Man: No, not really. This weather makes me feel down.
Woman: Oh, I know. January is a terrible month sometimes. I have an idea. Let’s go for a walk.
Man: In the snow? No, thanks.
Woman: But it’s not snowing now. It’s freezing, but at least it’s clear and sunny. Man: Oh, OK. Let me get my jacket. Conversation 3
Man: Mom, can I use the car? Woman: The car?
Man: Yeah, I’m going to the movies.
Woman: Why don’t you walk to the theater? It’s close, and it’s a lovely autumn evening. Man: It’s too cold and windy to walk, Mom.
Woman: Sorry, dear. Your dad has the car.
Man: Oh, Well, maybe I’ll watch a movie on TV instead.
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B. Listen again. Do the people go outside or stay inside? Check the boxes.
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B. Read the conversation and listen. What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco? Why?
Juliet: Are you packing for your trip, Kyle?
Kyle: Yes… See? I have T-shirts, shorts, and my sandals. Juliet: For San Francisco?
Kyle: Yeah. What’s wrong? It’s July.
Juliet: I know, but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer. Kyle: Really?
Juliet: Yeah. You should take some sweaters and long pants, too. Kyle: Oh, okay. There are some in my closet.
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C. Listen to two people giving advice about visiting their countries. Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.
1. When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.
2. In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!
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A. Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle the correct answer.
Conversation 1 Man: next, please!
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Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.
Man: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory? Woman: Berlin.
Man: May I see your passport, please? Woman: sure, here your are.
Man: And how many suitcases do you have? Woman: Just one.
Conversation 2
Man: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.
Woman: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful? Man: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me? Man 2: Yes?
Man: Can you take our picture, please? Man 2: Sure.
Conversation 3
Woman: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.
Man: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife. Woman: Okay. Can I see a credit card and ID, please? Man: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.
Woman: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.
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B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city.
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A. Listen to some travel tips for Thailand. How many tips are mentioned? Travel tips for Thailand
Thailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there. But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.
Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there. Have fun in Thailand!
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A. Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots. Then fill in the chart with information you hear. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.
Watch the Weather!
Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets,
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passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing –the weather. You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.
Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.
Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.
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B. Now listen to the second part of the talk. Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.
Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes.
Germany. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain, July and August are usually warm and sunny.
India. You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.
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A. Study the pictures of these items. Then listen to the passage. How are these five things related to each other?
In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. ―Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wallets,‖ she says. ―But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.‖ What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. ―How do you forget those things?‖ Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items. Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instruments. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!
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B. Listen again. Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.
Unit 2, Lesson B Global Viewpoints
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The weather
Jennifer: In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny, but sometimes it rains.
Dan: I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot. There are a lot of rainstorms, and in the wintertime it gets into the 40s and 50s.
Dayanne: In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter. In the summer it’s very, very hot. But in the winter it’s not so cold. But we do have some rain sometimes. Alyssa : Where I live the weather changes throughout the year. There are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold.
Daniel: In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round. There’s a rainy month –September. My favorite season is winter because I like winter sports, which is strange because I’m from Jamaica.
What should I do?
Dayanne: When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.
Dan: If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.
Jennifer: When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit, sun block, and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts. And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.
Alejandra: In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!
City Living
Another souvenir?
Mike: Roberto, why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City? It’s summer there, so it’s really hot, right?
Roberto: It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.
Mike: Oh. Well, what about the business suit? Isn’t it a vacation?
Roberto: Yes and no. I have a big meeting on Tuesday, so I’m bringing the suit. But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!
Mike: Who are all the gifts for?
Roberto: Oh, my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs from New York.
Mike: And, who’s the book for?
Roberto: It’s for Maria, my niece. She’s ten years old.
Mike: Ten? You should get her something more fun—like a video game! Roberto: Maria is young, but she loves books. She’s really smart. Mike: Huh. What about this? Is this hers too?
Roberto: Oh that? That belongs to my Dad. It’s a souvenir from his New York visit, but he forgot it. Do you think I should get him another present?
Mike: Well, that already belongs to him. Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or
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maybe a Yankees cap?
Roberto: Good idea. I can get that at the airport. That’s it. Mike: Do you have your plane ticket and passport?
Roberto: Yes. And I have my hotel information, my car rental in formation… my camera’s in my briefcase…
Mike: (holding stuffed toy) Hey, whose is this? Another souvenir? Roberto: Umm…no… it’s mine.
Mike: it’s yours?
Roberto: It was a good-luck present from Claudia. I always travel with it.
Mike: Ah…don’t be embarrassed, he’s very cute. (laughing) And I’m sure he makes a great travel partner!
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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.
Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him. Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family. Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father. Roberto says that he’s ready to go, but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is. Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it. Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.
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A. Listen. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. Ted: Hey, Mike. Whose trophies are these?
Mike: They belong to my parents and my brother and sister. Ted: Really?
Mike: Yeah. My family loves sports. Ted: I see. So, who plays basketball? Mike: My brother Tim. He’s great at it.
Ted: And your sister?
Mike: She’s on the swimming team at school. She’s always training-- even on the weekends.
Ted: What about your parents?
Mike: My dad plays tennis, and my mom plays golf.
Ted: And what about you, Mike? Do you play any sports? Mike: Me? No, not really. I like to surf and ski, but just for fun.
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B. Listen again. Which sports do they play? Check the correct box or boxes.
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B. Listen to the conversation. Underline Gina’s invitation. Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.
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