (D)
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Formal Boring Serious Enjoyable
6. Which word best describes this position? (A) Finished (B) Permanent (C) Full-time (D) Temporary
Unit 4. Occupations
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
The student / needs / tutor. / an English ______________________________________________________________
2.
performed / duties / all / his / He / well. ______________________________________________________________
3.
He / sales bonus / a $4,000 / last month. / gained ______________________________________________________________
4.
her / recommended / The management / the position. / for ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks. retirement party is
entry level position
two digit extension
as soon as possible
1.
Please dial the _________ _________ _________ to connect the call.
2.
Her _________ _________ _________ in the banquet room.
3.
Call Jim at 875-2001 _________ _________ _________ _________.
4.
I am looking for an _________ _________ _________ in your company.
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Reading: Industry
Warm-up
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A. Learn the words and phrases. production The production of sweaters has decreased in the last 6 months. rotate Factory schedules rotate weekly so employees always have different schedules. option The service has five options to choose from. inventory Please order more supplies for our inventory. supervisor My supervisor is very strict about how many breaks we get.
B. Types of readings and questions: Industry 1. Notices
Where would you see this notice? (inference) What should you do? (detail)
Poison Control Hotline 777-CURE / 777-2873
Open 24 hours a day. Call immediately if you get any chemicals on your skin or in your eyes. The supervisor will help you with treatment options. Match the question and answer.
· At a laboratory · Call a phone number
1. Where would you see this sign? 2. What should you do?
2. Charts
What is the purpose of this chart? (main idea) When were the fewest basic models made? (detail)
Factory Output Report, First and Second Quarter Cars with options January March
May
June
25,000
13,900
15,980
21,045
Basic models January
March
May
June
23,900
16,900
15,900
26,000
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3. Letters
Who wrote this letter? (detail) When will the next shipment of sweaters arrive? (inference)
We are writing to inform you that our production of wool sweaters has decreased due to a loss in personnel. Please pardon the delay of your next shipment. Yours sincerely, A. Janzen Supervisor, Production Department
Mark true (O) or false (X). 1. A department supervisor wrote this letter. _______ 2. They know when the next shipment of sweaters will arrive. _______
4. Signs
What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) Where would you find this sign? (inference)
Caution This paper shredder must be started by pressing both large red buttons on either side of the machine. The machine will shut off automatically if paper is jammed. Remove the paper and turn the blades before restarting.
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this sign? (A) To give instructions (B) To apologize for a problem 2. Where would you find this sign? (A) At an office (B) At a factory
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5. Memo
Who is this memo directed to? (detail) What is this memo about? (main idea)
Memo To: All employees at Metro Steel and Copper From: The superintendent Re: Parking Effective immediately, parking passes will now be required to park in the north and east lots.
Match the question and answer. 1. Who is this memo directed to? 2. What is this memo about?
· Parking · Staff
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following schedule. kind of reading
Schedule for the week of August 21 4 James: Sweep work floor 4 Rebecca: Vacuum staff room 4 Peter: Sweep and wipe down production equipment
when/what who what when
4 Janet: Update inventory files on computer Note: Schedule rotates each week.
1. What is this schedule for? (A) Work hours (B) Duties 2. Who will be responsible for vacuuming during the week listed? (A) James (B) Rebecca
Note
Key phrases - rotate - shift - cycle - alter
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Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following inventory.
Inventory Paper (reams of 500) Markers Tape Floppy disks Staples Copier toner
1. What is this inventory for? (A) Factory supplies (B) Office supplies
15 Black (35), Red (18), Blue (44) 20 rolls 20 10 boxes 1 cartridge
2. What will probably be ordered? (A) Toner (B) Tape
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following sign.
Break Times All employees must take two 10-minute breaks a day, in addition to their 1 hour lunch break. Skipping your breaks is no longer an option.
3. How many breaks does an employee receive in a day? (A) Two (B) Three
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4. What can’t employees do? (A) Take two breaks (B) Take three breaks
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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following schedule.
Monday a.m. Introductions, Overview, Shift Rotations
Monday p.m. How to operate the roller coaster; Practice; Review
Tuesday a.m. Operating the Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round
Tuesday p.m. Maintaining games; Practice; Review; Questions
1. What kind of schedule is presented above? (A) (B) (C) (D)
A work schedule A cleaning schedule A training schedule A game schedule
3. When do employees review the material? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Each morning Every session On Monday afternoon only Each afternoon
2. How many kinds of activities do employees practice? (A) (B) (C) (D)
One Two Three Four
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following notice.
I am writing to inquire about job opportunities at your company. I have experience in the music industry and can play many instruments. I also have an excellent singing voice.
4. Who is writing this letter? (A) (B) (C) (D)
A friend An employee A musician A supervisor
5. What does the writer probably want? (A) (B) (C) (D)
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An interview An instrument A song A music CD
6. What talent does the writer have? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Singing Managing Making musical instruments Job opportunities
Unit 5. Industry
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
treatment / The / options. / you / supervisor / will help / with ______________________________________________________________
2.
lowest / March. / in / was / The production ______________________________________________________________
3.
each week. / that / the work schedule / Remember / rotates ______________________________________________________________
4.
inventory / the weekly / Take / Fridays. / on ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks.
1.
will be required
hours a day
in addition to
at your company
I am writing to inquire about a position _________ _________ _________.
2.
The poison control hotline is open twenty-four _________ _________ _________.
3.
Beginning in January, parking passes _________ _________ _________.
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Reading: Emergency Services
Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases.
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urgent In case of an urgent problem, call the police immediately. assistance The fire department provides assistance for many different problems. operator She called the emergency telephone operator about the fire. seatbelt Always wear seatbelts in a car. poison Many cleaning products are poisons.
B. Types of readings and questions: Emergency Services 1. Notices
Where would you see this sign? (inference) Who has to pay for parking? (detail)
No Parking
This area is for patient drop-off only. Visitor parking is available for a fee in the north lot. All violators will be towed.
Mark true (O) or false (X). 1. This sign would be found at a school or college. _______ 2. A visitor must pay for parking. _______
2. Signs
Why should a person dial this number? (detail) Who will they talk to first? (inference)
In case of emergency, dial 911 Operators are available 24 hours a day to take your calls. Assistance from police and fire department officials is only a phone call away. Match the question and answer. 1. Why should a person dial this number? 2. Who will they talk to first?
· Operators · In case of an emergency
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3. Reports
Date
How did this incident end? (inference) Which department made this report? (inference) May 16
Time
10:44 p.m.
Status
Urgent
Location
1850 Algodones Street
Responding officer
Jones
Incident
Robbery
Assisting officers
Mayweather, Li
Result Intruder was arrested, nobody was hurt
Supervisor
Heri
Choose the correct answer. 1. How did this incident end? (A) Negatively
(B) Positively
2. Which department made this report? (A) The fire department (B) The police department
4. Notes
What is the purpose of this note? (main idea) Who will be at home during the evening? (inference) Dear Pamela, Thank you for baby sitting this evening. If you have any trouble and need to contact us, our cell phone number is 980-6356. We will return before 11 p.m. Sandy & Bob
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this note? (A) To give contact information (B) To offer assistance 2. Who will be at home during the evening? (A) Pamela (B) Sandy and Bob
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Unit 6. Emergency Services
5. Stickers
Where would you find this sticker? (inference) Who should wear their seatbelts? (detail)
For your safety, always wear your seatbelt while driving this rental car. All passengers should also do the same. In addition, roadside assistance information is located in the glove compartment. Match the question and answer. 1. Where would you find this sticker? 2. Who should wear their seatbelts?
· Everyone · In a car
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following sign. kind of reading what/when
Emergency contact information Police, Fire Department: 911 Poison control: 1-800-281-0291 nationwide Paramedics: 781-2933 Security: 555-2912 (day), 492-3948 (evening) Supervisor: 821-2912 (h), 981-8211 (c) Operator: dial “0”
who how to contact when
1. Which number is the same all over the country? (A) Supervisor (B) Poison Control 2. Which number should a person use to contact the night security guard? (A) 555-2912 (B) 492-3948
Note
Key phrases - supervisor - administrator - director - manager
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Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following article.
On Friday afternoon a little boy was climbing a tree at his home when he got stuck and could not climb down. The fire department quickly arrived to give assistance. Though the problem was not urgent, his parents were glad the fire department responded so quickly. 1. What problem did the boy have? (A) He was climbing a tree. (B) He got stuck.
2. How much time did it take for the fire department to respond? (A) A very long time (B) A very short time
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following sign.
Quarterly Safety Seminar Just a reminder that this Thursday from 9 a.m. -
3
p.m. Corporal Stan Davis will give the quarterly safety seminar. We will discuss topics such as seatbelts and traffic safety, what to do in an emergency, and what to tell the operators when requesting assistance.
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4. What will be discussed? (A) How to be safe (B) Corporal Stan Davis
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Parents: Keep this product out of reach of children at all times. If this product is eaten, call the child’s doctor immediately. The substance is a poison and can be life threatening.
1. Who should read this label? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Doctors Children A nurse Parents
2. What is the purpose of this information? (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. Which of the following is true? (A) The product is delicious. (B) Children should eat this product. (C) The product is not dangerous. (D) Parents must be careful with this product.
To give advice To provide a recipe To instruct children To warn people
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following sign.
In case of fire, break the glass on the fire alarm. Get outside as quickly as possible with your teacher. Do not attempt to gather your books or belongings.
4. Where would you find this sign? (A) (B) (C) (D)
At a restaurant At a bookstore At a school At a party
5. In case of a fire, what is the first thing a person should do? (A) (B) (C) (D)
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Leave the building Turn on the fire alarm Call a teacher Call the fire department
6. What should a person NOT do? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Move quickly Go outside Find a teacher Get his/her textbooks
Unit 6. Emergency Services
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
Operators / to take / available / calls. / your / are ______________________________________________________________
2.
department / to help / came / The fire / him. ______________________________________________________________
3.
substance / This / is / a poison. ______________________________________________________________
4.
while / Always / driving. / seatbelt / your / wear ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks. Assistance from police
the patient drop-off
an urgent problem
nobody was hurt
1.
_________ _________ _________ is only a phone call away.
2.
Be sure not to park in _________ _________ _________ area.
3.
Thanks to the assistance of the fire department, _________ _________ _________.
4.
The police department can be contacted in case of _________ _________ _________.
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Reading: Bank and Money
Warm-up
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A. Learn the words and phrases. sign up withdrawal overdrawn interest earliest convenience
I want to sign up for a credit card. She made a withdrawal of $500 from the bank. My account had $5, but I took out $10. My account is overdrawn now. You should put your money in an account with high interest. Please come to my office at your earliest convenience.
B. Types of readings and questions: Bank and Money 1. Signs
What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) Where would you see this sign? (inference)
Halifax Bank
1. Press the green button. 2. Take a ticket. 3. Please wait for your number to be called. 4. When it is your turn, go up to the counter. Thank you
Match the question and answer. 1. What is the purpose of this sign? 2. Where would you see this sign? 2. Forms
· Near the counter · To give instructions
What is this form for? (main idea) Who will use this form? (inference)
Midlands Bank Withdrawal Slip Please fill out this form in CAPITAL LETTERS. Name
Date
Account number Sum: (cash)$
Bank code
Name
(checks) $
Signature
Match the question and answer. 1. What is this form for? 2. Who will use this form?
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3. Letters
Why did Mr. Han get this letter? (cause) When should Mr. Han go to the bank? (detail) Sept 16, 2004
Dear Mr. Han,
I regret to inform you that your account is overdrawn. Please visit our bank at your earliest convenience to discuss this problem. Sincerely, Paula Frost Harvard Bank
Choose the correct answer. 1. Why did Mr. Han get this letter? (A) He signed up for a new account. (B) He has used too much money. 2. When should Mr. Han go to the bank? (A) Sept 16 (B) As soon as possible
4. Statements
What is the purpose of this statement? (main idea) How much money did Mary Green take out of her account? (detail)
Account Statement Account Name: Mary Green Account number: 778-000-2222 Transactions DATE
+
30 Sept
Balance
15 Oct
Deposit
30 Oct
Withdrawal
15 Dec
Interest
-
BALANCE $4012.00
23.00
$4035.00 45.00
13.00
$3990.00 $4003.00
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this statement? (A) To give details about money in a bank account (B) To show information about a credit card 2. How much money did Mary Green withdraw from her account? (A) $13 (B) $45 54
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5. Business cards
What is Miranda Joyce’s position? (detail) Which of the following is NOT a way to contact Miranda Joyce? (detail)
City-World Overseas Financial Services Miranda Joyce City-World Japan Sales Dept. 4F Hope Building, 3-2-19 Manager Tokyo 150-2002 Tel: 03-5724-5100 Fax: 03-5724-5101 Email:
[email protected]
Choose the correct answer. 1. What is Miranda Joyce’s position? (A) Sales dept. (B) Manager 2. Which of the following is NOT a way to contact Miranda Joyce? (A) By cell phone (B) Through email
C. Choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following form. kind of reading
International Money Transfer From: Joe Black To: Dartford Bank, Lake Street Branch Date: 29 Jan 2005 Amount: $ 350 Receiving customer: A.E. Jones A/C: 767-556-443 Transfer Fee: $35
what who where when how much
1. How much did Joe Black send to A.E. Jones? (A) $350 (B) $35 2. Where did the money go? (A) To Mr. Jones’ home (B) To Mr. Jones’ bank
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Exercises Read and choose the correct answer. Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following business card.
Bardays Business Banking Portshead Branch, International Division
Janetta Seinfeld Senior manager 3F, 14 Main Street, Portshead Fax: 03-778-997
Tel: 03-778-998/9 Email:
[email protected] http:// bbb.international.com
2. Which of the following is NOT true?
1. What kind of customers does Janetta Seinfeld deal with?
(A) Janetta’s company is only on the Internet. (B) Janetta has an important position in her company.
(A) International companies (B) Private individuals
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following statement.
Account Statement Account Name: Gus Morton Account number: 745-555-8762 Transactions DATE Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 30 Feb 10
+ Balance Withdrawal Withdrawal Deposit
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23.00 45.00
100.00
BALANCE $12.00 -$11 -$56.00 $44.00
4. When was this account overdrawn? (A) Jan 22 (B) Jan 30
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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.
January 22nd Dear Mrs. Alvarez, Your credit card application has been accepted. Your credit limit is up to $1000. Payments must be paid on the 14th of each month. Thank you for signing up with Mister Visa Cards. Sincerely, Jessica Hall Manager
1. What is the purpose of this letter? (A) To tell Mrs. Alvarez she cannot have a credit card (B) To tell Mrs. Alvarez that she has no money (C) To tell Mrs. Alvarez she can have a credit card (D) To thank Mrs. Alvarez for being a good customer
3. What is one rule for using the card? (A) You must spend $1,000 a month. (B) You cannot spend more than $1,000 a month. (C) You must withdraw $1,000 a month. (D) You get $1,000 a month.
2. When will Mrs. Alvarez probably have to pay her first credit card bill? (A) (B) (C) (D)
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following sign.
Tired of waiting in line? Then sign up for Internet Banking! • Make deposits and withdrawals • Check your interest and account balance • No fees Apply at your nearest branch or go to www.onlinebanking.com.
4. What is this a sign for? (A) To introduce online banking services (B) To entertain people waiting in line (C) To explain banking fees (D) To introduce a new branch
5. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) There are no banking fees. (B) You can check your balance. (C) You cannot make withdrawals. (D) You can make deposits.
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6. How can people get this service? (A) Open a new account (B) Make a withdrawal (C) Use an ATM machine (D) Apply online
Unit 7. Bank and Money
Writing Write the words in the correct order. 1.
has been / Your / credit card / accepted. / application ______________________________________________________________
2.
balance / your / interest. / and / Check ______________________________________________________________
3.
at / your / bank. / nearest / Sign up ______________________________________________________________
4.
to be / number / wait for / your / called. / Please ______________________________________________________________
Fill in the blanks. deposits and withdrawals online
limit is up to
account is overdrawn
your earliest convenience
1.
Please come by at _________ _________ _________.
2.
With Internet banking you can make _________ _________ _________ _________.
3.
Your credit _________ _________ _________ _________ $1,000 a month.
4.
I regret to inform you that your _________ _________ _________.
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Review Reading Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following resume.
Donna MacRae 1341 Deutsche Road Mannheim, Germany Objective: To obtain a school management position Highlights of Skills • Course planning and development • Teaching and school management Experience 2003 Vice principal, Mannheim High School
1. What did she NOT do in her last job? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Managed staff Taught students Typed letters Planned classes
3. Where does she want to work? (A) (B) (C) (D)
An agency A high school An office A university
2. What job is she probably applying for? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Teacher Principal Secretary School developer
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Review
Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following graph.
Number (in thousands)
Over 50’s Leisure Time Activities 10
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0 Swimming
Men
Golf
Women
4. What is the topic of this graph? (A) The hobbies of older people (B) Information about athletes (C) Work duties of families (D) Leisure activities of teenagers
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Bingo
Couples
5. According to the graph, which of the following is true? (A) Most older couples prefer swimming. (B) Men and women equally like playing golf. (C) The most popular activity for everyone is bingo. (D) Bingo is popular because it is an indoor game.
Review
Questions 6 and 7 refer to the following letter.
July 15, 2002
Dear John Baker,
Thank you for signing up with Bank Union. Your new savings account has our highest interest rate available plus protection against overdrawing. Thank you for your business, Jane Hartley New accounts manager
6. What is the purpose of this letter? (A) To warn against being overdrawn (B) To inform about an account (C) To advertise a new bank (D) To make people interested in account protection
7. Who is this letter to? (A) (B) (C) (D)
A customer A manager A businessman An accountant
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Review
Questions 8 through 10 refer to the following list.
Ronco’s Home Scientist Kit 2000 Science at home Fun for the whole family
Amazing Apples! You need: • A kitchen sink • One apple, cut in half • Lemon juice • Three wires (in kit) • One thermometer (in kit) • Some ice (instructions on next page)
8. What is this list for? (A) (B) (C) (D)
A recipe An experiment A doctor’s examination A game
9. Who would buy this product? (A) (B) (C) (D)
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Chefs Farmers Families Scientists
10. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) You must provide some extra materials. (B) You should do this outside. (C) There are instructions in the kit. (D) Some food is needed.
Vocabulary Checklist Unit 1 o garden (v) o backyard o shovel o dig o soil o lens o sketch o hip hop o biography o novel o pastime o recreation center o lounge around o athletic o capture o normal o ordinary o pick o pick up o mess o roll (v) o board game o water sport o energetic o qualified
Unit 2 o adjust o device o observe o experiment o part (n)
o planet o gravity o state (v) o brilliant o be due o make up o hypothesis o lab report o theory o goggles o cheer up o cheer for o sensible o sensitive o look forward to
o gallery o recital o venue o so o such o tour o travel o trip o scene o switch off o consume o scenery o disappointing
Unit 4
o flammable o measure (v) o domestic o safety o distribute
o check-out o groceries o cashier o cash register o ring up
Unit 3
o janitor o public service o word of mouth o punctual o give notice
o admire o artwork o pedestal o corridor o stand (v) o stub o row o sold out o opening night o curtain o genre o symphony
o trainer o mechanic o clock out o out of line o retire o for o since o steal o rob o rotten
o gain o retirement o bonus o position o duty
Unit 5 o control (v) o facility o grasp o mechanism o tube o foreman o lay (someone) off o raw materials o refine o manufacture o engineer o labor union o heavy duty o manpower o tear down o ignore o be ignorant o major (in) o department o department store o production o rotate o option o inventory o supervisor
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Unit 6 o vehicle o rescue o bundle o be outfitted o tie (v) o firefighter o fire extinguisher o fire escape o smoke o hose o fire alarm o injury o paramedic o siren o first aid o lie o lay o talent o entertainer o striped o urgent o assistance o operator o seatbelt o poison
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o safety deposit box o ATM o bank card o statement o calculator o loan o coin o signature o service charge o set down o sit down o promise o appointment o irresponsible o sign up o withdrawal o be in the red o interest (n) o earliest convenience
LISTENING SECTION
Step by Step Toward Receptive Skills ( Based on TOEIC Bridge® ) Casey Malarcher · Andrea Janzen
Contents selected and compiled by Prof. Samuel Fernández Saavedra Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación
Upper-Intermediate
Grupo Educativo
Contents Cont tents LISTENING SECTION UNIT 1
Sports
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UNIT 2
Animals
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UNIT 3
Office
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UNIT 4
Body and Mind
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UNIT 5
Technology
101
UNIT 6
Law / Crime
109
UNIT 7
Fashion
117
Review
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UNIT
Description Sports PART I. Picture Description:
Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. ring scoreboard starting line lane bowling alley
Boxers fight in a ring. The scoreboard shows each team’s points. Before the race, the runners stood at the starting line. Lane six is open, so you can bowl there. Many bowling alleys have both bowling lanes and pool tables.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
scoreboard
spectators
bowling alley
scoreboard
down the lane
in the ring
at the starting line
‰ Now listen and check your answers.
C. Listen and write A or B.
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(A)
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(A)
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(C)
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(A)
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. exciting serve net puck rink
That was an exciting hockey game! Professional tennis players can serve very fast. Tennis players must hit the ball over the net. Hockey players hit the puck into the goal. Skating at the ice rink is fun.
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? 2. How fast can a tennis player serve? 3. Do you know who the best player in the world is? 4. Tony scored the last goal, didn’t he?
C. Listen and fill in the blanks.
(D) No, I don't.
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1. (A) What’s going on in the game? (B) The players are ___________.
waiting for the whistle/ listening to the coach/ tying their skates/ taking a break
2. (A) You are a member of a sports team, right? (B) Yes, I play ___________.
hockey/tennis/volleyball/ badminton
3. (A) When is the next big tennis competition? (B) ___________. 4. (A) What can you do at a rink? (B) You can ___________.
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(A) Some players can serve at 125 mph. (B) Actually, I think number 12 scored. (C) I like to watch hockey.
The season is over/ After the holiday/ In a few weeks/ Next month
ice skate/figure skate/ take skating lessons/ play hockey
Unit 1. Sports
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) No problem. (B) I need a racket. 2. (A) By playing hockey at the rink. (B) At least three times a week. 3. (A) I like hockey. (B) They sure are. 4. (A) Near my house. (B) In the goal.
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(B)
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2. (A)
(B)
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3. (A)
(B)
(C)
4. (A)
(B)
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. pass referee energy trophy
The player got ready for his teammate to pass him the puck. The referee must know the rules of the game. You need lots of energy to play sports. The winner of the tennis match will get a big trophy.
practice
Professional athletes practice all the time.
B. Types of Questions: Sports a. Main Idea
What is being discussed? What is the team doing first?
b. Inference
What does the man imply? Why doesn’t the man want to be a referee?
c. Cause and Effect
Why will the hockey game be exciting? What does he need to practice?
d. Facts and Details
What did he want to do on Saturday? Which skill does he have?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. M: Does our team have a practice this week? W: Yes, the coach wants to have a practice on Saturday. M: I wanted to go to a movie, but the coach might get mad if I miss practice. 1. What did he want to do on Saturday? _______________________ M: I don’t have the energy to play sports today. I think I will invite my friends over to watch the hockey game. The final game is on today and it will be exciting. The team that wins will take home the trophy. 2. Why will the hockey game be exciting? _______________________ M: I think it would be exciting and interesting to be a hockey referee. W: Are you a fast skater? M: Yes I am, and I love hockey! 3. Which skill does he have? _______________________ He skates well. 74
Go to a movie
He hits hard.
It’s the last game.
Unit 1. Sports
Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. What does the man imply? (A) Their team can’t win.
(B) Winning is possible.
2. What is the team doing first? (A) Going to a restaurant
(B) Playing hockey
3. Why doesn’t the man want to be a referee? (A) He might get hurt.
(B) He won’t get a good salary.
4. What is being discussed? (A) What a referee needs to do
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Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. Why doesn’t the woman like to watch men’s tennis? (A) She doesn’t like men.
(B) The action is too fast.
(C) She doesn’t like tennis.
(D) She doesn’t have a TV.
2. Why does the man need to practice hockey? (A) He wants to play in the professional league. (B) He isn’t a very good hockey player. (C) His coach asked him to practice. (D) He wants to be a referee. 3. Why does the woman think the man can’t play basketball? (A) He’s too tall.
(B) He likes hockey.
(C) She thinks he’s too short.
(D) He’s not a professional.
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. That _________ an _________ hockey _________! 2. _________ at the _________ _________ is fun. 3. What is your _________ _________ to watch _________ _________? 4. _________ _________ _________ _________ sports? 5. Professional athletes practice _________ _________ _________. 6. The player _________ _________ _________ teammate to _________ _________ _________ puck. 7. The _________ wants to have a _________ on _________. 8. I _________ it would be _________ _________ _________ a _________ referee. 9. _________ _________ is going out to a _________ after the _________ is finished. 10. I like to _________ _________ but I like to_________ _________.
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PART I. Picture Description: Animals Warm-up
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A. Learn the words and phrases. neck breed tail beak curled
Flamingos and cranes have long necks. Terrier is a breed of dog. The cow moved its tail back and forth. The bird made a hole in the tree limb with its beak. The snake’s body is curled into a circle.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
collar
paw
is curled
breed
a long tail
beak
around their necks
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C. Listen and write A or B.
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Exercises Listen and choose the right answer.
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. fix amphibian track growl
I should get my cat fixed so she can’t have any kittens. Tree frogs are pretty cute amphibians. There are many ways to track an animal through the forest. Can you hear that dog growling? It must be angry.
fur
I have cat fur all over my new black sweater.
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. Have you fixed your cat? 2. How do I get to the terrarium? 3. You know how to track a deer, right? 4. How do you know that a dog is angry?
(A) It growls and its fur stands up. (B) No, I don’t. (C) Take the path on your left. (D) Not as yet.
C. Listen and fill in the blanks. Note
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1. (A) How do you track a cougar? (B) Look for ___________.
footprints/caves/fur/ droppings
2. (A) How about going to the ___________. exhibit? (B) Sounds good to me.
bear/shark/zebra/ amphibian
3. (A) How do you know a cat is angry? (B) They will ___________.
puff out their fur/ flatten their ears/ growl/lie down
4. (A) Have you fixed your ___________ yet? (B) No, not yet. I’m doing it tomorrow.
cat/dog/rabbit/ferret
Unit 2. Animals
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) No, I’m not. (B) When she is a bit older. 2. (A) Yes, it is. (B) It’s mad. 3. (A) It’s neither. (B) It’s good for tracking. 4. (A) The path turns left. (B) No, it isn’t.
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(B)
(C)
2. (A)
(B)
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3. (A)
(B)
(C)
4. (A)
(B)
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. wander over to I’m going to slowly wander over to the lion exhibit. den Be careful not to walk into a bear’s den while it’s sleeping. hibernate Many animals hibernate in winter to conserve energy. aquarium I love watching the sharks in the zoo’s aquarium. creature There are many interesting creatures in the zoo.
B. Types of Questions: Animals a. Main Idea
What is being discussed? What are the speakers doing?
b. Inference
Where are they? How do the speakers feel?
c. Cause and Effect
Why doesn’t the woman want to go into the ocean? What happens during hibernation?
d. Facts and Details
What do bears probably eat? What can be said about the aquarium?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. M: Where did Billy go? W: He wandered over to the amphibian exhibit to see the salamanders. M: After he looks at them, we should head over to the aquarium. 1. Where are they? _______________________ Bears are very interesting creatures. Many people think they only eat meat, but they also eat a lot of plants. They need to eat large amounts before hibernating in a den for the winter. 2. What do bears probably eat? _______________________ W: Those look like cougar footprints. M: I really hope not. Those animals are dangerous. W: Yes. We better get out of here! 3. How do the speakers feel? _______________________ At the vet 82
Afraid
At the zoo
Fish and berries
Unit 2. Animals
Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. Why doesn’t the woman want to go into the ocean? (A) She is scared of water.
(B) She is scared of ocean creatures.
2. What is being discussed? (A) Facts about animals
(B) Plans for going somewhere
3. What can be said about the aquarium? (A) It is open two more hours. (B) It will not be open when they arrive. 4. What happens during hibernation? (A) Animals sleep together.
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(B) Tracking a deer
(C) Eating a deer
(D) Watching a cougar
2. What can be said about horses that are extremely afraid? (A) They will flatten their ears. (B) They will bite. (C) They will kick the thing scaring them. (D) They will make strange noises. 3. How does the woman feel? (A) Happy
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. I _________ to get my _________ _________ because I don’t _________ _________ kittens. 2. _________ people _________ reptiles and _________. 3. I _________ to _________ _________ the aquarium by _________. 4. _________ _________ and puff out their _________ when they are _________. 5. You can _________ an _________ by _________ for its footprints. 6. Are _________ _________ to wander _________ _________ the _________ now? 7. _________ ever walk into a _________ den _________ _________ are hibernating. 8. _________ is your _________ _________ creature? 9. _________ eat both _________ and _________. 10. _________ do I _________ _________ the _________ exhibit?
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PART I. Picture Description: Office Warm-up
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A. Learn the words and phrases. associate conference atop project in use
Ms. Brown is my associate. We work in the same office. I would like to have a conference with you later today. There is a dome atop the office building. How can I project the image on my screen onto the wall? All three conference rooms will be in use tomorrow afternoon.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
cubicle
ponytail
computer in use
projecting
atop the table
associates
outside the conference room
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C. Listen and write A or B.
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. run this by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) paycheck appointment human resources
Let’s run this idea by our boss to see what she thinks. We just got a new CEO to run our company. I need to put my paycheck into the bank. I have an appointment with the director. I sent my résumé to the human resources department.
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Can you run this project by the CEO please? What is that paper on my desk? What appointment do you have at 2 p.m.? Aren’t you working for human resources?
(A) (B) (C) (D)
I’m meeting the CEO. No, sales. Your paycheck. I’d be happy to.
C. Listen and fill in the blanks. doctor/accountant/ lawyer/dentist
2. (A) Which department are you working in? (B) I just started in ___________.
marketing/research/ human resources/ advertising
3. (A) Where did I leave my ___________? (B) I think it’s atop that stack of papers.
paycheck/report/file/ newspaper
4. (A) Do you mind if I run this suggestion by the ___________ first? (B) That’s fine with me.
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1. (A) What appointment do you have tomorrow? (B) I’m seeing my ___________.
CEO/president/boss/ director
Unit 3. Office
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) I’m all ready. (B) Not as of yet. 2. (A) Try the CEO. (B) Maybe later. 3. (A) Yes, at the doctor’s office. (B) No, I’m not. 4. (A) To the doctor. (B) I’m seeing my dentist.
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. payroll campaign
I need to ask the payroll department about my paycheck. The new ad campaign for that coffee shop is very successful. bike courier Bike couriers deliver packages quickly all around downtown. run this over to Please run this over to our other office before 5 p.m. add up My paycheck just doesn’t add up. I got paid too much.
B. Types of Questions: Office a. Main Idea
What is being discussed? Where does the speaker work?
b. Inference
What might the speaker make? How does the woman feel?
c. Cause and Effect
Why does the woman have to talk to payroll? Why didn’t the man meet the deadline?
d. Facts and Details
What can be said about the vice-president? What job does the woman want to get?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. M: Did you get your paycheck yesterday? W: Yes, but it doesn’t seem to add up. M: You’d better go talk to payroll. 1. Why does the woman have to talk to payroll? _______________________ I went to university for four years to get my Bachelor’s degree in Business. Then I continued on to get my MBA. Now I am lucky enough to train with one of the top advertising businesses in Toronto. 2. What might the speaker make? _______________________ W: I need to run this package over to our other office. M: Well, the bike courier should be here any minute. W: Thank goodness. We are on a tight deadline! 3. How does the woman feel? _______________________ Ad campaigns 90
She didn’t get paid correctly.
Paychecks
Relieved
Unit 3. Office
Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. What can be said about the vice-president? (A) She’s busy.
(B) She doesn’t want to see him.
2. What is being discussed? (A) His salary
(B) The payroll department
3. Why didn’t the man meet the deadline? (A) He didn’t know what to do. (B) He had problems with the computers. 4. Where does the speaker work? (A) In human resources
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(B) A part-time job
(C) An indoor job
(D) A job delivering things
2. Where did the speaker begin? (A) In human resources
(B) In sales
(C) As CEO
(D) As part of marketing
3. Who is the woman going to show the story to first? (A) The editing department
(B) Another writer
(C) The boss
(D) The man
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. Please _________ this _________ our _________ before _________ _________ to the _________. 2. The new _________ _________ to be doing a _________ _________. 3. Our _________ has been _________ on the _________ _________ campaign for a _________. 4. The _________ for my _________ is _________ at _________ p.m. 5. _________ you _________ _________ _________ human resources _________? 6. Contact the _________ department to _________ _________ our _________ are. 7. I have to _________ work _________ to get _________ _________ _________ appointment. 8. Are _________ going to be a _________ courier again _________ _________? 9. _________ have to _________ this _________ _________ to our other _________. 10. My _________ isn’t _________ _________. There’s _________ missing.
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PART I. Picture Description: Body and Mind Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. massage rub harmful meditate cross
My back hurts. Can you give me a massage? She rubbed her hands together to make them warm. Cigarettes and alcohol are harmful for your health. Some people meditate silently. Others hum or say things. He sat down and crossed his legs.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
cheek
legs crossed
harmful
meditating
rubbing
getting a massage shoulder
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C. Listen and write A or B.
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. breathe memorize cough diaphragm bandage
I breathe deeply while I meditate. You have to memorize that poem for class. He has a bad cough because of his cold. The diaphragm is a muscle that helps you breathe. I cut myself. Do you have a bandage?
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. You have memorized that song, haven’t you? 2. How badly did you cut yourself? 3. I have to chant to meditate, right? 4. Is it true that you’re still sick?
C. Listen and fill in the blanks.
(B) I’ve just got a cough now. (C) No, it’s too long. (D) I just need a small bandage.
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1. (A) What’s the matter? (B) I ___________.
have a cough/feel low/ caught the flu/ slept poorly
2. (A) Do you think she’s hurt? (B) Yeah, she needs ___________.
a bandage/first aid/ to see a doctor/ a paramedic
3. (A) How do you reduce stress? (B) I make sure to ___________.
have a weekly massage/ exercise regularly/ breathe slowly/ get lots of rest
4. (A) Explain the parts of the diaphragm. (B) I didn’t ___________ that yet.
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(A) No, just breathe deeply.
memorize/learn/review/ study
Unit 4. Body and Mind
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) No. How about you? (B) He already gave the speech. 2. (A) She has a cough. (B) Use your diaphragm. 3. (A) It is for cutting. (B) I cut myself. 4. (A) At the concert. (B) Breathe from your diaphragm.
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. lozenge sprain yoga cavity
Have this lozenge. It will make your throat feel better. My ankle isn’t broken. It’s only a sprain. Yoga is a good way to mediate and exercise. I went to the dentist, but she didn’t find any cavities!
stretch
Stretching helps you relax and is good for your muscles.
B. Types of Questions: Body and Mind a. Main Idea
What is the problem? What can be said about the man?
b. Inference
Where is Mr. Joffe? What could lead to a sprain?
c. Cause and Effect
How did the person hurt his ankle? What can cause cavities?
d. Facts and Details
What will he try? What will help his throat?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. W: What happened? You’re limping! M: I sprained my ankle playing basketball. W: I’ll bet that really hurts. 1. How did the person hurt his ankle? _______________________ M: How is your new yoga class? W: Great! We practice stretching and meditation each class. I love it! M: Maybe I should join. 2. What will he try? _______________________ You should be very careful about your teeth. You need to brush after every meal to prevent cavities. You should also eat fewer lozenges. Those have lots of sugar in them. 3. What can cause cavities? _______________________ Sugar 98
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Brushing your teeth
Taking the class
Unit 4. Body and Mind
Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. What is the problem? (A) Bobby doesn’t take care of his teeth. (B) Bobby has many cavities. 2. What will help his throat? (A) Something to eat
(B) A bandage
3. Where is Mr. Joffe? (A) The dentist’s office
(B) A hospital
4. What can be said about the man? (A) He feels pain.
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(B) Not stretching
(C) Tearing muscles
(D) Long-term problems
2. Why is the man upset? (A) He doesn’t like yoga.
(B) He doesn’t have time to run.
(C) His friends give him stress.
(D) He’s having business problems.
3. What can be said about the speaker? (A) She doesn’t like ice cream.
(B) She will get a check-up soon.
(C) She’s a dentist.
(D) She can’t have sugar.
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. _________ lozenge _________ _________ your _________.
2. _________ should _________ _________ stretching _________.
3. You _________ _________ _________ after every _________ to
prevent cavities.
4. _________ sprained _________ ankle _________ _________.
5. A good _________ _________ relax is _________ _________
deeply.
6. I _________ a _________ _________.
7. _________ _________ memorized _________ poem _________?
8. She _________ _________ bandage _________ _________ hand.
9. How _________ _________ _________ practice _________?
10. _________ _________ diaphragm to _________.
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PART I. Picture Description: Technology Warm-up
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A. Learn the words and phrases. function apparatus select utilize scan
This device is not functioning properly. I think it’s broken. A telephone is an apparatus for communicating with other people. Use the pointer to select something on the screen. Be careful when you utilize the factory equipment. It can be dangerous. Most stores have a special apparatus for scanning products.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
lamp
will not utilize
apparatus
scan products
is selecting
monitor
not functioning
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C. Listen and write A or B.
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. features backup bandwidth crash standard
This computer has a lot of useful features like a DVD-RW. Create a backup disk in case your hard drive is damaged. Greater bandwidth makes your Internet connection faster. My computer crashed, and I lost all of my unsaved work. John’s computer is a standard machine with no special features.
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Your computer has just crashed, hasn’t it? Could you please buy a standard phone? Isn’t the bandwidth high enough for you? Which one is your backup disk?
C. Listen and fill in the blanks.
Unfortunately, yes. This one right here. I suppose I could. Not really.
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1. (A) Do you like the new office computers? (B) Yes, they have many good ___________.
features/options/ components/ elements
2. (A) Your spreadsheet aids calculations, right? (B) Yes, it really ___________.
makes them easier/ speeds them up/ simplifies them
3. (A) This program is just the ___________ version, isn’t it? (B) Let me check on that. 4. (A) When did your computer ___________? (B) Yesterday.
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
standard/normal/ basic/typical crash/go down/ stop working/ begin malfunctioning
Unit 5. Technology
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) Her computer crashed. (B) She rebooted using a backup disk. 2. (A) This is the standard program. (B) It sometimes happens. 3. (A) Ours is a small band. (B) It’s a high-speed connection. 4. (A) That feature works well. (B) It’s still down.
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. real-time
Online chatting is better than email because it’s in real-time. icon I clicked on the icon, but the program didn’t start. domain name The domain name for her website is www.asdfa.com. proper This isn’t the proper monitor for this computer. netiquette When chatting online, one should use proper netiquette.
B. Types of Questions: Technology a. Main Idea
What is being explained? What is the problem?
b. Inference
According to the dialog, why do people use a search engine? Why don’t they like her?
c. Cause and Effect What will he do next? Why are the icons gone? d. Facts and Details How well does the program function? What can be said about laptops?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. W: I insult people who make rude comments in the chat room. M: Shame on you! You need to use proper netiquette, Esther. W: Me? What about all of those rude people? 1. What is the problem? _______________________ M: What is the domain name for Caleb’s website? W: I think it’s www.Calebrity.com. M: Wait a second. OK, my browser is open. Now, tell me again. 2. What will he do next? _______________________ Online chatting is great because you can talk in real-time like on the phone. For good netiquette, make sure you use emotion icons (called emoticons) to express your feelings. This is standard behavior nowadays. 3. What is being explained? _______________________ Netiquette She has poor netiquette. 106
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Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. According to the dialog, why do people use a search engine? (A) They forget the domain name. (B) They want to find new websites. 2. Why don’t they like her? (A) She deleted something.
(B) She has poor netiquette.
3. Why are the icons gone? (A) Donna deleted them.
(B) Brian moved them.
4. How well does the program function? (A) Perfectly in real-time
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(B) He can’t recognize domain names.
(C) She can’t select the website.
(D) He can’t remember domain names.
2. What can be said about laptops? (A) They are complicated apparatuses. (B) They back up files easily. (C) Going online needs a fast connection. (D) They are utilized in overseas business. 3. What does the man want her to do? (A) Create features
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. This _________ has a _________ of useful _________. 2. _________ bandwidth makes _________ Internet _________ _________. 3. _________ computer is a _________ machine with no _________ features. 4. Were _________ _________ _________? 5. _________ chatting is _________ than _________ because it’s in _________-_________. 6. The _________ _________ for _________ _________ is www.asdfa.com. 7. _________ _________ is _________ functioning _________. 8. For _________ netiquette, use _________ to _________ your _________. 9. _________ _________ apparatus _________ _________ to utilize. 10. When I _________ the _________ , it _________ all the problems _________.
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PART I. Picture Description: Law / Crime Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. sheriff badge jury separate patrol
A town may have lots of police officers, but only one sheriff. Police officers and other law officers have badges. All of the members of the jury voted “not guilty.” There is a curtain separating the two sides of the room. Policemen patrol our neighborhood watching for criminals.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
are separate
sheriff
are patrolling
jury
beard
wearing a badge lapel
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C. Listen and write A or B.
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. shoplift charge hit and run innocent break into
She took things from a store without paying. She was shoplifting. The police charged the woman with murder. She will go to court today. Someone crashed into my car and drove away. It was a hit and run. Sam did not do anything wrong. He is innocent. The boys broke into the pet store and took five puppies.
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. 2. 3. 4.
What was he charged with? Is it true that she did it? What did she do? How long has your cat been missing?
C. Listen and fill in the blanks.
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For three days. She stole a car. Robbery. No, I think she is innocent.
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1. (A) What was she charged with? (B) ___________.
Breaking and entering/ Robbery/A hit and run/ Shoplifting
2. (A) What did he do? (B) He ___________.
damaged the wall/ broke into a bank/ committed fraud/ stole a car
3. (A) She’s guilty, isn’t she? (B) I think she’s ___________.
partly to blame/guilty/ not responsible/ innocent
4. (A) How long has your ___________ been missing? (B) For about 5 hours.
purse/credit card/dog/ scooter
Unit 6. Law / Crime
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) I think she is guilty. (B) Shoplifting. 2. (A) For a few hours. (B) It is a few years old. 3. (A) Yes, I did it. (B) No. He’s innocent. 4. (A) She shoplifted a CD. (B) She is a lawyer.
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. jail suspect witness arrest find (guilty)
Criminals are put in jail. The sheriff thinks that Tim stole the car. He is a suspect. She saw the boy break the window. She is a witness. The police officer arrested the robber and took him to jail. At the end of the trial, the judge found the man not guilty.
B. Types of Questions: Law / Crime a. Main Idea
What did the jury decide? What is being announced?
b. Inference
Who is the person talking to? Where is this conversation taking place?
c. Cause and Effect
What was Mrs. Green charged with? Why will the jury find the person guilty?
d. Facts and Details
When did the crime take place? What can be said about Dr. Evil?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. M: Did you hear that Mrs. Green was arrested this morning? W: No! What did she do? M: She hit a car and drove away. 1. What was Mrs. Green charged with? _______________________ Last week, Mr. Black was charged with robbery. After looking at the evidence, the judge found him guilty and convicted him. He will spend the next 2 years in jail. 2. What is being announced? _______________________ W: Someone stole my car. M: When did this happen? W: A witness saw it happen this morning. 3. When did the crime take place? _______________________ Today 114
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Hit and run
Shoplifting
Unit 6. Law / Crime
Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. What did the jury decide? (A) Mr. Jones was innocent.
(B) Mr. Jones was guilty.
2. When did the men steal the car? (A) This morning
(B) Yesterday
3. What can be said about Dr. Evil? (A) His case is over.
(B) He is in jail.
4. Why will the jury find the person guilty? (A) He said that he has the money. (B) Someone saw him steal the money.
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Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. How many suspects are there? (A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
2. Who is the person talking to? (A) A lawyer
(B) The jury
(C) A police officer
(D) A witness
3. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) In jail
(B) Outside
(C) In a courtroom
(D) In a car
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. The sheriff _________ _________ _________.
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Last _________ Mrs. Green was charged _________ _________
_________ and _________.
3. _________ _________ _________ find the suspect _________?
4. Is _________ _________ _________ _________ shoplifted?
5. What _________ _________ charged _________?
6. The _________ _________ patrolling _________ _________.
7. The _________ was _________ innocent _________ _________ crime.
8. Two _________ _________ into the _________.
9. The officer _________ _________ _________ badge.
10. _________ criminal _________ taken _________ _________.
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PART I. Picture Description: Fashion Warm-up
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A. Learn the words and phrases. laces bow accessory velvet article
Sneakers have laces, but slippers don’t. He tied the ribbon into a pretty bow. The shop sells accessories like hairpins and jewelry. This velvet jacket should only be dry cleaned. Don’t wash it. All of the articles of clothing on this rack are 50% off.
B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.
wrist
laces
velvet case
a bow
accessory
articles
laces of his boot
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PART II. Questions & Responses Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. designer match brand wide waist
She is a designer. She creates new styles of clothes. This blue sock does not match the red sock. BMW is an expensive brand of car. The ocean is very wide. It will take many days to go across. She put a black belt around her waist.
B. Match the questions and answers. 1. Don’t you work in the fashion industry? 2. What brand are those shoes? 3. This tie doesn’t match my shirt, does it? 4. Why don’t you like that dress?
C. Listen and fill in the blanks.
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(A) I think they go together nicely. (B) They’re Nike. (C) The waist is too big. (D) Yes, I’m a model.
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1. (A) Do these pants match my blouse? (B) They ___________.
go together well/ don’t really match/ clash
2. (A) What brand of ___________ do you prefer? (B) I don’t really have a favorite.
shoes/perfume/gum/ shampoo
3. (A) Do you work in the fashion industry? (B) Yes, I’m a ___________.
photographer/retailer/ model/designer
4. (A) Why don’t you like that article of clothing? (B) It’s too wide for my ___________.
waist/hips/shoulders/ neck
Unit 7. Fashion
Exercises Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A) I’m afraid not. (B) Yes. I’m a model. 2. (A) They don’t fit my waist. (B) They are not a name brand. 3. (A) They are Levi’s. (B) They look good. 4. (A) Yes, I do. (B) Not really.
Test Listen and choose the right answer or statement. 1. (A)
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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks Warm-up A. Learn the words and phrases. out of style silver latest button-down pattern
Those shoes were popular years ago. Now they are out of style. Silver is my favorite metal for accessories. The latest fashions are often from France. I like button-down shirts better than T-shirts. I really like the flower pattern on her dress.
B. Types of Questions: Fashion a. Main Idea
What does the woman think about the pants? What can be said about the woman’s jacket?
b. Inference
Where is the conversation taking place? What will the woman probably wear?
c. Cause and Effect
Why does she wear dresses? Why is the person excited?
d. Facts and Details
Where did the man get the suit? What will be in style this fall?
C. Read the dialogs or short talks and write the answers to the questions. W: Where did you find that button-down shirt? M: It was on the clearance rack. W: Are there any more? 1. Where is this conversation taking place? _______________________ This fall we are going to see some designs from the past in woman’s fashion. Look for bright colors and patterns from the 1980s. Jackets with wide shoulders and button-down sweaters will be back in style. Lots of silver accessories will also be popular. 2. What will be in style this fall? _______________________ W: That’s a very nice suit. What brand is it? M: It’s an Armani. I got it from my wife. W: You are a lucky man! 3. Where did the man get the suit? _______________________ He bought it. In a clothing store Old fashioned designs It was a gift. 122
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Exercises Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1. What does the woman think about the pants? (A) They are too loose.
(B) They fit well.
2. Where did the man get the tie? (A) He bought it in a department store. (B) He got in through the Internet. 3. What will the woman probably wear? (A) A necklace
(B) Earrings
4. Why does she wear dresses? (A) They’re in style.
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(B) Online
(C) As a gift
(D) At a store
2. What can be said about the woman’s jacket? (A) It’s pink.
(B) It’s not fashionable.
(C) It’s too big.
(D) It does not match her earrings.
3. Why is the person excited? (A) The man gave her a gift.
(B) Her dress is a famous brand.
(C) She got a job as a designer.
(D) It’s Christmas.
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D i c t a t i o n Listen and complete the sentences. 1. All _________ _________ _________ wear button-down _________. 2. Those _________ are _________ _________ style. 3. _________ _________ bright _________ _________ patterns this _________. 4. _________ brand _________ _________ jacket? 5. It’s _________ _________ _________ in accessories. 6. This _________ _________ together, _________? 7. _________ _________ _________ a designer in _________ _________ industry. 8. Does _________ shirt _________ _________ pants? 9. These _________ _________ _________ wide for _________ _________. 10. _________ should _________ your _________ laces before you _________.
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Review Part I. Picture Description Listen and choose the right answer.
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Part III. Short Conversations & Talks Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer. 1.
What did the man’s brother do? (A) He arrived late for the meeting. (B) He sent him something by mail. (C) He traveled with the woman. (D) He wrote a friend in Africa.
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Which law did the man break? (A) Driving without a license
(B) Going too fast near a school
(C) Not having on a seat belt
(D) Parking in the wrong place
What extra-curricular activity did he enjoy? (A) Acting on stage
(B) Growing things
(C) Learning a language
(D) Playing a sport
Which is true about Mary? (A) She did not practice enough. (B) She lost the final round of the tournament. (C) She was referee during the tournament. (D) She won the tournament.
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What can be assumed about the man? (A) He does not want to leave. (B) He is afraid of sharks. (C) He wants to use the restroom. (D) He works at the aquarium.
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What does the woman suggest? (A) Checking the numbers
(B) Scheduling a meeting
(C) Visiting the payroll office
(D) Working overtime
What is the woman probably doing? (A) Building something
(B) Eating
(C) Exercising
(D) Getting a massage
Why does the man prefer email? (A) He doesn’t have time for chatting. (B) He is less stressed when writing emails. (C) He is more familiar with email programs. (D) People in chat rooms are rude.
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What is the woman’s opinion? (A) The designer makes good suits. (B) The pants suit the man well. (C) The pattern is too bright. (D) The size is not right.
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What is the announcer talking about? (A) A movie review
(B) A new product
(C) A crime story
(D) A weather report
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