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READING SECTION

Step by Step
Toward Receptive Skills
( Based on TOEIC Bridge ) Paul Edmunds - Anne Taylor
Contents selected and compiled by Prof. Samuel Fernndez Saavedra
Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educacin

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 Fernndez Saavedra

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Contents Cont tents


READING SECTION UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 Review Vocabulary Checklist LISTENING SECTION Leisure Science Arts and Culture Occupations Industry Emergency Services Bank and Money
5 13 21 29 37 45 53 61 65 67

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 The Return of the Prince James Bond Again The Lady of the Lake
11:35 12:00 11:55 1:25 2:35 2:20 5:00 4:15 6:05 7:25 7:45 8:30 8:40 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.?

$5.00 Show times

2. Instructions

What are these instructions for? (main idea) Who is this game suitable for? (detail)
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.

Jungle Adventure (age 5+)

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
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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 50 40 30 20 10 0 waterskiing jet skiing windsurfing surfing

first time

previous experience

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.
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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 Monday Time 8:30-10:30 10:30-11:00 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 5:00-7:00 7:00-8:00 8:00-10:00 Activity Beginning Design Young Gymnastics Open Gym Jewelry Making & Beadwork Water Aerobics Advanced Dance *Membership fee: $10

where when what how much

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? (A) How to watch special scenes (B) How to wear glasses

2. Which item is free for customers? (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
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4. When is this club open? (A) Weekends only (B) Weekdays only

Unit 1. Leisure

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following chart.

Favorite Leisure Activities by Age Group


60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Hiking watching movies Inline skating Renting videos Others

20-29 year olds

30-39 year olds

40-49 year olds

50-59 year olds

1. What were people asked? (A) What is your favorite way of spending free time? (B) What are your childrens hobbies? (C) What is the best age to begin hiking? (D) What is the cheapest way to spend free time?

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.

2. Which of the following is NOT true about 50-59 year olds? (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.

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

6. Why was the 6:00 class cancelled? (A) Harry couldnt come. (B) Sally called. (C) There is a 7:00 class. (D) There were not enough students.

5. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Harry can join the 7 p.m. class. (B) Harrys teacher called. (C) Harry can take lessons at 6 p.m. (D) Harry wants to take swimming lessons.

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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.


rolls the highest number a lack of students a qualified French chef pair of 3D glasses

1.

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 _________ _________ _________ _________.


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UNIT

Reading: Science

Warm-up
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 2. Where can we find this sign? (A) In a museum 2. Advertisements (B) To explain science (B) In a lab

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. _______
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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 Vitamin A Calcium Vitamin B Iron
110 % daily value 0% 0% 25% 25% 6% 15% 25% 25%

with 100ml milk 150

Match the question and answer. 1. What is the purpose of this chart? 2. Which two items are NOT found in rice cereal?

To give information
about food

Vitamin A and Calcium

4. Warnings

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.

(B) It has no cover.

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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


A. Place a slide on the stage of the microscope. B. Look through the microscope and focus the lens. C. Check the light is on. D. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

kind of reading what where how

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 worlds smallest guitar!


The Nanoguitar!
Researchers at Cornell University have created the worlds 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 30 20 10 0 New York Chicago Los Angeles Miami Honolulu

minutes to skin damage without sunscreen

3. What kind of information does this chart show? (A) How dangerous sunlight can be (B) How long people are safe
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4. In which city is the sun strongest? (A) Honolulu (B) New York

Unit 2. Science

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 peoples homes (B) To advertise solar power for businesses (C) To advertise solar power for schools (D) To tell people how to install solar power

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 wont need electricity.

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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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.


computer is being used the worlds smallest guitar Reduce your domestic heating away from fire

1.

Researchers have created _________ _________ _________ _________.

2.

Your _________ _________ _________ _________ to distribute music illegally.

3.

_________ _________ _________ _________ bill by up to sixty percent.

4.

Keep flammable materials _________ _________ _________.


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UNIT

Reading: Arts and Culture

Warm-up
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?

Online Cheap theater tickets

2. Signs

What is the purpose of this sign? (main idea) Where can visitors eat? (detail)
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.

Piccadilly Gallery

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

(B) On the 1st floor


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3. Calendars

Which statement is true? (fact) Which statement is NOT true? (detail)

Mon

Tue
1

Wed
2 9 16 23 30

Thu
3 10 17 24

Fri
4 11 18 25

SAT
5 12 19 26

SUN
6 13 20 27

THE FULL MONTY - (comedy), 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. $17.50

7 14 21 28

8 15 22 29

Trinity College String Quartet - 7:30 p.m. $12.50

Moscow State Circus - 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. $24.00

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

Johns 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!


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. The Management Performing Arts Center

who why, what event what who

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

Note

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.

Maxs 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 Maxs.

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. 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.

Town Tales

Opens June 5th.

3. Where might you see this advertisement? (A) In a concert hall (B) In a theater
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4. What kind of movie is this? (A) A romantic comedy (B) A drama

Unit 3. Arts and Culture

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 Regals 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.

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.

5. Who can take part in this event? (A) (B) (C) (D) Young artists The Wisdom Gallery All visitors Nobody

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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 consumed in the cafeteria get your money back end of this month

1. 2. 3.

Food and drink may be _________ _________ _________ _________. This romantic comedy _________ _________ _________. 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 (B) Speaking

2. Letters

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
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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


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

Objective:

2. Where has Rudy worked? (A) ABC Enterprises

(B) RPJ Corporation

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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. Flanagans 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 Garcias 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

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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Unit 4. Occupations

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following 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

Memo

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.

Earn money for fall tuition!

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

6. Which word best describes this position? (A) Finished (B) Permanent (C) Full-time (D) Temporary

5. How could you describe the work environment? (A) (B) (C) (D) Formal Boring Serious Enjoyable

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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 two digit extension entry level position as soon as possible

1. 2. 3. 4.

Please dial the _________ _________ _________ to connect the call. Her _________ _________ _________ in the banquet room. Call Jim at 875-2001 _________ _________ _________ _________. I am looking for an _________ _________ _________ in your company.

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UNIT

Reading: Industry

Warm-up
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)

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. 1. Where would you see this sign? 2. What should you do?

Poison Control Hotline 777-CURE / 777-2873

At a laboratory Call a phone number

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 25,000 Basic models January 23,900 13,900 March 16,900 May 15,980 May 15,900 June 21,045 June 26,000

Choose the correct answer. 1. What is the purpose of this chart? (A) To show sales (B) To show production 2. When were the fewest basic models made? (A) March (B) May
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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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Unit 5. Industry

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 when/what who what when

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 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
15 Black (35), Red (18), Blue (44) 20 rolls 20 10 boxes 1 cartridge

1. What is this inventory for? (A) Factory supplies (B) Office supplies

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

4. What cant employees do? (A) Take two breaks (B) Take three breaks

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Unit 5. Industry

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

6. What talent does the writer have? (A) (B) (C) (D) Singing Managing Making musical instruments Job opportunities

5. What does the writer probably want? (A) (B) (C) (D) An interview An instrument A song A music CD

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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.


will be required in addition to 1. hours a day 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 _________ _________ _________.

4.

Mark plays the guitar _________ _________ _________ other instruments.


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UNIT

Reading: Emergency Services

Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
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) This area is for patient drop-off only. Visitor parking is available for a fee in the north lot. All violators will be towed.

No Parking

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

How did this incident end? (inference) Which department made this report? (inference)
May 16 10:44 p.m. 1850 Algodones Street Robbery

Date Time Location Incident

Status Responding officer Assisting officers Supervisor

Urgent Jones Mayweather, Li Heri

Result Intruder was arrested, nobody was hurt

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. 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. 3

3. How often is the safety seminar held? (A) Every Thursday (B) Four times a year
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4. What will be discussed? (A) How to be safe (B) Corporal Stan Davis

Unit 6. Emergency Services

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following label.

Parents:
Keep this product out of reach of children at all times. If this product is eaten, call the childs 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

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.

2. What is the purpose of this information? (A) (B) (C) (D) 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

6. What should a person NOT do? (A) (B) (C) (D) Move quickly Go outside Find a teacher Get his/her textbooks

5. In case of a fire, what is the first thing a person should do? (A) (B) (C) (D) Leave the building Turn on the fire alarm Call a teacher Call the fire department

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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 an urgent problem the patient drop-off nobody was hurt

1. 2. 3.

_________ _________ _________ is only a phone call away. Be sure not to park in _________ _________ _________ area. Thanks to the assistance of the fire department, _________ _________ _________.

4.

The police department can be contacted in case of _________ _________ _________.

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UNIT

Reading: Bank and Money

Warm-up
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) 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

Halifax Bank

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 Account number Sum: (cash)$ Name Signature Bank code (checks) $ Date

Match the question and answer. 1. What is this form for? 2. Who will use this form?

Customers To take out money


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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 15 Oct 30 Oct 15 Dec Balance Deposit Withdrawal Interest 13.00 23.00 45.00 + BALANCE $4012.00 $4035.00 $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
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Unit 7. Bank and Money

5. Business cards

What is Miranda Joyces 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: mjoyce@cityworld.co.jp

Choose the correct answer. 1. What is Miranda Joyces 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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Key phrases
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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: jansen@bbb.com http:// bbb.international.com

1. What kind of customers does Janetta Seinfeld deal with? (A) International companies (B) Private individuals

2. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Janettas company is only on the Internet. (B) Janetta has an important position in her company.

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 23.00 45.00 100.00 BALANCE $12.00 -$11 -$56.00 $44.00

3. What information is NOT shown on the statement? (A) Money taken out of the account (B) Interest received
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4. When was this account overdrawn? (A) Jan 22 (B) Jan 30

Unit 7. Bank and Money

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) February 14th January 22nd Each month This week
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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

6. How can people get this service? (A) Open a new account (B) Make a withdrawal (C) Use an ATM machine (D) Apply online

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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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 account is overdrawn limit is up to your earliest convenience

1. 2.

Please come by at _________ _________ _________. 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.

Over 50s Leisure Time Activities


Number (in thousands) 10

0 Swimming Golf Bingo

Men

Women

Couples

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

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.

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Review

Questions 6 and 7 refer to the following letter.

Dear John Baker,

July 15, 2002

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.

Roncos 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 doctors examination A game

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.

9. Who would buy this product? (A) (B) (C) (D) Chefs Farmers Families Scientists

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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 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 flammable o measure (v) o domestic o safety o distribute 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 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

Unit 4
o check-out o groceries o cashier o cash register o ring up o janitor o public service o word of mouth o punctual o give notice o trainer o mechanic o clock out o out of line o retire o for o since o steal o rob o rotten

Unit 3
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

Unit 2
o adjust o device o observe o experiment o part (n)

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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

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

Unit 7
o insert o slot o bank book o check (v) o balance o teller
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LISTENING SECTION

Step by Step
Toward Receptive Skills
( Based on TOEIC Bridge )
Casey Malarcher Andrea Janzen

Contents selected and compiled by Prof. Samuel Fernndez Saavedra


Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educacin

Upper-Intermediate

Grupo Educativo

Contents Cont tents


LISTENING SECTION UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 UNIT 5 UNIT 6 UNIT 7 Review Sports Animals Office Body and Mind Technology Law / Crime Fashion
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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 teams 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

bowling alley down the lane

scoreboard in the ring

spectators

at the starting line

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 1. Sports

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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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, didnt he? (A) Some players can serve at 125 mph. (B) Actually, I think number 12 scored. (C) I like to watch hockey. (D) No, I don't.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


1. (A) Whats going on in the game? (B) The players are ___________. 2. (A) You are a member of a sports team, right? (B) Yes, I play ___________. 3. (A) When is the next big tennis competition? (B) ___________. 4. (A) What can you do at a rink? (B) You can ___________.

Note

waiting for the whistle/ listening to the coach/ tying their skates/ taking a break

hockey/tennis/volleyball/ badminton

The season is over/ After the holiday/ In a few weeks/ Next month

ice skate/figure skate/ take skating lessons/ play hockey

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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.

Listen and choose the right answer or statement.


1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks


Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
pass referee energy trophy practice 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. Professional athletes practice all the time.

B. Types of Questions: Sports


a. Main Idea b. Inference c. Cause and Effect d. Facts and Details What is being discussed? What is the team doing first? What does the man imply? Why doesnt the man want to be a referee? Why will the hockey game be exciting? What does he need to practice? 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 dont 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.
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Go to a movie

He hits hard.

Its the last game.

Unit 1. Sports

Exercises
Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.
1. What does the man imply? (A) Their team cant win. 2. What is the team doing first? (A) Going to a restaurant (B) Playing hockey (B) Winning is possible.

3. Why doesnt the man want to be a referee? (A) He might get hurt. 4. What is being discussed? (A) What a referee needs to do (B) How to become a referee (B) He wont get a good salary.

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. Why doesnt the woman like to watch mens tennis? (A) She doesnt like men. (C) She doesnt like tennis. (B) The action is too fast. (D) She doesnt have a TV.

2. Why does the man need to practice hockey? (A) He wants to play in the professional league. (B) He isnt 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 cant play basketball? (A) Hes too tall. (C) She thinks hes too short. (B) He likes hockey. (D) Hes 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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UNIT

PART I. Picture Description: Animals


Warm-up
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 snakes body is curled into a circle.

B. Look at the picture. Circle the two words or phrases that you think you will hear.

collar

is curled a long tail


paw

breed beak

around their necks

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 2. Animals

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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PART II. Questions & Responses


Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
fix amphibian track growl fur I should get my cat fixed so she cant 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. 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 dont. (C) Take the path on your left. (D) Not as yet.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


Note

1. (A) How do you track a cougar? (B) Look for ___________. 2. (A) How about going to the ___________. exhibit? (B) Sounds good to me. 3. (A) How do you know a cat is angry? (B) They will ___________. 4. (A) Have you fixed your ___________ yet? (B) No, not yet. Im doing it tomorrow.

footprints/caves/fur/ droppings

bear/shark/zebra/ amphibian

puff out their fur/ flatten their ears/ growl/lie down

cat/dog/rabbit/ferret

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Unit 2. Animals

Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer or statement.
1. (A) No, Im not. (B) When she is a bit older. 2. (A) Yes, it is. (B) Its mad. 3. (A) Its neither. (B) Its good for tracking. 4. (A) The path turns left. (B) No, it isnt.

Listen and choose the right answer or statement.


1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks


Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
wander over to Im going to slowly wander over to the lion exhibit. den Be careful not to walk into a bears den while its sleeping. hibernate Many animals hibernate in winter to conserve energy. aquarium I love watching the sharks in the zoos aquarium. creature There are many interesting creatures in the zoo.

B. Types of Questions: Animals


a. Main Idea b. Inference c. Cause and Effect d. Facts and Details What is being discussed? What are the speakers doing? Where are they? How do the speakers feel? Why doesnt the woman want to go into the ocean? What happens during hibernation? 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
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Afraid

At the zoo

Fish and berries

Unit 2. Animals

Exercises
Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.
1. Why doesnt the woman want to go into the ocean? (A) She is scared of water. 2. What is being discussed? (A) Facts about animals (B) Plans for going somewhere (B) She is scared of ocean creatures.

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. (B) Body functions slow down.

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. What are the people doing? (A) Tracking a cougar (C) Eating a deer (B) Tracking 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 (C) Embarrassed (B) Clever (D) Aggravated
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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 dont _________ _________ 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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UNIT

PART I. Picture Description: Office


Warm-up
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

computer in use atop the table


ponytail

projecting associates

outside the conference room

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 3. Office

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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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 Lets 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 rsum 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.? Arent you working for human resources? (A) (B) (C) (D) Im meeting the CEO. No, sales. Your paycheck. Id be happy to.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


1. (A) What appointment do you have tomorrow? (B) Im seeing my ___________. 2. (A) Which department are you working in? (B) I just started in ___________. 3. (A) Where did I leave my ___________? (B) I think its atop that stack of papers. 4. (A) Do you mind if I run this suggestion by the ___________ first? (B) Thats fine with me.
Note

doctor/accountant/ lawyer/dentist

marketing/research/ human resources/ advertising

paycheck/report/file/ newspaper

CEO/president/boss/ director

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Unit 3. Office

Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer or statement.
1. (A) Im all ready. (B) Not as of yet. 2. (A) Try the CEO. (B) Maybe later. 3. (A) Yes, at the doctors office. (B) No, Im not. 4. (A) To the doctor. (B) Im seeing my dentist.

Listen and choose the right answer or statement.


1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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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 doesnt add up. I got paid too much.

B. Types of Questions: Office


a. Main Idea b. Inference c. Cause and Effect d. Facts and Details What is being discussed? Where does the speaker work? What might the speaker make? How does the woman feel? Why does the woman have to talk to payroll? Why didnt the man meet the deadline? 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 doesnt seem to add up. M: Youd 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 Bachelors 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
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She didnt 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) Shes busy. 2. What is being discussed? (A) His salary (B) The payroll department (B) She doesnt want to see him.

3. Why didnt the man meet the deadline? (A) He didnt know what to do. (B) He had problems with the computers. 4. Where does the speaker work? (A) In human resources (B) At reception

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. What job does the woman want to get? (A) A job in a restaurant (C) An indoor job 2. Where did the speaker begin? (A) In human resources (C) As CEO (B) In sales (D) As part of marketing (B) A part-time job (D) A job delivering things

3. Who is the woman going to show the story to first? (A) The editing department (C) The boss (B) Another writer (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 _________ isnt _________ _________. Theres _________ missing.

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UNIT

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 meditating

harmful rubbing

getting a massage
shoulder

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 4. Body and Mind

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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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, havent you? 2. How badly did you cut yourself? 3. I have to chant to meditate, right? 4. Is it true that youre still sick? (A) No, just breathe deeply. (B) Ive just got a cough now. (C) No, its too long. (D) I just need a small bandage.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


1. (A) Whats the matter? (B) I ___________. 2. (A) Do you think shes hurt? (B) Yeah, she needs ___________. 3. (A) How do you reduce stress? (B) I make sure to ___________. 4. (A) Explain the parts of the diaphragm. (B) I didnt ___________ that yet.

Note

have a cough/feel low/ caught the flu/ slept poorly a bandage/first aid/ to see a doctor/ a paramedic have a weekly massage/ exercise regularly/ breathe slowly/ get lots of rest memorize/learn/review/ study

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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.

Listen and choose the right answer or statement.


1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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PART III. Short Conversations & Talks


Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
lozenge sprain yoga cavity stretch Have this lozenge. It will make your throat feel better. My ankle isnt broken. Its only a sprain. Yoga is a good way to mediate and exercise. I went to the dentist, but she didnt find any cavities! Stretching helps you relax and is good for your muscles.

B. Types of Questions: Body and Mind


a. Main Idea b. Inference c. Cause and Effect d. Facts and Details What is the problem? What can be said about the man? Where is Mr. Joffe? What could lead to a sprain? How did the person hurt his ankle? What can cause cavities? 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? Youre limping! M: I sprained my ankle playing basketball. W: Ill 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
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Playing a sport

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 doesnt take care of his teeth. (B) Bobby has many cavities. 2. What will help his throat? (A) Something to eat 3. Where is Mr. Joffe? (A) The dentists office 4. What can be said about the man? (A) He feels pain. (B) He knows a lot about yoga. (B) A hospital (B) A bandage

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. What could lead to a sprain? (A) Exercising too much (C) Tearing muscles 2. Why is the man upset? (A) He doesnt like yoga. (C) His friends give him stress. 3. What can be said about the speaker? (A) She doesnt like ice cream. (C) Shes a dentist. (B) She will get a check-up soon. (D) She cant have sugar. (B) He doesnt have time to run. (D) Hes having business problems. (B) Not stretching (D) Long-term problems

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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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UNIT

PART I. Picture Description: Technology


Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
function apparatus select utilize scan This device is not functioning properly. I think its 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 scan products


monitor

apparatus is selecting

not functioning

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 5. Technology

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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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. Johns computer is a standard machine with no special features.

B. Match the questions and answers.


1. 2. 3. 4. Your computer has just crashed, hasnt it? Could you please buy a standard phone? Isnt the bandwidth high enough for you? Which one is your backup disk? (A) (B) (C) (D) Unfortunately, yes. This one right here. I suppose I could. Not really.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


1. (A) Do you like the new office computers? (B) Yes, they have many good ___________. 2. (A) Your spreadsheet aids calculations, right? (B) Yes, it really ___________. 3. (A) This program is just the ___________ version, isnt it? (B) Let me check on that. 4. (A) When did your computer ___________? (B) Yesterday.

Note

features/options/ components/ elements makes them easier/ speeds them up/ simplifies them standard/normal/ basic/typical crash/go down/ stop working/ begin malfunctioning

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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) Its a high-speed connection. 4. (A) That feature works well. (B) Its still down.

Listen and choose the right answer or statement.


1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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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 its in real-time. icon I clicked on the icon, but the program didnt start. domain name The domain name for her website is www.asdfa.com. proper This isnt the proper monitor for this computer. netiquette When chatting online, one should use proper netiquette.

B. Types of Questions: Technology


a. Main Idea b. Inference What is being explained? What is the problem? According to the dialog, why do people use a search engine? Why dont 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 Calebs website? W: I think its 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.
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People chat with her. Type the domain name

Unit 5. Technology

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 dont they like her? (A) She deleted something. 3. Why are the icons gone? (A) Donna deleted them. (B) Brian moved them. (B) She has poor netiquette.

4. How well does the program function? (A) Perfectly in real-time (B) Not well at all

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. What is the problem? (A) She doesnt like the icons. (C) She cant select the website. 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 (C) Connect a network (B) Back up the network (D) Make a proper device
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(B) He cant recognize domain names. (D) He cant remember domain names.

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 its 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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UNIT

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
beard

sheriff jury

are patrolling

wearing a badge
lapel

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 6. Law / Crime

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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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? (A) (B) (C) (D) For three days. She stole a car. Robbery. No, I think she is innocent.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


1. (A) What was she charged with? (B) ___________. 2. (A) What did he do? (B) He ___________. 3. (A) Shes guilty, isnt she? (B) I think shes ___________. 4. (A) How long has your ___________ been missing? (B) For about 5 hours.

Note

Breaking and entering/ Robbery/A hit and run/ Shoplifting damaged the wall/ broke into a bank/ committed fraud/ stole a car partly to blame/guilty/ not responsible/ innocent purse/credit card/dog/ scooter

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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. Hes innocent. 4. (A) She shoplifted a CD. (B) She is a lawyer.

Listen and choose the right answer or statement.


1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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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 b. Inference c. Cause and Effect d. Facts and Details What did the jury decide? What is being announced? Who is the person talking to? Where is this conversation taking place? What was Mrs. Green charged with? Why will the jury find the person guilty? 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
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The judges decision

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. 2. When did the men steal the car? (A) This morning 3. What can be said about Dr. Evil? (A) His case is over. (B) He is in jail. (B) Yesterday (B) Mr. Jones was guilty.

4. Why will the jury find the person guilty? (A) He said that he has the money. (B) Someone saw him steal the money.

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. How many suspects are there? (A) One (C) Three 2. Who is the person talking to? (A) A lawyer (C) A police officer (B) The jury (D) A witness (B) Two (D) Four

3. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) In jail (C) In a courtroom (B) Outside (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 _________ _________ _________.

2.

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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UNIT

PART I. Picture Description: Fashion


Warm-up
A. Learn the words and phrases.
laces bow accessory velvet article

Sneakers have laces, but slippers dont. He tied the ribbon into a pretty bow. The shop sells accessories like hairpins and jewelry. This velvet jacket should only be dry cleaned. Dont 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

velvet case accessory


laces

a bow articles

laces of his boot

Now listen and check your answers.

C. Listen and write A or B.

1.

2.

_________

_________
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Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

2.

(A)

(B)

3.

(A)

(B)

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Unit 7. Fashion

Listen and choose the right answer.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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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. Dont you work in the fashion industry? 2. What brand are those shoes? 3. This tie doesnt match my shirt, does it? 4. Why dont you like that dress? (A) I think they go together nicely. (B) Theyre Nike. (C) The waist is too big. (D) Yes, Im a model.

C. Listen and fill in the blanks.


1. (A) Do these pants match my blouse? (B) They ___________. 2. (A) What brand of ___________ do you prefer? (B) I dont really have a favorite. 3. (A) Do you work in the fashion industry? (B) Yes, Im a ___________. 4. (A) Why dont you like that article of clothing? (B) Its too wide for my ___________.

Note

go together well/ dont really match/ clash

shoes/perfume/gum/ shampoo

photographer/retailer/ model/designer

waist/hips/shoulders/ neck

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Unit 7. Fashion

Exercises
Listen and choose the right answer or statement.
1. (A) Im afraid not. (B) Yes. Im a model. 2. (A) They dont fit my waist. (B) They are not a name brand. 3. (A) They are Levis. (B) They look good. 4. (A) Yes, I do. (B) Not really.

Test
Listen and choose the right answer or statement.
1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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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 b. Inference c. Cause and Effect d. Facts and Details What does the woman think about the pants? What can be said about the womans jacket? Where is the conversation taking place? What will the woman probably wear? Why does she wear dresses? Why is the person excited? 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 womans 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: Thats a very nice suit. What brand is it? M: Its 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.
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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. 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 4. Why does she wear dresses? (A) Theyre in style. (B) Theyre comfortable. (B) Earrings (B) They fit well.

Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.


1. Where did the woman get the coat? (A) From Mr. Klein (C) As a gift (B) Online (D) At a store

2. What can be said about the womans jacket? (A) Its pink. (C) Its too big. 3. Why is the person excited? (A) The man gave her a gift. (C) She got a job as a designer. (B) Her dress is a famous brand. (D) Its Christmas. (B) Its not fashionable. (D) It does not match her earrings.

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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. Its _________ _________ _________ 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.

1.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

3.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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4.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

5.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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7.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Part II. Questions & Responses


Listen and choose the right answer or statement.
1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (A) 4. (A) 5. (A) 6. (A) 7. (A) 8. (A) 9. (A) 10. (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C)

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Review

Part III. Short Conversations & Talks


Listen to the dialogs. Choose the right answer.
1. What did the mans 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.

2.

Which law did the man break? (A) Driving without a license (C) Not having on a seat belt (B) Going too fast near a school (D) Parking in the wrong place

3.

What extra-curricular activity did he enjoy? (A) Acting on stage (C) Learning a language (B) Growing things (D) Playing a sport

4.

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.

5.

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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6.

What does the woman suggest? (A) Checking the numbers (C) Visiting the payroll office (B) Scheduling a meeting (D) Working overtime

7.

What is the woman probably doing? (A) Building something (C) Exercising (B) Eating (D) Getting a massage

8.

Why does the man prefer email? (A) He doesnt 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.

9.

What is the womans 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.

10.

What is the announcer talking about? (A) A movie review (C) A crime story (B) A new product (D) A weather report

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