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III What should I say?

Unit 01: Greetings and Introductions
A
FUNCTIONS 1. A 2. D
A B
Greeting someone 1. my blind date
2. first impression
1. Good morning.
3. her job
2. Fine, thanks. And you?
3. Hows it going?
PRONUNCIATION
Introducing yourself
B
1. My name is Lina Ellis. / I live in LA.
1. bit 2. bean 3. eat 4. hill
2. Im Nick Wilson. / My major is history.
5. lead 6. live 7. sheep 8. seal
Saying farewell
1. Goodbye. ORAL RESPONSES
2. OK. See you.
Answers may vary.
3. You, too.
1. My name is Bryan Nasalrod.
MODEL DIALOG 2. OK, how about yourself?
3. Im from Chicago.
What do you do? 4. Im a film editor.
5. Nice to meet you, too.
A
1. F 2. T
WRITTEN RESPONSES
B
1. C 2. A Answers may vary.
1. My name is Raul Rojas.
C
2. I come from Mexico.
1. Hows it going?
3. I am majoring in Computer Science.
2. What do
4. I go to Alora University.
3. Where
5. Campus life is cool, but my roommate is a jerk.
4. Not much
5. programmer
LISTENING QUIZ
SHORT DIALOGS 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D
5. A 6. D 7. C 8. C
I What are you doing?
A LISTENING TEST
1. B 2. D
Part 1 Picture Description
B
1. use email often 1. B 2. A 3. D
2. do me a favor
Part 2 Questions and Responses
II Where are you from? 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A
A 8. C 9. A
1. C 2. B
Part 3 Short Conversations
B
1. pleasure 10. B 11. D 12. C 13. A
2. on business 14. D 15. D

Part 4 Short Talks

16. C 17. D 18. A 19. B
20. C 21. D

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Unit 02: Family B

1. two sisters
2. three of us
FUNCTIONS
3. the middle child
A
Talking about family PRONUNCIATION
1. I have two brothers and one sister. B
2. How many people are in your family? 1. bat 2. led 3. rat 4. mat
5. pet 6. band 7. lend 8. vet
Describing relationships
1. Im the middle child.
ORAL RESPONSES
2. Im an only child.
Answers may vary.
Asking about ages
1. There are twelve in my family.
1. Which year were you born?
2. I have six sisters.
2. On April 12th.
3. I was born in 1974.
3. How old is your brother?
4. My birthday is March 19th.
5. My brothers are two and fifteen, and my sisters are ten
MODEL DIALOG and twenty-four.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
WRITTEN RESPONSES
A
1. F 2. T Answers may vary.
B 1. There are four in my family.
1. C 2. A 2. I have one brother.
3. I was born in 1982.
C 4. My birthday is January 1st.
1. family 2. older 3. born 4. only 5. I am twenty-six years old.
5. birthday
LISTENING QUIZ
SHORT DIALOGS
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C
I How large is your family? 5. D 6. C 7. B 8. C
A
1. D 2. A LISTENING TEST
B Part 1 Picture Description
1. large is
1. A 2. B 3. D
2. brother
3. younger
Part 2 Questions and Responses
II When is your birthday? 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
8. B 9. A
A
1. B 2. D
Part 3 Short Conversations
B
10. C 11. A 12. A 13. B
1. birthday card
14. D 15. C
2. How old is

III Are you the oldest? Part 4 Short Talks

16. B 17. A 18. C 19. C
A
20. A 21. A
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Unit 03: School B

1. help me out
2. heavy
FUNCTIONS
3. terrible
A 4. good luck
Listing schedules
1. What time does class start? PRONUNCIATION
2. Chemistry, English, and Math. B
3. Its due on Monday. 1. led 2. bait 3. pen 4. sell
Explaining habits 5. late 6. wait 7. test 8. men
1. In the library or at home.
2. Usually twice a week. ORAL RESPONSES
3. About ninety minutes. Answers may vary.
Requesting help 1. Sure, what do you need?
1. Yes, here you go. 2. It starts at two oclock.
2. Can you help me out? 3. It lasts for ninety minutes.
3. Could you help me with this question? 4. I usually eat lunch at noon.
5. No, I occasionally dont have homework.
MODEL DIALOG
WRITTEN RESPONSES
What do you need?
Answers may vary.
A
1. I like to study History of Religion.
1. F 2. T
2. I usually study in the quad, if the weathers good.
B 3. I wake up at 8 a.m.
1. A 2. B 4. I play soccer every Friday evening.
5. No, Im busy today, sorry.
C
1. 102 2. 50 3. soccer team
4. 5:00 LISTENING QUIZ
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A
SHORT DIALOGS 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. B
I What time do you have lunch?
LISTENING TEST
A
1. B 2. A Part 1 Picture Description
B 1. A 2. B 3. C
1. Music 2. noon 3. 1:00 4. tests
Part 2 Questions and Responses
II How often do you practice? 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. C
A 8. C 9. C
1. A 2. A
Part 3 Short Conversations
B
1. Whats going on 10. D 11. A 12. B 13. B
2. almost 14. B 15. C
3. tired
4. swimming Part 4 Short Talks
16. C 17. C 18. D 19. B
III Can you help me out? 20. C 21. A
A
1. C 2. A

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Unit 04: Food B

1. this dish is great
2. Its delicious
FUNCTIONS
3. How long
A
Explaining preferences PRONUNCIATION
1. I love sweet things. B
2. OK, but I prefer coffee. 1. foot 2. suit 3. full 4. pull
3. Id rather have chicken. 5. shoed 6. could 7. wood 8. look
Listing ingredients
1. Its made of flour, sugar, and chocolate. ORAL RESPONSES
2. I use sesame oil and soy sauce. Answers may vary.
Describing tastes 1. I would, yes, please.
1. its a bit too sweet. 2. Id prefer salad this time, if thats all right.
2. Its spicy. 3. Its made of spinach and beef jerky.
3. its delicious. 4. I like mine well-done.
4. Theyre a bit too salty. 5. Its wonderful!

MODEL DIALOG WRITTEN RESPONSES

A Answers may vary.

1. T 2. F 1. Its not bad. It needs more soy sauce, though.
2. No thanks, Im full.
B
3. I just put noodles and chicken in the pot and heated it
1. A 2. B
all up. I call it Borka-borka.
C 4. Thanks, you shouldnt have!
1. delicious 5. OK, what kind of food do you feel like eating?
2. I prefer tea
3. soy sauce LISTENING QUIZ
4. made of
5. really sweet 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A
5. B 6. C 7. D 8. B
SHORT DIALOGS
LISTENING TEST
I I have a sweet tooth.
Part 1 Picture Description
A
1. A 2. C 1. A 2. D 3. C

B Part 2 Questions and Responses

1. sweet tooth
2. care for sweet things. 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B
8. B 9. C
II What are you going to have?
Part 3 Short Conversations
A
1. B 2. D 10. A 11. D 12. D 13. B
14. C 15. A
B
1. rather have Part 4 Short Talks
2. I prefer
16. D 17. A 18. B 19. A
III Can I have the recipe? 20. B 21. C

A
1. B 2. A

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Unit 05: Time III How long does it take to get there?
A
FUNCTIONS 1. C 2. B
A B
Telling the time 1. Well be gone
2. kind of long
1. Its 2:30.
2. Yes, its ten till nine.
3. At half past six. PRONUNCIATION
Asking for the date B
1. What day of the week is it? 1. day 2. dare 3. those 4. Dan
2. When was your birthday? 5. side 6. bathe 7. breathe 8. dough
3. Whats todays date?
ORAL RESPONSES
Asking about durations
1. It was two hours. Answers may vary.
2. It takes thirty minutes. 1. Around 7:30, why do you ask?
2. Its about three hours long, but theyll stop for intermission
in about twenty minutes.
MODEL DIALOG 3. About thirty minutes left.
Whats todays date? 4. At 8:05. Why dont we get some popcorn and drinks
while were waiting?
A 5. I heard it opens on Wednesday night.
1. F 2. T
B WRITTEN RESPONSES
1. C 2. C
Answers may vary.
C 1. The time? Its 3:08p.m.
1. forgot to send 2. Its usually just one hour long, but today the teachers
2. Whens going long.
3. What time does 3. The final exam is on November 11.
4. its too late 4. I only slept for two hours. I studied until 6 a.m.
5. it takes thirty minutes 5. The library closes at four on Fridays.

SHORT DIALOGS LISTENING QUIZ

I What time is it? 1. A 2. C 3. A 4. B
5. A 6. B 7. D 8. A
A
1. A 2. D
LISTENING TEST
B
1. to go home Part 1 Picture Description
2. How much longer 1. D 2. C 3. D
3. how about tomorrow
Part 2 Questions and Responses
II What time did you go to bed?
4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B
A 8. A 9. A
1. C 2. B
B Part 3 Short Conversations
1. got any sleep
2. wrote it all 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. A
3. Isnt it due 14. B 15. D

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Part 4 Short Talks B

16. B 17. C 18. D 19. A 1. Turn right
20. A 21. C 2. opposite

III Is it far from here?

Unit 06: Directions A

1. D 2. A
FUNCTIONS B
1. get downtown
A
2. do the buses run
Giving directions 3. on Bell Street
1. Go straight for three blocks.
2. Its on the right side. PRONUNCIATION
3. Turn left at the intersection.
B
Asking about distances 1. hot 2. cut 3. cop 4. luck
1. Is it far from here to the airport? 5. done 6. Ron 7. sock 8. rubber
2. How far is it to the museum?
Describing locations ORAL RESPONSES
1. its on Third Street. Answers may vary.
2. its opposite the park. 1. Yes, its down the street at the next intersection.
3. Its on the corner of First and Main. 2. About 15 kilometers.
3. Sure. Go straight to Blue Avenue, then take a left on
MODEL DIALOG Center Street, and its on the right.
4. Its downtown next to the subway station exit.
Excuse me, could you help me?
5. Theres a police station right behind you.
A
1. T 2. F WRITTEN RESPONSES
B Answers may vary.
1. B 2. C
1. The zoo? Its in Seoul Grand Park. Just take the subway
C and walk straight out of exit 1.
1. on the corner of 2. Yes, its about 12, 237 kilometers to the East of here.
2. straight down 3. The nearest restaurant? I like going to The Starfish. Its
3. intersection on the corner of Harbor and Dante Street. They serve
4. block seafood there.
5. Youre welcome 4. If you take this street all the way down and make a
right, youll see a bus stop after walking about a block.
SHORT DIALOGS 5. Its on the left.

I Does this bus go to Seoul Station? LISTENING QUIZ

A
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. D
1. A 2. B
5. A 6. B 7. A
B 8. C
1. How far is it
2. far from LISTENING TEST
II Is there a parking lot near here? Part 1 Picture Description
A 1. D 2. A 3. C
1. C 2. B
Part 2 Questions and Responses
4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A

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8. C 9. C II How did you spend last weekend?

Part 3 Short Conversations A
1. A 2. A
10. A 11. B 12. C 13. B
14. A 15. D B
1. spend
Part 4 Short Talks 2. anything special

16. D 17. A 18. C 19. D III Id like to book a flight.

20. A 21. C
A
1. B 2. D
B
Unit 07: Travel 1. book a flight
2. earliest
FUNCTIONS 3. reserve a seat
A
PRONUNCIATION
Asking for information
1. Where did you go? B
2. How was your trip? 1. so 2. see 3. sin 4. same
3. What did you do? 5. sells 6. lash 7. brass 8. shy
Recounting past experience
ORAL RESPONSES
1. Have you ever been to Thailand?
2. Once, in 1996. Answers may vary.
Stating opinions 1. It was terrible. It poured rain the whole camping trip.
2. I was gone for two months.
1. How was the food? 3. I went to the beach.
2. It was magnificent! 4. I went for a swim at the community pool.
3. What was Bangkok like? 5. Yes, I went to China three summers ago.

MODEL DIALOG WRITTEN RESPONSES

What did you think of the city? Answers may vary.
A 1. I love traveling! Its just using transportation that I hate.
1. T 2. F 2. No, Ive never even traveled outside of my state.
B 3. My last trip was wonderful. I went to Brazil with my
1. D 2. A friend.
4. Id like to go to El Salvador.
C 5. I went to the USA and toured New York and Washington
1. did you go D.C.
2. did you do
3. the weather like LISTENING QUIZ
4. are beautiful
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. D
SHORT DIALOGS 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. B

I How was your trip to Canada? LISTENING TEST

A Part 1 Picture Description
1. D 2. C
1. D 2. D 3. D
B
1. terrific
2. Rocky Mountains

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Part 2 Questions and Responses 2. going outside

3. clear
4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C
8. A 9. B
II Whats it like outside?
Part 3 Short Conversations
A
10. C 11. C 12. D 13. B 1. A 2. B
14. A 15. A
B
1. overcast
Part 4 Short Talks
2. temperature
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. D 3. warm
20. C 21. C
III We can expect snow tomorrow.
A
Unit 08: Weather 1. B 2. B
B
FUNCTIONS 1. supposed to
2. below
A
Describing the weather
PRONUNCIATION
1. I like sunny days.
2. Its cloudy and cold. B
3. No, its too hot and humid. 1. vine 2. fan 3. few 4. veal
5. leaf 6. halve 7. prove 8. belief
Asking about the weather
1. Is it going to rain today? ORAL RESPONSES
2. Hows the weather?
Answers may vary.
Predicting future conditions 1. Its going to snow, I heard.
1. It looks like snow. 2. No, I just said its going to snow.
2. Its going to stay warm. 3. I think the best weather for hiking is sunny and cool.
3. Yes, itll be freezing. 4. They said there was a tornado warning for tonight.
5. Its usually clear blue skies, lots of sun, and cool, brisk
MODEL DIALOG winds.

I Did you hear the weather report? WRITTEN RESPONSES

A
Answers may vary.
1. T 2. T
1. No, but it rains a lot in the summer.
B 2. Its pouring down rain.
1. B 2. A 3. I like warm weather.
4. Next week, the weather will be colder and windier.
C
5. I dont like hail storms.
1. raining 2. cloudy 3. clear up 4. boring
5. humid 6. home
LISTENING QUIZ
SHORT DIALOGS 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B
5. D 6. C 7. A 8. B
I Its a beautiful day.
A LISTENING TEST
1. D 2. D
Part 1 Picture Description
B 1. B 2. D 3. C
1. mild

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Part 2 Questions and Responses B

1. read
4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C
2. like novels
8. A 9. C
3. the best
Part 3 Short Conversations II Where are you going to go for your
10. D 11. B 12. B 13. A vacation?
14. D 15. D
A
1. D 2. C
Part 4 Short Talks
B
16. B 17. A 18. D 19. B
1. up to
20. A 21. C
2. Nothing special
3. Really

III How often do you go swimming?

Unit 09: Leisure
A
FUNCTIONS 1. C 2. D
B
A
1. looking for you
Talking about likes 2. really like it
1. I enjoy playing golf. 3. play tennis
2. What do you like to do?
3. I like action movies the most. PRONUNCIATION
Talking about frequency B
1. Once or twice a month. 1. sing 2. think 3. sum 4. mouth
2. How many times have you visited Canada? 5. pass 6. thin 7. sick 8. tenth
Asking about abilities
ORAL RESPONSES
1. Can you play tennis?
2. Are you good at skiing? Answers may vary.
3. I can play pretty well. 1. My favorite sport is American football.
2. I like blues music.
MODEL DIALOG 3. No, I prefer swimming.
4. Im not bad, I guess.
Have you ever come out here before? 5. I watch movies twice a month.
A
1. T 2. F WRITTEN RESPONSES
B Answers may vary.
1. B 2. A
1. I like to read sci-fi novels or books about philosophy.
C 2. I like to volunteer at an orphanage with my girlfriend.
1. free time 3. Yes, I go out to eat much too often. Maybe three times a
2. twice a month week.
3. first time 4. Im no expert, but yes, I can swim.
4. three times in my life 5. I like to go to movies with my friends.
5. a great swimmer
LISTENING QUIZ
SHORT DIALOGS
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. D
I How do you spend your spare time? 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. B
A
1. B 2. B

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LISTENING TEST SHORT DIALOGS

Part 1 Picture Description I Whats your favorite sport?
1. B 2. C 3. C A
1. D 2. A
Part 2 Questions and Responses
B
4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C 1. peaceful and relaxing
8. C 9. B 2. not playing
3. are you good
Part 3 Short Conversations
II Lets go see a soccer game.
10. A 11. A 12. A 13. D
14. B 15. B A
1. A 2. B
Part 4 Short Talks
B
16. D 17. D 18. A 19. D 1. not enough action
20. B 21. C 2. in the park
3. used to watch

III How often do you exercise?

Unit 10: Sports A
FUNCTIONS 1. C 2. A
B
A
1. Its fun and safe
Explaining preferences 2. tournament coming
1. Whats your favorite sport? 3. second place
2. Do you like to play football?
3. What do you do for exercise? PRONUNCIATION
Talking about abilities B
1. No, Ive never tried it. 1. sheep 2. shop 3. choose 4. mush
2. Yes, Im really good at it. 5. ship 6. catch 7. wash 8. shows
3. I am pretty good.
Explaining frequency ORAL RESPONSES
1. How often do you run? Answers may vary.
2. No, I hardly ever go outside. 1. I exercise at home, and by jogging in the park.
2. Yes, I like to play basketball.
MODEL DIALOG 3. I go swimming two or three times a week.
4. No, I cant play tennis very well at all.
Are you good at it?
5. Im pretty good at it. I love bowling.
A
1. T 2. F WRITTEN RESPONSES
B Answers may vary.
1. C 2. B
1. Yes, I prefer team sports.
C 2. Of course, but Id rather not run more than five
1. exercising kilometers.
2. a few weeks 3. Im good at archery and soccer.
3. a lot more fun 4. I like watching sports more.
4. youve just started 5. I exercise every weekend.
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LISTENING QUIZ 3. its getting worse

4. its nothing serious
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. make an appointment
5. C 6. D 7. A 8. A
SHORT DIALOGS
LISTENING TEST
I Hows your cold?
Part 1 Picture Description
A
1. D 2. B 3. B 1. B 2. B

Part 2 Questions and Responses B

1. sick of it
4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 2. taking anything
8. C 9. B 3. really sore

Part 3 Short Conversations II I think Ive got the flu.

10. C 11. A 12. C 13. A A
14. B 15. B 1. A 2. D

Part 4 Short Talks B

1. should I take
16. D 17. C 18. C 19. B 2. Get plenty of rest
20. D 21. B
III Why dont you tell me whats wrong?
A
Unit 11: Health 1. D 2. C
B
FUNCTIONS 1. is killing me
A 2. Its gotten worse
3. causes those symptoms
Asking about health
1. I have a bad stomachache.
PRONUNCIATION
2. Im fine.
3. Its gone. I feel much better. B
1. low 2. river 3. feel 4. heel
Giving suggestions and advice
5. poor 6. collect 7. break 8. clue
1. Drinks lots of water and get plenty of rest.
2. You should eat less and exercise more.
ORAL RESPONSES
Complaining
Answers may vary.
1. My skin is so dry and itchy!
1. No. I think Im coming down with something.
2. My legs are killing me!
2. I visit a doctor once every two years.
3. Im so sick of this toothache.
3. When I have a headache, I try to sleep or take medicine.
4. Yes, Im allergic to strawberries.
MODEL DIALOG 5. I think the healthiest food is kimchi.
Are you OK?
WRITTEN RESPONSES
A
1. F 2. T Answers may vary.
B 1. I eat chicken soup and whatever the doctor orders when
1. D 2. B I have a fever.
2. My health? Not bad, but not great either. I went to the
C hospital twice this winter.
1. bad allergies 3. I had an eye exam six months ago.
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4. I stay healthy by eating right and exercising daily. B

5. I almost never get a cold. 1. A 2. B
C
LISTENING QUIZ 1. My name is
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. A 2. What kinds of
5. D 6. C 7. A 8. B 3. travel
4. after I give notice
5. contact you
LISTENING TEST
Part 1 Picture Description SHORT DIALOGS
1. B 2. D 3. B I When can you start?
Part 2 Questions and Responses A
1. B 2. B
4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A
8. C 9. B B
1. graduated
Part 3 Short Conversations 2. music contest
3. three years
10. C 11. B 12. A 13. B
14. C 15. D II How do you like it here?
Part 4 Short Talk A
1. C 2. D
16. D 17. A 18. D 19. B
20. C 21. C B
1. new here
2. started here
3. to change
Unit 12: Interviewing and Working
III Id like to take some time off.
FUNCTIONS 1. D 2. D
A B
Interviewing for a job 1. couple of days off
1. What skills do you have? 2. go out of town
2. Its M-I-L-L-E-R 3. a busy month
3. Why did you apply to this company?
PRONUNCIATION
Talking with co-workers
1. How do you like it here? B
2. I just started last week. 1. zest 2. Zack 3. Jew 4. G
3. What made you decide to move here? 5. buzz 6. fudge 7. Zoe 8. Janie

Talking with a manager

ORAL RESPONSES
1. Are you going to finish on time?
2. Can I have time off next week? Answers may vary.
3. How long is it going to take you? 1. My last name is Andersen.
2. I have martial arts skills.
MODEL DIALOG 3. I live in the dormitory on campus.
4. No, I cant drive a bus.
Can you spell your last name for me? 5. I speak English, Japanese, and a little Russian and
A German.
1. F 2. T

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WRITTEN RESPONSES Part 2 Questions and Responses

Answers may vary. 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A
8. A 9. B
1. Sure. Its L-O-U-S-S-I-E-R.
2. Id like to take the accountant position.
Part 3 Short Conversations
3. Ive been studying for four years.
4. I have skills in IT and programming. 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. D
5. Ive been studying English for six years. 14. B 15. C

LISTENING QUIZ Part 4 Short Talks

B 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. A
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. D 20. D 21. A
5. B 6. A 7. B 8. C

LISTENING TEST
Part 1 Picture Description
1. B 2. B 3. B

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