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 Module 1 Module 2
Track 1 (P. 13) Track 4 (P. 32)
1. First, take several chicken pieces and boil them in water When I was a child, I remember seeing the images of the
with some salt until the chicken is cooked. Ethiopia famine on television. Since then, I knew I needed to
2. Then, take out the pieces and shred the meat with a assist, give something back and be a citizen of the world. I’ve
couple of forks.
3. Put garlic, onions, olive oil, and tomatoes in a pan and always loved to contribute, so I joined Doctors Without
fry them. Borders in 2002. My parents weren’t really into the idea, but
4. Put the chicken on top and then pour pureed tomatoes they respected my decision. They knew I was keen on helping
and sauté for a while. the community.
5. Put the chicken over white rice and have a nice meal.
On my first mission, I went to Somalia, it didn’t take me long
Track 2 (P. 17) to realize that this experience would be truly challenging.
Somalia has been wracked with civil war since 1991, when
1. Would you mind holding the door? most of its infrastructure was destroyed. Lawlessness and
2. We have to finish this document before noon. disorder prevailed. Yet, Somalia is a beautiful country: people
3. Should you be doing that?
are mesmerizing, and their resilience and endurance were
Track 3 (P. 18) forever a motivating factor for myself and my team. We
practiced ‘bush medicines’, which translated to providing the
Presenter: Welcome to our game show “Where best possible treatment for patients with the least possible
Does It Come From? Our topic resources. We were doing surgeries inside a tent in the
today is food. middle of nowhere, without oxygen, without monitors or
We have three contestants, and high-tech equipment, and yet, despite the limited resources,
we’ll see if they can guess where we still managed to save lives.
some traditional dishes come from.
Contestant number 1, Poutine is a Although it is a hard job, I don’t mind it. I’d rather be doing
combination of crispy fries topped this than working for a fancy hospital. I’m not really into a
with cheese curd and gravy. Where sophisticated lifestyle. My favorite feeling in the world is to
would it be a common place to
order a plate of poutine? Option a, know that I helped someone less privileged. I’m mad about
Canada, option b, Germany, or helping the children I meet in every country; they are loving
option c, Peru. and joyful despite the circumstances.
Contestant number 1: It must come from a place in
Europe. I think this dish is from Track 5 (P. 35)
Germany.
Game Presenter: I’m sorry, that’s incorrect. Although it Person 1
isn’t official, many Canadians I didn’t earn enough money at my former job. I was working
believe that poutine should be with special-needs children, and it was an awesome job. I
considered the national dish. Let’s
go to contestant number 2, which really felt like it was what I should be doing. But I was only
island country is the proud inventor making $250 a week. Now, I work at Costco for $17 an hour,
of haggis? A, Cuba, b, Scotland, c, plus a ton of benefits. The work is not what I want to be doing.
Malta. But I am more appreciated serving hot dogs and pizza.
Contestant number 2: I’m not sure. It can’t be European. It Person 2
may be from somewhere in South
America. I’ll go with Cuba. I resigned from my job today. What a time to resign! I just put
Game Presenter: Wrong answer. Haggis comes from in my two-week notice to my company. My boss was a terrible
Scotland. It is made with oatmeal, person, very unsupportive and arrogant. She never respected
meat, spices, and onions stuffed my freetime and called outside of office hours. I won’t get
into a sheep’s stomach and slowly another job. I’ll start my own business. I know we’re in the
cooked. Finally, contestant number middle of hard times. And I don’t have a heavy stash to crash
3. If you wanted to taste an
authentic Pastel de Choclo, where on, plus I have someone to support, but
would you visit? A, Peru, b, Spain, I was so unhappy and was trying to start my business but
c, Chile. unable to focus on it. I’ll probably cry later when I understand
Contestant number 3: It has to be a Latin American dish. the magnitude of what I’ve done... but I hope I’ll succeed.
The answer could be either Peru or
Chile. I’ll go with option c, Chile. Person 3
Game Presenter: Correct! Pastel de Choclo is one of I was a pastry chef. Now, I invest in real estate and am
the favorite dishes of Chile, to building my own bed and breakfast! Being in the industry
make this dish, beef, onions, olives,
and raisins are topped with a sweet really threatened my mental and emotional health. I was
corn crust. Contestant number 3, underpaid and overworked. Now, I work from my laptop and
you are the winner. make four times the amount.

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 Track 6 (P. 40)
Marco: Have you ever heard the story of a boy who had to
Module 3
hammer nails every time he lost his temper? Track 7 (P. 50)
Nadia: No. What is it about?
1. disappointed
Marco: Well, there was a little boy who lost his temper very 2. satisfied
easily. One day, his father gave him a bag of nails 3. anxious
and told him that he had to hammer a nail into the 4. amazed
fence every time he lost his temper. 5. delighted
6. unable
Nadia: Did he do it? Did he continue losing his temper?
7. curious
Marco: Well, by the end of the first day he had hammered 8. ridiculous
thirty-seven nails into the fence, but over the next 9. angry
few weeks, the boy gradually began to control his 10. afraid
temper, and the number of nails he had hammered 11. ashamed
had decreased considerably. 12. embarrassed
13. surprised
Nadia: Wow! Is that the end of the story?
14. thrilled
Marco: What he found out was that it was easier to control
his temper than to hammer those nails into the Track 8 (P. 50)
fence.
1. amazed
Nadia: What happened next? 2. surprised
Marco: The boy went to his dad and told him that he had 3. disappointed
finally controlled his temper. His father was happy, 4. embarrassed
but then he suggested pulling out a nail every day 5. ashamed
the boy kept his temper under control. 6. delighted

Nadia: Don’t you think that hammering nails into the fence
was enough for the boy?
Marco: Maybe… but the boy did as his father had
suggested. The days passed and the boy could
finally tell his dad that he had pulled out all the
nails. He told him that he had been working on his
temper and that he had finally succeeded.
Nadia: That’s the end of the story, right? He could control
his temper.
Marco: No. There’s still more. His father congratulated him
on his great effort, but he took him to the fence on
which he had been working and told him to look at
the holes in the fence. He said, “The fence will
never be the same.”
Nadia: What does that have to do with the boy? I don’t
understand.
Marco: When you say things in anger, they leave a scar. It
won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the
scar will always be there.
We must be careful with the things we say.

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 Track 9 (P. 54) Track 10 (P. 61)
Nick: Hello, students! Today’s talk will be about unreal Francois Henri “Jack” LaLanne was an American fitness,
and imaginary situations. Feel free to ask anything exercise, and nutrition expert. He was also known as “The
during this talk. Well, we all have dreams and First Fitness Superhero.” When he was a teenager, he had
expectations, who doesn’t? But the thing here is behavioral problems, and he used to eat junk food and lots
that if you have them, or you expect them to come, of sugar. However, if he hadn’t listened to a public lecture
wouldn’t it be better if you asked yourself, “What about the benefits of good nutrition, his life wouldn’t have
am I going to do to get them?” That’s our topic turned around. During his career, he came to believe that
today; taking action. We might have been born in nutrition and physical culture could be the salvation of
a wealthy family; with no money problems, family America.
stability, and comfort. On the contrary, our lives
might have been tough up to the present, and we
When he was twenty-one years old, he opened one of the
might have lived on a tight budget for days, maybe first gyms in the US. If he hadn’t done it, many more similar
months. Whatever the situation, it’s only us who gyms wouldn’t have opened across the nation. Numerous
can keep it like that for the rest of our lives or do books were published by Jack, and the fitness television
something to progress; no matter what it takes. program, “The Jack LaLanne Show” was also hosted by him
Anyway, the decision is yours. “If I had time, I between 1953 and 1985. Women wouldn’t have been
would do this or that.” “If I could, I would do this encouraged to join his health clubs if one of his TV exercise
or that.” “If things were different, I might do this programs hadn’t been aimed at them.
or that.” You see... the beginning of these
statements starts with a phrase, which would
appear to be blaming the circumstances we were Throughout his career, he invented a number of exercise
born into. My question would be, who has to make machines and devices. If Jack hadn’t believed that exercise
the decision? I’m sure you would answer “Me.” If I would help the elderly and disable enhance their strength, he
were to ask you, “Who has the control of your wouldn’t have coached them with such strong conviction.
life?”, I’m almost sure you’d say, “Me.” The LaLanne also gained recognition for his feats of strength. If
question here is, “What are you waiting for to take he hadn’t beaten twentyone-year-old Schwarzenegger in an
the first step forward?” You might or might not informal contest, Arnold wouldn’t have exclaimed that Jack
have enough money, but if you had it, would your LaLanne “was an animal.” If Jack LaLanne hadn’t worked so
life be different? You may be reserved or shy. Do hard trying to improve people’s health, he wouldn’t have
you like leading your life this way? If you do, just been an inspiration for billions all over the world, motivating
keep going, but one thing is for sure, nobody them to live healthier lives.
knows where this will lead you to; either way, the
one who will enjoy or regret the result... will be
LaLanne was inducted to the California Hall of Fame and has
you. I can see someone raising a hand, come on,
a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
please ask.
Student: I understand what you mean, but it isn’t as easy as Track 11 (P. 63)
you say. You sound like, “If we had a wand, we
would only have to shake it, and... voila... our wish Media presenters should be more careful and sensitive when
would come true. I don’t seem to agree with your making comments about other people. Unfortunately, many
view. public figures have had to rethink their actions and apologize
for offending people’s feelings. For example, we have Wendy
Nick: That’s exactly what I mean. You must be convinced Williams and her history of controversial statements.
of what you want in life. If you had to choose your
The American host apologized after saying Joaquin Phoenix
future life, what would you like it to be like? That’s
was "oddly attractive" and making mocking gestures about
it. Do you know Yalitza Aparicio? If she had stayed what she thought was his cleft lip or cleft palate (the actor has
in her small town, would she be who she is now? said it's actually a birthmark). After catching criticism from
Would she have achieved what she has? We must fans, the “Wendy Williams Show” host apologized to the
bear in mind that there is something called "cleft community" and donated to Operation Smile and the
comfort zone, and if we don’t want to leave it, it’s American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
up to us. OK, guys, to sum it up: I would say this is
not a matter of beauty or money, but emotional Not even a month after causing controversy with her
intelligence. Let’s stop imagining, and let’s turn statements about Joaquin Phoenix, Wendy Williams was
into creators. Let’s stop waiting for opportunities called out by fans for making homophobic comments. First,
on her talk show, Williams said “gay men should stop trying
to come, and let’s build them up.
to be the woman that we are" regarding men wanting to
Someone said, “If you can imagine it, you can celebrate the femalecentric Galentine's Day. "Stop wearing
create it,” and the second part of this quote is what our skirts and our heels," she also said.
matters. Boys, girls: go for it! Thank you for your Then, on Valentine's Day, Williams released a tearful apology
attention! video to her LGBTQ+ fans.

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Welcome to the pronunciation corner. Today we’ll give you Part 3
two pronunciation tips for third conditional sentences: Tip
She has noticed that the door is open and the lights inside
number 1. Listen carefully to the following sentence: “If we
had left early, we wouldn't have missed the train.” We don’t the house are flashing. The dogs of the neighboring houses
pronounce the “have” of “wouldn’t have missed the train.” It have been barking with no reason. It has been an hour since
becomes much smaller, unstressed, and we say “uhv.” So we the last car ran, nobody is walking down the street; everything
do not say “we wouldn’t have missed” but “we wouldn’t uhv is silent, but her life has turned around. Everything has
missed.” Here are some more examples of this: “You should happened so fast, and her fresh memories, like burglars, have
have seen his face.” “You should uhv seen his face.” For been trying to enter her mental shelter. She takes a deep
example, with “could“ or “couldn’t,“ “You couldn’t uhv breath and starts walking towards the house. It seems that
known.” “And with “wouldn’t:” “I wouldn’t uhv expected she has gained courage and she is determined to face what
that.” she may find inside. The wind blows harder, but the dogs
have suddenly shut up. She is in front of her house door. She
The second pronunciation tip comes with the past perfect of takes the door handle and turns it downwards to open. She
the third conditional (“if we’d left on time”). So the past has finally opened the door. The lights are on; she takes two
perfect is formed by “had,“ followed by the past participle.
steps forward and closes the door. Suddenly, the lights have
When the past participle begins with a consonant sound, we’ll
gone out... was it her who turned them off? Or has somebody
drop that past perfect “d.” So not “if we had left” or “If we’d
else done it for her?
left,“ but “If we left.” Do you hear? It’s almost impossible to
listen to the “d” on the “had.” Ok, so here’s another example:
“If I’d known about him, I’d never have taken the job.” I’ll Track 16 (P. 82)
repeat, “If I’d known about him, I’d never have taken the job.“
Conversation 1

Module 4 James: Missing that plane turned out to be a blessing in

disguise because it disappeared less than an
hour after take-off.
Track 13 (P. 74) Carol: You can say that again. If you hadn’t taken so
Part 1 much time to pack up, you wouldn’t be there.

Dana has been sitting by a tree for hours, across the street, Narrator: What does the man mean?
right opposite her house. She has been staring at her white
house; two floors, several windows, but only one door. It’s
dusk already, but she hasn’t moved or said a word. What she Conversation 2
might have seen is unknown. Simon: A famous ufologist promised to show real
The wind is cold and she is shivering. A few people have evidence of extraterrestrial life which would
passed her by, ignoring what may have happened. They do confirm we are not alone in this universe, but he
not pay attention and walk away. The images of the event hasn’t done it yet.
have been going round and round in her mind and the Linda: Actions speak louder than words.
memory has made her remain silent. What happened? What
could she have seen that does not allow her to speak? Her Narrator: What does the woman mean?
parents are not there, and they will not be back in two days.
They do not know it, but she does not want to enter her house
again. The neighbors have been watching her from their Conversation 3
windows, but nobody dares to ask.
Troy: Is that the supernatural program I like?
Track 14 (P. 74) Karen: Yes, it is. It’s about to begin.
Part 2 Troy: Budge up a bit so I can sit down.
Mrs. Brown has timidly pulled back the curtain and peeked Narrator: What does the man mean?
out of the window, barely showing her face. “Maybe she
knows something we don’t know” It’s getting dark and again
the house lights were turned on, one by one, but there’s no Conversation 4
one inside, she wonders who might have done it, but she has
John: I’ve heard many people say that the house at the
no answer. Dana opens her eyes wide, focusing on the scene.
end of the street is haunted. I’d love to know if
She knows that everything has started again. She does not
have any siblings, but she has had communication with her that is true.
friends. No one believes her, or is it that nobody wants to get Claudia: It’s probably Chinese whispers.
close? Dana has taken a few steps towards her house, but she
stops, wondering if she should enter. Narrator: What does the woman mean?

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Conversation 5
Conversation 1
Gaby: I know the police are working on the missing kid
case, but I’m not sure if they’re gathering Emma: Peter, did you talk to our teacher about our last
enough evidence. class? What did he say?
Roger: Believe me. They are a great team, and they Peter: He told me that we had to write a summary of the
always go the extra mile. myth of Atlantis or we could do research about the
topic.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
Emma: What did you answer?
Peter: Well, I agreed to do research. I told him we would
Conversation 6 like to know more about the topic.
Nataly: It was such an extraordinary time. I’m glad I had Emma: Perfect! I told you it would be better for us.
the chance to talk with you about these scary
events, but I have to hit the road. I hope we can
meet again soon. Conversation 2
Morgan: Anytime. I’ll be glad to tell you more about it. Emilio: You’re so lucky to go on vacation. Do you know
Narrator: What does the woman mean? where you are going?
Eve: Dad told me that we would go to an incredible
Module 5 place, but when I asked him if it would be the
beach, he shook his head. Then I asked him to let
me know where. He said it would be a secret for a
Track 17 (P. 91) few more days.
a. The story of Cthulhu is a fictitious work of literature. Emilio: I wonder where you’ll be going.
b. The pantheon where Zeus’s statue was venerated was
Eve: Could it be the Mystery Island?
quite impressive.
c. In every work of art, Lucifer looks malevolent. Emilio: Yeah! I hope so!
d. Many people fear strange entities such as ghosts and
specters.
e. It is traditional to perform rituals, to drive away evil
spirits.
f. Part of Latin American culture revolves around myths
and beliefs.
g. King Arthur’s sword is considered a legendary artifact.

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 Track 19 (P. 96) Track 20 (P. 101)
Question 1 Question 1
Lily: Professor Brown told me to meet him at the Charles: We did a creative activity in class. We had to ask
library to go over the latest NASA’s news on the someone a question we’d like to know the
asteroid which passed Earth last May. answer about. My crush asked me if I was
dating anyone.
Leo: Don’t worry, NASA says asteroid 1999 KW4 won't
closely approach Earth again until 2036. Sonia: Of course, you told her you didn’t remember
when you last had gone out with someone,
Narrator: How long will it take the asteroid to pass by Earth
right?
closely again?
Narrator: What does the woman imply?

Question 2
Question 2
Emma: Our motivation class was shocking. The lecturer
asked us to guess what most people regretted Kimberly: Dad asked me if I had a favorite place in the
when they were facing death. world. I nodded and told him it was New York.
Then, he asked me if I’d like to set foot there.
Isaac: What was the answer?
Alan: What did you do? What did you tell him?
Emma: Losing touch with their friends.
Kimberly: I agreed and screamed with joy.
Narrator: What does the woman mean?
Narrator: What does the woman imply?

Question 3
Question 3
Stella: The new guy in town asked me to go to a concert
with him. Abel: The electrician was supposed to repair the car
today, wasn’t he? What happened?
Dylan: What did you answer?
Brianna: He apologized and asked me if he could come
Stella: Of course, I refused. I barely know him.
and do the job some other day.
Narrator: What did the woman do?
He said he was very busy.
Narrator: What will the electrician probably do?
Question 4
Owen: There was a robbery at the nearby bank
Question 4
yesterday. Luckily, the robber was caught.
Angelina: Richard, could you give me a ride? Calvin was
The policeman told him not to say anything.
going to do it, but his boss asked him if he
Then, he was taken into custody.
could take him to collect his son because his car
Claire: What a relief! It’s so good to know we can count was off the road.
on such a professional police department.
Richard: I’ll be glad to drive you home.
Narrator: What did the policeman tell the criminal to do?
Narrator: What will the man do?

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Jane: Hello?... Is that you, Peter? Someone once said, “How do you expect to have a different
outcome if you keep doing the same?” What enlightening
Peter: Yes. How are you? How’s your trip going?
truth! Many of us have changed because, one day, long ago,
Jane: It’s been incredible so far. We’ve been here for four we found out we should; we discovered that what we were
days, and there’s still plenty to see. I love this place. doing did not allow us to move forward. There are still people
We landed in Cairo on Friday, and since then, we who do certain things, and they have been doing them for a
haven’t taken a break, we’ve been doing lots of long time, believing that the result obtained is enough to
activities since we arrived. cope with their daily lives, without realizing that their
potential can provide much more. However, even when they
Peter: Wow! That sounds awesome. Tell me about the
have done the same, it is never too late to change. When I
places you’ve been to and the ones you’ve enjoyed
was kid, one day I listened to a radio program, without
the most. I’d love to hear that.
knowing that it would deeply mark my life; and what I learned
Jane: Well, right after landing, we went to our hotel in was so shocking that, since then, I have shared this
Cairo. On Saturday morning we went to the Great knowledge with all those with whom I have lived. With great
Pyramid. The tourist guide explained a lot about satisfaction I see that many people have been working on
Egyptian mythology. their training and personal improvement; I have seen that
many have been modifying the way they see life, day after
It was so interesting! We’ve been traveling by bus
day; and they still do it. I do not think that someday someone
most of the time. We’ve walked, too.
can ever say, “I have finished,” but I do believe that at some
We’ve taken lots of pictures! point in our lives everyone will say, “I must start.” One day I
started; have you already done it? Have you started yet?
Peter: OK. But tell me more about the things you’ve
Maybe you’ve been thinking about the options to progress
already done.
and improve in order not to be just one more on earth; you
Jane: We rode a camel through the sand, and we visited might have found the answer, but if you haven’t, do not settle
Tahrir Square on Sunday. We also visited Cairo’s for the things you have; keep going and never give up. If
Egyptian Museum, but we didn’t see everything on you’re listening to this, it might be a sign letting you know
the show because it would have taken us days to that your time has come. Let’s move the world forward.
see everything. We haven’t taken a hot air balloon
ride in Luxor; we’ll do it before we leave. Track 23 (P. 105)
Peter: What places have you not visited yet? Reporter 1: Hey! Vernon! Can you remember last night
Jane: We haven’t been to the Coptic Museum yet, but clearly?
we've already done some shopping at Khan El- Vernon: Sure. It isn’t the kind of thing you forget in a
Khalili. We’ve been doing so many activities for the hurry!
past few days that I feel extremely tired. I need to Reporter 2: Where did you see the spacecraft?
have some rest, but it was nice to hear you.
Vernon: Near the beach. I was walking home from the
Peter: Oh, sorry. I’ll call you again in a few days. Keep pub…
enjoying your trip. Bye for now.
Reporter 1: The pub?
Jane: Thanks, bye Vernon: I know what you’re thinking! But I only had one
drink!
Reporter 2: How many aliens were there?
Vernon: Well, I can’t be sure how many were inside the
spacecraft, but I saw two. Two came out!
Reporter 1: Vernon, do you feel different after your
encounter?
Vernon: Yes, I think I do, actually. I feel kind of… calmer.
I think I learned something from these aliens,
even though we didn’t actually speak.
Reporter 1: Will the aliens try to make contact again?
Vernon: I hope so, I really hope so. But I’m not sure.
Maybe they were just passing!
Reporter 2: Are the police investigating your story?
Vernon: The police? No… no, they aren’t investigating.
They say it isn’t a police matter.

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Module 6 Question 1
Track 26 (P. 117)

Track 24 (P. 113) Simon: It is said that some divers found a treasure chest
in the seabed, a few miles away from the shore.
Question 1
Linda: They must be overjoyed.
Mick: Emily had an accident while she was driving. Did
you know about it? Narrator: Who found the treasure?
Lena: Oh my gosh! I didn’t. Is she OK?
Mick: Yes, she is. The paramedics and the ambulance Question 2
arrived very quickly. Gaby: Have you watched the latest news yet?
Narrator: Where was Emily probably taken? George: I don’t like watching news programs. Why?
Gaby: It was reported that the volcano eruption will
Question 2 cause a diversion of air traffic.
Camila: The gardener was mowing the grass when Narrator: What does the woman mean?
accidentally he mowed the flowers mom had
recently planted.
Question 3
Eleonor: I bet your mom saw red. What about the
gardener? Natalie: Ms. Boney is said to be the best teacher in this
school and she will be given an award.
Narrator: What was the gardener probably asked to do?
Tom: I’m glad for her. She really deserves it.
Narrator: What does the man imply?
Question 3
Miles: Jordan, I’ve already ordered all the books
alphabetically, except the children’s section. Question 4
Jordan: Do you think you can do it today, Miles? Benny: The tornado was huge and devastating.
Narrator: Which books haven’t been placed in the correct Amy: You can say that again. What’s more, over a
order? hundred people are reported to have been
affected by the passage of the tornado.
Narrator: What does the woman mean?
Question 4
Ariana: How do you like the new pop singer, Elton? I Track 27 (P. 118)
heard that, by the time he gave his first concert,
thousands of CDs had already been sold. boot, balloon, choose, fool, goose
Elton: I’m sure he will top the charts soon. book, cook, look, took, wood

Narrator: When were the CDs sold? cup, bud, fun, hug, luck

Track 25 (P. 115) Track 28 (P. 118)

Nina: My uncle and auntie were amazing! They lived in a 1. soon 6. Root
mountain village, far away from any town. My uncle could sew 2. pool 7. Noon
really well, and they made all their clothes. They grew their 3. bum 8. Room
own food, and even built their own house! They used wood 4. boot 9. Known
from trees they cut down themselves. 5. mud 10. but

The only things they bought were some nails. They made all
their own furniture, and they even made leather covers for
their chairs – with leather from their own cows, of course!’

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 Question 1
Track 29 (P. 123)
Module 7
Jack: What about going to Florida together for a Track 30 (P. 132)
summer vacation?
Adrian: Hello! My name is Adrián and I live in La Paz, Baja
Jill: Florida? Taking a vacation to Florida would break California. I am a graphic designer. I have been working for
the bank. No way! ten years now designing all kinds of stuff like caps, t-shirts,
Narrator: What does the woman mean? mugs, pens, etc. for advertising and promotions. I have
created logos and stationery for many companies, but what I
enjoy the most is designing images to cover big glass doors
Question 2 to avoid accidents because people don’t notice the doors are
closed, interior signage on walls, and images on cars. Yes,
Anna: How was your date yesterday? Was it as cars! Can you believe that? People ask me to make the most
romantic as you expected? incredible designs to personalize their cars. It is very
Simon: It was awesome. I love Sandra; the way she talks, challenging because every car is different and I have to adapt
the way she looks, but when it was time to pay the design to the car’s shape.
the bill, we went Dutch. People think that success comes from getting a lot of money
and living in a big house, but for me, success comes from the
Narrator: What does the man mean?
satisfaction of my clients, from the comments they make, for
example, “Hey, Adrián, the image in our doors is a total
success! People love it and we haven’t had any other accident
Question 3
since you installed it! For me, that is a great satisfaction!
Peter: You know I work as a clerk, so my salary is very
low. However, I always make ends meet.
Gloria: I hope you can get a better job soon! Alice: Hi, I’m Alice. I’m Adrián’s wife. I’ve studied Business
Management’s Engineering, but I work as a photographer
Narrator: What does the man mean? and as a Polynesian dance teacher.
I love my work as a photographer. I have won the last two
annual contests here in La Paz for the commemoration of our
Question 4
city foundation. One of my photos appeared in the lottery
Steven: I’ve sent tons of job applications, but no luck so ticket and the other one was on the official poster for the
far. I feel really sad. I’m starting to believe that celebrations of La Paz.
I’m not good at all.
I also won two prizes for the best poster to promote “Day of
Susan: Calm down! Believe in yourself. You are such a the Dead” and the best altar in this celebration. My
great worker. photographs reflect the love I feel for my country, my city and
my community.
Keep your chin up.
My work as a dance teacher is incredible because I work with
Narrator: What does the woman mean?
girls from 4 to 15 years old and watching their faces with
sparkling eyes when they dance is the best reward I can have.
They express every movement with a great sensibility and
their joy during the festivals is unbelievable! As Adrián said,
success doesn’t come from money, but from our own
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 Conversation 2
Track 31 (P. 136)
Eva: What do you think about Alexa’s determination?
Donovan: Hi, Jena! I need your hand with something. I’m She decided to live in a foreign country in order to
launching a new YouTube channel about art, take part in that international contest.
and I need a presenter. Do you know anyone? I
need someone good-looking and friendly. I was Adam: I’ve always loved her. She’s been a great friend. I’m
thinking about Patrick. sure it wasn’t an easy resolution, but I’m sure she
will have great results.
Jena: Well, let’s see. He’s a go-getter and funny. But he
is lazy. So, you’ll have someone very Eva: Yeah. She will definitely have to adapt to a new
determined but also unreliable for work. culture, language, but she definitely won’t have
much to worry about; she’s a great athlete.
Donovan: I see. What about Lauren?
Adam: I agree. She might find food a little different, but
Jena: She is gorgeous! However, she is shy. I don’t food is food when you’re hungry. Ha, ha, ha.
think it’ll work. You need someone easygoing,
relatable, empathetic, and hardworking. Eva: I hope she will meet tons of friends there.

Donovan: I know! What about John? Adam: I don´t know, but people in the south might be a
little different when it comes to greeting. Anyway,
Jena: Good luck with that! He is so pretentious. I can’t I´m sure she´ll have lots of fun. I bet she will!
stand him. He was rude to me at that party.
Donovan: I had no idea. He seems so funny and nice. Track 33 (P. 143)
Jena: I have the right person for you! Desiree, my In the heart of Mexico City there is a school for gifted
friend from high school. She is gorgeous, funny, children, and in this school, there is a young girl called Dafne.
and relatable. People will connect with her She wants to make sure that gifted children are not
immediately. discriminated against, or that their talents are wasted.
She is so unassuming that everyone Daphne is the youngest psychologist in the world, becoming
immediately loves her. a psychologist at the age of 13. At age 14, she received her
Master’s Degree in Education and, in a few months, she will
Track 32 (P. 139) be receiving her Doctorate in Law. Dafne speaks several
languages, English, French, Latin and Mandarin. It is
Conversation 1 estimated that there are one million gifted students in Mexico
waiting for their talent to be discovered, so Dafne takes care
Lionel: Hey, Megan. I’m so excited that we can finally have
of these little geniuses and accompanies them in their
a new beginning.
growth.
Megan: What do you mean? Are we going to get married?
It is said that only four percent of these gifted children reach
Lionel: No. What I mean is that I will have more time to adulthood with the ability to exploit their talents. In a
start doing things I had put off for a long time. conventional school, it might be very difficult to diagnose
I’m going to finish some designs I’ve made, I will these talented children, and they may be wrongfully
take pictures, and I might have time to read a few diagnosed with attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder.
more books, and with all this, I’m going to make Gifted children have different behaviors than others because
a plan to set up my own business. Of course, what they are taught is below their incredible abilities,
you’re included. causing them to be distracted or bored. The school these
little geniuses attend has equally gifted teachers who
Megan: Oh, thank you very much. What sort of business are understand their needs and give them the attention they
you planning to begin? need. These children receive classes in robotics, astronomy
Lionel: I want to do something to help talented people and physics. In addition, parents of gifted children receive
who haven’t had the chance to exploit their advice to know how they can support their child education at
potential and skills. It might take me some time home.
to fully develop it, but if you help me, we will Dafne is working hard with the aim of stopping young talents
create a different future, not only for us but for from leaving the country, convinced that the attention given
others, too. to the gifted children motivates them to stay and accompany
Megan: OK. Count me in! Mexico to push it forward. If these children stay in the country,
they will be helping new generations to continue with their
legacy. More children with similar characteristics will be
discovered and offered a different opportunity.
Dafne is the only one who knows what else she can achieve
to grow as a woman while continuing to help these child
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 Track 34 (P. 145)
Linda: Hello, guys. I’m glad everyone is here because I want
Module 8
to read this letter, I wrote for all of you. Track 35 (P. 152)
I just want to thank you for all these semesters we’ve worked
Katherine: Hi Greg. How are you feeling today? Aren’t you
together. It’s been such great fun and I’ve learned a lot. I hope
tired?
we will continue to be in touch and I wish all the best for each
and every one. As for me, I’d like to tell you that I will Greg: Hi there, Katherine! I’m great. Why do you ask?
definitely miss you, but I’m sure we won’t lose touch. I’m Katherine: Because I saw you yesterday in the garden the
going to apply for a scholarship before the course is over, and whole day. What were you doing?
I might be out of the country for a while. I may go to the U.S.,
but I’m not sure; who knows? Greg: Oh! I was gardening. I finally started my
gardening project.
I might even fly across the ocean and find a place at a
prestigious university to place the name of our country on Katherine: I can’t believe it! That’s great! But why did you
high. I’d love to be one of those stories of success we’ve decide to do gardening?
heard and read about. I will work hard to achieve my goals Greg: Because last week I was reading about the
and dreams. Please do the same, too. importance of houseplants. Did you know plants
I will be writing as often as I can, so please feel free to reply are air purifiers, stress busters, and mood
enhancers?
or write at any time. It’s true we’ll go different ways, different
paths, but I encourage you to never give up. Never say, “I Katherine: Really? I love plants just because they are pretty
feel like I’m waiting for something that isn’t going to and because of their charming smell.
happen.” Don’t wait for things to happen; make them Greg: They are much more than that, and the interest in
happen! Before you give up, think about what has made you greening our interiors is nothing new. Did you
hold for so long. The answer will definitely be you. During our know that City dwellers in the 1700s were as
lives, we will be working in different fi elds, with different attuned to the fashion and benefits of indoor
people. However, make sure you behave honorably at all gardening as today’s millennials?
times.
Katherine: No, I haven’t heard about that.
Congratulations on our graduation.
Greg: Well, back then, people took scented and
Love, flowering plants indoors so that their fragrance
and blooms could be enjoyed, while they were
Linda.
also masking noxious smells.
Katherine: That makes sense. My grandmother always had
some gardenias in a vase in the middle of the
living room during spring.
Greg: See? I also read that in the 18th-century people
were creating “portable flower gardens”
Katherine: Portable flower gardens? What’s that?
Greg: Well, Flowering spring bulbs, such as narcissi,
hyacinths, and tulips, grown in pots, could easily
be brought indoors when in flower. By the end of
the 17th century, these were being ‘forced’ to
flower early in winter by starting off the bulbs in
the warmth indoors. Then, the 18th century saw
a burgeoning in the market for and production
of a wide range of decorative containers to
display plants indoors.
Katherine: I see you are really into gardening now. Promise
you’ll share with me some of your plants.
Greg: Of course, I will!
References
Barber, J. (n.d.). National Trust. Retrieved from
[Link]
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 Track 36 (P. 157) Track 37 (P. 160)
Welcome, everyone! Today’s podcast is the second part of Historically, experiential learning or personal learning was just
“Grandmas Know” Remember we were talking about those that: personal, random, and virtually undefined. In terms of
things our lovely grandmas used to do that we should imitate formal education, it was all but ignored. But during the last
now, so we could save money and protect our planet. Besides half-century—and especially in the last decade—personal
all the previous actions we mentioned in the fi rst part, we can learning is finally being recognized for its academic and
add that our grandmas would reuse margarine containers to economic value beyond what it means for an individual’s own
store leftovers, baking, or even non-food items such as growth and worldview.
crayons.
And where once the formal education system that awards
They would also make their own clothing and mend
degrees and certificates supported personal learning
everything. Imagine being able to make your own ideal dress.
Grandmas are really my idols. My grandmother made almost inefficiently, today new technology and online resources are
all of her own, and her five children’s clothing items. transforming how this kind of learning is recognized and
validated—also how it can help people tailor their learning
And what about those soft, lovely grandma-made blankets? I needs throughout their lives. These are essential
think we all had one. I really love mine! I remember taking it developments primarily because personal and lifelong
everywhere when I was around six years old. learning provides indispensable skills for the workplace.
Grandmas would use every single soft fabric scrap and Particularly, let’s be clear on the meaning of personal
patiently sew those pieces into a full of love blanket. learning: Like all learning, it leads to the acquisition of new
A very important way to avoid polluting our planet is to reuse knowledge and concrete skills. It also drives changes in
aluminum foil in the kitchen. My grandma would insist on attitudes and behavior as people continually grow and
saving every piece of foil, no matter how small, and putting it evolve.
back around the roll. I don’t know if she ever actually bought
more than one roll. Talk about reducing and reusing! What Personal learning, of course, is not a new phenomenon.
else do you remember your grandma would do? Share it with Notably, the message is clear. You can learn from your lived
us in the comments section. experience. Also, there are strong and useful connections
between this knowledge, personal learning, and success.
But how to measure this kind of learning so it can be
recognized and more fully developed?
Simply, consider some possible sources of this learning. You
are learning when:
• You look at videos on Facebook about child development
and discuss parenting with a friend to better nurture the
children in your life.
• Your supervisor at work demonstrates a new technique or
the company brings in a presenter to explain new
technological or process developments.
This personal learning has three important characteristics:
• It is personal. You often learn alone or in small groups in
an informal setting.
• It is purposeful. You always learn for a reason.
• It is powerful. Personal learning is continuously changing
you, developing your behavior, skills, knowledge, and
attitudes into a constantly evolving set of hidden
credentials.
Taken from:
Smith, P. (2020, April 13). PEW. Retrieved from
[Link]
2020/personal-learning-its-past-present-and-
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Mother: Peter, come and help me with this, please. Marla: Guess who got a job at Google. Diane! Isn’t it great,
Diego?
Peter: What is it, Mom?
Diego: No kidding! She’d tried so many times before. I’m
Mother: I don’t understand your sister’s message. Look at it.
happy she finally did it.
Seriously, it’s like she is writing in a different
language. Marla: She says she had never been so sure about anything
before, she is convinced this is her dream job.
Peter: Ha, ha, ha, let me see, Mom. It says “OMG (Oh my
God)” Mom, “so sorry I forgot to call you earlier. Diego: She’ll be very successful at it. She loves coding and
Don’t worry AG” (all good). “LMK” (let me know) passion is the first requirement to succeed. The
“if you need something. ILY” (I love you)”. second one is discipline.
Mother: Thank you, Son. Luckily you are here. How can you
understand that?
Frankly, I don’t get it. Why do young people love
writing that way?
Peter: It’s a fun way of writing, Mom, and it’s faster. So,
you save time when texting.
You should try it!
Mother: But where do you get the meaning of those
abbreviations? Honestly, it will take ages for me
to learn them.
Peter: It’s not that difficult, Mom. You just need to
practice. I can get you a list of them, and we can
practice when texting each other. What do you
think?
Mother: Well, I don’t really like the idea. Honestly, I find it
kind of silly, for someone my age to use those,
but I need to be able to understand your
messages; what if you are in a hurry and I can’t
decode your message? So, there is no option,
bring me that list, please.

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Mom: Jimmy! What are you doing? Don’t touch that wire.
Don’t you know it’s dangerous?
Boy: I’m sorry, Mom. I was just trying to fi x the TV.
Mom: Don’t you ever do that again. You can get
electrocuted. Come here. Whenever I give you an
order, you must listen to me. I know what I’m
talking about, and you are too young to realize the
danger.
Boy: OK, Mom. Can you help me fi x the TV now?
Mom: All right. Sit on the couch and pay attention to what
I’m going to do.

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