Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A It’s hard to deal with the loss of someone you love. It leaves a big hole that no one else can fill up. Somehow, we learn how to make it through.
B Even though my father passed away a long time ago, I still miss him. He was bit by a car and killed instantly. It was really tough on me.
C The doctors said it could be any day now. They tried everything, but there is nothing more they con do.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
1. You she’s father passed away a long time ago.
2. Liz’s daughter was in an accident.
3. Tim’s grandfather died in his sleep.
4. Lucy’s condition is getting worse.
2) Second Listening
1. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know. I’m very sorry to hear it.
2. Poor Liz! She must be devastated!
3. I’m so sorry. This is so sad.
4. That must be tough on you.
Script
1. A: Yoshi, what does your father do?
B: My father, um…actually, my father is dead.
A: Oh, my gosh! I’m so sorry! I didn't know…
B: That's —that’s okay. It happened a long time ago.
A: Well, I’m very sorry to hear it. Well, what did your father do?
B: He was a dentist.
2. A: Did you hear about Liz’s daughter?
B: Liz’s daughter? Well, no. What happened?
B: Oh, it was awful. Last nigh she was in an accident. She was hit by a car and killed instantly.
A: Oh, no! Poor liz – she must be devastated.
B: Yeah, she is. I don’t know how she can stand it.
A: Do you think there’s anything we can so?
B: I don’t know, but let’s do something to try and help her out.
3. A: Hello?
B: Hi, Tim. It’s Mom.
A: Uh – oh. What’s wrong?
B: I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news. It’s about Grandpa.
A: What happened? Is he…?
B: Yeah, during the night last night. He fell asleep in his bed and just never woke up.
A: Oh, Mom, I’m so sorry. This is so sad…I’ll be there as soon as I can.
4. A: How’s your friend Lucy doing?
B: Not so good. I just saw her last night. The doctors say it could be any day now.
A: Nothing more they can do?
B: No, they’ve tried everything.
A: Oh, that must be tough on you. I know you two are so close.
B: Yeah, I’m really going to miss her.
Real World Listening
1.Predict
Answers
Her last few days, how lonely he is
2.Get the main idea
Answers
1. (b) Cancer. She had it for about a year.
2. (a) When they’re gone, there’s a big hole that no one can fill up.
3. (a) We had a lot of good times, Maggie and me.
Script
Whitney: Welcome to Life’s Concerns. I’m your host, Whitney Opal. Today our program is about dealing with loss. One of the hardest things in together. Mr. Clayton Hayes is here today to share his story. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Hayes.
Clayton: Call me Clayton, please.
Whitney: Okay, Clayton. I’d like to ask you a few questions about how you’re managing. Is that okay?
Clayton: Yes, that’s fine. I can talk about it.
Whitney: All right, well, your wife passed away two
years ago – is that correct?
Clayton: Yep. Maggie was 79, just about to turn 80 when she passed away. I never really expected her to go. She was still too young.
Whitney: I’m sorry. Do you mind telling us how she died?
Clayton: Cancer. She had it for about a year, but it seemed longer than that to me. And she was in so much pain at the end. Oh.
Whitney: I’m really sorry. That must have been very difficult for you.
Clayton: Yeah. At the end, there, you could tell she just wanted it to be over. She tried to keep up a cheerful face for me , but you can’t hide things from someone you’ve been married to for 56 years, you know.
Whitney: I’m sure that’s true. You get to know someone pretty well in 56 years, don’t you?
Clayton: Oh, you bet you do. You share so many years of your life with someone, and when they’re gone, oh, there’s a big hole that no one can fill up. You just feel lonely. Very, very lonely.
Whitney: I imagine you have some wonderful memories, as well.
Clayton: Oh, yeah. We had a lot of good times, Maggie and me. Oh, boy, the stories I could tell!
Whitney: Well, Clayton, you sure do have a lot of memories from your time with Maggie to celebrate!
Clayton: Yeah, I sure do.
Whitney: I think it’s important to remember that when we lose someone close to us, we don’t lose those memories. The person is still us in that way.
Unit 18 How can I help you?
Vocabulary Task
Answer/Script
A I’ll be your waiter this evening. Could I please see some ID? I can’t serve you alcohol without proof that you’re old enough.
B Could you take a look at my car? It needs work. I’m not interested in buying a new car at this time. I’m hoping you’ll be able to fix my old one.
C I really don’t like being treated rudely like that. I thought it was possible to exchange this or get a refund. I would like to remain a satisfied customer. I think I need to speak to the manager.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
1. Buying a six- pack of beer.
2. Getting a car repaired.
3. Ordering wine at a restaurant.
4. Buying a car.
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. No. He didn’t have ID proving he’s over 21.
2. Yes. He can bring his car in today, but it may not get fixed today.
3. Yes. They each ordered the wine of their choice.
4. No. She can’t get a new car.
Script
1. A; Hi! Can I help you?
B: Just this, please.
A: Sure. A six-pack of beer. May I see some ID?
B: ID? Are you kidding? Do I look like I’m under 21?
A: I’m sorry. We have to card everybody. We can’t sell alcohol to anyone without proof that they’re old enough to buy it.
B: Never mind, then.
2. A: Service department.
B: Hi! My car’s having trouble, and I’m wondering if I can bring it in.
A: What’s the problem?
B: Well, it’s been overheating a lot recently, and them yesterday the air conditioner stopped working.
A: Uh oh. It sounds like you’ll need to leave it for a couple of days. Could you bring it in tomorr
ow?
B: I really need to get it fixed right away. Can I bring it in today?
A: Yeah, sure. But I can’t guarantee that we’ll get to it today.
3.A: Good evening. My name is Bruce and I’ll be your waiter this evening. Would you care for something to drink before dinner?
B: Maybe a glass of wine.
A: Red wine or white wine?
C: Red for me.
A: Okay, we have a Merlot and a Cabernet.
B: Which do you recommend?
A: The Merlot is very nice.
C: Well, I’m going to trust you. A glass of the Merlot, please.
B: And I’ll have a glass of Cabernet.
4. A: So, uh, what can I show you in a new car?
B: Well, I’m just looking today, really.
A: Well, what kind of car are you looking for?
B: Well, I’d like an SUV — four –door, of course—with power brakes and power steering. Oh, and automatic door locks.
A: Fantastic. We lave lots of those kinds of cars, right over here.
B: Oh, great.
A: How much money were you thinking of spending?
B: Well, no more than $8,000.
A: Oof! Well, let’s see. How about our used vehicles over on the next block?
B: You mean I can’t get a new car?
A: Are you kidding?
Real World Listening
1. Predict
Answers
Ether answer is possible. In each case, one statement or question is more polite.
The Customer: (more polite) is it possible to exchange this shirt?
The Clerk: (more polite) Let me see how we can help you.
The Manager: (more polite) I’m very sorry about any problems there may have been.
2. Get the main idea
Answers
1. He wants to exchange the shirt.
2. It was stained when he bought it.
3. The clerk thinks the customer stained the shirt.
4. He wants his money back.
5. He exchanges the shirt.
Script
Customer: Excuse me, ma’am.
Clerk: Yeah? How can I help you?
Customer: I’d like to exchange this shirt. It has a flaw… it’s stained right over here.
Clerk: Let me see it …Yep, there’s a stain all right. How’d that happen?
Customer: It was there when I bought it.
Clerk: Mmm, don’t think so.
Customer: Uhh, it’s true.
Clerk: Um, we check every item. I don’t think so.
Customer: Are you saying I’m a liar?
Clerk: No, but we’re careful. I mean, it’s our job.
Customer: Okay, look, just let me speak to the manager.
Clerk: Okay, I’m sorry. What was it that you wanted again? To exchange it?
Customer: I want to speak to the manager.
Clerk: Fine. Whatever. Dee! A customer wants to talk to you.
Manager: How can I be of assistance?
Customer: Well, I came in planning to exchange a shirt-and it has a stain, see…
Manager: Yes.
Customer: But I was treated so rudely by this person, I just want my money back. I’m not shopping here anymore.
Manager: Well, I’m very sorry about any problems there may have been. Can you tell me what happened?
Customer: She accused me of staining this shirt.
Clerk: Hey, I was just trying to make sure…
Manager: Um, why don’t you go to my office and wait for me. Look, I’m very sorry. I take responsibility for her behavio
r. But, we’d really like to keep you as a customer and I’d be glad to exchange this item for you, or give you a full refund, whichever you’d like.
Customer: Mmm, I don’t know. I don't like being treated like that. I don’t think she cares.
Manager: Rest assured, she will be taught how to treat a valued customer.
Customer: Well, okay, I guess I’ll just exchange it. I like the shirt, after all.
Manager: Oh, wonderful. Well, thanks for understanding. Now, may I see your receipt, please?
Unit 19 Putting food on the table
Vocabulary Task
Answers/Script
A I need to pick up something for dinner on the way home. I’d like to be able to throw together something quick and easy. The easiest would be to just open up a package and toss it in the microwave.
B What’s for dinner? Instant noodles again? I’m so sick of that junk. I guess I’ll have to order out for pizza.
C I’m hoping to get a care package from Mom soon. It’s hard to find something to eat every single day. There’s never enough ingredients in the fridge to make anything. I wish someone would cook me a decent, well-balanced meal.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
1. Frozen meals.
2. Fried rice.
3. Delivery pizza.
4. Barbecued chicken, salad and rice.
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. She is going to buy frozen meals on the way home.
2. She is going to cook dinner tonight.
3. No one, they are ordering pizza.
4. They both are, she is cooking rice and making salad and he is — cooking or preparing chicken.
Script
1. A: Hi, honey. I’m on my way home now. Want me to pick up something for dinner?
B: Yeah…
A: Frozen meals? What are they called?
B: Uh, Stir-master, or something Like that. Some kind of stir-fry dinners. They’re already cooked. All you do is open up the package and toss it in the microwave.
A: Perfect! Want me to pick some up on the way home?
B: Yeah. Could you?
A: Sure. I’ll be home in a few minutes.
2. A: Hey there! What’s for dinner uh, fried rice again?
B: You have no idea, do you, how much time and creativity it takes to plan a decent dinner. First you have to get an idea – for some thing that is balanced, tastes good, and isn’t the same old thing. Then you have to figure out what ingredients you already have and what you need to buy. Then you have to go get the stuff, bring it home, cook it. I have to do this every single day!
B: Okay, okay, I get your point. But what can I do? You know what an awful cook I am.
A: Well, if you really want to help, you could look through these cookbooks and cooking magazines to get an idea for dinner tomorrow. Then you could go to dinner?
3. A: Hey, there you are. I’m hungry – what should we do for dinner?
B: I don’t know and I don’t care. I know I’m not gonna cook today.
A: What’s up?
B: I had a really rough day. The computer crashed and destroyed a report that my boss needed, so I had to retype it. I worked straight through lunch and am so tired. I
can’t deal with cooking let’s just order a pizza to be delivered.
B: Sounds good – I’ll give ‘em a call. Mmm, let’s see, DiMaggio’s Pizza *oh, here it is.
4. A: I’ve got a big report due tomorrow, so could you do the cooking tonight?
B: Nah, I really don’t feel like it. Let’s just get some take-out.
A: But we’ve already got salad ingredients, and I’ve started the rice. Just throw something together quick and easy.
B: What’s your idea of quick and easy?
A: Well, you could barbecue some chicken legs.
B: Do we have any?
A: Oops, I guess not. Would you mind getting some from the store?
B: Oh, okay. I’ll go get some chicken. I guess I can handle that.
A: I’d appreciate it, I’m really under pressure right now.
Real World Listening
1. Predict
Answer
A cookbook
2. Get the main idea
Answer
1. He got a cookbook.
2. They usually eat instant ramen or fast-food burgers.
3. They have lots of soda, half a submarine sandwich and cheese in their refrigerator. They have a box of cereal, some instant ramen sand a jar of peanut butter in their cabinets.
4. They are going to buy chips, salsa, a can of chili, and shredded cheese.
5. They are going to eat hamburgers or pizza.
Script
Rob: Hey, Tony! What’s up?
Tony: Hey, Rob. Check this out. I got a package from my Mom.
Rob: Oh, yes! Cookies, I hope.
Tony: Nah, it’s a cookbook. Twenty-Minute Meals. It’s perfect for us, don’t you think?
Rob: Yeah, I guess. But I wish she would’ve sent you cookies instead.
Tony: Think about it, though. No more instant ramen, no more fast-food burgers. Twenty minutes in the kitchen, and voila! We have a well-balanced meal. Are you in?
Rob: Whatever you say, Chef Tony. Let’s have a look. How about this? Super Nachos. Now that’s my kind of food.
Tony: All right! Let’s get started. What do we need?
Rob: What we really need is for you to find a girlfriend who can cook.
Tony: Yeah, right. And then you’ll find one, too, and they can take turns cooking for us. So what are the ingredients?
Rob: Hmm…chips, salsa, can of chili, and shredded cheese. That sounds easy enough.
Tony: Well, we’ve got half a bag of nacho chips. Think that’s enough?
Rob: It’ll have to be. Let’s see what’s in the fridge. We’ve got lots of soda…half a submarine sandwich…cheese! We’ve got that…oh, it’s kind of moldy, though.
Tony: Kind of? It’s green! Do we have and chill?
Rob: Sorry, man, I think I ate it the other night.
Tony: That wasn’t yours. Anyway, I had a coupla cans. There must be at least one left.
Rob: Let’s see…box of cereal…some instant ramen…and a jar of peanut butter. That’s it.
Tony: Oh, rats. It looks like we can’t have nachos tonight after all.
Rob: I guess not. Well, what’s it gonna be? Instant ramen for the third night in a row? With peanut butter?
Tony: I’m so sick of that junk! Let’s go to the supermarket and get what we need to make Super Nachos.
Rob: Yeah, an
d on the way, let’s stop for hamburgers or a pizza.
Tony: Yeah, cool.
Unit 20 Breaking news
Vocabulary Task
Answer/Script
A An incredible breakthrough in medicine has just been revealed. Scientists have learned how to eradicate genetic heart disease in humans. For the first time in history, successful experiments were performed on human patients.
B We just learned that the military has accidentally destroyed a vital strategic site. We attempted to question military personnell, but they could not be reached for comment. We will have an update when we get more details.
C Those two countries are at it again. They are flexing their muscles, trying to intimidate each other. The region has been under dispute for years. The U.N. is planning to send a peacekeeping force to try and intervene.
Listening Task
1) First Listening
Answers
1. The World Series will be played in Japan.
2. Some people have been killed in a school.
3. Neither statement is true.
4. Two nations are fighting over ownership of a region.
2) Second Listening
Answers
1. Four teams will play; it will be held in the Tokyo Dome.
2. Six students and two teachers were killed; a 17-year-old boy shot them.
3. The drug was developed at the University of Hawaii; it cures every kind of cancer; 300 hundred patients have tested it.
4. India and Pakistan are testing nuclear missiles; fighting has escalated in Kashmir; India’s prime minister could not be reached for comment.
Script
1. For the first time in history, the World Series is finally inviting the world! The series has always been an American tradition, a contest between the top baseball teams of the National and American Leagues, But next year’s series, played in the Tokyo Dome in Japan, will feature four teams — the top teams in North America, Asia, and the Caribbean, plus a wild card team from one of those three regions.
2. We have just learned that at least six students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at a high school in eastern Arizona today. Police indicated that a 17-year-old boy opened fire with an automatic weapon in the gymnasium during P.E. class. The boy, whose name has not been released by authorities, is in custody and is being questioned. We’ll have an update on this tragedy as son as we get more details.
3. What might be the most incredible breakthrough in medicine in recent years has been reported at the University of Hawaii. Researchers at the university have developed a drug that appears to cure almost every kind of cancer. To date , over 300 cancer patients who have been given the drug have shown no trace of cancer anywhere in their bodies for the past two years.
4. Today India tested two nuclear missiles in response to Pakistan’s missile testing yesterday. In the meantime, fighting has escalated in Kashmir, a region that has been under dispute for years. When asked about India’s tests, Pakistan’s Prime Minister said, “Kashmir is a vital strategic site. Pakist
an is not going to back down.” India’s prime minister could not be reached for comment.
Real World Listening
1.Predict
Answer
Border conflicts
2.Get the main idea
Answer
1. David seems to be — he doesn’t like it when other countries do testing of nuclear missiles. Nehal is not worried because India and Pakistan have been threatening each other her whole life.
2. David does, but Nehal thinks the U.N. has enough problems of its own.
Script
David: What’s this I hear in the news about India and Pakistan?
Nehal: They’re at it again.
David: What do you mean—they’re at it again?
Nehal: They just cannot get along together.
David: This news story says they’re testing missiles. Isn’t that serious?
Nehal: Well, it’s more like flexing their muscles than actually doing something serious. They’re just trying to intimidate each other.
David: It’s kind of scary, though, isn’t it?
Nehal: I’m used to it by now. They’ve been threatening each other my whole life.
David: But why?
Nehal: They’ve been fighting about Kashmir. They disagree about who controls Kashmir.
David: Yeah? What is it that’s so important about Kashmir any way? I mean, why? Why do India and Pakistan care so much about Kashmir?
Nehal: Actually, they don’t care about Kashmir.
David: Huh? What do you mean?
Nehal: No. All India and Pakistan care about is fighting with each other. Each one wants to have more power than the other.
David: So why do they keep talking about Kashmir?
Nehal: It’s just an excuse.
David: still, I don’t like it when they start playing with nuclear weapons. Maybe the U.N. should get involved.
Nehal: Ah, yes. Their usual role as the great peace keeper.
David: Don’t you think the U.N. could resolve this problem?
Nehal: I don’t think so. The U.N. doesn’t need to get involved in other countries’ business. It has enough problems of its own.
