Q2e Listening & Speaking Intro: Audio Script Unit 1

Unit 1: Social Psychology Lin: Really? Do you belong to the book club at
The Q Classroom this school?
Activity B., Page 2 Jane: Yes, I do. It’s a lot of fun. We meet every
Teacher: Today we are beginning Unit One. Thursday.
Every unit in Q starts with a question. We will Part 2
talk about this question again while we study David: Hi, Alan. Is that a good book?
the unit. The question for Unit One is: “What Alan: Oh, hi, David. Yes, it’s great! It’s for my
are you interested in?” How about you, Yuna? book club.
What are you interested in? David: Oh. Do you read a lot of books in your
Yuna: I like cooking. book club?
Teacher: OK. Yuna likes cooking. How about Alan: Well, we usually read one book every
you, Felix? What are you interested in? month. So that’s 12 books a year.
Felix: I’m interested in languages. I’m learning David: That’s a lot.
French. I want to learn more languages. Alan: Do you belong to a book club, David?
Teacher: Oh, very good. Marcus, what are you David: No, I don’t, but I have some hobbies. I
interested in? collect poetry books and I play soccer. Uh, do
Marcus: Lots of things. I really like sports. you play soccer?
Teacher: What’s your favorite sport? Alan: Yes, I play with my brother. He’s good at
Marcus: Soccer. I play soccer every weekend. soccer. He goes to this school, too. He’s on the
Teacher: So Felix is learning French and Marcus soccer team.
plays soccer. How about you, Sophy? What are David: Really? I’m on the soccer team, too.
you interested in? Alan: Maybe you know my brother! His name is
Sophy: I like history. I like to go to museums, Rob.
and I also like to read. David: Let me think. Is he tall with short brown
Teacher: So, you all have different hobbies and hair?
interests. We’ll talk about them more as we Alan: Yes! That’s him!
complete Unit One. Part 3
Maro: Hi. Is this Professor Kim’s history class?
Listening: Are You Interested in History? Sam: Yes, it is. Are you a new student?
Activity A., B., D., Pages 6–7 Maro: Yes, my name is Maro.
Part 1 Sam: Hi, Maro. I’m Sam. Uh, where are you
Lin: Excuse me. Can I sit here? from?
Jane: Sure. Hi. My name is Jane. What’s your Maro: I’m from Japan.
name? Sam: Oh. Uh, is this your first history class?
Lin: Hi, Jane. I’m Lin. Maro: No, it’s not. I like your rugby shirt. Do you
Jane: It’s nice to meet you, Lin. I like your hiking play rugby?
boots. Sam: No, I don’t play rugby, but my father plays
Lin: Thanks. I go hiking a lot. on a rugby team. I like sports. I play soccer and
Jane: Really? tennis. Are you interested in sports?
Lin: Yes, I go hiking with my friends every Maro: Yes, I am. Tennis is my favorite sport!
weekend. Do you ever go hiking?
Jane: Uh, no, not really. I usually read a book on Building Vocabulary: Collocations for hobbies
the weekend. Or I go to a museum. Uh, are you and interests
interested in history? Activity A., Page 8
Lin: Yes, I am. And I really like books, too. Speaker: Alan lives in Toronto. He works at the
Jane: Oh, great! Well, you know, there’s a book after-school program at the community center
club here. in his town. Children come to the community
center after school. Alan does many activities

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with them. It’s a good job for him because he is A: I like cooking. How about you?
interested in a lot of different things. He is good B: I like cooking, too.
at sports. On sunny days, Alan and the kids ride A: I like cooking. How about you?
bikes or go hiking. Sometimes they go to the B: I like cooking, too. I often cook with friends
beach or the park. On rainy days, Alan and the on the weekends.
kids watch DVDs, or they play games like
Scrabble and checkers. Sometimes they go to a Speaking Skill: Keeping a conversation going,
museum together. After work, Alan sometimes part 2
gets together with friends, but he usually goes Examples, Page 15
home to relax and read a book. Hmm.
Activity B., Page 8 Let’s see.
1. Saud: I’m Saud. I’m a teacher. I really like my Let me see.
job, but I’m very busy. On the weekends, I relax Let me think.
and read books. I’m also interested in sports. Uh.
My favorite sport is swimming. I go to the beach Well.
every Saturday. Activity B., Page 15
2. Khalid: My name is Khalid. I’m from Oman, Tom: Carlos, what’s your favorite sport?
and I’m a computer programmer. I play a lot of Carlos: Uh, it’s soccer. But I also like basketball.
video games. I also ride my bike on the What’s yours?
weekends. Tom: Hmm. It’s probably volleyball. I play on
the beach in the summer.
Pronunciation: Simple present third-person Carlos: Where’s your favorite beach?
-s/-es Tom: Let me see. Miami has a really good
Examples, Page 13 beach.
gets Carlos: Well, what’s your favorite beach near
makes here?
listens Tom: Ocean Beach is my favorite. It’s beautiful.
plays Do you know any beaches near here?
watches Carlos: Let me think. Well, I like East Beach. It
washes has really big waves. People surf there.
Activity A., Page 13
1. He goes shopping on Saturdays. Unit Assignment: Consider the Ideas
2. Khalid works downtown. Activity B., Page 17
3. Sam plays video games in the evening. Good afternoon. This is my friend Ivan. Ivan is
4. Sun-Hee sometimes watches TV after work. from Russia. He’s a computer engineer. Ivan is
5. Mary gets together with friends on Sundays. interested in hiking in the mountains.
6. Mika lives in Los Angeles. He goes hiking once a month. Ivan is good at
7. David washes his car on Saturdays. soccer. He belongs to a soccer club and plays
8. Miteb belongs to a golf club. every weekend. He gets together with his
friends to play volleyball. Ivan reads a lot of
Speaking Skill: Keeping a conversation going, books. His favorite book is Treasure Island.
part 1
Examples, Page 14
A: Rome is my favorite city. What’s yours?
B: Shanghai.
A: Rome is my favorite city. What’s yours?
B: Shanghai. It has amazing buildings and
delicious food!

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Unit 2: Education Female 1: Excuse me. How many dormitories

are there?
The Q Classroom
Sarah: There are four large dormitories. All of
Activity B., Page 21
our students live here on campus. Do you have
Teacher: What makes a good school? What do
any other questions?
you think, Felix?
Male 1: Yes, I do. Are the classes here big or
Felix: For me, a good school is a small school. In
small?
a small school, the students and the teachers all
Sarah: Well, there are only about 2,000
know each other.
students here, so the classes are small. I think
Teacher: Felix likes a small school. Do you
that’s very important. We talk to our professors
agree, Sophy?
every day, and they know us well. In small
Sophy: Not really. I like large schools because
classes, teachers have time to make special
they have more clubs, more subjects, and more
lessons for their students. That way, the lessons
teachers. So you can choose the things you
are interesting for everyone. Also, the classes
want.
here are very active. We don’t just sit and listen
Teacher: How about you, Marcus? What do you
to the teacher. For example, we work in teams
think makes a good school?
and we have discussion groups in class.
Marcus: Well, I’m interested in sports, so good
Also, here at Watson University, students learn
sports teams are important to me.
important skills, like writing skills and critical
Teacher: What do you think, Yuna? What makes
thinking. We study foreign languages, too, and
a good school?
we learn about the world. Many students study
Yuna: Technology is important. A good school
in other countries for a semester. For example,
should have new technology, like computers in
my friend Carlos is studying history in France
the classrooms.
right now. Yes?
Teacher: These are some good points.
Female 1: I have a question. The school is in a
small town. Do students go into town a lot?
Listening: Let’s Take a Tour
Sarah: Yes, they do. Watson is a wonderful
Activity A., Page 24; Listening Skill, Activity A.,
small town. Students go into town for many
Page 25, Note-taking Skill, Activity A., Page 26
reasons. They can relax and go to dinner or to
Sarah: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to
the library there. They can also help the
your campus tour. I’m your tour guide, Sarah
community. For example, many students
Carter. I’m a student here at Watson University.
become volunteers. They help at places like the
We have a beautiful campus. Follow me so I can
food bank and the hospital. OK. Let’s continue
show you the school.
our tour.
This is our library. It has a lot of books and new
computers. And it has free Internet access.
Listening Skill: Listening for examples
Students can bring their own computers here
Examples, Page 25
and go online. Behind the library, there is a
I study in different places, like the library or my
sports field for many of our teams, like the
dormitory.
lacrosse and soccer teams. Now look to the left.
Watson University has many interesting classes.
This is the dining hall. Students eat meals here.
For example, I have classes in French and
Next to the dining hall is one of the dormitories.
history.

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Note-taking Skill: Taking notes on examples A: I think that our school is great.
Examples, Page 26 B: I agree. I think that the classes are
Female student: Hi, John! interesting.
Male student: Hi, Sarah. Hey, how's Molino C: I disagree. In my opinion, the classes are too
College? big.
Female student: It's really good! I'm really Activity A., Page 32
interested in the classes, like history and math. 1. A: In my opinion, a good school gives a lot of
Male student: Nice. tests. Then students study every day.
Female student: Yeah, and there are a lot of B: I disagree. Class discussions make students
sports teams. study.
Male student: Really? 2. A: I think that sports are really important.
Female student: Yeah. For example, we have Students need healthy bodies.
tennis, soccer, and baseball. B: I agree. Exercise is very important.
Male student: That's great! 3. A: In my opinion, the food in our dining hall
Female student: And there are interesting isn’t very good. I don’t like it!
clubs, like the book club and the hiking club. I B: I agree. I think that it tastes terrible. I usually
belong to the hiking club. cook my own food.
Male student: That's great! 4. A: Our school isn’t in a good neighborhood. I
Female student: Yeah. I'm very happy with my think that it’s very dangerous. I hear police
college. sirens all the time.
B: I disagree. You hear sirens because the police
Pronunciation: Sentence stress station is on the same street! In my opinion, the
Examples, Page 31 school is very safe.
There are two sports fields.
The museum is not interesting. Unit Assignment: Consider the Ideas
We go to school in a really dangerous Page 33
neighborhood. Amanda: Good afternoon. Today we are
Do you have a class today? presenting our plan for the perfect school. First,
Activity A., Page 31 in our opinion, a perfect school is large. Big
1. Does the school have a fencing team? schools have many sports teams and classes.
2. I have two classes in the morning. The school is big, but the classes are very small.
3. We want a safe and clean school. There are about ten or fifteen students in a
4. The college is in a dangerous city. class. In small classes, students can talk to the
5. The coffee shops have free Internet access. professor and do interesting activities.
6. What is a good school? Rob: Our perfect school has a big gym with a
7. Our sports field is pretty big. swimming pool. We like to exercise. Also, the
8. My school is really great! students at our school get free computers, and
they can have free Internet access in the school.
Speaking Skill: Giving opinions Kate: Our perfect school is in a small town.
Examples, Page 32 Small towns are really safe and the people are
A: I think that students need computers. friendly. In the town, students can go to
B: In my opinion, small classes are important. restaurants, parks, and coffee shops. They can

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also live in the town. Apartments are large and

beautiful, and they are not very expensive.
James: There are two very special things about
our school. First, students don’t pay for food on
campus. All the food is free. Second, on the last
day of school every year, there is a ceremony
on campus. That’s the end of our presentation.
Thank you. Do you have any questions?

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Unit 3: Cultural Studies Kate: Do you ever eat meat?

Carlos: No, I don’t. In my opinion, meat is bad
The Q Classroom
for your heart.
Activity B., Page 37
Kate: Mm-hmm. Well, thank you, Carlos.
Teacher: How do you choose your food? Let’s
Part 2
start with Yuna. What is important to you when
Kate: Hi, what’s your name?
you choose your food, Yuna?
Mika: I’m Mika.
Yuna: I like healthy food. Not too much fat.
Kate: Hi, Mika. Tell me: How do you choose
Teacher: Good for you! How about you, Felix?
your food?
Do you eat healthy food?
Mika: Well, I really enjoy cooking. I love to try
Felix: Not always. I’m busy, and sometimes I
new foods and taste new flavors.
just eat something because it’s fast and easy,
Kate: Do you cook for other people?
like pizza from the cafeteria.
Mika: Oh, yes, I like cooking for my friends. I
Teacher: Hmm, so you often choose food
invite friends over for dinner every Saturday
because it’s convenient. Sophy, how do you
night.
choose your food?
Kate: That sounds like a lot of fun. So, are you a
Sophy: Fresh food is very important to me. I eat
very social person?
a lot of vegetables, and I don’t like food with
Mika: Oh, yes. And I think meals are a social
lots of sugar or salt.
time. My friends and I eat and talk and have a
Teacher: So Yuna avoids eating fat and Sophy
great time together.
avoids eating sugar and salt. How about you,
Kate: Great. Thanks, Mika.
Marcus? How do you choose your food?
Part 3
Marcus: Well, I don’t eat very much meat. But I
Kate: Hi. What’s your name?
eat most other things. I love spicy food and
Matt: My name is Matt.
sweets.
Kate: OK, Matt… How do you choose your food?
Teacher: You have mentioned nutrition,
Matt: Hmm. Well, I try to choose healthy food. I
convenience, and taste. These are all good
avoid food with a lot of fat or salt. For example,
reasons for choosing food.
I buy nonfat milk.
Kate: I see. And what do you like to eat?
Listening: Lifestyles and Food Choices
Matt: Uh, well, I eat a lot of fresh fruits and
Activity A., B., Page 40
vegetables. And I eat a lot of fish.
Part 1
Kate: Why do you like those foods?
Kate: Hi, what’s your name?
Matt: Because they’re really nutritious, in my
Carlos: Carlos.
opinion. You see, I’m 71 years old, and my
Kate: Carlos, how do you choose your food?
doctor is worried about my health. I try to listen
Carlos: Well, I’m an athlete, so I’m very careful
to my doctor’s advice.
about food.
Kate: Great. Thanks for talking to me, Matt.
Kate: Uh-huh. How are you careful?
Part 4
Carlos: Well, for example, I’m a vegetarian.
Kate: Hi, what’s your name?
Kate: A vegetarian. Uh-huh.
Sarah: Hi, I’m Sarah.
Carlos: Yes, and I try to eat only organic fruits
Kate: Hello, Sarah. I see you’re buying some
and vegetables.
frozen dinners.

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Sarah: Yeah, I know they have a lot of artificial A: Why don’t you eat fast food?
ingredients, but I can’t cook at home. I don’t B: Because it has artificial ingredients in it.
have a kitchen. I’m a student, and I live in a Activity A., Page 44–45
dormitory. 1. Friend: These apples look good, John. Do you
Kate: I see. Do you ever eat in the dining hall on want to get some?
your campus? John: Um, are they organic?
Sarah: Sometimes, but I’m really busy. I have Friend: Uh, no, they’re not.
five classes and I work three days a week. I eat a John: Well, I only buy organic apples.
lot of frozen food and fast food because it’s Friend: Really? Why?
cheap and easy to get. John: Because in my opinion, they have a great
Kate: You’re right about that! Thanks for talking flavor. They taste delicious.
to me, Sarah. 2. Amanda: Would you like a snack?
Friend: Sure, thanks, Amanda. Do you have
Pronunciation: Stressed syllables anything sweet, like some cookies or ice cream?
Examples, Page 43 Amanda: Oh, sorry. I don’t buy fattening foods,
organic like cookies and ice cream.
vegetarian Friend: Really? Why not?
unfriendly Amanda: Because I want to lose ten pounds.
Activity A., Page 43 3. Friend: James? Do you want to come to my
1. delicious house tonight and make dinner?
2. allergic James: Uh, no. Let’s go out for dinner.
3. unhealthy Friend: But, James, I have a lot of food at home.
4. education Why do you want to go out?
5. ingredient James: Because I’m a terrible cook. I burn
6. sugar-free everything.
7. garden 4. Friend: Hey, Anna. Let’s go out and get some
8. dinner food. I’m really hungry.
9. nondairy Anna: OK. Let’s go to Kay’s Kitchen. It’s my
10. community favorite restaurant.
Activity B., C., Page 44 Friend: Really? Why is it your favorite
1. In my opinion, artificial ingredients are restaurant?
unsafe. Anna: Because it’s near my house. It’s on the
2. He doesn’t eat chicken or beef. corner of my street! I eat there almost every
3. He wants to lose weight, so he’s on a diet. night!
4. This soup has an unusual flavor.
5. Are these cookies sugar-free? Grammar: Verbs + gerunds or infinitives
6. She grows organic tomatoes in her garden. Activity A., Page 47
1. I don’t like to cook.
Listening Skill: Listening for reasons 2. You need to eat more vegetables.
Examples, Page 44 3. I enjoy shopping for food.
A: Why do you eat sugar-free food? 4. I avoid buying food with artificial ingredients.
B: Because sugar is bad for your teeth. 5. I try to eat only organic food.

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6. She wants to avoid meat.

7. He can’t stand cooking.
8. We love eating fast food.
9. In my country, we like to eat a lot of rice.
10. He hates going to the supermarket.

Unit Assignment: Consider the Ideas

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Female student: Hi, can I interview you about
your food choices?
Male student: Uh, sure.
Female student: OK. What’s your favorite food?
Male student: Well, I think pizza’s my favorite
food.
Female student: And why is it your favorite?
Male student: Because it’s cheap and
convenient. Also, I love cheese.
Female student: OK. Um, do you think organic
food is good for you?
Male student: I really don’t know. I don’t buy it.
Female student: Why not?
Male student: Because in my opinion, it’s too
expensive.
Female student: OK. And what kinds of food do
you avoid?
Male student: Let’s see. I try to avoid
strawberries.
Female student: Why do you avoid
strawberries?
Male student: Because I’m allergic to them.
Female student: OK. And what do you usually
eat for breakfast?
Male student: Nonfat yogurt.
Female student: Why do you choose nonfat
yogurt?
Male student: Well, it fills me up and gives me
energy.
Female student: OK. Great. That’s it. Thanks a
lot!

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Unit 4: Sociology Male: Well, I go to the restaurants because of

the delicious food.
The Q Classroom
Female: What else do you do here?
Activity B., Page 52
Male: I meet my friends. Sometimes I watch the
Teacher: Today we’re going to talk about the
people. Why do you come here?
Unit Question: “What makes something fun?”
Female: Well, I really don't come here often.
How about you, Sophy? What do you like to do
But sometimes I shop for clothes here.
for fun?
Male: You buy clothes here?
Sophy: I like to go to libraries and museums. I
Female: Yeah, because they're really cheap.
like to visit exhibitions.
Male: I know.
Teacher: Why is that fun?
Female: I hate the food here. It's all junk food.
Sophy: It’s interesting for me because I like
But I do sometimes meet my friends here for
history.
coffee.
Teacher: How about you, Yuna? What makes
Male: Uh-huh.
something fun?
Female: But I don't like malls. I like nature,
Yuna: Being with lots of people.
hiking paths . . . It's too noisy here.
Teacher: OK, so you like social activities. How
Male: Yeah, you're right, but I still really like it.
about you, Marcus? What do you think makes
something fun?
Listening: Why Do You Come to the Park?
Marcus: Being active. Playing a sport, or hiking
Activity A, B, Page 57
or biking. Physical activities are the most fun for
Mary: Today, I’m in Ibirapuera Park in Sao
me.
Paulo, Brazil. It’s a very large park, and it has
Teacher: How about you, Felix? What makes
something for everyone. For example, there are
something fun?
hiking paths, sports fields, and beautiful
Felix: I agree with everyone. I like museums and
gardens. But there are also museums and other
being with lots of people and being active. But I
important buildings. Let’s speak with some
also like relaxing, like reading in the park or
people in the park. Hi, there. What’s your
lying on the beach. That’s fun, too.
name?
Teacher: Yes, there are a lot of different ways
Isabel: I’m Isabel.
to have fun.
Mary: Hi, Isabel. Why do you come to this park?
Isabel: I come here because it’s so much fun!
Note-taking Skill: Taking notes on reasons
Mary: What exactly makes it fun?
Activity A., Page 54
Isabel: Well, for me it’s fun because I learn a lot
Male: I love this mall!
here. For example, I love learning about history.
Female: Really?
I go to the Museum of Modern History every
Male: Yeah, there's so much to do.
week. And I like to look at the beautiful
Female: Like what?
structures all around the park.
Male: Well, I buy clothes.
Mary: Yes, there is a lot of architecture in the
Female: Why?
park. Why else do you come to the park?
Male: Because the clothes are really amazing
Isabel: Hmm. My friends and I come here
here!
because we love eating. There are food stalls in
Female: OK. Why else do you come here?

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the park. They’re great because they’re A: He spends time at the park near my house.
delicious and they’re outdoors! Sometimes he plays basketball there with my
Mary: Thanks, Isabel. friends and me.
Mary: Let’s talk to someone else. Hello, sir. 2. A: Anna’s sister Emma is here this weekend.
What’s your name? Do you know her?
Carlos: Hi, I’m Carlos. B: Yes, I do. I really like her.
Mary: Hi, Carlos. How do you like the park? A: Me too. Do you think Anna and Emma want
Carlos: I really like it a lot. I always have a lot of to go for a walk with us this afternoon?
fun here. B: Maybe. Let’s call them.
Mary: Why is it fun for you?
Carlos: Well, let me think. I like to be active. Speaking Skill: Agreeing and disagreeing
There is a lot to do here. I play soccer with my Examples, Page 66
friends. Sometimes my friends and I ride our A: I like swimming.
bikes around the park. We also like to go hiking B: I do too.
on the paths. A: I like swimming.
Mary: That sounds like fun. What’s another B: Me too.
reason? A: I don’t like swimming.
Carlos: Uh, well, because I love to be in nature. B: I don’t either.
I like to look at the trees and gardens. It’s A: I don’t like swimming.
beautiful here and very relaxing. It’s very B: Me neither.
crowded in the city. But it’s nice and quiet in A: I think that building is pretty.
the park. B: Oh, I don’t know.
Mary: Yes, it is beautiful. Thanks, Carlos. So it A: I love that park. How about you?
sounds like Ibirapuera Park is a great place for B: I’m not sure.
everyone. You can come here to enjoy food, Activity A., Page 66
architecture, sports, or just to have fun with 1. Anna: This is a great game. I love this team.
friends. Sun-Hee: Me too. Let’s buy their T-shirt!
2. Anna: I love this park. It’s my favorite park in
Pronunciation: Reduced pronouns the city. How about you?
Examples, Page 64 Sun-Hee: Uh, I’m not sure. It’s really crowded.
I think he’s at the park 3. Anna: I never go skiing. I think it’s too
I don’t see him. dangerous. What about you?
Is that her bike? Sun-Hee Oh, I don’t know. I think skiing is fun.
Let’s call them. 4. Anna: I don’t like this DVD.
He’s at the park. Sun-Hee I don’t either. I think it’s terrible.
Activity A., Page 65 5. Anna: I think this class is really fun.
1. A: John is a fun guy. How do you know him? Sun-Hee I do too! I’m learning a lot.
Does he play soccer with you? 6. Anna: I don’t like to play video games.
B: No. I know him from school. How do you Sun-Hee: Me neither. I think they’re boring.
know him?

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Unit Assignment: Consider the Ideas

Activity A., Page 67
Female 1: OK. What are your favorite places?
Female 2: Uh, I really like going to the city park
because there are a lot of fun things to do
there.
Female 3: Me too. I like to go hiking and play
tennis there.
Female 4: Well, I really like the library. I love
reading books.
Female 2: I do too. I go to the library a lot.
Female 1: And how about the Modern History
Museum?
Female 3: Um, I don’t know. I don’t really like
going to the museum. Why do you think it’s
fun?
Female 2: I think that it’s fun because you learn
a lot about history.
Female 3: OK. I see. So, what’s another good
place?
Female 2: I really like the shopping mall.
Female 4: Me too. I like to go there with my
friends. Sometimes I meet them there after
work.
Female 1: Why do you like it?
Female 4: Because there’s great food and
sometimes there’s a market.
Female 3: Well, I don’t know. I like to go
shopping, but I don’t really like the mall.
Female 2: I don’t either. But how about the
beach? I love the beach.
Female 4: Me too. It’s a really fun, social place.
Female 1: And how about downtown? I like to
go shopping there.
Female 2: I do too. And there are a lot of great
restaurants. What do you think?
Female 3: I’m not sure. Everything is really
expensive downtown.

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Unit 5: Architecture John: Well, no, I don’t like it very much.

Amanda: Why not?
The Q Classroom
John: Because I don’t have a private room. I
Activity B., Page 71
share a room with a roommate. I like him, but
Teacher: The Unit Question is: “What makes a
our room is really small. And it’s really noisy. I
good home?” How about you, Yuna? Are you
want to live alone.
happy with your home now?
Amanda: Mm-hmm. So, do you like anything
Yuna: Yes, I am.
about the dorm?
Teacher: What do you like about it?
John: Yes. I generally like the people in my
Yuna: My roommates are nice.
dormitory. We talk and have a lot of fun
Teacher: Yes, the people you live with are very
together.
important. How about you Felix? What do you
Amanda: Well, that sounds good.
think makes a good home?
John: And the location is great. It’s really near
Felix: Location is important. I like my home
my classes.
because I can walk to school and to the store—
Part 2
it’s really convenient.
Amanda: Mary, where do you live?
Teacher: Marcus, what do you think? What
Mary: I live in a studio with my husband on First
makes a good home?
Street.
Marcus: Right now, I think a good home is
Amanda: How is it?
quiet. My neighbors are really noisy. Sometimes
Mary: It’s great!
I want to move, but my apartment is cheap.
Amanda: It’s a studio. Is it really small?
Teacher: What do you think makes a good
Mary: Yes, it’s pretty small, but it’s very
home, Sophy?
comfortable.
Sophy: Hmm. I want three bathrooms, a big
Amanda: What do you think of the location?
backyard, and a swimming pool. And I want to
Mary: The location is really good. There are a
be right next to the beach!
lot of coffee shops and stores near my building.
Teacher: (Laughs) Well, I hope you can live in
Also, I can walk to class in 15 minutes.
that home someday! There are many different
Amanda: Are there any problems?
reasons to choose a home.
Mary: Well, my rent is pretty expensive.
Amanda: Oh. The location sounds nice, but I
Listening 1: How Do You Like Your Home?
can’t pay a lot of rent.
Activity A., Page 73; Activity C., Page 74; Note-
Part 3
taking Skill, Activity A., Page 78
Amanda: Carlos, where do you live now?
Part 1
Carlos: I live at home with my extended family. I
Amanda: Hi, everyone.
live with my parents, my two brothers, my
All: Hi, Amanda. / How are you? / Hey.
grandmother, and my aunt.
Amanda: I’m OK. Listen: I need some advice. I
Amanda: So how do you like it?
want to move because my apartment is too far
Carlos: I like it because I like my family. Also, I
from school, but I don’t know where to live.
don’t pay rent.
John, you live in a dormitory on campus, right?
Amanda: But it sounds like a lot of people. Is it
John: Yes, I do.
very crowded?
Amanda: Do you like it?

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Carlos: Not really. There are six bedrooms and Mika: That’s too bad.
three bathrooms. But it’s pretty noisy Kate: Yeah, but the kitchen is big and sunny.
sometimes. It’s difficult to study. Mika: Oh, that’s great. You love to cook. Where
Amanda: How about the location? is it?
Carlos: Well, the house is far from campus, so I Kate: It’s on Baker Street. It’s near your house,
take a bus. But it’s near public transportation. Mika.
Amanda: Well, my family doesn’t live around Mika: That’s great. And it’s only five minutes
here, so I can’t live with them. from the school.

Listening Skill: Listening for opinions Note-taking Skill

Examples, Page 76 Activity A, Page 78
I think that this house is very beautiful. Amanda: Hi, everyone.
I think the location is very good. All: Hi, Amanda. / How are you? / Hey.
I love this apartment. Amanda: I’m OK. Listen: I need some advice. I
It’s expensive. want to move because my apartment is too far
The rent is only $400 a month. from school, but I don’t know where to live.
Activity A., Page 77 John, you live in a dormitory on campus, right?
1. Sam: What do you think, Rob? John: Yes, I do.
Rob: Well, Sam, I think the location is excellent. Amanda: Do you like it?
Sam: Uh-huh. It’s across the street from our John: Well, no, I don’t like it very much.
school. We can walk to class! Amanda: Why not?
Rob: Yes, and the rent is only $800 a month. John: Because I don’t have a private room. I
Sam: I think it’s perfect. share a room with a roommate. I like him, but
2. Mary: Mom, I want to move. our room is really small. And it’s really noisy. I
Mother: Why? What’s wrong with your want to live alone.
apartment, Mary? Amanda: Mm-hmm. So, do you like anything
Mary: Well, it’s far from the school campus, and about the dorm?
I hate taking the bus. John: Yes. I generally like the people in my
Mother: Mm-hmm. What else is wrong? dormitory. We talk and have a lot of fun
Mary: I have bad neighbors. They stay up late together.
and make a lot of noise. Amanda: Well, that sounds good.
3. Matt: Hi, James. John: And the location is great. It’s really near
James: Matt, it’s good to see you. Come in. my classes.
Matt: Wow! Your new house is beautiful.
James: Thanks. I’m really happy with it.
Matt: How many bedrooms does it have? Listening 2: Housing Problems, Housing
James: It has only two bedrooms. Solutions
Matt: Oh. Activity A., Page 80; Activity C., Page 82
4. Mika: How do you like your new apartment, Dr. Chan: Good evening. I’m Dr. Ross Chan, and
Kate? I’m talking today about housing. We have a
Kate: Well, the living room is pretty small and beautiful new university in Jackson, but the
dark. campus is small and we don’t have enough

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dormitories for all of our students. We have a 2. a. bookshelf

housing shortage. There is some housing in b. bookshelf
town, but many apartments aren’t affordable 3. a. bedroom
for students, so they don’t have many choices. b. bedroom
Some students live in small, inexpensive 4. a. shopping mall
apartments downtown. These apartments are b. shopping mall
near public transportation, restaurants, and 5. a. driveway
stores. There is also a lot of entertainment b. driveway
downtown on Market Street. But the 6. a. post office
downtown area is dangerous at night, and the b. post office
apartments are in old buildings. The buildings 7. a. grandson
are in bad condition. And even these b. grandson
apartments are starting to become expensive. 8. a. mailbox
Landlords are increasing rents because there is b. mailbox
a demand for these apartments. So what is 9. a. living room
another choice for students? Well, some other b. living room
students share houses near campus with 10. a. fireplace
friends. These houses are in safe b. fireplace
neighborhoods, but they are expensive and
they are very crowded and noisy. Students can’t Unit Assignment: Consider the Ideas
study at home, and sometimes they can’t get Page 89
enough sleep. Other students live at home with Student 1: Good afternoon. This is our
their families. They live in a safe space, and they presentation about a good home. Inside the
don’t pay rent. But this choice is not possible for house, there are four bedrooms and three
all students. Many of them move here from bathrooms. There is a really big living room with
different cities, and their families live far away. comfortable chairs and sofas. There are big
We at the university are all very worried about windows in all the rooms.
this problem. We have a wonderful new Student 2: Outside the house, we have a big
university. It can increase business in Jackson. backyard. There is a table with chairs. We have
But new students need housing. The city wants a lot of trees and flowers. We also have a
the university to grow, so we need to build safe, swimming pool. It’s very relaxing in our
affordable apartments and houses for our backyard.
students. Student 3: We have a very nice neighborhood.
The house is in a good location. It is across the
Pronunciation: Stress in compound nouns street from a beautiful park with a lot of trees.
Examples, Page 84 It’s near public transportation and the
post office supermarket. We also have very nice neighbors.
bookshelf Thank you for listening. Do you have any
drugstore questions?
Activity A., Page 84
1. a. swimming pool
b. swimming pool

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Unit 6: Health Sciences Dr. Smith: Oh, many students have serious
The Q Classroom problems with stress. Sometimes they take
Activity B., Page 92 classes and they work, so they’re very busy.
Teacher: The Unit Question is: “What do you do They also feel stress because they worry about
to stay healthy?” So let’s talk about our healthy their grades.
habits. How about you, Yuna? Sylvia: Right. Grades can be very stressful.
Yuna: I eat healthy food and I exercise every
Dr. Smith: Yes, and new students sometimes
day.
Teacher: Good for you! How about you, feel lonely because they don’t have friends. This
Marcus? Do you eat healthy food and exercise? can also cause stress.
Marcus: Well, I exercise a lot, but my diet isn’t Sylvia: I see. And what are the symptoms of
that great. I eat too much sugar. stress?
Teacher: How about you, Sophy? Dr. Smith: Well, stress can make people feel
Sophy: I get some exercise. I go swimming once really tired. They don’t have any energy. They
or twice a week, and I eat a lot of vegetables. become run-down and they get sick often.
But I don’t sleep enough. I think I get sick too Stress can even make people gain weight.
often because I don’t sleep enough. Sylvia: So, Dr. Smith, we all have some stress.
Teacher: Felix, what do you do to stay healthy? How can we manage our stress?
Felix: Well, I don’t have Sophy’s problem! I get Dr. Smith: Well, there are several ways to
eight hours of sleep every night, and I always reduce stress. First, you should exercise. After
make time to relax. My diet isn’t that good work, you should go for a walk in a park or
though. I need to cook more. I eat out too around the neighborhood. Diet is also
much. extremely important. People should eat a lot of
Teacher: You all sound pretty healthy! fruit and vegetables.
Sylvia: Okay, so exercise and diet are important.
Listening 1: Health Watch What are some other ways to reduce stress?
Activity A., B., C., Pages 95–96 Dr. Smith: Well, people should have social time
Sylvia: Hi. Welcome to Health Watch, show with friends. Laughter is a great way to reduce
number 42. This is the weekly podcast to teach stress.
you about health. I’m your host, Sylvia Wong. Sylvia: You’re right! I always feel better after a
I’m here today with Dr. Michael Smith. He’s fun day with my friends. Well, Dr. Smith, thank
here to talk to us about stress. Dr. Smith, why is you for the excellent advice!
stress a big problem these days? Dr. Smith: You’re welcome.
Dr. Smith: Well, Sylvia, it’s a very big problem
for several reasons. First, everyone is very busy. Listening Skill: Listening for Frequency
For example, a lot of people work full time and Examples, Page 98
have children. They don’t have time to relax. A: Do you always exercise at the gym?
Sylvia: That’s true. I’m very busy. What’s B: No, sometimes I jog in the park.
another reason? A: How often do you exercise?
Dr. Smith: Another cause of stress is money. B: Three times a week.
Money problems are often very stressful. Activity A., B., Pages 98–99
Sylvia: How about students? Do they have a lot 1. Anna: John, how are you doing?
of stress?

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John: Hi, Anna. I’m not doing very well. I’m Emma: Yeah, I eat a lot of junk food, like
always tired these days. I can’t sleep. hamburgers and French fries. After exercising,
2. Anna: John, that’s terrible! What’s going on? I'm really hungry!
John: Well, I have a lot of stress at work. I work Reporter: I understand. Now, we're going to
every day. I don’t get a day off. talk with Amal. Amal, what are your healthy and
3. Anna: That’s too much! How often do you unhealthy habits?
exercise? Amal: Well, I eat pretty well. I don't eat much
John: I never exercise. I just don’t have time. fat or sugar.
4. John: How about you? How often do you Reporter: That's great!
exercise? Amal: Yeah, but I have a lot of stress because of
Anna: Me? I exercise six days a week. my job.
5. John: Really? That’s wonderful! Do you go to Reporter: What do you mean?
a gym? Amal: Well, I work seven days a week. It's just
Anna: Sometimes. I exercise at a gym three too much with my classes.
times a week. But I also like to go running and Reporter: Yes, that is very difficult.
play tennis. Amal: Yeah.
6. John: How often do you go running? Reporter: OK, our last student is John. John,
Anna: I go running twice a week. It’s fun. I what are your healthy and unhealthy habits?
usually go to the park near my house. John: Well, I go to the gym to work out every
7. Anna: So, are you eating well? day.
John: Not really. I usually eat fast food for Reporter: Every day? You mean seven days a
lunch. And I always drink coffee with my meals. week?
8. Anna: Oh, John! You should make some John: Yeah. I really like exercise.
changes in your life. Just do one thing Reporter: And do you have any unhealthy
differently. For example, maybe you can try to habits?
exercise three times a week. John: Well, I worry about some things a lot.
John: That’s good advice. Thanks, Anna! Like, as a student, I don't have much money, so
I worry about money a lot.
Note-taking Skill Reporter: I'm sorry to hear that, John. Good
Activity A., Page 100 luck with everything. Well, thanks for listening!
Reporter: We're here today at Central
University talking to students about their Listening 2: How Often Do You Work Out?
healthy and unhealthy habits. Our first student Activity A., B., Page 102
is Emma. Emma, what are your healthy and Part 1
unhealthy habits? Maria: I’m Maria Sanchez, and I’m here at a
Emma: Well, I'm really good about exercising. I new gym. Sam’s Gym is one week old today. I’m
go to the gym and work out every day from talking to some of the gym’s members about
Monday to Friday. their health habits. This is Matt. Hi, Matt. How
Reporter: Five days a week. That's great! Now, often do you work out?
do you have any unhealthy habits? Matt: Well, Maria, I work out seven days a
week from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. I really like to stay in
shape!

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Maria: Wow, you get up early! Rob: I’m a history teacher. I love my job. I work
Matt: Yes, well, I go to work at 9 a.m. I can’t about five hours a day.
exercise in the evenings. I’m a manager at a Maria: That sounds great! And how often do
busy clothing store. I usually work until 10 p.m. you work out?
Maria: Ten p.m.? How many hours do you Rob: Well, actually, I never work out. This is my
usually sleep a night? first time at a gym.
Matt: Well, I sleep about five hours a night. Maria: Really? Do you like it here?
When I get home from work, I prepare my Rob: Uh, it’s a nice gym, but I hate exercising!
lunch and my dinner for the next day. Maria: Well, I hope you it keep it up, Rob.
Maria: What do you make? Exercise is important!
Matt: I usually make a salad for lunch. For
dinner, I usually make chicken and vegetables. Pronunciation: Stressing important words
Maria: That sounds like a healthy diet. Well, Examples, Page 108
thanks for talking to me. A: How often do you exercise?
Part 2 B: I exercise every day.
Maria: Now let’s talk to Kate. Kate, do you work A: I can swim.
out regularly? B: You can’t swim?
Kate: Yes, I work out at least three times a A: No, I can swim.
week. Activity A., Page 109
Maria: That’s great. And do you usually eat 1. A: Are you worried?
healthy food? B: No, I'm feeling relaxed.
Kate: Well, not really. I don’t like to cook, so I 2. A: Do you go to the gym on Fridays?
eat a lot of junk food and fast food. B: No, I go on Saturdays.
Maria: I see. And what do you do to stay 3. A: Should I drive downtown?
healthy? B: No, you should walk!
Kate: Well, I’m a lawyer. I work seven days a 4. A: I can't play tennis.
week. My job is really stressful, so I like to do B: You can play tennis? Let's go!
relaxing activities. A: No, I can't play tennis.
Maria: What do you do to relax? 5. A: Do you exercise every day?
Kate: Well, for example, I like reading and B: No, I only exercise on the weekends.
walking in the park. And I always get eight hours
of sleep a night! Speaking Skill
Maria: Sleep is important! Thanks a lot, Kate. Activity A., Page 110
Part 3 Doctor: Hi, Martin. OK. So how are you feeling?
Maria: Let’s talk to Rob now. Rob, how do you Martin: Hi, Dr. Lee. Well, I'm always tired. And
stay healthy? I'm often sick.
Rob: Well, I watch what I eat. I eat a lot of fresh Doctor: That's not good. How many hours do
fruits and vegetables. I’m a vegetarian. Also, I you work every week?
get about ten hours of sleep every night. Martin: Well, I think I work fifty or sixty hours a
Maria: Ten hours. Wow. That’s a lot. What do week.
you do for a living, Rob? Doctor: I'm sorry. Could you repeat that?

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Martin: I work about fifty or sixty hours every Amanda: I’m surprised. Everyone in this class
week. looks really healthy.
Doctor: Oh, my! That's too much work! Of Rob: I know. I’m surprised, too.
Amanda: OK. Now let’s look at the third
course you're tired! How often do you take
question: What do you do to relax?
vacations? Rob: Let’s see. One person walks on the beach.
Martin: Well, really, I don't take vacations. Two people spend time with friends.
Doctor: Excuse me? What did you say?
Martin: I can't take vacations. I have a small
business. I do all of the work.
Doctor: That's difficult, but you really should
take a vacation at least once a year. And do you
exercise?
Martin: I sometimes swim.
Doctor: Well, you should swim three or four
times a week. This will give you more energy.
And you can't work fifty or sixty hours a week.
You need more rest.
Martin: OK. It's difficult, but I can work less.
Doctor: That’s great. Come see me again in two
months.
Martin: Sorry. What did you say?
Doctor: I want to see you again in two months.
Martin: OK. Thank you, Dr. Lee.

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Rob: OK, Amanda, let’s go over the results of
our survey.
Amanda: OK. Let’s look at the first question:
How many hours do you sleep every night?
Rob: Two people sleep about eight hours every
night.
Amanda: I’m sorry. What did you say?
Rob: Two people sleep eight hours a night. And
one person sleeps about ten hours a night.
Amanda: That’s a long time! I can’t sleep for ten
hours.
Rob: Me neither.
Amanda: Let’s look at the second question:
How often do you exercise?
Rob: Let’s see. One person exercises about
twice a week. One person exercises four times a
week. And one person never exercises.

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Unit 7: Urban Planning Amanda: It was fantastic, David! I loved the

beautiful old buildings. And the food was
The Q Classroom
delicious.
Activity B., Page 114
David: How was the weather?
Teacher: The Unit Question is: “What makes a
Amanda: Well, Bali has a very warm climate.
city special?” How about you, Felix? What city
The average temperature is usually about 26
do you want to visit and why?
degrees, but in Ubud we walked through the
Felix: I want to go to Barcelona because the
forests, and it was very cool and comfortable.
buildings there are very interesting. I like to see
David: Was there a lot to do?
unusual buildings.
Amanda: Oh, yes. Ubud is a center for the
Teacher: Yes, nice buildings can make a city
culture of Bali. I went to lectures and took
very interesting. What else makes a city special?
walks every evening.
Sophy?
David: Ubud sounds like a fantastic city. Thanks,
Sophy: Of course I’m interested in cities with a
Amanda! Next, let’s talk to Sam. Hi, Sam. What
lot of history, like nice museums. Some cities
city do you want to talk about?
also have an area with a lot of gardens. I like
Sam: David, I recently visited Bruges, a city in
that a lot.
Belgium. It’s a beautiful city. The architecture is
Teacher: Marcus, what do you think makes a
amazing! I enjoyed seeing historic buildings, like
city special?
city hall. And there were museums all over the
Marcus: I like a city with good restaurants and a
city.
lot of places to go.
David: That sounds great. How was the food?
Teacher: So, I think that all of you like to visit
Sam: The food was delicious. In my opinion,
big cities. How about you, Yuna? Do you think a
Bruges has the best chocolate in the world.
small town can be interesting?
David: I agree. I love Belgian chocolate! Thanks,
Yuna: Yes. My favorite place to visit is a small
Sam. And finally, let’s talk to Mika. Mika, you
town in the mountains. It’s next to a lake and
recently visited New York City.
it’s very beautiful.
Mika: Yes, I was there just last week!
Teacher: That sounds nice!
David: So, how was it?
Mika: It was great. I love New York. I go there
Listening 1: Travel Talk
every year. Everything is big and modern and
Activity A., B., Pages 118–119; Skill Review,
busy. There are over eight million people in
Activity F., Page 121
New York City! There are huge skyscrapers
David: Good evening, and welcome to Travel
everywhere! And the museums, like the Natural
Talk. Tonight we’re talking about three special
History Museum, are big too.
cities. And we have three visitors to talk to us
David: What were your favorite things about
about them. Let’s start with Amanda. Hi,
New York?
Amanda. What city is special for you?
Mika: Well, the shopping is great. I shopped
Amanda: Hi, David. Well, I visited Ubud last
every day in really big department stores and
month. It’s on the island of Bali in Indonesia.
little shops all over the city. I also loved the
David: How was it?
restaurants and cafés. New York has every kind
of food in the world. I tried Ethiopian food for
the first time!

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David: Well, thank you, everyone, for telling us But last year, a new hotel opened. The rooms
about three special cities. have beautiful views of the ocean. Tourists
started coming and that created a lot of job
Listening 2: Making Positive Changes opportunities for our residents. Many new
Activity A., B., Pages 123–124 businesses opened in that area. Now we have a
Mayor: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to variety of new stores and restaurants
Seacliff’s city council meeting. Thank you for downtown, and so business is very good.
coming! Before we start the meeting, I want to I’m very excited about all of these changes, and
talk a little bit about last year. We were all very I want to thank everyone here. Now let’s move
busy. We wanted to make some important on to new business.
changes in our city.
Ten years ago, a lot of tourists visited Seacliff. Pronunciation: -ed endings
They enjoyed our quiet city. They liked to come Examples, Page 131
here for relaxing weekends. But then, we walked
started having problems. Our city didn’t have a liked
lot of money. When the tourists stopped traveled
coming, the money problems got worse. But we loved
have wonderful residents here in Seacliff, and visited
things are getting better. wanted
We all worked very hard last year, and the city Activity A., Page 131
is improving. Let’s talk about the problems and 1. They collected shells on the beach in Oman.
the solutions. 2. We tried to go to the Natural History
First of all, our parks and beaches were very Museum.
dirty. There was broken glass and garbage 3. He shopped all afternoon.
everywhere. Last year, many of our residents 4. We started our tour at noon.
volunteered to clean them up. They worked 5. I worked in Dubai last year.
hard, and the beaches and parks are beautiful 6. Heavy traffic caused problems in Los Angeles.
again. Everyone can enjoy them—tourists,
residents, adults, and children. Speaking Skill: Using open questions
Second, as you all know, we have several Examples, Page 132
historic buildings and monuments in Seacliff. A: I visited Hong Kong last week.
For example, in front of city hall, there is a B: Was it fun?
monument to the city’s first mayor. And next to A: Yes.
city hall, we have the area’s first hospital. It’s a A: I visited Hong Kong last week.
very beautiful building. These are very B: How was it?
important sights for visitors, but they were in A: It was great. I visited a lot of interesting
extremely bad condition. Hundreds of residents sights, and I tried new food.
gave money to the city, and we used it to pay Activity A., Page 132
for repairs and improvements. Emma: John, how was Greece?
Third, we improved the downtown area. A few John: Fantastic! I liked Athens a lot. The
years ago, a lot of the shops closed. Business museums and architecture were great. And the
was bad and people didn’t like to go downtown.

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view from the top of the Acropolis was

amazing!
Emma: What was the food like?
John: Well, Greeks eat a lot of bread, cheese,
olives, and vegetables. For meat, they eat a lot
of lamb. I love all of those foods, so I was very
happy!
Emma: That sounds great, John.
John: How was your trip to Mexico City?
Emma: It was good, but I was really busy.
John: That’s too bad. What’s Mexico City like?
Emma: Well, it’s huge! It’s very busy, and the
traffic is sometimes awful.
John: Uh-huh. How was the food?
Emma: It was delicious. We had fresh
vegetables and fruit every day.
John: That’s great!

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Unit 8: Developmental Psychology Hiro: So when was he born?

Jada: In 1918. And he died in 2013.
The Q Classroom
Hiro: So he was 95 years old?
Activity B., Page 137 Jada: That sounds right. This man was a genius!
Teacher: The Unit Question is: “What are the He accomplished so much in his life.
most important events in someone’s life?” Hiro: Yeah, a great man. Did he win the Nobel
Yuna, what was one important event in your Peace Prize in prison?
life? Jada: No, when he got out of prison, he worked
for peace in South Africa. Then he won the
Yuna: Starting college.
Nobel Prize.
Teacher: Yes, that’s a big one. You started a Hiro: What year was that?
new school and you moved away from home. Jada: Let me see. He became President of South
How about you, Marcus? What was an Africa in 1994. He got out of prison in 1990. Uh,
important event in your life? 1993 was the Nobel Prize.
Marcus: Getting my driver’s license was Hiro: I'm a little confused. Could you repeat
important for me. It gave me a lot of freedom. that?
Jada: OK. First, he got out of prison. Then, he
Teacher: Yuna and Marcus both mentioned
got the Nobel Prize in 1993, and then he
common milestones in people’s lives: going became president in 1994.
away to school and getting a license. What are Hiro: Oh, I get it now!
other important events in someone’s life?
Sophy: Getting your first job, or moving. Listening 1: Henrietta Leavitt: Understanding
Teacher: Yes, those are very important. What the Stars
else? Activity A., B., D., Pages 140–142
Felix: Getting my first soccer ball was an Lakshmi: Good morning listeners. I'm Dr.
important event in my life. Learning how to play Lakshmi Sharma and this is Astronomy Watch,
soccer completely changed my life. the radio program for news about astronomy.
Teacher: That’s interesting. Today our guest is Dr. Anthony Watkins from
the Weems-Simmons College. Welcome to
Note-taking Skill: Taking notes in a timeline Astronomy Watch, Dr. Watkins.
Activity A., Page 138 Tony: Thank you, Dr. Sharma. I'm really happy
Hiro: What are you reading, Jada? to be here, but please call me Tony.
Jada: Hi, Hiro. Excuse me, what did you ask? Lakshmi: OK, Tony. So today, our topic is the life
Hiro: What are you reading? Is it an interesting of Henrietta Leavitt, is that right?
article?
Tony: Yes. She was an extremely important
Jada: Yes, very! It's about Nelson Mandela.
Hiro: Really? What does it say? astronomer. But she wasn't famous.
Jada: Well, it's about his life. I didn't know that Lakshmi: So, is this a sad story?
he was in prison for so long. Tony: Well, yes and no. Astronomers know her
Hiro: How long was it? very well. In fact, she was a genius.
Jada: Well, the police first arrested him in 1962 Lakshmi: Really?
when he was 44 years old. In prison, he wrote a Tony: Yes! She worked hard and discovered
lot about freedom and became really famous.
something important.
He was finally released from prison in 1990.
Hiro: That's twenty-eight years! Lakshmi: Tell us about her life and discovery.
Jada: Yeah.

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Tony: OK, so she was born in Massachusetts in Activity A., Page 143
1868. John: Grandma, where were you born?
Lakshmi: Uh-huh. Grandmother: Well, I was born in Jamestown,
Tony: Because she was so smart, she got into New York, in 1950.
Radcliffe College, an excellent college for John: That was a long time ago.
women. She graduated in 1892. After college, in Grandmother: It certainly was.
1893, she got a job at Harvard University. Her John: Where did you grow up?
job was to look at photos of stars. Grandmother: Oh, let me see. I grew up
Lakshmi: Photographs of stars? Jamestown. But we moved a couple of times.
Tony: Yes, that's right. She studied the First, we moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
brightness of stars. In 1912, she wrote an John: You lived in Philadelphia?
important paper about the brightness of stars. Grandmother: Yes, I did. Then we moved to
Because of her work, other scientists began to Boston, Massachusetts.
understand how strong each star really is. John: Wow! You moved around a lot! Where
Lakshmi: And why was that important? did you go after that?
Tony: It was important because then they were Grandmother: When I was 18, we moved to
able to find the real distance of the stars from Miami, Florida.
the Earth. Before Leavitt’s discovery, we John: So, when did you move to California?
thought the universe was much smaller. Using Grandmother: Well, let me think. Oh, yes. I
her data, we discovered how big the universe came to California when I was 22. A friend of
really is. mine worked in a store in San Francisco. She
Lakshmi: And then these other scientists found me a job there.
became famous? John: How long did you stay in San Francisco?
Tony: Yes, and that's a little sad, but Leavitt was Grandmother: I stayed there for about ten
always a happy person. She loved her work. years.
Lakshmi: I'm glad to hear that. John: And then you came here to Los Angeles?
Tony: She worked at Harvard University all her Grandmother: Yes, finally, in 1982, I moved for
life. She died in 1921 at the age of fifty-three. the last time.
Lakshmi: Wow, that seems young. Well, Tony, Activity B., Page 143
thank you for a wonderful story! 1. John: Grandma, where were you born?
Tony: You're very welcome. Grandmother: Well, I was born in Jamestown,
New York, in 1950.
Listening Skill: Listening for sequence 2. John: Where did you grow up?
Examples, Page 143 Grandmother: Oh, let me see. I grew up in
Sam was born in 1992. His family lived in Egypt, Jamestown. But we moved a couple of times.
but they moved a lot. First, we moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
First, they moved to Chile. 3. John: You lived in Philadelphia?
Then they lived in Singapore. Grandmother: Yes, I did. Then we moved to
When Sam was 12, his family went to Shanghai. Boston, Massachusetts.
Finally, they moved to Seoul. They live there 4. John: Wow! You moved around a lot! Where
now. did you go after that?

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Grandmother: When I was 18, we moved to a variety of government offices. He spent many
Miami, Florida. years in the Ministry of Culture. He got many
5. John: So, when did you move to California? promotions and often had important jobs in the
Grandmother: Well, let me think. Oh, yes. I government. At the age of 43, he got married
came to California when I was 22. A friend of and had two children. He finally retired in 1972.
mine worked in a store in San Francisco. She During his life, he wrote 34 novels and
found me a job there. hundreds of other stories. He wrote books for
6. John: How long did you stay in San Francisco? 70 years. In 1988, he won the Nobel Prize for
Grandmother: I stayed there for about ten Literature. He lived a very long life and died at
years. the age of 94 in 2006. Are there any questions?
John: And then you came here to Los Angeles? Yes, Toshi. Do you have a question?
Grandmother: Yes, finally in 1982, I moved for Toshi: Yes. How many novels did he write?
the last time. Hassan: He wrote 34.
Toshi: Thank you.
Listening 2: Naguib Mahfouz: A Successful Hassan: You’re welcome. Are there any other
Writer questions? OK. Thank you for listening.
Activity A., B., D., Page 146–147 Professor Jones: Thank you very much, Hassan.
Professor Jones: Good morning, everyone. I That was a very interesting presentation.
really enjoyed reading your reports. As you
know, we’re having student presentations Pronunciation: Numbers with -teen and -ty
today. Who wants to go first? Examples, Page 153
Hassan: I’ll go first, Professor Jones. thirteen
Professor Jones: Thank you, Hassan. Please go thirty
ahead. fourteen
Hassan: OK. I wrote my report about the writer forty
Naguib Mahfouz. He wrote the novel, Palace fifteen
Walk. Mahfouz was born in Cairo, Egypt, in fifty
1911. He came from a large family. There were Activity A., Page 154
seven children. When he was a child, Mahfouz 1. My cousin is 30 years old.
read a lot of books. He became very interested 2. She was born in 1916.
in history because his mother often took him to 3. The shirt cost 15 dollars.
museums. 4. She graduated at the age of 80.
Mahfouz was also interested in politics because 5. The president died in 1913.
his father worked for the government. You can 6. The plane ticket was 440 dollars.
see his interest in history and politics in his 7. His great-grandfather was born in 1914.
novels. Mahfouz grew up and attended school 8. The train left at 4:50.
in Cairo. He graduated from Cairo University in
1934. Yes, Sarah? Do you have a question?
Sarah: Excuse me, Hassan. What year did he
graduate from college?
Hassan: It was 1934. Now, where was I? Oh,
yes. During most of his life, Mahfouz worked in

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