B: I try, but they don’t listen.
A: Then perhaps what you need to do is write them a letter.
B: A letter?
A: Yes, I would advise you to list the pros and cons of studying in London. Ask them to make an effort to do the same about studying in America. Then you can all think calmly about your options, without shouting at each other.
B: Ok, I’ll give it a go.
Unit 3: Asking for advice about dieting, two females
Part 2
A: Jane B: Cindy
A: Cindy, can I ask you for some advice?
B: Sure, about what?
A: About dieting. You’re so healthy and you have such a great figure – I want to know your secret.
B: I’d be more than happy to share my secret with you – instead of eating three big meals a day with snacks in between, I have six small meals that are very nutritious, spaced 2 or 3 hours apart.
A: Six small meals… Hmm … I could do that.
B: Sure you can! The key is to make sure each meal contains fruit or vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats –like fish or tofu – and good carbohydrates.
A: That doesn’t sound too hard. But what are good carbohydrates?
B: Things like nuts, seeds and beans.
A: How long will it take before I start to feel and look better?
B: After a week, your energy level will be much higher. After a month or two, you’ll feel and look fantastic!
Unit 4, R22: A couple talking about their wedding lists
Part 1
A: Dr. Zhang B: Lisa
A: Lisa, I’ve twenty people on my list. What about you?
B: Um, let’s see. I’ve got my brother and his wife.
A: Right.
B: And her parents and relatives.
A: You’re inviting your sister-in-law’s relatives too?
B: This is a family event. We can’t leave anyone out… And then there’s my mother’s two brothers and their families. And my aunt, who lives in Brazil.
A: She’ll come all the way here for the wedding?
B: She wouldn’t miss it for the world. And then my father will want to invite all of his close friends from work.
A: Wait a second. Your father’s friends from work are coming? How many is that? B: Eighty people.
A: Eighty people! But I thought we were just inviting family and close friends.
B: Believe me, my father’s business associates are like family. I’ve just never met most of them!
Unit 4, R22: Meeting a cousin for the first time
Part 2
A: Tina B: Dan
A: Cousin Dan, thank goodness for family weddings: I can’t tell you how special it is to finally get to meet you!
B: I’m thrilled too, Tina.
A: You look just like Uncle David
B: Really? He is bald!
A: Ha ha -that’s not what I mean: you have a great head of hair! It’s that your facial features are almost identical. And you have matching smiles.
B: Wow, thanks, that’s a really nice compliment: Uncle David has such an engaging smile –it lights up the room!
A: How about me? Do I remind you of anyone in the family?
B: Well, hmm, you have a very unique look, but your eyes are just like Auntie Christina’s: radiant and full of warmth!
A: Well thank you. Oh look … there she is, chatting with Grandma and Grandpa. Let’s go over and say Hi!
B: Good idea. They will be so delighted to see that we have finally met!
Unit 5: Decisions, R26
Part 1
A: Jack B: Eric
A: Has Martin decided what degree he would like to study?
B: Not yet. At the moment he has many options, but I’m not sure which one he will go for. A: He needs to think about what he’s good at and what he’s interested in.
B: Well, I know he’s good with numbers but he’d like to take up Spanish as well.
A: I suppose he could do his major in one field and his minor in Spanish.
B: Yeah, something like that.
A: Why doesn’t he do a degree in Business Studies?
B: I don’t know. His whole family does business, but for some reason he’s not really into
business.
A: Has he thought about a degree in Finance or Economics?
B: Yes, he seems interested in both.
A: What he needs to do is compare the course modules.
B: Yeah, I suppose if he compares them, he’ll find out which one suits him best.
Unit 5
Part 2
A: Jack B: Mary
A: Congratulations! I heard that you are about to graduate from university.
B: Yes, it’s almost over! I’m so relieved!
A: So what are you doing now?
B: I’ve been looking for jobs.
A: Have you found any yet?
B: There are lots of jobs out there, but the problem is choosing a suitable one.
A: What are you interested in doing?
B: I’m not sure, but I would like to use my language skills and travel experience.
A: Perhaps you could apply for a job as an editor or writer for a travel magazine?
B: Don’t you need a lot of experience?
A: Not necessarily. As long as you have the right skills and you show that you are passionate