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UNIT 1 UNIT 5
1.1 page 92 Vocabulary Practice 5.1 page 99 Vocabulary Practice
1.2 page 76 Grammar Practice 5.2 page 99 Vocabulary Practice
1.3 page 5 Exercise 7A and B 5.3 page 40 Exercise 3
1.4 page 92 Vocabulary Practice 5.4 page 40 Exercise 4A
1.5 page 8 Exercise 2B 5.5 page 84 Grammar Practice
1.6 page 9 Exercise 5A and B 5.6 page 41 Exercise 6A and B
1.7 page 77 Grammar Practice 5.7 page 99 Vocabulary Practice
1.8 page 9 Exercise 7 5.8 page 99 Vocabulary Practice
1.9 page 10 Exercise 2 and 3 5.9 page 85 Grammar Practice
1.10 page 11 Exercise 5 and 6 5.10 page 45 Exercise 5A and B
5.11 page 46 Exercise 3
UNIT 2
5.12 page 46 Exercise 4
2.1 page 93 Vocabulary Practice
5.13 page 47 Exercise 6
2.2 page 114 Grammar Practice
2.3 page 13 Exercise 6A UNIT 6
2.4 page 13 Exercise 6B 6.1 page 100 Vocabulary Practice
2.5 page 13 Exercise 7A 6.2 page 86 Grammar Practice
2.6 page 94 Vocabulary Practice 6.3 page 49 Exercise 6A
2.7 page 94 Vocabulary Practice 6.4 page 49 Exercise 6B
2.8 page 14 Exercise 3A 6.5 page 49 Exercise 7A
2.9 page 15 Exercise 4 and 5 6.6 page 100 Vocabulary Practice
2.10 page 15 Exercise 7 6.7 page 50 Exercise 4 and 5
2.11 page 79 Grammar Practice 6.8 page 51 Exercise 7 and 8
2.12 page 17 Exercise 6 6.9 page 51 Exercise 9B
6.10 page 101 Vocabulary Practice
UNIT 3
6.11 page 101 Vocabulary Practice
3.1 page 95 Vocabulary Practice
6.12 page 101 Vocabulary Practice
3.2 page 95 Vocabulary Practice
6.13 page 52 Exercise 4A
3.3 page 22 Exercise 4A and B
6.14 page 52 Exercise 5A
3.4 page 80 Grammar Practice
6.15 page 87 Grammar Practice
3.5 page 23 Exercise 6A
6.16 page 53 Exercise 8A and B
3.6 page 95 Vocabulary Practice
3.7 page 95 Vocabulary Practice UNIT 7
3.8 page 26 Exercise 4A and B 7.1 page 102 Vocabulary Practice
3.9 page 81 Grammar Practice 7.2 page 102 Vocabulary Practice
3.10 page 27 Exercise 8A 7.3 page 102 Vocabulary Practice
3.11 page 28 Exercise 2 7.4 page 88 Grammar Practice
3.12 page 28 Exercise 3 7.5 page 59 Exercise 6
3.13 page 29 Exercise 6 and 7 7.6 page 59 Exercise 7B
7.7 page 103 Vocabulary Practice
UNIT 4
7.8 page 103 Vocabulary Practice
4.1 page 96 Vocabulary Practice
7.9 page 103 Vocabulary Practice
4.2 page 118 Grammar Practice
7.10 page 89 Grammar Practice
4.3 page 31 Exercise 7A and B
7.11 page 63 Exercise 5A and B
4.4 page 31 Exercise 9
7.12 page 63 Exercise 6
4.5 page 97 Vocabulary Practice
7.13 page 64 Exercise 2 and 3
4.6 page 32 Exercise 4A and B
7.14 page 65 Exercise 6 and 7
4.7 page 33 Exercise 5 and 6A
7.15 page 65 Exercise 8
4.8 page 33 Exercise 7
7.16 page 65 Exercise 9A
4.9 page 98 Vocabulary Practice
4.10 page 98 Vocabulary Practice UNIT 8
4.11 page 98 Vocabulary Practice 8.1 page 66 Exercise 1
4.12 page 34 Exercise 4A 8.2 page 104 Vocabulary Practice
4.13 page 34 Exercise 5A 8.3 page 104 Vocabulary Practice
4.14 page 83 Grammar Practice 8.4 page 104 Vocabulary Practice
4.15 page 35 Exercise 6A and B 8.5 page 66 Exercise 2A
8.6 page 66 Exercise 3
8.7 page 90 Grammar Practice
8.8 page 67 Exercise 5A and B
8.9 page 105 Vocabulary Practice
8.10 page 68 Exercise 3 and 4
8.11 page 69 Exercise 6
8.12 page 69 Exercise 8A and B
8.13 page 91 Grammar Practice
8.14 page 71 Exercise 5A and B
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E: Um, City Island. It’s about an hour and a half C: It’s a great party. I got here early so I could
UNIT from here. bring my famous carrot cake.

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M: Sounds nice. I’m going to the stadium, E: Mmm! Well, I love carrot cake.
there’s a baseball game. Do you play? C: So what do you do on your web show?
E: Um, well, to tell you the truth, I played when E: Well, I’m a presenter, a co-host, like Penny.
I was in school, but not … not anymore. C: Hmm, a presenter, that’s interesting. And
M: What a coincidence! So did I. I mean, what what does that involve?
1.6 page 9, exercises 5A and 5B
are the chances? Hey, maybe your team E: I do a lot of research on interesting topics.
Conversation 1 played my team! And Penny and I present documentaries and
E: I’m not so sure about that. I’m from New interview people to find out what they think.
A: Who ate all of my chocolate?
England, uh, Connecticut. Are you? It’s a bit hard to explain, but, um, I’m sorry,
B: I don’t know.
M: No, no. I’m from Pennsylvania, right outside I’m going to find a place to sit. It’s been a
A: So why do you have ... chocolate on your
Philadelphia. We’re, uh, really friendly long day. I’m pretty tired.
face!?
people! C: Don’t you just love seafood?
B: Ummm …
E: Uh, I see. Nice place. E: I do. Um, I’m going to sit and eat so I don’t
Conversation 2 M: What do you do for a living? I see you’re spill my food again, but it was great to meet
A: What happened to you last night? I texted working on your computer. Are you a writer? you!
you five times! E: Um, not really, but I write a bit. C: Good idea. Me too! So, are you from around
B: Really? I didn’t get any messages. M: I’m an electrical engineer. I fix things. It’s here? I’m from Pennsylvania originally, you
A: Hmm, that’s strange. what I do. know, we’re really friendly.
B: My battery was dead … E: Well, that sounds interesting. I’d love to hear E: Pennsylvania? Really?
Conversation 3 more about it, but I really do need to finish C: Yeah!
this. I’m a bit behind and it’s kind of difficult
A: Who wants more banana and potato
to ...
sandwiches? Mmmm. UNIT
M: I understand. Will you wake me up when the

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B: Er, no thanks … They’re delicious! But I’m
train gets to my stop?
feeling a bit full.
E: Uh, sure. Your stop is 161st Street.
E: I can’t believe it. Now I only have 45 minutes
1.9 page 10, exercises 2 and 3 left to finish. This is so uncomfortable!
Excuse me. Excuse me. Sorry. Sorry to wake 2.8 page 14, exercise 3A
E = Ethan, M = Man
Learning you, but this is your stop.
Curve P = Penny, E = Ethan
M: Oh, oh! We’re here already?
Learning
E: Today, I have a face-to-face interview with E: Uh, no, I’m getting off later, but your stop is Curve
a 90-year-old woman. It’s a long ride from next! P: Hello and welcome to Learning Curve! Today
my apartment to her home in the country. M: Thanks! Hey, it was nice talking to you! we’re talking about luck: good luck, bad
She was one of the first women to work You’re, you’re a really friendly guy! luck, and even no luck at all. Ethan, what
on the radio in New York. I’m very excited E: Hey, thanks! Have fun at the game! brings you good luck?
to speak with her because I know she has
E: Well as long as you’re here, I’ll always have
some amazing stories to tell me. Ethan 1.10 page 11, exercises 5 and 6 my lucky Penny.
Moore – host! That’s me! Doing interviews is
P: See this keyring? I’ve had this since I was
one thing I love about my job as a presenter E = Ethan, P = Penny,
Learning fourteen. It’s my good luck charm.
on Learning Curve web show! And, I get to Curve C = Cindy
E: Oh? And, uh, what kind of luck does it bring
meet a lot of different people. I like to speak
E: Hey, Penny. you?
with people face to face whenever I can. I
P: Hi, Ethan. Glad you could make it. How was P: Well, I never lose my keys!
really prefer it! The lady lives on City Island.
the interview? Do you have a good story for E: Right! We all have one of those days from
There it is on the map. It’s a small island
the show? time to time. Your bank card doesn’t work.
near Manhattan. It takes an hour and a half
E: It went fine, thanks. I didn’t think I could be Your car has a flat tire. You fall over and miss
to get there, so I need to leave soon. OK.
so tired from talking, but I am. the train.
Here’s my metro card. I’m ready to go to City
P: Help yourself to some food. I’m going to see P: Then again, some people think you make
Island. I can use my travel time to write some
if Taylor needs any help in the kitchen. your own luck. There’s a scientist who
more interview questions. I have my laptop,
C: Hi. Have you tried the cake? studies people’s ideas about luck. He found
camera, everything I need. I’m ready to go.
E: Um, not yet. It looks delicious, but I’ll wait a that people who believe they’re lucky are
It’s going to be a long day. Tonight, after I
bit. usually more positive and take chances in
return, I’m going to a party at the apartment
C: I made it myself. This is such a nice apartment, life. Sometimes, people don’t recognize a
of Penny, my co-host, and her friend Taylor. I
isn’t it? I mean, the living room is huge. good opportunity when they see it. In one
hope I’m not tired.
E: Ah yes, Penny and Taylor have a great place. experiment, the scientist told a group of
M: Excuse me. Does this train go to the baseball
Two bedrooms, a big kitchen ... people to watch one dot on a computer
stadium?
C: How do you know Penny and Taylor? screen as it moved. Then, larger dots moved
E: Did you say the stadium? Uh, yes, it does.
E: I’m Ethan. I work with Penny on Learning in from the sides. Everyone saw the large
M: Would you mind if I sat here?
Curve. It’s a web show. We’re presenters. dots. The scientist then did the experiment
E: Uh, no. Go right ahead.
C: Sorry, I don’t know Penny that well. By the again with another group of people, but the
M: Sorry, this is my first subway ride ever. You
way, I’m Cindy. I work with Taylor at the gym. next time, he offered everyone a reward to
look like you’re a regular traveler! So, where
E: Oh, you met at work! So, are you having a keep their eyes on the single dot. This time,
are you going?
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dots on the side of the screen. That’s because W: About two months later, I was at the dentist’s Z: Hi, Anna. It’s me, Zoe. Are you at the cinema
the reward had made people nervous. And office. And there he was again! He said hello, already? Look, I’m a bit tired so I’m not going
when people are nervous, they focus only but he had just seen the dentist so he was to come to see the movie with you. I’m going
on one thing and don’t see anything else. leaving. Six months later, my car was having to stay at home and watch TV. Shall we go to
The scientist found that when people are problems. My friend told me about an the cinema tomorrow afternoon instead? I’ll
anxious, they miss the unexpected things awesome mechanic. So I took my car to the check online now to see what movies are on.
that could help them or that they might garage. And it was him! This time he asked Bye!
enjoy. So maybe positive people don’t make me to go out with him. E: Anna, hi. It’s Eva. I’m calling about dinner at
their own luck. Maybe they just notice more E: And then? my place next month, Friday 23rd. I’m going
opportunities. W: Oh I ended up marrying him, of course! to cook Japanese food for you! Can you
E: Well, what luck! bring dessert? If so, can you let me know
2.9 page 15, exercises 4 and 5 W: Hello Juan! what you’re going to bring? If you’re not
J: Hey, Winnie! How are you? You never sure, cheesecake would be great!
P = Penny, E = Ethan, answered my wedding invitation. J: Hi, Anna. It’s me, Jack. Are you doing
Learning
Curve H = Herman, W = Winnie, W: I never got one! anything tonight? My friend’s band is playing
J = Juan J: Oh, no! Well it’s lucky I caught up with you at 9.30 … in about half an hour. Do you want
P: Ethan? Where did you go? here. Can you come? It’s on May 14th. to come? It’s probably too late for you to take
E: I’m out on the street, Penny. I’m with W: That sounds great! Thanks for the invitation. a bus there, but I have my sister’s car – I’ll
Herman, who is having a bit of bad luck You see what I mean? come and get you if you like. Call me!
today. So Herman, tell us why you’re having E: Congratulations, Juan. So, are you looking
a bad day. forward to your wedding? 3.8 page 26, exercises 4A and 4B
H: It all started last night. I’d just gone to sleep J: Thanks. At the moment, I’m a little nervous.
when I heard this terribly loud engine sound. E: And why is that? P = Presenter, J = John,
It was one of those huge motorcycles. J: Well, my fiancée’s across the street. She’s M = Mary, L = Lisa
Except it wasn’t just one. It was a group of trying on her wedding dress and she thinks P: Greetings from Springford! Today it’s World
100 motorcyclists, and just my luck, they it’s bad luck if I see her in it before the Neighbors’ Day and I’m visiting street parties
were driving by my apartment for hours! wedding. all around the city. I’m talking to some
E: Poor you! That sounds so annoying! E: So, why are you here? of the people who live here, asking the
H: Oh, I was annoyed. I didn’t get much sleep. J: Well, I’m picking up a package at the post question “What makes a good neighbor?”
So, finally I got up. I decided to take a shower. office for my neighbor, Herman. He’s a train So, John, what in your opinion makes a good
And just my luck, no hot water! conductor, so he can’t come into the city neighbor?
E: Oh, no! during the day. J: For me, quiet people make the best
H: You think that’s bad? This morning, when I E: Herman? Does he wear a blue cap with a neighbors. People in my building are quiet,
was getting ready to go to work, I couldn’t train on it? but I had a bad experience in the apartment
find my keys. I looked everywhere. J: Uh, that sounds like him. building where I used to live. The biggest
E: You don’t have a lucky key chain? E: Could you give him this? I think it’s his problem was the people that lived on the first
H: A what? backpack. floor. They played loud heavy metal music all
E: Never mind. Uh … J: Wow! I’m shocked. Where did you find this? the time, and their TV was always loud, too
H: Anyway, I finally found them, but when I E: It’s a long story. But it looks like Herman’s – it was especially loud when they watched
looked up at the time, I was very late. And luck is changing! those reality shows. They used to turn up the
that’s bad, because I’m a train conductor on P: Well, it looks as if Herman is lucky after all! volume so high that I didn’t need a TV myself
a passenger train! Of course I need to be on Do we make our own luck? Who knows? The – I could hear every word perfectly!
the train when it leaves the station! So I ran best of luck from us here on Learning Curve. P: And what about you, Mary, what’s your idea
for the bus, but I ran out of energy so, I sat We’ll see you next time! of a good neighbor?
down here. M: Good neighbors are helpful; they lend a hand
E: Well, here comes the bus now! Wait! You if needed. My neighbor Tony, who works as
UNIT
forgot your backpack! Uh oh. a travel agent, is away at the moment. I’m
P: Oh! Poor Herman! And er, just my luck, I’ve
lost the signal. Um, oh, hang on, I think Ethan
is back!
3 looking after his apartment. Once, though,
another neighbor did something that made
me furious. I’d given her my keys while I was
E: Well, Penny, let’s get back to the topic of our away, but she argued with her boyfriend and
show. Excuse me, can I ask you a question? 3.3 page 22, exercises 4A and 4B when I came home he was asleep on my
Do you believe in luck? sofa!
W: Oh, I’m the luckiest person I know! V = Voicemail, B = Ben, Z = Zoe, P: Oh my! Now over to Lisa. Lisa, what qualities
E: Oh really! Tell us why. E = Eva, J = Jack do good neighbors have?
W: Well, a few years ago, I fell over and hurt my V: You have four new voicemail messages. L: The important thing is to consider other
left arm. So I went to the emergency room B: Hi, Anna. It’s Ben. I’ve just seen your message people. Most people here are very kind and
at the hospital. A tall man about my age was about lunch tomorrow. Did we make plans considerate. And we have some community
sitting next to me in the waiting room. He’d for lunchtime? Errr, listen, I’m sorry, but I’m rules, which most people follow. I get
hurt his left arm too. We talked for a while. having lunch with my brother tomorrow. I annoyed with some neighbors, though, like
E: Really? And? forgot I already had plans. How about coffee the family whose children leave bicycles
at 4 p.m. instead? I won’t forget, I promise! in front of my door and throw trash on my
balcony. It’s so annoying!

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P: Um, hello, Sherry? This is Penny from

3.11 page 28, exercise 2
Learning Curve. UNIT

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P = Penny, S = Simon Sh: Hi, Penny! Uh, I’m so glad you called! I have
Learning some news. Well, it’s good news for me, but
Curve
it’s sort of bad news for you.
P: It’s almost impossible to plan for how people P: Oh? Really?
will react to hearing bad news. We have a Sh: Yes. Well, you know that I study fashion at
bit of a problem with our budget, you know, college, right? Well, I got a great job offer to
4.6 page 32, exercises 4A and 4B
some money problems, and today, we need work at a department store that I just love. S = Simon, K = Kate
to tell two student workers – one here, and And it’s in my neighborhood, much closer Learning
one in London – that they cannot continue Curve
to my apartment. It’s a great opportunity to
to work at Learning Curve. I’m here at the work with customers. So, I’m really sorry to S: Today on Learning Curve, we’re talking
studio and I’m waiting for a call from Simon, say this, but I’m resigning. I can work another about a subject that affects everyone: where
my colleague at Learning Curve in London. week if you need me. you live. Are you happy where you live? Is
I need to give him the bad news that he P: Oh, Sherry, I’m so happy for you! That’s city life better than country life? Kate?
needs to give bad news to his very reliable fantastic news! K: There are many different reasons why
worker! Simon and I have a lot in common. Sh: Oh, great! I mean, so you’re not upset? people choose to live in a city or the country.
We were friends in childhood. We’re both P: Well, of course, we’ll miss you, but I’m In the UK, studies show that people who
very confident and sociable and we both absolutely thrilled for you! Congratulations. live in the country live longer and have a
hate being insensitive! Well, this sort of thing I know you’ll do a great job. higher income. But, this is important: People
makes me feel anxious. I know he’ll feel as Sh: Oh, gee. Sorry, you called to tell me who really enjoy the benefits of country
bad as I do! Hello, Simon? something. What was it? life are those who live in the country but
S: Hi, Penny. How are you? You wanted to talk P: Nothing important. Um, just … It’s OK, I’ll work in the city. That’s right. They need
to me? handle it. both. The city gives them their income and
P: Well, I’m afraid I have some bad news. Sh: Great. Thanks, Penny! Uh, see you tomorrow the country gives them fresh air. But that
S: Really? What happened? afternoon. means they need to commute to work or for
P: It’s a long story. P: Bye, Sherry. Phew! I’m so relieved. I’m going entertainment. They usually drive, or take a
S: I’m taking a break. Tell me about it. to video chat with Simon now. I want to find bus or train. Of course, while people of all
P: Well, I spoke to our boss, you know, Miss out what happened with Peter! generations enjoy country living, people
Farnsworth, this morning. Er, you aren’t Si: Penny! Do you have any news? between the ages of 21 and 34 are generally
going to believe this, but she’s asking me to P: Yes, I have some great news. I spoke with happy to be in the city. They often prefer
fire our student workers. Or, more politely, I Sherry. being close to entertainment, museums and
suppose, we need to tell them that we can Si: Great news? What do you mean? What did galleries, and their jobs.
no longer keep them on. she say?
S: Oh, no! That’s terrible. So, I need to tell Peter P: Well, I didn’t need to ask Sherry to leave. 4.7 page 33, exercises 5 and 6A
that he can’t work here anymore? But he’s so She’s quit! She’s going to start a new job at a
great! He’s considerate and he’s always on department store. K = Kate, Si = Simon,
time. I get on well with him. I’d hate to see Learning
Si: Wow! That’s a relief – so glad you didn’t have Curve T = Tracy, C = Carlos, S = Sing
him leave. to give her the bad news. Oh, I have some
P: Yes, and I’m telling Sherry. I’m not looking K: How do you feel about living in the country
good news myself. Peter can stay on! Miss
forward to it at all. I got to know her and she’s or city? Simon is at the train station to find
Farnsworth rang me right after you called.
a very good worker. She’s so easy-going. I’m out.
P: Simon, that’s wonderful! What did she say?
really sorry to give you this news. I suppose Si: Hi, Kate. I’m talking here with Tracy. So,
Si: Well, she’s made some changes, so we have
you’ll talk with Miss Farnsworth later on? Tracy, do you live in the country or the city?
a bit more money. So, I think you’ll get a new
S: Yes, I imagine so. What about your work T: The country. I’m catching my train home in a
student worker next week. Miss Farnsworth is
load? Will you be able to keep up? few minutes.
going to ring you in a bit.
P: I’m going to be taking on some of their jobs. Si: How do you feel about commuting? Are you
P: That’s the best news I’ve had all day. Thanks,
It’s going to be a bit of extra work. a happy commuter?
Simon. Talk to you later. Ethan is so late. He’s
S: Well, I suppose I should speak to Peter before T: Happy? Of course. Um, I can see the stars at
never this late. I wonder what happened.
he leaves today. night. My children have room to run around.
E: Hey, Penny. I’m sorry I’m so late. I couldn’t
P: This is going to be awkward for both of us! It’s quiet. There aren’t any loud noises
even text you. You’ll never believe what
S: It certainly is. Good luck, Penny. I’ll speak to waking you up in the middle of the night.
happened on my commute.
you later. And we know everybody in our village. Er, so
P: Oh, no. Here I go again! What happened?
believe me, I, I don’t mind commuting three
Here, sit down, tell me all about it. I just put
3.13 page 29, exercises 6 and 7 hours each way every day.
on some coffee.
Si: Three hours?
E: Let me catch my breath. I’ll tell you all about
P = Penny, Sh = Sherry, T: Oh, it isn’t so bad. My husband takes me to
Learning it. I have some news!
Curve Si = Simon the train station. I have a rest on the train
because, of course, I need to get up at four
P: Well, now I need to ring Sherry and ask her o’clock in the morning.
to come in to see me today. She’s a great Si: Four o’clock? You love living in the country,
worker and it will be difficult to see her go. then?
What a shame. But, as Miss Farnsworth says, T: Well, we looked for a house in the country
it’s just business. and our place wasn’t expensive – so we
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moved there. It’s an old house so it took S: That’s right. We grow everything: lettuce,
three years to modernize it. carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans. It’s a UNIT

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Si: Three years! very big building, so we have a lot of room. I
T: That’s right. Oh, um, it’s time to go. I don’t just took a photo of it. Look at that view!
want to miss my train. Um, it leaves in three Si: Brilliant! A farm on a roof! You’re the first
minutes. rooftop farmer I’ve ever met.
Si: Well, good for Tracy, who doesn’t seem to S: Oh, there are a lot of us and we’re growing …
mind anything. Kate, are you on the street? in more ways than one!
5.3 page 40, exercise 3
K: Yes, I am, Simon. And I want to see what Si: Wonderful. Well, best of luck. Back to you, J = James, S = Sarah
people who live in the city think. Oh, excuse Kate.
J: OK. Question one. My answer’s definitely “a.”
me! Hi, I’m Kate from Learning Curve. What’s K: Thank you, Simon! That was very interesting!
If I see something I like on sale, I usually get
your name? So, is the country better than the city? Well,
it.
C: I’m Carlos. Hi. for me, I really love London, but sometimes I
S: Even if you don’t need it?
K: And may I ask, do you live here in the city? miss the California countryside. What do you
J: Yes, I can never say no to a bargain. Especially
C: Yes, I do. Everything I want is here. If I want to think? See you next time on Learning Curve.
when it’s shoes. Or jeans. Or sunglasses.
go out or see a film, I can usually walk or take
S: I’m trying to avoid sales this year. I’m saving
public transport and I’m there in minutes. 4.12 page 34, exercise 4A up to buy more important things.
K: But don’t you miss being around nature?
J = Jon, L = Louise J: Oh? Like what?
C: Well, I grew up in the country. It’s boring.
S: Well, I’ll be able to afford to buy a car next
That’s why I live in the city. It’s exciting, J: OK, where should we stay in New York? Have year if I save $150 a month.
I can see my friends, and I don’t need to you decided between the three places we J: Good plan! Ah, I’d love to have my own
commute for an hour to work. It’s easy to looked at on the ReserveDirect website? motorcycle, but as I’m always broke at the
keep in contact with them. We get together L: No. I wanted to talk to you about it. Let’s see end of the month, I can’t afford to save any
every weekend. We go out to the theater, … OK, the first one, a studio apartment near money.
sports centers, to football matches. What Central Park. S: You’re only broke because you spend your
am I going to do in the country? Look at the J: Yes, it’s by far the most convenient – right in whole salary on clothes and going out!
cows? the center of Manhattan. Anyway, what about question two? I think I
K: You don’t like cows? L: Yes, but it’s only 30 square meters. That’s can guess your answer … retail therapy?
C: Cows are great. For milk and cheese. tiny! J: Totally. Spend, spend, spend!
Speaking of cheese, there are other benefits J: Well, it’s as big as our old apartment. S: You know, if you spend all your money, you
of living in the city. I can eat food from every L: True. It’s very small though. won’t be able to save up for a motorcycle.
corner of the world. It’s all here: Italian, J: What about the houseboat? J: True … What about your answer to question
Pakistani, French. Mmm, French cheese. My L: On the river? Hmmm … two? If you feel down, do you look at how
favorite cheese shop is right over there. Are J: It’s far cheaper than the other two places. much money you’ve saved?
you hungry? And, we don’t need to stay in one of the most S: No way, I haven’t saved that much! My
K: Sorry. I’m working. But yes, that was my fashionable areas in New York. answer is definitely “b,” if I feel down, I go
stomach. L: Yes, but a sofa bed isn’t as comfortable as a out for ice cream. Hey, should we go and get
C: Nice talking to you! normal bed, is it? an ice cream now? Talking about money is
K: Bye, Carlos! I’m off to the studio. Simon J: True, but we’re only there for three nights. making me depressed.
where are you? L: What about the third one, the artist’s house J: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m meeting Karl at the
Si: I’m here Kate. Let’s see what other people in Harlem? shopping mall. How about later?
think about country or city living. Excuse me. J: It’s slightly less expensive than the studio S: OK, great. Have fun, and don’t spend too
I’m Simon, from the show Learning Curve. apartment. And Harlem is convenient, too. much. Call me later.
Can I ask you a question? L: True. I love Harlem, but we’d have to share J: OK. As soon as I get back, I’ll call you.
S: Sure. Hi, I’m Sing. the house with the owners. And share a
Si: It looks as though you have a lot of vegetables bathroom I imagine. No thanks!
in those bags. J: Hmmm. You’re right. It’d be good to get
5.11 page 46, exercise 3
S: Oh yes! I grow all these vegetables. I’m taking some advice about what to do in New York M = Marc, C = Customer
them to my brother’s flat. We’re having from the owners. You know, things that Learning
Curve
dinner. normal tourists don’t usually see. But shared
Si: What do you do for a living? bathroom? No way. M: If you ask them, I’m sure that some of my
S: I’m a farmer. L: So, which one should we choose, then? friends will say Marc Kim is a workaholic.
Si: So, you commute from the city to the J: I’m not sure. You decide. You know, someone who lives to work! But,
country? L: All right. Ummm … I prefer the studio. It’s a technology is a field that’s always one step
S: No. I commute in the lift. bit more expensive than the artist’s house, ahead of what people buy. That’s why I have
Si: Lift? Do you mean by car with someone? but it’s definitely the most convenient of the two jobs. One as an Internet technology
S: No, I take the lift – the elevator. To the roof of three. specialist at Learning Curve. And on the
my building. Up there! That’s where I run the J: OK, great. I’ll reserve it right away! weekends, I’m the manager here at this
community rooftop garden. computer store. I like to know about the
Si: So … you bring the country to the city! latest trends, about what people buy and
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to purchase certain kinds of devices. To me, M: Well, if you have a little time, I can take it to S: And you used to be a sales assistant, didn’t
working in this kind of store is probably one the back, and see if I can fix it. you?
of the best ways to find out! You see this? C: Really? I mean, do you think you’d be able to P: Yes, but that job was so stressful. I don’t even
It’s a 3D visor. You put it on your head and fix it? want to talk about it.
use it to play video games. Most players M: I can give it a go! … Excuse me. Hi. S: Well, we have a lot to cover anyway.
love them! The problem is, this one is not C: Ah, yes, I hope you have some good news. P: I mean, the working conditions were just
working. A customer came in a little while M: Well, yes, I have good news and bad news. awful. I …
ago and told me what was wrong with it. But C: Uh huh. S: Penny.
our conversation was a bit confusing! Here’s M: Well, I’m sorry, but you’re right. It’s definitely P: Sorry. Carry on.
what happened. broken. There’s something wrong with it. S: Well, it isn’t easy to find your dream job. One
C: Excuse me. Do you have a moment? C: And the bad news? study found that only 30% of people who
M: Good afternoon! How can I help you today? M: The bad news is: The last time we sold an were born between the 1950s and the 1980s
C: Well, there was a sale here, maybe a week item like this was six months ago. are happy in their work, like me and Penny.
ago? I don’t really remember, but I bought C: Oh, no. Uh, I guess maybe I bought it at a We love our jobs! Even if they are well-paid,
this visor at a reduced price to use with my different location. they still feel unhappy. These days, working
video games and I can’t get it to work. I’d like M: Well, I called the manager of the store conditions are different than they once were.
to return it. uptown and he sold one three months ago. For some people, permanent jobs are not the
M: I’m sorry to hear that. Could I take a look at Do you think maybe you bought it there? answer. Over the last few years, more and
it? C: OK, maybe I did. What did he say? more people have moved from temporary
C: Yeah, it’s in this bag. M: The good news is you can get a refund. I just job to temporary job. In fact, in the US,
M: So what seems to be the problem with it? need to see your receipt. the third largest job creator is a temporary
C: Uh, it won’t, you know, work with the video C: Tell you what, I think I’ll leave the visor here agency. A temp agency is a company that
game. I put it on and it keeps crashing. You and I’ll go back home, and I’ll look for my hires people for short periods of time to fill in
know, it just stops working right away. I think receipt. I think maybe I left it in the pocket of at other companies! So, if someone resigns,
there might be something missing with the another jacket. gets fired or retires, someone called a ‘temp’
program, or it’s just broken. M: If that’s what you prefer, I’ll be here until can fill in.
M: Well, you might be right about that. 11:00 p.m.! P: We aren’t temporary are we?
C: Oh, wow! You guys are open late. And you’ll S: I certainly hope not.
5.13 page 47, exercise 6 just hold on to the visor, right? Thank you!
Bye now. 6.8 page 51, exercises 7 and 8
M = Marc, C = Customer, A: Attention, customers. The store will close in
Learning
Curve A = Announcer fifteen minutes. Please bring your items to S = Simon, P = Penny, I = Ira,
Learning
the checkout. Curve K = Kelly, J = Janet
M: Well, I’m going to have to take this to the M: Well, that was really a strange experience. I
back, test it out, see what’s wrong. You can guess he didn’t find his receipt! So, as it turns S: Now, let’s chat with people about their jobs.
take a look around while I do that. out, the customer is not always right! But, I Penny is out on the street in New York.
C: Uh, no. To be honest, I think I’d like to like a challenge. I can fix this! P: Excuse me, can I ask you, do you like your
exchange it. Uh, I think that was the last one. job?
Do you have any more in stock? I: It’s a great job. I manage this store. I’m
M: I can check. Do you have your receipt? UNIT responsible for making it successful. Can you
C: Uh, yeah. It’s probably in the bag. I mean, I
think it’s in the bag. I don’t see it. Nope. It’s
not here! Did it fall out of the bag?
6 believe, when I started it was just a temporary
job!
P: Really? Can you tell us more about that?
M: No? Sorry, um, just a second, I can look it I: Well, when my uncle retired he asked me
up by the item number. You said it was the to take over. I had another job at the time
6.7 page 50, exercises 4 and 5
last one? Sorry, I don’t think we sold any of but told him I’d fill in until he could find
these recently at this store. Is it possible that S = Simon, P = Penny someone. And then … I realized I loved this
the receipt is in your wallet? Oh! I’m sorry to Learning place! So I stayed on. My uncle was happy to
Curve
tell you this, but we don’t sell this model here keep it as a family business!
any longer. We only have the new models. S: Welcome once again to Learning Curve. I’m P: So why do you love it so much?
C: Oh, really? Wow! I had no idea. Simon, here in the UK, and with me is Penny, I: Well, it varies day by day! And see, your
M: This is what we call a discontinued item. The in our US studio. Today, it’s all about jobs. Are camera, for example. That’s an X-300. I could
electronics company stopped making them you one of the lucky people who loves their help you do better.
last year. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to work? P: Better?
exchange it. P: Yes! I love my work. I: Right. See this one right here? It’s smaller, it
C: So, no exchanges. Hmm. Uh, so, could I S: Actually, er, Penny, I was talking to our takes a better picture, and I can offer you a
please get a refund? Yeah, I think I’d like a audience. It’s that kind of question. great price for it.
refund. P: Oh. Sorry. It’s just that I get so excited about P: Well, I don’t think we’re looking …
M: Absolutely. I just need to see your receipt. what I do! I: And that microphone! That’s like, five years
C: Uh, I can’t seem to find it anywhere! What do S: You mean working with me, of course. old!
I do? This is awful, uh, can I please speak to P: Er, sure. Right. And being a presenter for P: Well, thanks, er, for your, er, help.
your manager? Learning Curve is quite rewarding. And I: Look at this one right here!
M: I am the manager. believe me, I’ve had jobs that weren’t P: OK. Um, let’s check in with Simon.
C: Oh, I see. Gee. I just don’t remember where I rewarding at all. S: I’m on a Skype call with Kelly. She has a
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K: Well I’ve sent in my CV, a covering letter, past month, teachers from China have been map. So, the shop owner didn’t know where
and a salary request to a company, um, for teaching at a UK school. They’ve been using the movie theater was. When I asked him for
a job! So, my question is, you know, how Chinese teaching techniques, and it hasn’t a map, he laughed at me! Then he wanted
many times should I call an office about a been easy for the kids! Why? First of all, in to know why I didn’t have a GPS. I’m trying
job interview? the UK the class size is usually 30 students my smartphone again. The service is really
S: Do you mean you sent them an application per class, not 50 like in China. Secondly, the terrible today. Ah, there!
form? normal UK schedule is from nine to three P: Hello? Taylor, where are you? The film starts
K: Well, yes. That too! I’ve phoned them seven thirty. However, under the Chinese system, in half an hour.
times, but they haven’t called me back. they’ve been starting school at 7 a.m. and T: I’m pretty sure I’m lost.
S: Wait. They haven’t called you for an finishing at 7 p.m. That’s an extremely long P: OK. Er, look around. What can you see?
interview? day compared to the day they’re used to! T: Well, I’m near a park. I don’t see any theater,
K: No. But the biggest difference is the Chinese just trees and apartment buildings! This is,
S: What kind of job is it? teaching method. The students haven’t liked uh, 23rd Avenue.
K: Um, a television news reporter. this different style of teaching much. In the P: A park? Yeah, there’s a small park near us.
S: Do you have experience in television? UK, students usually ask questions, discuss Wait. Ethan, is this 23rd Avenue or 23rd
K: Oh, yeah. I watch it all the time. their ideas, and do a lot of group tasks, but Road?
S: OK. Perhaps you should stop ringing them. for the past month, like in China, they’ve E: Take 23rd Avenue and keep going straight
Or ask if you can do an internship instead. I’m been listening to the teacher all day and past the park, until you come to a shopping
not an expert, but I think seven times is about taking notes. No talking or asking questions! center.
the limit. The teachers have been very strict, and it’s P: Right. There’s a shopping centre near the
K: Oh. You’re probably right. Um, internship! a completely different method of teaching. theatre. We’re almost there. I can see it
Good idea! Thanks! But anyway, what we want to know is which straight ahead.
S: Let’s go back to Penny. group of students will get the best grades. T: OK. Great, thanks. See you later.
P: Excuse me, I’d like to ask you about work. Do The group taught by the Chinese teachers
you have a job? or the group taught by their usual teachers? 7.14 page 65, exercises 6 and 7
J: Yes, I’m a zookeeper in Central Park! What do you think?
P: Brilliant! What kind of animals do you take T = Taylor, M = Man,
Learning
care of? Curve W = Woman, P = Penny
J: Actually, I just got a promotion. I work with UNIT
the gorillas now.
P: Amazing! What kind of animals did you work
with before?
7 T: This doesn’t look right. I don’t see a theater
or a shopping center and the film starts in
about 25 minutes. Oh, there’s a couple! I’ll
J: The monkeys. ask them! Excuse me? Um, sorry to bother
P: I see. You love working with animals, then? you, but do you know where the movie
7.13 page 64, exercises 2 and 3
J: Well, yes and no. I’m not fond of cats. I’m theater is?
allergic to them. T = Taylor, P = Penny, M: Um, sorry, no I don’t.
Learning W: Well, there are two in this area, aren’t there?
P: Really! How did you get a job working at the Curve E = Ethan
zoo? I think the Park Cinema’s on the other side
J: Since I was a child, I always wanted to be T: I’m driving to Queens to see a documentary of the neighborhood by the shopping
a vet. When I saw the advertisement for that’s being shown in a small movie theater. center. And on this side, hmm, I think, is it
zookeeper’s assistant, I got lucky! Now I’m Believe it or not, I’ve been in New York the Sunshine Theater?
taking courses in animal care, studying to for almost four years and this is only my M: I’m not sure.
be a vet, and working here part-time! It’s my second time here. Queens is one of the five W: Yes, I think that’s right. It’s, uh, up the way.
dream career! boroughs – those are, uh, large areas of T: Um, Sunshine Theater. That sounds right.
P: That’s a great story! Back to you, Simon! New York City. The theater is supposed to Um, sorry, did you say ‘up the way’? Can you
S: Wow! A dream come true at the zoo. And be near a park. I think it’s on 23rd Street, or repeat that for me, please?
that’s all we have time for today. Have you maybe it’s 23rd Avenue. Oh well, how hard W: Yes, sorry. 23rd Street. Go that way. Go round
ever changed careers? What’s your job can it be? I’ll find it. So, the documentary was the roundabout and then cross the street. It’s
experience like? Tell us about it! See you next made by a friend of Ethan’s named Daniel. on the other side, by 44th Avenue. Yeah, I’m
time on Learning Curve! We’re all really excited about seeing it. Look, sure it’s still there. Good luck!
here’s the advertisement. Now, where’s the M: Sorry. She was born here but we haven’t
address? So, Daniel’s documentary is about visited in, like, twenty years!
6.13 page 52, exercise 4A the life of an old musician. It was written, W: George, I think I know my own neighborhood!
P = Presenter directed, and produced by him! He also stars T: 23rd Street and 44th Avenue! Not 23rd
in the film. Wow! He is so talented. You know, Avenue or 23rd Road and 44th Street! This
P: So, what’s on TV tonight? Well, there’s a
once, I tried acting. I auditioned for a soap is crazy. Up the way, round the roundabout.
great British series. It’s the final episode of
opera. Uh, I didn’t get the part. Anyway, I’m I still have twenty minutes before the show
Chinese School, and we’re finally going
more of a comedy type! Uh oh! The address starts. I’d better text Penny. Well, I found a
to find out who gets the best grades – the
of the theater isn’t on the flyer! I hope I can spot to park and there’s the theater! What?
students with the Chinese teachers, or the
find the theater on time. I hate being late, Two missed texts from Penny? ‘I forgot to
students with the UK teachers! I can’t wait.
especially for films or … ugh ... I can’t believe bring the advert! We’re on 23rd Avenue near
Have you been watching the show over
it! Why isn’t my phone getting a signal? So 44th Street! We’re on our way!’ Hello, Penny?
the past few weeks? If not, let me give you
annoying! OK. Maybe I can ask for directions Where are you?
an idea of what’s been happening. For the
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P: We’re walking from the subway. We’re now C: It’s underwater hockey. There are six players Latin and Greek, meaning “foot measurer.”
on 23rd Street near 44th Road! Oh my gosh, on each team, and two teams. It’s similar to A pedometer can help people improve
this is so confusing! normal hockey, but you play it in a swimming their overall health. One study showed that
T: OK, take a right and go down the hill. When pool. You use a stick to push a small disc, a people who wore a pedometer took 2,000
you come to the traffic light, take a right. “puck,” along the bottom of the pool. more steps a day. That’s about one more
Go past the traffic circle. It’s on 23rd Street P: And how do you win? mile of walking than usual. Here in the U.S.,
near 44th Avenue. Don’t worry, I’ll get the C: The team with the most goals wins. only 45% of people get enough physical
tickets and save you a seat! Well, this just P: OK. I don’t think you’ve tried this sport, activity. And that extra mile is an increase
goes to show you that even if you think you though. You can’t swim very well, can you? of 27% over normal physical activity. The
know where you’re going, and you have a C: No, I can’t. You’re right. You have to be able reason a pedometer works is simple: People
smartphone, it’s always a good idea to ask to swim really well, and also to swim under set step goals and when they wear it, they
for directions! water without breathing for a long time. It’s really want to reach the goal of 10,000 steps
hard! a day. That’s almost five miles! And at the end
P: OK. You have one last sport to talk about, of the day, people feel good when they meet
UNIT don’t you? their goals. There are great benefits to having

8 C: Yes, Bossaball.
P: What’s Bossaball?
C: It’s like volleyball, soccer, and gymnastics
a workout partner. One study looked at
married people who joined a gym together.
They found that 43% of couples who worked
in one sport! There are four players on each out separately quit the gym within a year.
8.1 page 66, exercise 1 team, and two teams. But, only 7% of couples who worked out
P: And where do you play it? together quit the gym. So, it’s a good gym
1 And the swimmers are waiting at the side of
C: On an inflatable court – a court filled with air, habit! It gives you support and helps you to
the pool, ready to compete in the final of the
with trampolines each side of the net so you feel like working out.
200-meter backstroke.
can jump really high.
2 This circuit has a number of difficult corners
P: And how do you win? 8.11 page 69, exercise 6
which are popular with both drivers and
C: You score points by hitting or kicking the ball
spectators. And they’re off! E = Ethan, P = Penny,
over the net.
3 So, after four hours on court, Nadal is serving Learning
B = Bindi, T = Taylor, J = Joe,
P: OK! You haven’t played Bossaball yet, have Curve
for the game. L = Louis
you?
4 Oh! Watson’s being carried off the field. It
C: No, I haven’t. But I’d love to try it because it E: Penny, are you on the street?
looks like he’s injured, and only five minutes
looks fun … P: Ethan, I’m in front of City Fitness gym. My
after he scored that incredible goal!
5 The runners have started off well. They’re flatmate, um, roommate, Taylor works here!
running at a very good speed around the
8.10 page 68, exercises 3 and 4 Excuse me. Hi. I’m Penny from Learning
track. Curve. What is it you’re doing at the gym
E = Ethan, P = Penny today?
6 They are skating beautifully around the rink, Learning
showing us why they won the gold medal at
Curve B: Hi, I’m Bindi. And I’m just doing what I do
the last Olympics. E: Hello and welcome to Learning Curve, where every day. I’m lifting weights.
today we’re taking a look at … Penny, are you P: Really?
all right? B: Yeah, I’m a professional! And lifting weights
8.5 page 66, exercise 2A really helps keep me in shape.
P: Sure. I’m fine. Carry on!
P = Presenter, C = Chris E: Uh, we’re taking a look at health and, uh, P: Wow! You look very strong!
fitness. How do you keep fit? There are so B: You don’t lift weights, do you?
P: … on the show today. Now, Chris, you’re
many ways to get fit. Some people go to P: No, but I run! A little. Especially when I’m late.
going to tell us about some unusual sports,
the gym regularly. Some people play sports B: Try lifting. It really makes you feel strong! I
aren’t you?
while others just eat a balanced diet and stay love it. And I never have to ask anyone to
C: Yes, that’s right, Lisa. The first one is three-
active. Um, we’ll be back with Penny in a carry my bags, ever!
sided soccer.
moment. P: Well, hmm. Weight lifting? No, not for me.
P: Oh, yes, I’ve heard of that! It’s pretty much
P: Um, yes, some people do sport. And some But I suppose I lift weights when I’m carrying
like normal soccer, isn’t it?
people run all the way to work! groceries.
C: More or less. There are five players on each
E: You didn’t run here from home, did you? B: All right, well, it’s time for me to go.
team, and there are three teams, not two! It’s
P: No. I was at the gym. I looked at the time and P: Well, um, thanks for talking with me.
played on a field in the shape of a hexagon;
it was a quarter to nine, so I didn’t change. T: Penny!
that is, a field with six sides. And there are
Um, I ran most of the way here. P: And here’s my flatmate, um, roommate,
three goals.
E: Well, I’m proud of you, but start a little earlier Taylor. Taylor, you’re training with someone
P: So how do you win?
next time. I try to walk to work. I use this app today, aren’t you?
C: Well, the winner isn’t the team that scores
that counts how many steps I take in a day. T: Yes. I’m helping a client. She’s trained with
the most goals – you win by letting in fewer
P: Wow! Simon in our UK studio has just started me for three months and works very hard.
goals than the other two teams.
using one. It’s his favourite thing now, We’re taking a break! She’s planning to be in
P: OK. And you actually played in a game this
counting steps. Kate has one too. the Ironman competition.
weekend, didn’t you?
E: We’re all doing it! When I was in school, I P: Iron Man? You mean, like the superhero?
C: Yes, I did! It was great, but also a bit confusing!
was a bit underweight until I played hockey T No. The Ironman is a kind of triathlon. It
P: I’m not surprised. OK, tell us about the
and baseball. Now, I don’t exercise as often has three parts: you swim for 2.4 miles, ride
second unusual sport.
as I used to, so I started using this. It really a bicycle for 112 miles, and then you run a
helps. The word pedometer comes from marathon, which is 26 miles. That’s 42k for
those of you who think in kilometers!
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P: Wait, you do all that and then run a marathon? teachers have to take yoga classes, and soon
Wow! I think I’ll just keep running to work. police officers will have to do the same!
T: Oh! Speaking of running, it’s time to go to P: Really? What a great idea! Is that a new law?
the park. My client still has another 21k to go. S: Yes, pretty new. There’s another new law in
That’s a half marathon – 13 miles. See you some Indian states that says you can’t use
later! your cell phone while driving, even if it’s a
E: Penny, Joe is on video chat from the UK. Hi, hands-free device. In Brazil and the U.S., for
Joe. You look like you’re in great shape! example, you can speak on the phone while
J: I just wanted to say, I really like this show, driving if you use hands-free.
and I am in great shape. I’m very fit. But not P: Just remember, in the U.S. you shouldn’t
everyone has to go to the gym, you know. talk too loudly on your cell phone. It can be
E: So, how do you stay healthy, Joe? considered rude!
J: Well, I just do what I like. I was a bit S: Really? It’s not rude where I’m from! Anyway,
overweight a few years ago, but then my wife I travel a lot and I never remember all the
and I tried ballroom dancing. We love it! We different laws in different countries …
take classes twice a week and go out dancing P: I know what you mean! I was in Canada
every Saturday night. last year on a bike vacation and the police
E: That sounds like great exercise. stopped us. Apparently, it’s not just the law
J: It’s simply fun. The reason I don’t run or to wear a helmet on a motorcycle, you also
lift weights is that I work for a removals have to wear a helmet on a normal bike!
company. I don’t need to lift weights. I lift S: Safety first. Speaking of riding a bike, I heard
furniture all day! But, I still get exercise. I just that in California you can’t ride your bike in
never set foot in the gym! a swimming pool. I don’t know if it’s true
E: Removals? Oh, a moving company! I hear though!
you loud and clear, Joe. P: Did you read that on the Internet?
J: Time to get that big sofa up the three flights S: Something like that. Anyway, let me tell you
of stairs! See you! about something that surprised me about
E: Well, all right then. I wonder if more people France. Did you know that kids have to go to
think like Joe, who ... school on Saturday mornings?
P: Ethan, I have someone here who also doesn’t P: No! That means such a short weekend,
go to the gym. I’d hate that! Kids should have fun at the
L: That’s right! I don’t have to go to the gym weekend.
either! I’m a bicycle messenger. S: I agree. But, they don’t have to go to school
P: Wow! So, what do you do? Do you work for a on Wednesday afternoons, or wear a
company? uniform, so that kind of makes up for it …
L: Yes and no. I have my own bicycle and I
carry packages and large documents all day.
I work at a central dispatch place. Uh, so that
means that they call me on my cell, tell me
about a job, and I ride and pick up whatever I
need to deliver.
P: Do you enjoy it?
L: Yes. I love riding. But sometimes it’s pretty
awful, you know, drivers don’t really like
cyclists because we move around them a lot.
P: It’s an interesting job. Have you ever been in
a race?
L: Well, actually I race against a clock every day.
And I’ve got to go now so I can deliver my
package on time!
P: Cycle on! Bye! Back to you, Ethan!
E: It looks like there are many ways of keeping
fit. What about you? Do you go to the gym?
How do you stay fit? I’m going to walk around
a bit. That’s all on today’s Learning Curve!

8.15 page 71, exercise 6A

P = Presenter, S = Sandeep
P: So, we have cultural expert Sandeep with us
today, talking about different laws and rules
around the world. Sandeep, over to you.
S: Well, I think you’ll be surprised by this one. In
some places in India, people studying to be

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